Hear reporting on the status of a State Board of Education appointment with local connections and a new Missouri law governing ballot issues. We’ll also have a preview of the Springfield Earth Day Festival and news of a report ranking charitable generosity in Missouri.

Reporting on a Route 66 centennial celebration announcement from Gov. Mike Kehoe yesterday, news from James River Church on their affiliation with Assemblies of God and updates on National Weather Service confirmed tornados in Southwest Missouri last week and weekend.

Hear reporting from last night's Christian County Library board meeting, a look at the Noble Hill Landfill and news of a firearm found on a student in Nixa yesterday.

Hear reporting on measles in Taney County, transitions in the makeup of Springfield City Council and news of plans for CAFO operations in Southwest Missouri.

Hear reporting on Springfield Tenants Unite and their push for rental inspections in Springfield, updates on plans to renovate the Jefferson Ave footbridge and reporting on a measles case in Taney County.

Hear reporting on local author events in area libraries this week, a look at a program introducing young people to careers in health care and the latest in Springfield’s search for a new City Manager.

A report on National Health Care Decisions day, Springfield Fire Department's annual report and a look at a new early childhood development hub in Springfield.

Updates on Springfield's City Manager search, a report of car thefts on MSU's campus, and potential new powers for the Missouri Attorney General.

Updates from Jefferson City and an upcoming chance to learn more about plans to renovate the Jefferson Street Footbridge.

Hear news from the Missouri House Budget Committee, info. about tours at the Noble Hill Landfill in Springfield and reporting on Missouri's Attorney General joining a lawsuit against sanctuary cities.