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Missouri State Bears prepare for Family Weekend football game against UT Martin

By Y. B. Mcgovern | Sep 16, 2025

Missouri State University Bears will host the UT Martin Skyhawks on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Robert W. Plaster Stadium in Springfield, Missouri.

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Who from Springfield Metro area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Friday, Sept. 19?

By A. C. Mckinney | Sep 16, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 19, this former Springfield Metro area high school star will be competing.

Missouri State Bears men’s soccer set to face No. 24 Saint Louis

By J. S. Song | Sep 15, 2025

The Missouri State Bears men's soccer team will travel to St. Louis to face No. 24 Saint Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Hermann Stadium.

Government events this week in Springfield Metro: Sept. 14-20

By A. D. Triplett | Sep 15, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Springfield Metro this week.

Fumiya Shiraishi earns third offensive player of the week honor for Missouri State

By S. R. Brandon | Sep 15, 2025

Missouri State University senior Fumiya Shiraishi has been named the American Conference Offensive Player of the Week, according to an announcement from the league on Monday.

Entertainment events this week in Springfield Metro: Sept. 14-20

By A. H. Steiner | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Springfield Metro this week.

Family & kids events this week in Springfield Metro: Sept. 14-20

By R. C. Cosgrove | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Springfield Metro this week.

Missouri State falls to SMU after early lead in home football opener

By J. S. Song | Sep 13, 2025

Missouri State University Bears started strong in their home opener against SMU, scoring the first 10 points and holding the Mustangs scoreless through five possessions.

Missouri State men’s soccer secures opening conference victory over Temple

By S. R. Brandon | Sep 12, 2025

Missouri State University's men's soccer team opened its American Conference campaign with a 4-0 win over Temple on Friday night in Springfield.

Rep. Burlison announces hearing on expanding school choice and alternatives to college degrees

By J. S. Song | Sep 12, 2025

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has announced an upcoming hearing titled “Opening Doors to Opportunity: The Promise of Expanded School Choice and Alternatives to Four-Year...

Missouri State volleyball posts season-best blocking performance to sweep Purdue Fort Wayne

By Y. B. Mcgovern | Sep 12, 2025

Missouri State University's volleyball team achieved a season-high 18 blocks in a 3-1 win over Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday evening at Hammons Student Center.

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Which ex-Springfield Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 15?

By J. S. Song | Sep 12, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 15 will showcase these former Springfield Metro area high school standouts.

Entertainment events this weekend in Springfield Metro: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14

By A. H. Steiner | Sep 11, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Springfield Metro this weekend.

Christian County sees increase in number of lawyers in good standing in August than July

By P. V. Cotton | Sep 11, 2025

The number of lawyers in good standing working in cities in Christian County in August increased compared to July, according to the Missouri Bar Associations.

Missouri State volleyball sweeps Purdue Fort Wayne in three sets

By Y. B. Mcgovern | Sep 11, 2025

Missouri State University's volleyball team secured a straight-set victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Thursday at Hammons Student Center.

Rep. Eric Burlison issues statement after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

By J. S. Song | Sep 11, 2025

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University. Rep. Eric Burlison, who has represented Missouri’s 7th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023 after succeeding Billy Long, issued a statement following the...

Kristensen’s goal gives Missouri State soccer victory over Central Arkansas

By S. R. Brandon | Sep 11, 2025

Missouri State University's women's soccer team secured a 1-0 win against Central Arkansas on Thursday night at the Bill Stephens Complex.

Missouri State men's soccer opens conference play against Temple

By Y. B. Mcgovern | Sep 11, 2025

Missouri State University’s men’s soccer team will open its American Conference schedule at home against Temple on Friday, September 12, at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Missouri.

Webster County sees increase in number of lawyers in good standing in August than July

By P. V. Cotton | Sep 11, 2025

There was one more lawyer in good standing working among cities in Webster County in August than July.

Eric Burlison reflects on September 11 anniversary and honors Charlie Kirk’s influence