Explore

Springfield News-Leader

Southwest Missouri high school football conference standings entering Week 6

Southwest Missouri high school football conference standings entering Week 6

See the standings for every high school football conference in Southwest Missouri before Week 6 play.

Newark Liberty International Airport Announces $110 Million Terminal A Expansion to Add Eight New Gates

Newark Liberty International Airport Announces $110 Million Terminal A Expansion to Add Eight New Gates

Newark Liberty International Airport Announces $110 Million Terminal A Expansion to Add Eight New Gates

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield area high school football Week 6 predictions

Springfield area high school football Week 6 predictions

Previewing and predicting the top Southwest Missouri high school football games for Week 6. Lamar takes on Cassville in a giant Big 8 Conference clash.

Springfield News-Leader

Hall of Fame basketball coach Steve Hesser back on the sidelines

Hall of Fame basketball coach Steve Hesser back on the sidelines

Former Drury men's basketball coach Steve Hesser is back on the sidelines ready to make an impact on Springfield's youth.

Springfield News-Leader

Springfield-area fire departments to get 800 donated smoke alarms

Springfield-area fire departments to get 800 donated smoke alarms

Nine southwest Missouri fire departments will receive 800 smoke alarms through a fire safety campaign based in Springfield.

American Airlines Provides Comprehensive Phone Booking Services for Travelers

American Airlines Provides Comprehensive Phone Booking Services for Travelers

American Airlines Provides Comprehensive Phone Booking Services for Travelers

Springfield News-Leader

Southwest Missouri League of Women Voters moves voter guide online

Southwest Missouri League of Women Voters moves voter guide online

The League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri is replacing printed voter guides with a QR-code campaign linking voters to VOTE411.

Springfield News-Leader

Native plant sale returns to Springfield Botanical Gardens

Native plant sale returns to Springfield Botanical Gardens

Gardeners may order plants in advance through Sept. 30 before the Autumn Native Plant Sale at Springfield Botanical Gardens.

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Secures $37 Million FAA Grant for Runway Reconstruction

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport Secures $37 Million FAA Grant for Runway Reconstruction

The Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) has been awarded a $37 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This funding is specifically designated for construction related to the airport's runway reconstruction and relocation project. This grant marks the largest single FAA grant ASE has received to date and is a significant step in the funding plan for the 2027 runway project. The overall runway and airfield program is budgeted at approximately $269 million, with ASE anticipating over $213 million in federal funding for eligible costs throughout the project's lifespan. U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper emphasized the continued push for additional FAA funding to ensure the airport's long-term service to the Western Slope. The runway reconstruction, scheduled for 2027, will rebuild, widen, and shift the existing runway to meet current FAA design standards. The airport is slated for closure from April 4, 2027, to November 19, 2027, to facilitate this work, with ...

Sardinia Becomes More Accessible to U.S. Travelers with New Direct Flight

Sardinia Becomes More Accessible to U.S. Travelers with New Direct Flight

Sardinia Becomes More Accessible to U.S. Travelers with New Direct Flight

Air Astana to Resume Direct Flights Between Almaty and Langkawi

Air Astana to Resume Direct Flights Between Almaty and Langkawi

Air Astana to Resume Direct Flights Between Almaty and Langkawi

Thunderstorms Disrupt Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor

Thunderstorms Disrupt Flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor

Widespread thunderstorms caused significant disruptions at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday morning. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), departures to Phoenix from airports within 1,200 nautical miles were delayed by an average of 37 minutes, with delays peaking at over 50 minutes during the 9 a.m. hour. As of 6:30 a.m., the Sky Harbor website reported 126 flight delays, while FlightAware listed 109 delays for flights into or out of Phoenix. By 10:15 a.m., the ground delay was no longer active, but delays persisted, with FlightAware reporting an increase to 166 affected flights. Flights across the western United States and as far east as Texas were impacted. A 6 a.m. American Airlines flight from Tucson to Phoenix was canceled. (Source: KTAR.com)