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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…

Culture, Missouri
St. Joseph sculptor’s work can be seen at Arrowhead Stadium, various other places across U.S.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Sculptor Jacob Burmood began his artistic journey carving wooden faces with a knife as a youth. Now he’s a professional artist with an entire body of… Read More

March 23, 2023
Law Enforcement, Missouri
Branson PD allows officers more comfortability, individuality with new initiatives

BRANSON, Mo. – The Branson Police Department has many new developments under Chief Eric Schmitt, including a newly approved initiative allowing officers to dress more comfortably. Read More

March 22, 2023
Missouri, Taxes
Missouri House bill would require car dealerships to collect sales tax, eliminating temporary tags

The Missouri House has approved a bill requiring car dealerships to collect sales tax when a vehicle has been purchased, eliminating the need for temporary tags. … Read More

March 17, 2023
Missouri
Traditional Irish festival ‘Sligofest’ returns this weekend after pandemic hiatus

SLIGO, Mo. – The tiny town of Sligo nestled in northeastern Dent County will see the return of its one-and-only Irish heritage festival known as “Sligofest” this Saturday,… Read More

March 16, 2023
Education
Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe to join College of the Ozarks for upcoming spring forum event

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. – Since its founding in 1906, the Work Education Program at College of the Ozarks has been a staple that allows students to work and… Read More

March 13, 2023