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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…

Recreation
Illinois health officials tracking, warning of dangers from potentially toxic algal blooms

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Illinois Department of Public Health have issued an urgent reminder to use caution on waterways due to harmful algae blooms. … Read More

June 14, 2024
Springfield
‘Deverin’s Locker’ memorial program helps young athletes in need

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A bereaved mother in the Ozarks has launched “Deverin’s Locker,” a program named after her late son to support young athletes and foster children with… Read More

June 10, 2024
Recreation
Summer of Fun: There’s no place like the Oz Museum in Wamego

This is one in a series of “Summer of Fun” articles by The Heartlander showcasing fun things to do across Missouri and Kansas. WAMEGO, Ks. Read More

June 6, 2024
Missouri
Summer of Fun: 1980s arcade in Springfield is an escape back in time

This is the first in a series of “Summer of Fun” articles by The Heartlander showcasing fun things to do across Missouri and Kansas. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Read More

May 21, 2024
St. Louis
Alcohol-free music venue to open this weekend in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – A sober music venue debuts in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis this weekend. Aaron Perlut, a… Read More

May 17, 2024