Springfield News-Leader

The Springfield News-Leader serves as the main newspaper for Springfield, Missouri, and provides coverage for the Ozarks region. As of September 2013, it boasts a daily circulation of 32,363 copies, while its Sunday edition reaches 51,402 readers. The price for the Sunday paper is $2.50, and it costs $1.25 on weekdays.

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Missouri State gets creative to offer Tent Theatre season amid construction, closures

1 day ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Construction at Missouri State University is impacting the 63rd Tent Theatre season. The season will feature modified shows including musical performances and radio plays. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone, by mail, or in person at an alternate box office location. Heavy construction on the Springfield campus will alter but not halt the 63rd annual Tent Theatre season, which starts in mid-June.
New leaders of Missouri school board, elected amid major shakeup, have ties to Springfield

1 day ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Mary Schrag and Kenneth "Brooks" Miller Jr. were elected president and vice president of the Missouri Board of Education, respectively. Both leaders have strong ties to Springfield, Missouri, despite residing elsewhere. Springfield Public Schools superintendent Grenita Lathan expressed support for the new leadership and their commitment to Missouri's public schools.
Springfield district names new leaders for gifted education, college and career readiness

2 days ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Andrea Fraser, current assistant principal at Wilson's Creek Intermediate, will be Springfield Public Schools' new principal of gifted education. Fraser has 24 years of experience in education, including time as a gifted education teacher. Mary Edgerton will be the district's new director of college and career readiness. Edgerton has experience in both the private sector and education.
Ozark Mountain Daredevils' Larry Lee, co-writer of 'Jackie Blue' song, dies Saturday

3 days ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Larry Lee, founding member of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils and co-writer of "Jackie Blue," died Saturday at age 78. Lee's death was unexpected, and the band plans to celebrate his life by continuing to perform his music. He was inducted into the Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame in 2023. Larry Lee, a founding member of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils who penned the hit "Jackie Blue" with late bandmate Steve Cash, died early Saturday in Springfield.
Faculty, staff at Missouri State University lauded for showcasing public affairs mission

4 days ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Six Missouri State University faculty and staff members received the Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate public affairs values in their work. Each recipient receives $1,500 to support research or professional development. The Missouri State Board of Governors recognized six individuals — three faculty and three staff members — for their commitment to the university’s public affairs mission.
Norris Burkes: Returning from Iraq, a hard landing and 'flying on a wing and a prayer'

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Norris Burkes

Amidst the Cinco de Mayo celebrations last Monday, I couldn’t avoid thinking of May 6, 2009, the day I returned from deployment in Iraq on a chartered World Airways DC-10. After spending four months serving the wounded at the Air Force Field Hospital in Balad, Iraq, my only thoughts on final approach into Baltimore/Washington International Airport, were of home. Our landing attempt was anything but welcoming as our plane bounced like a porpoise on the waves.
Grain Belt Express awards $1.7B to build largest transmission line in U.S. history

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Stephen Herzog

Grain Belt Express, an 800-mile transmission line project, awarded contracts totaling nearly $1.7 billion to Quanta Service and Kiewit Energy Group. The project, spanning Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, aims to increase energy delivery capacity by 5,000 megawatts and save consumers $52 billion over 15 years. Phase 1, connecting Kansas and Missouri, is set to begin construction next year, creating over 4,000 jobs and utilizing locally sourced materials.
Guide to 2025 SPS graduations: Where to park, when to arrive, what not to bring

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Springfield Public Schools' 2025 commencement ceremonies will be held May 17 at Great Southern Bank Arena. Five ceremonies are scheduled for Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Parkview, and Kickapoo high schools. Doors open 45 minutes prior to each ceremony, with specific parking and seating instructions provided. Families will soon pack Great Southern Bank Arena to celebrate Springfield's Class of 2025.
Looking for something to do this summer? Here are 37 free outdoor concerts in Springfield

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Susan Szuch

Looking for free outdoor concerts to jam at this summer? There are plenty in Springfield. From rock covers to folk songs on dulcimer to hip-hop, pretty much any music genre you could want is performing in The Queen City. Here's a listing of concerts that will be taking place from May to the end of August, including a dozen during The Birthplace of Route 66. MoonShot at Primrose ParkWhen: May 9Where: Primrose Park, 851 E. Primrose St., SpringfieldNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Two SPS seniors among four in area to win National Merit $2,500 award

6 days ago | news-leader.com | Claudette Riley

Two seniors from Central High School, Matteo Francis and Lilly Ruth Williams, recently won $2,500 from the National Merit Scholarship Program,.