State education officials are optimistic about student performance but looking for new ways to test achievement.

After Boone County's top prosecutor announced his intention to run for judge, his first assistant announced her candidacy for prosecutor.

The members of Tophouse traveled from Montana to Music City to make their life in music. They'll play in Columbia later this month.

The Columbia Public Schools board is close to a decision on advocating for statewide policy positions to share with the Missouri School Boards Association.