Looking for simple ways to elevate your Easter celebrations? This spring, home bakers are embracing bright colors, playful details and easy upgrades that turn classic treats into eye-catching ...

The Missouri House approved legislation Thursday aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking and sexual exploitation while ...

A proposed constitutional amendment that would give lawmakers broad authority to expand the state sales tax and use the ...

On March 12, 2026, Phelps Health celebrates 75 years of caring for the people of south-central Missouri.

Travel planning should be exciting, and being a prepared traveler ensures you can focus on making memories rather than ...

The National Weather Service Springfield office has informed Phelps County Focus of a chance of some bad weather in the Phelps-Pulaski-Dent County area served by our newspapers. There is a Slight to ...

With patience, low-pressure exposure and consistent routines, most picky eaters gradually broaden their palates and mealtimes become more enjoyable for the whole family. For more parenting guidance, ...

As search evolves beyond blue links into AI-driven answers and zero-click results, a new competitive frontier has emerged for business owners: structured data.

A few years ago, as children quickly shifted to online classrooms, parents shared one common question: How does virtual ...

No matter your age, investing in your brain health should be top of mind. Simple steps like eating brain-nourishing food, ...

For many, the challenge is not motivation but finding habits that fit into real life. Small, repeatable choices around sleep, ...

Train travel, a 200-year-old tradition, is experiencing a resurgence — becoming more popular than ever today. Sure, you can ride the rails to get from A to B, ...