For mankind to advance, we have to be able to move. From a path to trail, dirt roads to interstates, the ability to hunt, trade, transport, relocate and defend oneself is freedom.

A towering six-story mural now greets travelers along historic Route 66, showcasing the natural beauty of the Ozarks at one of Springfield’s most prominent intersections.

Two challengers in City Council District 3 hope to unseat incumbent Klarissa Peña, who is seeking her fourth term in the Nov. 4 contest. Pena's opponents are Christopher R. Sedillo, 62, who retired in ...