Chris Drew

Hear reporting on a planned investment in water infrastructure in Nixa, new relaxed rules for tattooed blood donors and a feature look at Boris the therapy cat and the joy he is bringing to the Missouri State campus.

At its meeting this week, Nixa's council heard a resolution to issue up to $20 million in bonds to pay for three major water projects. They'll vote on the resolution at their next meeting.

Hear reporting on a resource raising partnership between Springfield Public Schools and the United Way, news of efforts by the City of Springfield to make its online presence for accessible and state reporting on the Missouri Senate’s proposal for an amendment to do away with our state income tax.

Hear news of the reopening of the Bear Boardwalk at Dickerson Park Zoo, the latest plan for higher education funding from the Missouri Senate and we have a preview of a special feature look at a historic gem of a motel with ties to Route 66.

Hear a report on the identity of a police sniper who played a part in the death of a child in a 2022 hostage standoff, as well as the story of golden retriever helping out at a local healthcare clinic and reporting on a recent controversy surrounding a Joplin city councilmember.

Hear reporting on a strike at an ammunition plant in Kansas City and data on immigration arrests in Missouri under the Trump administration.

Hear reporting ahead of a press conference this morning from Congressman Eric Burlison on a recent murder involving an 18-year-old suspect DHS describes as an “illegal alien." We’ll also have a bit of the story behind the Route 66 birthplace plaza going up now in downtown Springfield, and hear about a new resource for youth experiencing behavioral and mental health crisis in Springfield.

We spoke with one of the Rotary Club organizers behind the plaza ahead of its dedication during Route 66 Centennial events later this month.

Hear a profile of the Missouri Job Center, news of a far-reaching criminal justice bill signed into law by Gov Kehoe this week and a preview of an event tonight from Springfield's Alzheimer's Association.

Hear results from yesterday's local elections.