“There should be protection of Jewish students, but there can't be a Palestinian exception to the First Amendment,” said attorney Bill Freivogel.

The Teddy Bear Pediatric Hospital is a project of the Discovery Center and Children's Mercy with Mercy.

The center's main campus is located at 1661 N. Boonville in central Springfield.

Missouri State's Dr. William McClain said sunlight, stress and weather all shape foliage in the Ozarks.

Nixa Police and Schools have been part of the program for four years.

The collaboration between the museum and Missouri State University aims to improve access.

Besides academics, housing and dining set the tone for a student's overall college experience.

The formula that determines state aid for public schools calls for an additional $110 million increase after lawmakers denied fiscal year 2027 boost.

The report cards will award each public and charter school in the state a letter grade to reflect its academic performance, among other measures. School district officials say a grade letter doesn't capture the full picture.

As Missouri public schools gear up for a delayed start, a Missouri State University expert joins a local superintendent to talk about the tourism-driven law behind the calendar — and its ripple effects.