Stories from Saturday, July 29, 2017

Missouri is filled with an abundance of places for great fishing expeditions. Nearly one-fourth of the state’s population — which encompasses all ages, fishes. Missouri spends millions of dollars on fishing tackle and even more on goods and services annually. This is good for the state’s economy and helps fulfill the need for recreation...

SPRINGFIELD ­­— An adversity-filled season came to a close Friday night for the Nevada Griffons when they were toppled by the Ozark Generals, 7-2, in a MINK League South divisional playoff game at Meador Park. Nevada concludes the 2017 campaign 22-22 in MINK-League play and 22-25 overall, marking the first time the Griffons have finished under .500 since 2006...