The Milky Way galaxy has billions of stars. They come in different sizes, colors, and types. One type of star has carbon as its primary element, plus an element that is almost non-existent on Earth. more

Horserace framing is what happens when any occurrence is told through the lens of a conflict between two persons or at least two parties. It creates the Us versus Them mentality we are prone to feeling. more

At a recent press briefing held in Jefferson City and shared across the state on Facebook Live, the governor of Missouri recently spoke out vehemently about the misinformation about COVID-19 … more

Peacemaking is a form of conflict resolution focused on the establishment of a relationship capable of staving off future conflict. It generally involves a series of ethical decisions between … more

Thank you so much to all of the people who put on powder blue T-shirts and volunteered to make the Sertoma Duck Race possible. Without volunteers, an event of that magnitude simply doesn’t … more

Nixa residents are one vote away from being allowed to keep egg-laying hens in their backyards.The Nixa City Council heard the first reading of a bill that, if enacted, would create an ordinance … more

It’s Father’s Day this Sunday, Dad. That got me thinking about you. I just wanted to talk to you a minute, even though you’ve been gone a very long time. I know you can’t talk back, but I … more

Everyone likes something free when there’s no catch to it. This weekend you can have something free. It’s fun and could change your life. However, there is a catch to it. The catch is fish of … more

Greg Williams could have played it safe in his first major speech as the new president and CEO of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce. Instead, he laid down a challenge to the Ozark business community to … more

The 139th year has just happened in Chadwick. Some have asked, “Why do we celebrate Chadwick Railroad Day?” Well, Chadwick was established as a the end of a railroad line in 1883 in this part of … more