Hillsdale Tornado: Volunteers Rally After 115 MPH Winds
When an EF-2 tornado with 115 mph winds leveled homes in Hillsdale, Missouri, the community suffered massive destruction but zero deaths. Now volunteers are flooding in to help rebuild.
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Free Mental Health Clinic Opens for Missouri Veterans
Veterans and first responders in Gladstone, Missouri, now have access to free, cutting-edge brain treatment for PTSD and depression. The new clinic opens as Missouri faces the nation's highest veteran suicide rate.
Missouri Craft Distilleries Add $150M to State Economy
Fifty-five craft distilleries now operate across Missouri, generating over $150 million for the state economy and creating more than 1,400 jobs. Small towns like Rocheport are discovering that local distilleries attract visitors who spend the day exploring, dining, and supporting nearby businesses.
Missouri State Awards Scholarships to Incoming Class
Missouri State University has awarded scholarships to hundreds of incoming students for the 2026-27 academic year, recognizing academic achievement and community leadership. The awards open doors for students who demonstrated excellence in the classroom and commitment to serving others.
University of Missouri Grads Hit 95% Success Rate
The University of Missouri is proving that college works. For the third year running, more than 95% of graduates land jobs, continue education, or achieve other successful outcomes within six months of leaving campus.
Missouri Tests Medical Drones for Rural Healthcare Access
A new drone program in Missouri could slash delivery times for critical medical supplies like blood samples and organ tissues to rural communities. The test flights connect Springfield, Rolla, and St. Louis, bringing faster care to areas where hospital closures have left patients traveling 20 extra miles for treatment.
Missouri Bank Workers Fund $10K in Student Scholarships
Bank employees in West Plains, Missouri, give up $2 per paycheck so local students can chase their dreams. This year, five graduating seniors each received $2,000 to pursue careers in healthcare and engineering.
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Missouri Firefighters Save Dog from Frozen Lake
When a dog fell through thin ice on a frozen Missouri lake, firefighters didn't hesitate to plunge into the icy water for a heart-stopping rescue. The pup made it out safe, cold but wagging.
Army Black Hawks Rescue 202 Campers from Missouri Floods
Army National Guard helicopters airlifted 202 young campers and staff to safety after flash floods trapped them at their Missouri Ozarks camp. All children, ages 8 to 16, were safely reunited with families in St. Louis.
NASA Awards Missouri Discovery Center $250K STEM Hub
Springfield's Discovery Center just became NASA's only STEM Innovation Hub in Missouri, bringing $250,000 and national curriculum reach. This partnership will train the next generation of space workers across four states.
Missouri Volunteers Needed to Help Veterans and Seniors
Four Missouri organizations are calling for volunteers to deliver meals, drive veterans to medical appointments, and brighten hospital visits. The opportunities welcome people of all ages to make a real difference in their community.
Missouri Seeks Birdwatchers to Track 3 Billion Bird Loss
Missouri needs skilled birdwatchers to help track declining bird populations across five survey routes this summer. The volunteer effort is part of a 60-year conservation program that revealed North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds since 1970.
Missouri Teams Save Two People and Dog from Floodwaters
When rising waters trapped two people and their dog at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to bring everyone home safe. The daring nighttime rescue showcased the power of coordinated emergency response.
Missouri Union Golf Event Funds Career Training Program
Union members raised funds at a Top Golf event in Chesterfield to support the Missouri Works Initiative, a nonprofit helping Missourians access career training and job resources. The March 19th fundraiser brings new support to programs connecting laid-off workers with apprenticeships and recovery-friendly workplaces.
Missouri Rescuers Save Two People and Dog From Floodwaters
When water started rising fast at a Missouri conservation area Sunday night, multiple rescue teams worked together to pull two people and their dog to safety. Everyone made it out without a scratch thanks to swift coordination between five emergency response agencies.
Missouri Volunteers Give 800,000+ Hours to Help Communities
Nearly 10,000 volunteers across Missouri donated more than 800,000 hours last year to mentor youth, grow food for pantries, and restore natural habitats. Their combined contributions are valued at over $30 million, proving everyday people can create extraordinary change.
Google Invests $15B in Rural Missouri, $20M for Energy Bills
Google is bringing 2,300 construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions to rural Montgomery County, Missouri, with a $15 billion data center investment. The company is also launching a $20 million fund to help local families lower their energy bills.
Teacher Grows Girls' Lacrosse to 50 Players in Mid-Missouri
A high school biology teacher who volunteered at his daughters' lacrosse clinic five years ago has built a thriving girls' program in an area with almost no teams. Joe Bennett now coaches both youth girls and high school boys in Columbia, Missouri, traveling hours for games to share his love of the sport.
200 Volunteers Place 13,000 Flags for Missouri Veterans
Volunteers in Springfield, Missouri spent Memorial Day honoring fallen heroes by placing American flags at 13,000 graves. The program has grown five times larger in just four years.
Missouri College Opens $360K in Scholarships for 2026
Over 365 students will share more than $360,000 in financial aid as North Central Missouri College opens its scholarship application for fall 2026. One simple application automatically matches students with every scholarship they qualify for.
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