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Middle school, high school, and college students pitched their entrepreneurial dreams Shark Tank-style at Columbia College's Fish Tank Competition, with the youngest competitors stealing the show. Three students walked away with top prizes and validation that their ideas could change the world.
Unity of Springfield is hosting its ninth annual Planet Unity Celebration April 17-18, featuring free live music, environmental education, and activities for all ages. The two-day community event aims to spark joy while teaching neighbors how to care for the planet.
A Missouri community turned leftover breakfast fundraiser money into life-changing support for men rebuilding their lives. House of Hope, a transitional home helping men overcome addiction and hardship, received the donation Wednesday evening.
Rain couldn't stop car lovers from gathering at the 9th annual Autos 4 Autism Car Show in Farmington, Missouri. The event raised funds to provide free autism support programs for families across the community.
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.
After 12 years on the streets, Dan Cuthern thought he'd never have a home again. Five strangers proved him wrong with an RV, a job at a doggy daycare, and a family bond that's here to stay.
Volunteers across Springfield, Missouri are cleaning and beautifying their stretch of Route 66 ahead of the iconic highway's 100th birthday celebration. The community-wide effort shows how collective pride can transform a city.
Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
Three St. Louis area high school hockey players just earned $5,000 scholarships recognizing their skills on the ice and dedication to their communities. The awards honor hockey legends who shaped Missouri's club hockey scene.
A small charter school in southern Utah just beat out much larger programs to take home not one, but two state robotics championships. Three teams from Vista School are now heading to the world competition in Missouri.
A girl who vanished at 13 in 1994 has been found living a successful life in Missouri with three grown sons and a career in investigations. Christina Plante built a new life after running away, ending a mystery that haunted her Arizona community for three decades.
A truck manufacturer is doubling its Liberty, Missouri facility, creating 172 new jobs and investing nearly $22 million in the community. The expansion beat out Texas competitors and strengthens Missouri's reputation as a business-friendly state.
After a horrific car crash required 48 surgeries and 14 units of blood, Cooper Roy is inspiring his former high school to host their biggest blood drive ever. The Fair Grove student body is turning his recovery into a community-wide movement to save lives.
A Missouri school district transformed chaotic bus service into a model system using GPS tracking and modern tech. The results: near-90% graduation rates and happier families across the board.
When a 3-year-old spotted smoke, his firefighter dad didn't hesitate to crash through a fence and rescue a neighbor with mobility issues from her burning home. Greg DeGreeff saved a life before the first fire truck even arrived.
The iconic Chicago ballpark is making history by hosting women's college volleyball for the first time in its 114-year existence. Nebraska, Missouri, Penn State, and Kentucky will face off in a September doubleheader celebrating the explosive growth of women's sports.
Neosho High School is going all-in to help students succeed, offering after-school exam bootcamps and hosting a massive ACT prep session for 300 juniors. Teachers are dedicating extra hours to make sure every student has the support they need to tackle upcoming tests with confidence.
A Missouri police officer smashed through a sunroof and pulled an unconscious driver from an overturned, burning vehicle on a busy interstate. Dashcam footage captured the split-second rescue that saved a life.
Anna Ince, a Lindenwood University sophomore, just won a competitive scholarship from the Missouri Broadcasters Association for her passion for highlighting positivity through radio. She's using her platform to give voices to people who don't always get heard.
A coach and player who started together at Division II Northwest Missouri State are now one win away from the Final Four. Their journey proves talent can come from anywhere.
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