The average tax refund amount is higher than it was last year at this time, according to a batch of data released by the IRS ...

Former U.S. Sen. Alan K. Simpson died early Friday morning at the age of 93, leaving a legacy of a man who transcended ...

A former head coach who stands as NCAA Division II Missouri Western's all-time wins leader, Partridge is entering his third ...

With local elections just around the corner, Ozarks First is sitting down with candidates for several different races as we get closer to Election Day.  Today, Ozarks First is ...

Betty Jean Simpson (nee: Tolley) of Wright City, went to be with her Lord on Thurs3. She was born on December 14, 1938 in ...

Former U.S. Senator and storied politician was known for folksy bon mots, hard-nosed politics and a signature ...

Nominations for the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards are open through April 18. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity or group eligible for one of three awards. Award categories: • The ...

Weather forecasters warn about a major multiple-day outbreak of severe weather that includes multiple strong tornadoes from ...

Two softball games couldn’t have been more different as Crowder College split a doubleheader with the Seminole State College Trojans on Tuesday at Crowder. The Roughriders prevailed 7-1 in Game 1 ...