Newstalk 1050 Staff

Marshall, Mo. (January 12, 2015) —  Missouri Valley College will host a Jazz Festival from 12:30-5 p.m., January 17 in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre. The Festival will feature area junior high and high school jazz bands and a jazz improvisation clinic.

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UCM Athletics will be giving away replica National Championship rings to commemorate the Mules' 2014 National Championship at next Wednesday's home MIAA doubleheader against Lincoln.

The first 2,500 fans throug

Mona Shand

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The latest report on how well states are funding tobacco prevention and cessation efforts has Missouri ranked worst in the nation. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Missouri will take in $231 million in tobacco revenue

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - They served their nation and in many cases put their own lives on the line, but a large number of Missouri veterans are now homeless, which is why one nonprofit is reaching out to help connect them with the resources and skills they need to get back on their feet.

Matthew Galli

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CLINTON—State Fair Community College-Clinton and members of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at noon Jan. 15 to celebrate the expansion of its site at the Truman Regional Education Center (TREC), 1701 N. Second St.

The public is invi

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LAS VEGAS -- Current Jennies' bowler Mary Wells and former Jennies All-American Bryanna Caldwell both earned spots on Team USA based on their performances at the USBC Team USA Trials. Caldwell earned a spot on Women's Team USA, while Wells was an at-large selection to Junior Team USA.

Wells was chosen as one of two

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WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- For the first time in nearly a decade, the Jennies basketball team defeated the No. 1 team in the country, Emporia State, 62-61 in the game's final moments at the Multipurpose Building on Saturday afternoon

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WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The 17th-ranked Mules led by as many as 16, but couldn't hold off an Emporia State rally and ultimately fell in overtime, 84-78, on Saturday afternoon at the UCM Multipurpose Building. The Mules led b

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Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jason Kander today announced legislation to overhaul Missouri’s worst-in-the-nation ethics, lobbying and campaign finance laws. The comprehensive approach is contained in a series of bills filed on Kander’s behalf by Representatives Kevin McManus (D-Kansas City), Randy Dunn (D-Kansas City), Tracy McCreery (D-Olivette) and Jon Carpenter (D-Gladstone).

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National Radon Action Month is Janruary, occuring every year.  Radon gas is becoming more of a widespread problem in the United States. In the U.S., one in fifteen homes are affected by elevated radon levels. Radon cannot be seen, it has no scent, and is colorless. Radon invades homes and buildings through fo

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