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KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published 13 hours ago

The GLO Center, PFLAG and PROMO condemn recent assault in downtown Springfield

The organizations said in a statement, "hatred and violence go against the Ozarks values of community, diversity, and opportunity."

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published 14 hours ago

Director screens her new 'Stranger Things' documentary in Springfield

Missouri State University hosted the documentary Q&A panel at Strong Hall this month.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 28

Benton Avenue AME renovation is complete. The building is now a place for learning

The historic Black church at Benton and Central was built in 1926.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published 1 hour ago

Weekday Morning Newscast: Wednesday, September 30

Hear reporting on condemnations from the LGBTQ+ community on a recent attack in Springfield, news of Good Neighbor Week and how being a good neighbor has changed over time and we'll have reporting on Gov. Kehoe's reflections on the time and energy spent fighting over Missouri's…

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published 20 hours ago

Republic Schools celebrate the opening of their new activities center this week

The 2-story building will house many different programs, including JROTC, band and choir.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 29

Weekday Morning Newscast: Tuesday, September 29

Hear reporting on former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's resignation from the FBI, news of Good Neighbor Week, a new activities center at Republic's High School and a look ahead to Missouri State University's Public Affairs Conference this week.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 28

Anti-abortion divide could complicate Missouri Amendment 3 campaign

Some conservatives argue the abortion restrictions don’t go far enough, a split that could matter in a race recent polling shows is essentially tied.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 28

Basketville

Host and archivist Haley Frizzle-Green continues our historic tour along Route 66, with a look at a cottage industry that took off along the Mother Road in Missouri.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 26

Diesel has never been more expensive. That's squeezing farmers as harvest begins

Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That's especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural year.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 25

U.S. Supreme Court again blocks Missouri from using Trump-backed congressional map

This is the third time the high court has stymied efforts to implement a map aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 25

Ribbon cut on Darr Family Foundation HUB

The Darr Family Foundation HUB at the O'Reilly Center for Hope rededicates the Community Partnership of the Ozarks space for children and family services.

KSMU Ozarks Public Radio Published September 25

Springfield to move forward with 'Ungap the Map' project as $24.8 million in grant funds are released

The federal grant will allow the city to close gaps in parts of the greenway trail system.

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