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As lake season comes to a close, here’s a closer look into Osage Beach’s search-and-rescue canine unitOSAGE BEACH, Mo. – As the busy lake season has come to an end, here’s a look into how the Osage Beach Fire Protection District uses its search-and-rescue canine squad… Read More
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A look into Missouri’s Team Thunder heading into PBR Team Series event this weekend at Big Cedar LodgeRIDGEDALE, Mo. – As the Professional Bull Riders Team Series rides into Ridgedale this weekend, here’s a look into where Missouri’s Team Thunder sits heading into the contest. Guests will… Read More
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Grand opening of Lake of the Ozarks area bicycle skills park on Oct. 9OSAGE BEACH, Mo. – The upcoming Fall Fest at the Tri-County YMCA will see the unveiling of the new Magic Dragon Bicycle Skills Park at Osage Beach. The free family-friendly… Read More
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Kaleb’s Campaign: Nixa high senior raising money for childhood cancer by kicking field goalsNIXA, Mo. – Nixa High School kicker Kaleb James is raising money for childhood cancer research through his performance on the field. The Eagles’ senior told The Heartlander he’d been… Read More
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Reigning World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen loses at Saint Louis Chess Club, seemingly accuses opponent of cheatingST. LOUIS, Mo. – A huge upset at the Sinquefield cup in St. Louis – and allegations of nefarious play – is causing unprecedented chaos in the worldwide chess community. The… Read More
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Missouri high school football player has long road of recovery after near-fatal head injury last seasonMOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo. – Directly after a playoff game in November of 2021, Mountain View-Birch Tree football player Angel Lopez collapsed on the field after a series of brutal hits. Read More
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Hurley R-1 District arms faculty members to better protect staff and studentsHURLEY, Mo. – One school district in southern Missouri is enhancing its safety protocols by allowing district staff to carry concealed firearms. Hurley R-1 School District began exploring the policy… Read More
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Missouri State University Choral Union to perform at Carnegie HallSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri State University Choral Union has been invited to perform next summer at one of the most prestigious venues in the world: Carnegie Hall The Choral… Read More
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The Joplin Toad magazine launches book and poetry publication outletJOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin Toad has launched its new publishing component for independent authors and poets called Tiny Toad Press. The humor and arts magazine typically focuses on highlighting… Read More
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OTC receives significant national grant to help veteransSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The U.S. Department of Education has renewed Ozarks Technical Community College’s federal TRIO grant for an additional five years to expand the nationwide Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)… Read More
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Diamond School District to grow, sustain its own food supplyDIAMOND, Mo. – After Diamond School District said goodbye to its food service provider last spring, it’s looking ahead to implement its own, more sustainable option for serving food this… Read More
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St. Louis Chess Club to host Sinquefield CupST. LOUIS, Mo. – The 2022 Chess Grand Tour is wrapping up with the Sinquefield Cup starting Thursday evening at the Saint Louis Chess Club in the Central West End. The… Read More
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Peterson Outdoor Ministries brings hope to veterans and disabled individuals with outdoor recreational therapyBELLAMY, Mo. – Tron Peterson has worked in ministry before. But when a close friend came back from war and Peterson directly witnessed the effects of PTSD, he began dreaming… Read More
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Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation celebrates 50 years of local Foster Grandparent Program helping struggling kidsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) is celebrating its 50-year partnership with the Foster Grandparent Program that aims to help struggling children. The Foster Grandparent Program was… Read More
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National buck dance champion and viral sensation Hillary Klug returning to Silver Dollar City this fallBRANSON, Mo. – After performing at Silver Dollar City throughout the summer, buck dancing sensation and national champion Hillary Klug is returning to the Ozarks amusement park this fall. Buck… Read More
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Proposed ‘Ozark Run’ Scenic Byway to stretch deep across the Ozarks if approvedThe Scenic Missouri group has submitted a proposal to the Missouri Department of Transportation to create a state system of scenic byways crossing through 11 counties. If approved, the new… Read More
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Popular Buc-ee’s convenience store coming to Springfield, MissouriSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The popular gas station and convenience store chain Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new Springfield, Missouri location next week. The new store will be the first… Read More
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Uproar over LGBTQ advocacy toward children in a rural Iowa library leads to biased media coverage.LOGAN, Iowa – This rural town of fewer than 1,400 residents is dealing with a huge uproar, and questionable media coverage, over the public library featuring the book “Pride:… Read More
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Two clerks indicted for stealing $663,000 from small town in St. Louis County(The Center Square) – Two former employees of Flordell Hills, a municipality with a population of less than 1,000 in St. Louis County, were indicted by a grand jury on… Read More
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Small Business Spotlight: Lake of the Ozarks snack and boat rental shop to bring back wildly popular restaurantLAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – A new boat rental at the Lake of the Ozarks is taking the area by storm, offering one-of-a-kind rentals and free ice cream –… Read More