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Grim career prospects for class of 2013 as colleges seek to provide more services

SPRINGFIELD, -- As graduation ceremonies finish up across the Ozarks, studies show the employment picture is bleak for the class of 2013.

Missouri Southern approves budget for next fiscal year that will require dipping into reserves

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Southern State University has approved a budget for the next fiscal year that will require it to dip...

Breaking News: Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner arrested by FBI, accused of extortion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and...

Ash Grove woman faces charges stemming from deadly motorcycle crash

SPRINGFIELD -- A woman from Ash Grove is facing charges a year after a crash left two people dead.

NOAA Joplin/Avilla transmitter having problems

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The NOAA weather radio station in Joplin/Avilla is operating on low power, and may stop working altogether due to technical...

Battle with cancer is over for Springfield's Drew Lewis

SPRINGFIELD -- A man from Springfield whose fight against cancer inspired a benefit concert by singer Sheryl Crow has died.