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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, Uncategorized
Greene County Park Board to discuss formation of committee to bring minor league hockey to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A determined hockey fan has garnered waves of support by starting an initiative to bring a minor league hockey team to Springfield, Missouri. … Read More

February 3, 2022
State Government
New camera technology scans license plates, helps Springfield Police solve major crimes

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) is currently testing a new way to catch criminals around the city via specialized license plate scanning technology. Read More

February 2, 2022
Local News, Uncategorized
10-year-old author from Nixa publishes first book, hopes to make it into a series

NIXA, Mo. – A gifted 10-year-old boy has published his first children’s book based on an extraterrestrial adventure and has hopes to turn it into a series. Read More

February 1, 2022
Sports, Uncategorized
Niangua High School baseball team receives grant from the MLB for field renovations and updated equipment

NIANGUA, Mo – The Niangua Cardinals’ baseball field is receiving much needed improvements after former Superintendent TJ Bransfield acquired a grant from the MLB to repair the battered… Read More

January 28, 2022
Missouri, Uncategorized
Bennett Springs State Park to receive major infrastructure upgrades

LEBANON, Mo. – Bennett Springs Fish Hatchery is getting a major makeover as the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is funding improvements to one of Missouri’s premier trout… Read More

January 27, 2022