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Lindgren, Caps Agree to Extension

Coupled with Logan Thompson’s six-year contract extension five weeks ago, the Lindgren extension gives the Caps two NHL netminders under contract for the next three upcoming seasons.

Ethics reports show 2025 Springfield mayor’s race attracts more than $147K in campaign spending so far

Late last week, candidates running for office in the Missouri’s April 8 municipal elections faced a campaign finance deadline 40 days before the vote. KSMU compiled key stats on candidates running for Springfield mayor and city council.

Braintree boys ice hockey falls short on the road against Pope Francis

After defeating Pope Francis earlier in the year, Braintree boys ice hockey falls short to Pope Francis in the Round of 16.

Winter Returns: Cold & Windy to Close the Weekend

Today will feature mostly sunny skies, but despite that, it will be very cold with daytimes highs only reaching the lower and middle 20’s for the valley, likely teens and lower 20’s for the hills. Winds will continue, gusting at times up to 30 mph throughout the day, so feels-like temperatures will be in the single digits above and below 0°.

H.S. Results 3/1: Ben Logan boys win state bowling title

Team Results: 1. Ben Logan; 2. Marion Pleasant; 3. Coldwater; 4. Northwestern; 5. Mechanicsburg; 6. St. Henry; 7. Clinton-Massie; 8. Washington C.H.

Why did Neil Young want to work with Stephen Stills

Neil Young and Stephen Stills forged an iconic partnership over the course of two bands. But what was it about Stills that Young admired?

Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law

The administration's threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.

Thunderbirds slip past Bruins in shootout

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Springfield Thunderbirds (27-19-2-4) dispatched 2-0 and 3-2 deficits en route to a 4-3 shootout win over the Providence Bruins (30-17-4-2) on Saturday night at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Springfield city council looking at future during budget season

As Springfield's city council navigates the newly approved budget, concerns loom over the declining corporate fund.

Schrag raises more than $140,000 in Springfield mayor race, including from statewide PACs

Businessman Jeff Schrag, a candidate for Springfield mayor, has raised by far the most funds of all candidates up for election this April.

ISP investifating abandoned vehicle in Sangamon River

Illinois State Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned in the Sangamon River. The Springfield Fire Department said a man was fishing Saturday morning,

National Day of Resistance and Save Our Parks Day join to support National Park Service workers

Between 80 and 90 people demonstrated at the Springfield Armory Historic Site Saturday in support of National Park Service workers who have been fired or who face layoffs.

Crowd lines road near Tesla center in Dayton area to protest Musk

A crowd of people lined a busy street near a local Tesla Service Center on Saturday to protest the recent actions of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk.

New, old vendors make Old Deerfield Spring Sampler shopping destination

Hundreds of shoppers strolled around inside the Young Building at Eastern States Exposition to browse the creations of 150 artisans