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Richard "Biff" Williams, former president of Utah Teach University, is one of three finalists to be 12th president of Missouri State University.

COVID-19 has taken the lives of thousands of Missourians. Heres how Show-Me State government responded over the past two years.

COVID-19 has taken the lives of thousands of Missourians. Heres how Show-Me State government responded over the past two years.

YES – NO – McCord Bend: Shall the Village of McCord Bend impose a local use tax at the same rate as the local sales tax? YES – NO – McCord Bend Election Question: Shall the Village of McCord Bend be authorized to forego annual elections if the number of candidates who have filed for a particular office is equal to the number of positions in the office to be filled by the election? YES – NO – Niangua: Shall the City of Niangua issue its sewerage system revenue bonds for the purpose ...

Live election coverage: What voters are saying about Springfield City Council, school board Jackie Rehwald and Sara Karnes, Springfield News-Leader Update 2:30 p.m. Doris Ewing had decided not to vote when she was on her way to return a library book. As she passed her polling place, she changed her mind. “I said to myself, ‘Why not?’” Ewing said. Ewing said she was unimpressed with the coverage prior to the election and didn’t discover what platforms each candidate rep...

Update 2:30 p.m. Doris Ewing had decided not to vote when she was on her way to return a library book. As she passed her polling place, she changed her mind. “I said to myself, ‘Why not?’” Ewing said. Ewing said she was unimpressed with the coverage prior to the election and didn’t discover what platforms each candidate represented. “I left several blank because I think it’s wrong to vote if you don’t know anything about it,” Ewing said. “The postcards and things I get in th...

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...

Candidates for Springfield’s General Seat A are hoping to take one of the five seats on council, including the mayor, representing the entire city. The four candidates are hoping to fill the seat vacated by Councilwoman Jan Fisk, who is not running for another term. The News-Leader interviewed all the candidates about why they’re running, which issues are important to them and where they stand on various problems facing the city. Here’s what they said in the order they will appear on the ...

Guest: Kyle Wyatt, Marcus Aton Kyle Wyatt fills in for the vacationing Nick Reed this morning. Here’s what he covers: In April, we have a chance to change the course of elected officials in Springfield. Marcus Aton is running for mayor. Marcus shares some of his beliefs and why he thinks he would be a good fit for the position. Canada has created more travel restrictions due to COVID-19. These new restrictions will require travelers to get tested BEFORE the flight, and AFTER the flight. Arriv...