My Ozarks
My Ozarks: Jerome (MO) Trail of Tears MemorialA North Carolina woman has a plan to preserve a local Native American memorial. She bought the land, near Jerome (MO), when its owner died. Now, she wants to make it a natural healing center. Read more »
My Ozarks: Local Wood Turner, Stan HorschFor some, retirement means kicking back and getting some much-deserved rest. For others, it means finally having the time to do something they truly love. KSPR's Doug Magditch introduces us to the man who carved out a new hobby in his free time. Read more »
Dogpatch USA Owners Owe $550,000 for Personal Injury SuitA defunct theme park in Newton County, Ark. isn't completely forgotten. The courts are deciding its future. Read more »
Linda Brown: Civil Rights Leader, Springfield (MO) Graduate(Springfield, Mo.) -- In 1950, Topeka, Kan. resident Oliver Brown tried to enroll his daughter in an all-white school. She was denied, but that paved the way to the landmark Supreme Court case, Brown... Read more »
My Ozarks: Mt Vernon (MO) Fire Hydrant CharactersIf you've ever been to Mt Vernon, Mo., you may not have noticed any fire hydrants on the square. They are there, they're just dressed up a bit. Read more »
My Ozarks: MSU's 1st African American ApplicantIn 1950, four years before Brown v. Board of Education, Missouri State University received its first application from a black woman. KSPR's Doug Magditch introduces us to Mary Jean Price. Read more »
My Ozarks: Ash Grove (MO) Jokester, Tommy ClineClair's C Market in Ash Grove, Mo is a must-stop for road-trippers. The gas and packaged peanuts may be about the same as any other gas station... but you'll understand the novelty, as soon as you meet the owner. Read more »
My Ozarks: Sally Rand, Born 1904 in Hickory Co. (MO)You may have seen Sally Rand's famous fan dance, but you may not have known she was born right here in the Ozarks. KSPR's Doug Magditch takes us to Rand's hometown, Elkton, Mo. Read more »
My Ozarks: Valentines for VeteransA service project, put together by Ava, Mo. high School senior Delaney Sweeney, has ballooned nearly overnight. She wanted to give some veterans Valentines Day gifts, but an enormous community response has added hundreds to her list. Read more »
My Ozarks: Eureka Springs (AR) Bank Will Include History MuseumAn unoffical history museum in Eureka Springs, Ar., just down the street from the town's official history museum. It's thanks to a major collector and history buff. KSPR's Doug Magditch has the story on the historic Bank of Eureka Springs. Read more »
My Ozarks: Marshfield (MO) Historic Callaway Cabin Moved to Hidden Waters ParkOne of Webster County's oldest buildings will soon become a museum. Moved from private land, to a Marshfield, Mo. park, this is the story of the historic Callaway Cabin. Read more »
My Ozarks: World's Smallest Cathedral in Highlandville, Mo.The world's smallest cathedral is hidden right here in the Ozarks. KSPR's Doug Magditch takes us to Prince of Peace Cathedral in Highlandville, Mo. Read more »
My Ozarks: Marines Say 'Thanks' for Operation SantaThis year, more than 160 community members helped her send Christmas to 1,400 marines station in Iraq. Today, we hear what they think of her generosity. Read more »
My Ozarks: Strafford (MO) Dairy Farmer, Bob CobleKSPR's Doug Magditch introduces us to the man who saved his family farm, and why he says his son and grandson will have to fight to keep it alive. Read more »
My Ozarks: Singing Salvation Army Bell RingerWith two weeks left in the Salvation Army's red kettle drive, they're at 53%. One Springfield bell ringer is singing for the donations. Read more »
My Ozarks: Price Cutter ParkThe Ducks only lasted in Ozark for five years. Now, their stadium sits empty. One Ozark man is hoping to change that. Read more »
My Ozarks: Defunct Dinosaur WorldNestled in the Ozarks mountains, is a pre-historic theme park. For now, Dinosaur World remains a roadside attraction that's just a memory. Read more » Discoveries Keep Coming at Riverbluff CaveSouthwest Missouri is home to a recently discovered cave with fossils dating back more than 1 million years, and some of those fossils could change history books. About 8 years ago, scientists uncovered Riverbluff Cave right here in Springfield. Today, they're still working to unearth all the mysteries it holds. Read more »
My Ozarks: Branson's Segway Race TrackA one-of-a-kind race track in Branson. It's called Segway: Feel the Excitement. Read more »
My Ozarks: Red Oak IIAn Ozarks artist, upset by the decline of his birthplace, moved it to his own property, one county over. Read more »
Old Ozarks Gravestone Names Inspire BookAn Everton, Mo. woman has published a book of unusual Ozarks names from a century ago. It's a written history of those that once walked here. Read more »
My Ozarks: Susan Sommer-LuarcaSusan Sommer-Luarca has painted for the super bowl, Kentucky Derby, and the Olympics. This ozarks native is bringing international attention to the Queen city. Read more » |
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