First Lady Michelle Obama and guests seated in the First Lady's box applaud as President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2012

Record $600 million Powerball ticket bought in Florida; $1 million winner in Missouri

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A ticket bought in Florida matches the numbers in the largest Powerball drawing in the game's history.

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...