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Gov. Parson to make stops in southeast Missouri
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (KFVS) - Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to make several stops in southeast Missouri later this week. His first stop will be in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, August 22. Gov. Parson is scheduled to participate in the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community Luncheon.
Missouri’s 5 Most Expensive Private Schools By Tuition
Do you ever wonder what it's like to go to the most expensive Missouri schools? Thanks to a private school review, you can see how much you'd pay to go to the 5 most expensive schools in the state of Missouri. Private School Review has a ranking of the top...
911 outages reported across southwest Missouri
UPDATE 8/19/24 – 911 lines are back up and operational in Branson, Taney County and AT&T customers in Christian County. UPDATE 3:00 PM – Christian County Emergency Services says their admin lines are back up but are still experiencing issues with their 911 line due to a LUMEN fiber cut from the Kansas City area. […]
Missouri Teens Consuming Dangerous Amounts of Energy Drinks
I've always wondered why some things aren't watched more closely by authorities and that includes energy drink consumption by minors. There are many reports that indicate many Missouri teens are consuming dangerous amounts of these popular drinks and most parents have no idea. I saw this interesting story shared by...
Summer COVID cases surge in Missouri, Kansas as free vaccines disappear
Last year, when COVID vaccines were still free, barely one in five Americans rolled up their sleeves for the latest dose. Now that some people will have to pay $100-plus for the shot, health officials expect even weaker demand when the next version of the vaccine comes out this fall. Meanwhile, a surprisingly strong...
See Strange Creature Tracks Found Near Meramec River in Missouri
There have been stories for years of strange unexplained creature encounters near the Meramec River in Missouri. Now, there is some evidence to back up those claims. Video shows mammoth tracks that were found near this famous Missouri river. I'm not certain about the date that these tracks were found...
Springfield considers 'Vision Zero’ effort to eliminate traffic fatalities by 2040
According to a resolution Springfield City Council will consider at tonight’s meeting, 84 percent of the city’s traffic crashes are due to so-called “behavioral shortcomings” including distracted driving, speeding and failing to yield. Mandy Buettgen-Quinn is a Springfield traffic engineer. She says the Vision Zero approach...
2024 Fall Preview: Wheatland Softball
Wheatland softball returns four starters from last season’s 23-win team that went undefeated in the Polk County League. One of those starters returns to the most important position in the center circle. Junior Jaycee Dampier threw 156 innings with 92 strikeouts and a 3.41 ERA. She was 21-6 overall. At the plate, Dampier hit .382 with 20 runs scored, 25 RBI and a 1.003 OPS.
Dollars for scholars: navigating student aid as a new Bear
For all things finance, Missouri State University’s Office of Student Financial Aid is your go-to resource. Students needing information about grants, loans, scholarships or work-study opportunities should visit Carrington Hall 101 where the office is located. For specific questions, students can also schedule meetings with financial aid representatives through the Missouri State website.
Between the one and the many: the dichotomy of MSU’s 2024 Public Affairs Conference
Missouri State University’s annual Public Affairs Conference celebrates the three pillars of the university’s mission: ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement. The topic for this year’s conference is “Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism.”. Taking place from Sept. 24-26, this year’s...
Bird scooters make navigating campus easier
The Bird scooters are back on the Missouri State University campus. Thought up as an innovative new way to let people travel through the city, the electric motorized scooters also allow students new access to downtown and other locations on and near campus. By downloading the Bird app, users can...
Religious organizations for students seeking community on campus
Religious and spiritual institutions can be a vital part of some students’ lives. When coming to college, it may be important for some to find similar communities to feel more at home and develop new friendships. Below are a few religious and spiritual organizations present around the Missouri State University campus.
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