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Rebecca Smith is an award-winning reporter and producer for the KBIA Health & Wealth Desk. Born and raised outside of Rolla, Missouri, she has a passion for diving into often overlooked issues that affect the rural populations of her state – especially stories that broaden people’s perception of “rural” life.
Nearly 140,000 Missouri kids under 5 get free books every month
At the beginning of each month, 4-year-old Ada Caldwell, 4, runs to the mailbox to see what new book is inside. “She gets excited about going to get the mail,” said Ada’s mother, Tara Caldwell. “Not many things come in the mail anymore. She really likes that part of it.”
Governor candidate Eigel campaigns in Lebanon
Bill Eigel, a candidate for governor, made a campaign stop in Lebanon Friday morning. Eigel spoke to supporters at Cafe’ Judes in Downtown Lebanon. He fielded questions about how he would deal with illegal immigrant, state support for veterans and education. Eigel is seeking the Republican nomination in the Aug. 6 primary election. The other major candidates include Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. Eigel is currently a state senator serving the 23rd district and lives in Weldon Spring. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
SCHEDULE CHANGE! Hulk Hogan At Lake Of The Ozarks: Here's Where To Find Him
The rumors are true: Hulk Hogan is coming to Lake of the Ozarks. As he promotes his new Real American Beer across the country, The Hulkster is swinging through the Lake area on Friday, July 19. His media team confirmed to Lake Expo that the WWF wrestling legend plans to...
Rural Jamesport business Shearwood Surplus destroyed by fire
A rural Jamesport business burned to the ground Thursday evening. The fire destroyed Shearwood Surplus and Supplies, located at 799 Southwest 80th Street, just off Route U, along the Grundy-Livingston county line, east of Jamesport. Fire Chief Davey Davis informed KTTN that a representative of the state fire marshal’s office...
Police say 2 escaped custody after a high-speed pursuit through Springfield Friday morning
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A driver and a passenger are on the run after a chase in Springfield Friday morning. The owner of an SUV in Nixa found his vehicle was stolen when he left to get milk. A deputy spotted the SUV at Jefferson and Seminole. The SUV driver...
Here's where the city of Springfield hopes to grow, annex land
As Springfield continues to grow, the city is also looking to expand its city limit boundaries. Currently, the city is prioritizing annexing properties that have already signed a consent to annex agreement, that are contiguous to current city boundaries and those owned by public entities. Where could the city grow...
Police & family of man murdered at White Castle plead with customers to come forward
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 exclusively spoke to the family of Reginald Campbell after police say he was killed while sitting in his car. “That’s my only son and I’m going to miss him,” says his mother, Mary Campbell. The 43-year-old was...
‘The whole city was in shock’: Skywalk collapse still leaves impact on construction industry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On July 17, 1981, two overhead walkways at the former Hyatt Regency Hotel in Crown Center came crashing down during a tea dance, killing 114 people and wounding 200 others. “Shocking. I think the whole city was in shock,” said retired architect and attorney Bill...
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