Northwest Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band to Launch Spring Season
Northwest Missouri State University’s premier instrumental ensembles, the Wind Symphony and the Symphonic Band, will kick off their spring concert season with a performance featuring a wide array of musical eras and styles. The concert is scheduled
Tributes pour in for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones.
New details emerge in shooting at hockey game in Rhode Island that killed 2, critically injured 3

New details emerged in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two people and
Missouri property tax overhaul bill may inadvertently move municipal elections to November

The intent, the sponsor says, is to move property tax questions to higher turnout elections. As written, it could also put school board and city council races on ballots with partisan candidates BY: RUDI KELLERMissouri Independent A property tax
Bruno Mars to serve as Record Store Day 2026 Ambassador

Organizers of Record Store Day have announced that Bruno Mars will serve as 2026 Record Store Day Ambassador, lending his star power to the annual celebration of independent record shops and vinyl culture. The event returns on
Lorde, Stray Kids, A$AP Rocky headlining 2026 Governors Ball

Lorde, Stray Kids and A$AP Rocky are set to headline the 2026 edition of Governors Ball, New York City’s signature music festival back for its 16th year. Governors Ball (or as its commonly referred to ‘Gov Ball’)
