The board unanimously approves a one-year extension, the second since she was hired.

Ashley Casad is named president of Springfield hospitals.

A Citizens Memorial Health Care director and a Springfield entrepreneur get the nod from the governor.

Aside from serving as the largest project in Ozarks Technical Community College’s history, the August 2022 opening of its $40 million Robert W. Plaster Center for Advanced Manufacturing signaled the start of an automation and robotics program.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, construction, education and nonprofit.

Steve Kraus takes over for Mike Roberts at 101.3 Real Country.

El Cafecito owners Cristhian and Shanie Valdez aim for Feb. 1 opening.

Mike Crocker is among honorees for this year's Salute to Travel & Tourism Awards Banquet.

The state's nonfarm payroll employment ranks decrease by 5,000 jobs in December from November.

Hahn Adventure Co. focuses on short-term rentals, events and experiences, and outdoor adventures.

During 12 People You Need to Know, the governing board member says she intends to run in the April election.

Mark Powell has held the role since 2000.

The university receives funding to work with law enforcement agencies.

Mayor Ken McClure is challenged, and Richard Ollis won't seek re-election.

Francine Pratt joins two other locals currently serving as governing members for the organization.

Reporter Mike Cullinan brings you workforce, new business and medical marijuana coverage and analysis.

Newsmakers in the areas of health care, law, municipal and nonprofit.

In November 2018, nearly two-thirds of Missouri voters approved Proposition B, an initiative that substantially increased the state’s minimum wage. The hike raised base pay to $12 per hour from $7.85 – a 53% increase – over five years, reaching that target on Jan. 1.

Urban Studios operates in Wilhoit Plaza.