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More campus DEI offices shut down in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa ahead of fall semester
Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities in Alabama, Missouri, and Iowa are shutting down ahead of the fall semester as more schools respond to laws barring the ideology. Auburn University announced Monday evening that it would be dissolving its DEI office by Aug. 15, following an announcement last week that the entire University of […]
Quade has name advantage but Hamra leads in money for Democratic governor race
It’s highly likely that the Democrat on the ballot for Missouri governor in November will be from Springfield. House Minority Leader Crystal Quade and businessman Mike Hamra — both Springfield residents — are the leading candidates in next week’s Democratic primary. While Quade has more name...
Missouri conservation organization gets national recognition. Here's what it does
A statewide organization aimed at advocating for threatened and endangered species recently was nationally recognized again for its work in the state. Conservation Federation of Missouri was recognized for the third time late last month as the National Wildlife Federation's Affiliate of the Year. ...
Missouri Heat Wave: Temperatures Soar to 114°F Along I-44 Corridor
Springfield, MO – A prolonged period of excessive heat continues to impact Missouri, with areas north of I-44 facing extreme temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through 7 PM today, predicting heat index values between 110 and 114 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the...
Iowa Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch: 70+ MPH Winds and Large Hail Possible
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri until 9 AM CDT this morning. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potentially damaging weather conditions. According to the NWS Quad Cities office, strong to...
Gov. Parson picks his primary candidates, criticizes attack ads in State of State address
In his final State of the State address hosted by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and just a week before a tight primary election, Gov. Mike Parson shared choice words for candidates running for state offices and advised future leaders on the path ahead. The 57th governor took the stage at the Great Southern Bank Arena on Tuesday donning a tie with "57" to deliver his State of the State address to the largest Springfield audience of...
Richardson wins the OGA Stroke Play Championship
Miller native takes second in the Missouri Amateur Golf Tournament. Presten Richardson of Miller recently won the Oklahoma Golf Association Stroke Play Championship on the Scissortail Course at WinStar Resort in Thackerville, Okla. The rising senior at Oral Roberts University put on a three-day show rolling to a four shot...
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