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Paul J. Essel has been a Grants Accounting Manager at Missouri State since 2019. He is originally from Ghana. Greene County Jail records indicate Essel was detained by ICE in Springfield Wednesday afternoon. -
A data center developer and LLCs associated with him are now involved in four separate lawsuits in four separate counties across the region. -
Hear reporting about lawsuits stemming from data center development across the Ozarks, news of the what the Community Focus Report has to say about the arts in our region and a look at the Springfield Public Schools' process for developing a facilities master plan. -
The Springfield based St. Louis Cardinals affiliate is hoping to forge a more unique identity. -
Hear news on the last day to register to vote in Missouri, we'll hear about a candidates' forum in Springfield tomorrow, news of a rebrand for Springfield Minor League Baseball team and State plans for new Medicaid work requirements.
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Today is the last day to register to vote for our November 3, midterm election. Local, state and federal offices will be on the ballot as well as amendments to the Missouri Constitution and changes to the Springfield City Charter. -
Hear about proposals from the City of Springfield for next steps in handling the issue of data centers and new regulations approved this week in Ozark. We'll also have reporting on the latest effort to block access to Lindenlure in Christian County.
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MSU President, Dr. Biff Williams reported on progress in each of the University's strategic plan goals and the big picture of aspirations for increased research and enrollment. -
We'll hear reporting on the Community Focus Report and what it says about Springfield's successes and challenges over the last year, we'll also hear about Missouri State's State of the University address and the Route 66 Centennial Celebration ART Quilty Project.
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Host of NPR's Life Kit, Marielle Segarra visited Springfield for Missouri State University's annual Public Affairs Conference. She spoke with KSMU about Life Kit, community and self-reflection.
