Fourth-quarter earnings also are down at the company.

Certified financial planner Kenny Gott: "You don’t need to outguess the stock market for it to grow your money."

As the April 2 election approaches with seven candidates vying for three seats on the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to educate its members on their positions.

Guest columnist Andy Drennen gives ideas to help evaluate portfolios given the volatility in the stock market.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, human resources, law, media, nonprofit and transportation.

ARPA committee recommends $1.1 million for shelter.

Council had originally considered a measure that would have rejected Council of Churches of the Ozarks’ funding bid. 

Company officials say 15-20 bedding products plants will be consolidated, eliminating roughly 1,000 jobs.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, health care, law and manufacturing.

As a presidential election looms 10 months from now, local and state officials say the outlook for the Missouri General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is looking like a mixed bag.

Officials expect economic pressures will continue to boost pay for workers.

Spending plan for 2024 puts county in strong position, budget chief reports. 

Fervent Wealth Management's Richard Baker: "Strange things are always happening and will happen in 2024 as well. Don’t get distracted by the emotional drama."

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, engineering, health care and nonprofit.

The commission approves 51 small-business applications in latest round.

The Springfield-based company's Lenexa, Kansas, operation made the transition late last month.

Plans for former Dolby facility initially call on use by the district's maintenance and technology departments.

Around $17 million worth of high-end homes hit the market in December.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

New Cingular Wireless is picked for an $848,602 grant for projects in Bates, Jasper and Vernon counties.