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Letters to the Editor: Disability funding, tariffs and turmoil

Letters to the Editor: Disability funding, tariffs and turmoil

A Springfield mother takes issue with a candidate's plan for funding disability services while another reader questions the USPS's role in voting.
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Breaking down Week 3 high school football action in Springfield area

Breaking down Week 3 high school football action in Springfield area

From ranked games to rivalry wins, Week 3 high school football had it all. See our Springfield area breakdown of all the Friday night action.
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Springfield designer Mike Brown to compete on Food Network show

Springfield designer Mike Brown to compete on Food Network show

Springfield pumpkin sculptor Mike Brown is returning to Food Network's "Halloween Wars." He previously won Season 7 of the competition.
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How happy is Missouri? See where the state ranks

How happy is Missouri? See where the state ranks

See where Missouri ranks in WalletHub's study on the happiest states in the country.
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Federal, state leaders see lower approval ratings in new Missouri poll

Federal, state leaders see lower approval ratings in new Missouri poll

Saint Louis University and YouGov surveyed 900 likely Missouri voters in August about political leaders, the state of the economy, education and more.
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Beware the fine print on Springfield Question 3 in November | Opinion

Beware the fine print on Springfield Question 3 in November | Opinion

Springfield voters face a choice on Amendment 3, which could shift spending power away from public control, this reader cautions.
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Henegar's big play highlights Nixa's dominant win over Republic

Henegar's big play highlights Nixa's dominant win over Republic

Nixa had many fine plays in its big win against Republic. No play was bigger than Chris Henegar's interception for a touchdown.
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9/11 cemented Springfield firefighter's career in public service

9/11 cemented Springfield firefighter's career in public service

Springfield divisional fire chief Jim Ludden shares how witnessing the 9/11 attacks inspired his career and improved emergency response coordination.
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Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Operation Food Search in St. Louis

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $5,000 to Operation Food Search in St. Louis

The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation, in conjunction with KTVI-TV (FOX 2) and KPLR-TV (CW KPLR 11), has announced a $5,000 donation to Operation Food Search, Missouri’s largest independent food bank. This contribution aims to support the organization's efforts in combating food insecurity across 24 counties in Missouri and Illinois. Operation Food Search, founded in 1981, provides food, nutrition education, and innovative programs, serving over 200,000 people monthly and distributing more than $32 million worth of food and necessities annually through a network of over 600 partners. The grant was presented to Kristen Wild, CEO of Operation Food Search, by FOX 2 News Anchor Blair Ledet.
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Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters

Congressional map changes triggered frustration more than confusion for some Missouri voters

Rapid changes in Missouri's political map confused voters about which congressional district they would have been in
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Missouri Man Sentenced for $284,000 Pandemic Rental Assistance Fraud

Missouri Man Sentenced for $284,000 Pandemic Rental Assistance Fraud

A Moberly, Missouri man has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining $284,000 in pandemic rental assistance funds. The individual was also ordered to repay the full amount of the ill-gotten funds. This sentencing comes as part of ongoing efforts to prosecute individuals who exploited government programs designed to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case highlights the misuse of emergency aid intended for those struggling with housing costs during a period of widespread economic disruption. The specific details of how the fraud was perpetrated were not elaborated upon in the source, but the outcome underscores the legal consequences for such actions.