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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…

State Government
A new bill would require schools to teach safe social media usage

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Republican State Rep. Jim Murphy of the 94th District has proposed the “Show-Me Digital Health Act” to require schools to start teaching safe use… Read More

December 23, 2021
Local News, Uncategorized
New non-profit opens their doors to current and former addicts in Buffalo

BUFFALO, Mo. –  A new center for drug and alcohol rehabilitation called the Buffalo Serenity Center of Dallas County (BSCDC) has made its way to Buffalo, Missouri. Read More

December 17, 2021
State Government
State Rep. David Gregory pre-files bill to ban Critical Race Theory from Missouri public schools

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. David Gregory of the 96th District has prefiled legislation to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its principles within… Read More

December 15, 2021
Local News, Uncategorized
After 2020 holiday plans were foiled by pandemic, the City of Carthage builds bigger, better celebration for 2021

CARTHAGE, Mo. – With their big plans for last year’s Christmas cancelled due to COVID-19, Vision Carthage says they have reignited the community’s holiday interests for a comeback… Read More

December 14, 2021
State Government
Springfield City Council to discuss policing issues at next meeting

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield City Council is meeting Monday night to discuss reversing a 2014 policy that prevented police officers from responding to non-injury motor vehicle accidents. Read More

December 13, 2021