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National and Division construction to close multiple lanes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Road construction at National Avenue and Division Street will close multiple lanes starting Aug. 5. According to a press release from the City of Springfield, one lane of traffic in each direction is expected to remain open for a large part of construction. However, work on the railroad crossing will require nearly […]
Five Ozarks authors hold book signing event in Branson
BRANSON, Mo. — Five Ozarks authors will be signing books at a free event hosted by the Branson Regional Arts Council. Authors Howard C. Cavner, Todd Parnell, Tom Koob, Curtis Copeland and Marilyn Whetstone will be at the Historic Owen Theatre on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet the authors […]
Company that built MSU's Great Southern Bank Arena tapped for 2 more major projects
Editor's note: The estimated cost of the two projects was incorrect in an earlier version of the story. The company that built the Great Southern Bank Arena will soon return to the Missouri State University campus to lead the work on two major projects. ...
David Hall shifts to new role at MSU; finalists named for director of university safety
For more than seven years, David Hall has been at the forefront of safeguarding Missouri State students and staff, first in emergency preparation and then as director of university safety. In that job, Hall played a pivotal role during the pandemic. Hall said he was ready for a different challenge. In mid-May, he transition...
New baking competition brings bakers to Ozark Empire Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.-The first weekend of the Ozark Empire Fair is ending off on a sweet note. This afternoon the Life and Arts Department hosted a few new baking competitions, including the new King Arthur baking competition. Traci Dunn is the Life and Arts Exhibits Director at the fair and says this is the first […]
BBB issues scam warnings for college students ahead of new semester
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is back, this time with several warnings for college students preparing for the next semester. The BBB says one way scammers are targeting students is through phishing, through an email, pretending to come from the school’s financial department. The BBB says...
Travis Kelce Tells Michael Phelps He Couldn’t Be a Swimmer Because He Doesn’t ‘Have the Wingspan’
Travis Kelce is staying in his lane when it comes to sports. In a Saturday, July 27, clip of the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis, 34, co-hosts with his brother Jason, 36, the siblings entertained the idea of which Olympic sports they might be good at. They talked about curling, bocce ball and more, but […]
Cardinals savage roster move sends struggling veteran packing despite emotional plea
The St. Louis Cardinals have much work to do before the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. However, despite active trade talks involving the likes of Erick Fedde and more, John Mozeliak had time to take care of a long-overdue roster move involving one of his longest-tenured relief pitchers. Giovanny Gallegos...
Joplin woman now missing from Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOAM) — A Joplin, Mo. woman is missing from Springfield. Ashley Nicole Largen, 23, reported missing July 17 after she left the Preferred Family Healthcare treatment center (PFH) in Springfield, Mo.
Chiefs have a lighter training camp practice ahead of Tuesday off day
The Kansas City Chiefs had a lighter practice today during Training Camp. The Chiefs held a 10-10-10 practice, cycling through 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 minutes of special teams. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says the value of these types of practice is more mental than anything. "I...
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Uncork The Most Insane Trick Play
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs may be looking to expand their trick play repertoire for next season. The Chiefs memorably ran a potential game-winning trick play during their Week 14 contest last season against the Buffalo Bills. The December play saw star Chiefs tight end Travis ...
UCM Division of Art & Design to Present Juried Quilt Exhibition
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art & Design presents “In or Out: Perspectives in Fiber,” a juried exhibition of art quilts opening August 19, 2024. The exhibition is organized by the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma region of the Studio Art Quilts Association, Inc. (SAQA). For...
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