Traffic might be moving a little slower down Fall Street in Carthage, Mo., this week because of all the children in the street, but these children are not playing.

Every department at Missouri Southern State University has been ordered to cut 10 percent off the top of its budget to reduce the deficit the university faces in its 2009 plan.

The American Red Cross has released final numbers and information concerning its efforts after the May 10 tornado, which claimed 14 lives and caused thousands of dollars of damage in Newton County.

A change of venue was granted Tuesday to one of two men accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 9-year-old Missouri girl last November.

In the wake of the emotional sale of Leggett and Platt's aluminum division, Leggett CEO David Haffner sees struggle and potential in the next few months.

Crazy fads come and go, but the newest trend saves drivers money.

How good is the new Batman movie? I hear it’s $155 million good.

A Neosho industry has given a substantial amount of money to a local autism center.

You know, I’m not sure if what we’re in right now can officially be called a recession, but I do know one thing. We’re hurting, and it’s getting worse.

Joe Liccar cartoon on Jay Nixon's campaign phone calls.

A Neosho industry has given a substantial amount of money to a local autism center.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a three-part series on the August primary election. A look at the Newton County assessor’s race will publish Sunday.Neosho residents will decide in less than two weeks on an $8.5 million bond issue that would fund improvements to the town’s wastewater system.

A change of venue was granted Tuesday to one of two men accused of kidnapping, raping and murdering a 9-year-old Stella girl last November.

Big company CEOs are paid to make decisions based on what's best for their company and shareholders, but sometimes a decision touches a little closer to the heart.

The Neosho R-5 School Board approved some pay increases for substitute teachers during regular session Monday at Neosho Middle School.