Homeless Awareness Month highlights local agencies’ efforts Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on November 18, 2019. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Visuals by Sarah Teague. Tiffani King lost her home in August. She said the streets are unwelcoming. King — dressed in an oversized […]
Local youth mental health concerns demand community support, experts say
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on October 21, 2019. Click here to be directed to the original posting. “I can have a productive life.” This message glows above cars that swerve in and out — each driver desperate to get to their destination as quickly as possible. Springfield buzzes with […]
Community responds to 24-hour spike in opioid drug overdoses from lethal heroin batch
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on October 19, 2019. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Visuals by Sarah Teague. A dramatic spike in opioid drug overdoses hit Greene County this week. At the time of publication, 20 people overdosed, two of which were fatal, according to […]
Activists flood Springfield square in solidarity with sexual assault victims
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on Sept. 15, 2019. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Photos taken by Sarah Teague. Carrying protest signs, leaning on one another and looking on in solidarity, a couple hundred Springfield citizens demonstrated on Park Central Square on Saturday afternoon against sexual […]
Investigation launched into alleged increased ticketing procedures at MSU
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for The Standard on Aug. 2, 2019. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo is a file photo taken by Collin O’Connell for The Standard. Missouri State University’s Office of University Safety is under investigation by the Missouri Attorney General’s office, according to an […]
Nixa leadership in ‘time of transition’ as residential growth spikes
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU on Feb. 6, 2018. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo is a file photo belonging to the Headliner News. Though Nixa is growing residentially, Mayor Brian Steele said its business sector has the potential to stagnate. That’s why bringing in jobs is a big […]
Ozark Junior High School undergoes major renovation, showcases final product
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on October 21, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photos by Megan Burke. Ozark Junior High School officials unveiled a renovated space Friday that in part joins older and previously separated campus buildings. There are new safety features, collaborative work spaces and […]
‘I could lose everything,’ MSU walkout prompts feelings of uncertainty amid DACA decision
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU Radio on September 8, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Ryan Welch: Students in orange stand in front of Strong holding signs of support for DACA students. Video (below) taken by Ryan Welch for KSMU. Clothed in orange and holding signs, roughly […]
Trump supporters, critics applaud civil demonstrators during president’s visit
Originally written and published by Sarah Teague for KSMU on September 1, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Featured photo by Jonathan Groves. Organizers of this week’s demonstrations both supporting and critical of President Donald Trump say they’re pleased with mostly peaceful expressions while he visited Springfield. As anti-Trump protesters gathered at the […]
Trump visit inspires large protest, colorful speech
Originally written and published for KSMU on August 30, 2017. Click here to be directed to the original posting. Information, including quotes, put together by Jennifer Moore, Claire Kidwell, and Sarah Teague. Overall article and broadcast script finalized by Jennifer Moore. Photos by KSMU staff. A total of 305 law enforcement officers were on duty during President […]