Hillcrest partners with Volt on first student-operated credit union branch in Missouri news-leader.com/story/news/edu… via News-Leader ⁦Hillcrest High School⁩ ⁦Tony Madden⁩ ⁦Springfield Public Schools⁩

Springfield school board member Shurita Thomas-Tate is PFLAG 'Advocate of the Year' news-leader.com/story/news/loc… via News-Leader ⁦Shurita⁩ ⁦Springfield Public Schools⁩

Pro-Palestinian, -Israel groups gather at Missouri State for peaceful sit-in, dialogue news-leader.com/story/news/loc… via News-Leader ⁦Greta Cross⁩ ⁦Missouri State⁩

BookMarx celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Here's how the downtown bookstore got started news-leader.com/story/news/loc… via News-Leader ⁦Greta Cross⁩

The Springfield Public Schools school bus driver who kept 13 students safe when a registered sex offender forced his way on her bus was honored by lawmakers through a joint resolution.

An unsettled period of weather is forecast for the next several days. Rainfall from 1 to 3 inches is expected during this period. Since many areas saw significant rainfall over the past week, there will continue to be the potential for flooding. #mowx #kswx

The branch of Volt Credit Union at Hillcrest High School will allow students to gain early experience in the financial services industry. news-leader.com/story/news/edu…

Amid arrests and chaos, Columbia's student radio station stayed on air. America listened. usatoday.com/story/news/nat… via USA TODAY

Widespread thunderstorms are expected Thursday-Friday with 0.5-1 inch with a localized 2 inches expected for areas mainly west of Hwy 65. Since these areas have already seen significant rainfall, flash flooding and rapid rising of waterways is possible. #kswx #mowx

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Springfield teachers, staff asked to 'share truths' with superintendent, suggest changes news-leader.com/story/news/edu… via News-Leader ⁦Springfield Public Schools⁩ ⁦Dr. Grenita Lathan⁩ ⁦Pershing School⁩ ⁦Delaware Elementary⁩

Principals from McGregor Elementary and Glendale High provided insight at Tuesday's Springfield Public Schools school board retreat about how new strategies are being implemented and working in their buildings. news-leader.com/story/news/edu… via News-Leader Dr. Grenita Lathan

Despite student pushback, Drury University leadership defends inviting Senator Roy Blunt to speak at the May 11 commencement, saying the campus is a 'sanctuary for ideas' news-leader.com/story/news/edu… via News-Leader

Former leader of Ozarks church, called 'cult' by some, faces child rape allegations news-leader.com/story/news/cri… via News-Leader ⁦Ryan W. Collingwood⁩

This retired U.S. Navy admiral and Evangel University alumnus will speak at graduation May 2 news-leader.com/story/news/edu… via News-Leader

Admiral Vernon E. Clark, retired chief of naval operations, will speak at the May 2 graduation for Evangel University and its embedded seminary. news-leader.com/story/news/edu…

ENDANGERED MISSING: Reilly 'Bella' Williams, 17, 5'7' & 190lbs with blonde hair last seen wearing a purple romper & heels.

Williams has the mental capabilities of a 10-12 year old, didn't attend school today and was last seen today at 7:30am near Glenwood/Golden.

Info? Call 911

OTC Electrical Distribution Systems students touched the sky today at the annual Lineworker Rodeo.

Students from our Lebanon and Richwood Valley campuses competed against each other in the skills they'll need once they are climbing poles for a living.

CoxHealth called a cardiologist an 'IMMEDIATE THREAT TO PUBLIC.' He's now suing them news-leader.com/story/news/loc… via News-Leader Susan Szuch

Nearly two years after a weekend full of Garth Brooks concerts went awry, Bass Pro Shops is reopening its Ridgedale venue for a full season of nationally acclaimed performances. news-leader.com/story/entertai… via News-Leader Greta Cross