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USA TODAY An emperor penguin that appeared on an Australian beach journeyed over 2,000 miles from its native Antarctica in what could be the first appearance of the species on the continent.

Springfield News-Leader The historic Robberson school building , where generations of Springfield children were educated for more than 100 years, has hit the market.

Springfield News-Leader For the second time since Missouri State President Richard "Biff" Williams was named in a federal lawsuit involving his last job, the university's Board of Governors will meet behind closed doors.

Springfield News-Leader In an email to campus Tuesday, Missouri State University provided an overview of steps that have been taken after

New EPA regulations require all water utilities to inventory the materials used for water service lines. CU is asking customers to report theirs.

Rep. Jon Patterson, in line for speaker of the House, faces pushback after saying legislators should respect voters' decision on abortion.

Springfield News-Leader Thanks to a federal grant, the Springfield Police Department is expanding its efforts to address gun crime, allocating

In addition to the Thursday women's soccer semifinal, Drury is gearing up for the men's basketball home opener Saturday.

The program follows 81 veterans and their guardians on a daylong trip from the Ozarks to Washington, D.C., in August 2023.

Springfield News-Leader A man who lives and owns a business in Ozark will be going to federal prison after he was found guilty of perjury and using his father's Social Security checks to pay his own expenses.