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High School Football Scores from around the Four State Area
Here’s a look at the final scores throughout the area in the Four States: Missouri Scores Cassville 16, Seneca 55 Aurora 6, Mt. Vernon 7 McDonald County 29, Lamar 32 Monett 22, Nevada 44 Carl Junction 7, Capital City 45 Carthage 55, Waynesville 7 Rich Hill 24, New Heights 82 East Newton 21, Springfield Catholic […]
New Missouri law gives families opportunities for private school scholarships
ROGERSVILLE, Mo. — This week in Missouri, a handful of new laws are taking effect, including one that provides low-income families with K-12 students access to scholarships that would help pay for private school. A new private school in Rogersville hosted a ribbon-cutting on Aug. 29. Right now, Legacy Prep School has 80 students enrolled. […]
Mow Your Yard Too Early & You Might Be Breaking Missouri Law
I always thought there was an unspoken law in Missouri about when the appropriate hours to mow your lawn were. As it turns out, if you mow your yard too early, you might be breaking the law, but it depends on where you live. I saw someone ask this question...
Highway 61 Yard Sale gets underway
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KFVS) - A Labor Day weekend tradition is underway in southeast Missouri. The annual Highway 61 Yard Sale kicked off Thursday, August 29 and runs through Saturday, Aug. 31. The sale stretches from Jackson to Festus along Highway 61. Organizers have a list of sales along the route...
Area High School Football schedule for August 29th-30th
Week 1 of high school football in Missouri is here. Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!. Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!
Dolly Parton is Sending Free Books to Children in Michigan + Others
You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...
Olivia Wood: “Until the world becomes less binary, I try and stick in it."
Olivia Wood is a non-binary college student who falls “somewhere on the queer spectrum.” They spoke about growing up in a rural area, and how going away to college has helped them grow and better understand their gender beyond the binary. Alphabet Soup shares LGBTQ+ Missourians’ stories through...
Rural Missouri has high smoking rates, and the health problems that follow
Families flock to McDonald County in southwest Missouri each summer to float down the Elk River, visit the caves where Jesse James took refuge and stay in a rustic cabin. The county is a vestige of old, wild Missouri charm — and a place where restaurants and bars still ask, “Smoking or non?” People in […]
Missouri and the Midwest are gearing up for water fights fueled by climate change
Where the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers meet north of St. Louis, the powerful waterways form a line in the middle of their flows, at first refusing to mix together in their new union. As it cuts across the state on its way to meet the Mississippi, the Missouri River irrigates...
1 of Missouri’s Largest Gas Providers Closing 1,000 Stations
Many will not be happy about two things. First, one of Missouri's largest gas providers is reportedly planning to close 1,000 stations. Second, the reason why will likely cause many to be angry. The news about one of Missouri's largest gas providers and their plan to close 1,000 stations comes...
Cameron High School football loses shootout at home with Oak Grove to open season
(CAMERON, MO) - The Cameron High School football team lost a tough battle with Oak Grove, 19-18 to open the season Friday night. The Dragons next play at Warrensburg on Friday, September 6th for week 2.
Southern Boone football earns walk-off win over Odessa
Southern Boone took home its first win of the 2024 football season, defeating Odessa in the final seconds of regulation, 32-25. After Odessa jumped out to a 10-8 lead at the half, the Eagles found their footing in the second. The contest was tied at 25 apiece when Logan Bishop broke through for Southern Boone with just over two seconds remaining.
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