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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…

Missouri
The Joshua Center provides supportive resources, camps for those living with neurological impairments

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders is an underappreciated resource that has been changing the lives of neurologically impaired children and adults since 1996. Read More

June 1, 2023
St. Louis
St. Louis Zoo unveils plans for interactive children’s Destination Discovery project

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Zoo has shut down the 51-year-old Emerson Children’s Zoo and has unveiled plans to reignite the area with an interactive experience… Read More

May 31, 2023
Missouri
Lifeguard shortage threatens Jackson County public beaches

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. – Jackson County has faced a lifeguard shortage for public beaches since 2021 and is still looking to fill the void. Beaches were… Read More

May 30, 2023
Culture
10-year-old raises tens of thousands for veterans, hands out free bracelets

A 10-year-old girl from the Ozarks spends much of her time handing out free appreciation bracelets to veterans. In turn, Serenity Henness has raised thousands of dollars for her veteran-based… Read More

May 22, 2023
Missouri
Girl from the Ozarks raises tens of thousands for veterans, hands out free bracelets

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A 10-year-old girl from the Ozarks spends much of her time handing out free appreciation bracelets to veterans. In turn, Serenity Henness has… Read More

May 20, 2023