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Ben Cain

Benjamin “Ben” Cain is a regional and national news reporter for The Heartlander. He is a native of Cabool, Missouri but currently resides in the Ozark Mountain Region with his wife and dogs. Prior…

Springfield
Naturally preserved Riverbluff Cave designated an official historic site, features historic backstory eons in the making

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – September 11, 2001, will always be remembered as one of the most tragic days in American history. But in Missouri, the day marked a date… Read More

July 24, 2023
Springfield
Commercial Street historic landmark in Springfield set for facelift thanks to Governor Parson

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Locals are celebrating the approval of $8 million in state transportation funding to renovate the internationally famous Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. The 562-foot bridge… Read More

July 21, 2023
Missouri
‘Something happened to Dad’: Faith-filled widow lauds Missouri’s new hands-free cell phone law with family’s name on it

Michael Bening died on the side of a Missouri highway in front of his 8-year-old daughter after exiting his car and being hit by a suspected distracted driver… Read More

July 14, 2023
Missouri
Sarcoxie teen living with cystic fibrosis to receive Make-A-Wish trip to see Billy Joel

SARCOXIE, Mo. – Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a big dream will soon come true for one Sarcoxie teenager who lives with cystic fibrosis.  Kenzie Chrisman,… Read More

July 13, 2023
Missouri, Springfield
Springfield’s Dickerson Park Zoo celebrates 100 years on Saturday with birthday bash

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Dickerson Park Zoo will celebrate 100 years this Saturday with a carnival-like birthday bash. A variety of vendor booths will line paths… Read More

July 12, 2023