Outside of JPMorgan Chase, most of the nation’s top-performing banks are small institutions with deep roots in their ...

Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Lady Bears will hit the road this week in ...

Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $35.7 million, or $2.12 per diluted share Record adjusted net income 1 of $37.3 million, or $2.21 ...

Part of determining if a mortgage refinance is practical is weighing the balance between its benefits and costs.

In 2025, for the second year in a row, institutional investors purchased 6.6 percent of all homes sold in the U.S., with particularly high rates in Tennessee and Texas (9.2 percent of all sales); ...

One year ago today, a deadly medical jet crash devastated Northeast Philadelphia, killing eight people, injuring dozens of others, and impacting hundreds of homes. The destruction spanned multiple ...

The state has a $1.7 billion impact from the arts, Donovan testified, citing figures from the statewide version of the 2023 economic impact study. “The arts attract people and tourism.” Donovan said. ...

From frozen pipes to staying warm during power outages, here are tips from officials on what to do when the winter storm hits.

As Missouri’s third-largest city, Springfield strikes the perfect balance between city amenities and small-town affordability ...

We're looking back on a year of resilience, recovery and a community coming together after a medical jet crashed in Northeast ...

Charles Roy Wheeler, 92, of Lee’s Summit, MO, passed away Jan. 29, 2026, with family members, including his wife of 70 years, Marcella, at his side. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 2, ...

The mortgage underwriting process determines whether your loan is approved. Learn what underwriters scrutinize, common deal-killers, and how communication helps you reach the closing table.