Chris Drew

Hear updates on repairs to I-70, news of the latest round of grant awards from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and a report on the potential local impact of a change to which college degrees count as professional.

Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.

Hear news from the latest Springfield crash report and some of State Sen. Lincoln Hough’s recent interview with St. Louis Public Radio.

Hear updates on work on Grant Avenue in Springfield and a City of Springfield program seeking to help low and moderate income homeowners afford house repairs.

Sapphic blind dating show Closet Space seeks to build queer community with nostalgic style. They hosted their first event and live taping earlier this month.

Hear reporting on how The Kitchen, Inc. plans to use a $2.5 million grant, hear from the producers of a new sapphic dating show based in Springfield and news of the latest legal fight brewing over Missouri's congressional redistricting.

Hear the latest ruling in a case involving a referendum petition overturning Missouri's recent congressional redistricting, we learn about a new initiative focused on health and wellness in Joplin and a program from James River delivering Christmas presents to students in Springfield.

Hear news of a survey and listening session in Springfield asking for feedback on a proposed convention and event center downtown, the latest on progress towards a new pediatric hospital from Mercy and a look at FIFA games and ticket prices in Kansas City for next year’s world cup.

We visit staff from the Springfield Community Gardens and volunteers at a weekly distribution of produce that would have gone to waste and learn more about Ozarks Food Harvest, which makes this program and food distribution from 270 partners across the Ozarks possible.

Southern Missouri Immigration Alliance describes itself as a coalition advancing immigrant justice. They've petitioned the Greene County Jail to end its contract with ICE. This weekend they are part of a group of organizations hosting vigils for ICE detainees and specifically honoring a Missouri resident detained by ICE in July.