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Springfield ‘superfan’ Marty Prather cheering for the enemy as Chiefs host Bengals in AFC Championship Game

by Lyndal Scranton January 27, 2023January 27, 2023

Marty Prather, Springfield’s “superfan,” loves Chiefs fans, but he’ll be cheering for his boyhood team Cincinnati in the AFC Championship game.

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Springfield’s Keven Williams ready to roll in first PBA national event in the Ozarks

by Lyndal Scranton January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

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At the halfway mark of conference play, Missouri State is looking like a contender

by Lyndal Scranton January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

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Former Springfield pitcher Gordon Graceffo hopes to turn heads at Cardinals spring training

by Lyndal Scranton January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

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Cardinals fan favorite Lars Nootbaar fired up for 2023 season

by Lyndal Scranton January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

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How Ozarks basketball fans made the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions ‘a happening’

by Lyndal Scranton January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

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Lady Bears suffer a setback, not a step back, against Illinois State

by Lyndal Scranton January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

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Donovan Clay leading resurgent Missouri State

by Lyndal Scranton January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Economy & Growth

Tourism at record levels as Tracy Kimberlin ends 35 years at Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

by Jack McGee December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

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Where do Missouri State’s basketball teams stand entering Christmas?

by Lyndal Scranton December 23, 2022December 23, 2022