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From Ancient Egypt to a baroque-era Mardi Gras party, read about artistic depictions of women and LGBTQs at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art as described by classicist Andrew Lear.

It's a seasonal tradition in the city's streets, but the displays might not have the same energy they had last year. 

Who are the candidates on the ballot for Springfield City Council? And who has endorsed and donated to them? Katie Kull, Springfield News-Leader © Steve Pokin/News-Leader This is what happens, says columnist Steve Pokin, when you and your spouse always vote and dont move very much. There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council. Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in ...

There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council. Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in Springfields northwest quadrant and the other represents Zone 4 in the southeast. Heres an overview of who is running in the order they will appear on the ballot. For more in-depth information about the candidates and their policies, go online to news-leader.com. Mayor Ken McClure (Incumbent) Backgrou...

The Springfield City Council voiced its support Thursday for removing 50 percent occupancy restrictions on local businesses starting April 16 amid consistently low COVID-19 case growth and growing percentages of vaccinated residents. At a lunch meeting, interim health director Katie Towns said the community had already reached required thresholds of keeping the 7-day rolling daily case average below 40 and hospitalizations below 50 for at least 28 days. But the community has yet to reach the re...

The Sit List: 5 events in Berkeley that celebrate women This week, to celebrate Women’s History Month, we’ve curated a series of online events that pay tribute to amazing women. Celebrate Women’s History Month by watching Our Monologues, Berkeley High’s inclusive version of the Vagina Monologues; listening to a classical piano concert; learning about geology with your kids; engaging in the history of women musicians; and analyzing the women of impressionist art.  OUR MONOLOGUES It is...

Could ShotSpotter save lives in Springfield? Or would public money be better spent hiring officers? Gregory J. Holman, Springfield News-Leader © Nathan Papes/Springfield News-Leader Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams speaks at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center before Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signs SB600 into law which addressed violent crime on Friday, July 10, 2020. Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly described ShotSpotters c...