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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
Senior from North Nodaway High School turns old town theater into school passion project

HOPKINS, Mo. – A teen from North Nodaway High School is using her school passion project to renovate a portion of the former Roxy Theatre here, transforming the… Read More

January 30, 2024
Kansas City
Tiny Pantry Times in Overland Park aids 3,000 locals monthly

OVERLAND PARK, Ks. – Adam and Jennifer Parker launched an initiative in 2020 to aid locals in acquiring hygiene products and fighting off hunger amid the COVID pandemic. Read More

January 10, 2024
Drugs, Missouri
Fight against fentanyl: After tragedy Independence man opens thrift store to fund drug rehab center

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – A man here is transforming tragedy into triumph after losing his fiancé to fentanyl-laced street drugs three years ago. John Speakman describes Gina… Read More

January 9, 2024
Crime, Missouri
Fulton Police Department establishes community camera program to deter crime

FULTON, Mo. – The Fulton Police Department is collaborating with businesses and residents to establish a voluntary community camera program aimed at solving crimes throughout the city of… Read More

January 5, 2024
Missouri
Mystery canine illness has Missouri veterinarians, pet owners on high alert

Veterinarians are issuing warnings about a mysterious respiratory illness spreading in the U.S. among dogs. Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (aCIRD) is the name many veterinarians… Read More

December 21, 2023