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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, Sports
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown looks to bring arena football back to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Arena football may be making its way back to the Queen City, with familiar names attached to the project. The Arena League (TAL)… Read More

February 15, 2023
Education
Missouri State University-West Plains hosts Women in Welding program, looks to the future

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Eighteen women have completed a 40-hour training introduction to welding at Missouri State University-West Plains, and the campus hopes to grow the program for… Read More

February 9, 2023
First Responders, Missouri
New Webster County organization aims to support families of fallen officers and firefighters

WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. – A new nonprofit in Webster County is looking to assist families of fallen officers and firefighters. Teresa Housholder, vice president of the… Read More

February 2, 2023
Crime
Missouri lawmakers have another chance to create a violent offender registry

Creation of a violent offender registry has been reintroduced in the Missouri General Assembly.  According to state Rep. Lane Roberts, R-Joplin, individuals convicted of first- and… Read More

January 31, 2023
Sports
Uplifting: Missouri powerlifter qualifies for Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

SAVANNAH, Mo. – A Savannah powerlifter will compete in the main event at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 on June 17. Charlie Phillips, 26,… Read More

January 26, 2023