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History Museum makes Traveling Exploration Trunks free to check out
The History Museum on the Square in Springfield offers several education components. One is its Traveling Exploration Trunks program, which offers hands-on learning about the area's history. And now those trunks will be more accessible to anyone who would like to check them out. Groups can now rent an Exploration...
Missouri State Swim & Dive Announces 2024-25 Schedule
SPRINGFIELD – Missouri State swimming & diving head coach Dave Collins has announced the team’s full 2024-25 season schedule. This upcoming season will mark the first time the Missouri Valley Conference has sponsored men’s swimming & diving since the 2002-03 season, bringing both the men’s and women’s teams under the same conference banner.
JJ Wetherholt signs pro contract with St. Louis Cardinals
JJ Wetherholt has officially put pen to paper. The St. Louis Cardinals have signed JJ Wetherholt to a professional contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Though the franchise did not specify the terms of the deal, those figures were reported late last week. His $6.9 million signing bonus is the...
Step up to the plate — and donate! With KWOS and the Cardinals
Cardinals Blood Drive | Jefferson City | July 23rd. Step up to the plate, donate, and help save a life. KWOS, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the American Red Cross invite you to donate blood and help give the gift of life during the St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive. You’re invited to donate blood on Tuesday, July 23rd from 12 PM to 6 PM at the Firley YMCA‘s Gym in Jefferson City. There is an urgent need for donors and you can help!
Community weighs in on the future of I-44
JOPLIN, Mo. — Drivers in southwest Missouri have the chance to weigh in on the future of I-44. This afternoon, engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation met with concerned citizens at the Joplin Public Library, with a specific focus on I-44. Engineers asked the public about major concerns...
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Hits Midwest States
Dozens sick and 2 dead as a new listeria outbreak from deli meat spreads through the Midwest to the East Coast. The CDC is currently investigating the source of this most recent listeria outbreak and has so far connected this issue to meat sliced at delis,. Many people in this...
Here are the 2 Republicans vying for Crystal Quade's District 132 seat
Two Republicans are vying for the chance to compete for the District 132 state House seat that covers north Springfield and Greene County. Stephanos Freeman and Bernadean McAfee will be on the primary ballot this Aug. 6. Crystal Quade is currently representing the 132nd district, but she is at the end of her term limit and running for governor this election. ...
Platte City hires new administrator
The Platte City Board of Aldermen (BOA) deliberated for about 45 minutes last Tuesday night, July 16, before coming to a consensus to make Thomas Cole the next city administrator. The board went behind closed doors to talk about the contract that was offered to Cole. The board approved the...
Cardinals Rumors: John Mozeliak gives a sobering update on state of the trade market
We are officially a week away from the MLB Trade Deadline and the St. Louis Cardinals are firmly in the "buyers" category as they navigate trade conversations. Unfortunately, many of the teams around baseball are still trying to figure out where they stand. Tom Ackerman of KMOX asked John Mozeliak...
Jenna Bush Hager Let It Slip When Hallmark-Chiefs Christmas Movie Will Premiere
The new Hallmark Countdown To Christmas movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story is the biggest Christmas and NFL news this summer. Starring Hunter King and Tyler Hynes, this film is the first collaboration between the NFL and Hallmark. Moreover, this new Christmas movie has a lot of special cameos including Today Show host Jenna Bush Hager.
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