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09/10/2026

Here's the latest from our colleagues at St. Louis Public Radio on the fight over Missouri's congressional map.

The state's highest court ordered Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to return Thursday afternoon as it decides whether to hold him in contempt.

09/10/2026

The event is being organized by McKenna Smith of Nixa. She was diagnosed with NF when she was only one.

The fundraiser from noon to 5 Saturday, September 12, on Park Central Square is organized by a Nixa woman who has the condition.

09/10/2026

Hoskins is expected in court today at 10 a.m.

The GOP statewide official is slated to face contempt charges for violating a Missouri Supreme Court order not to use a Trump-backed congressional map from 2025.

09/09/2026

🎸🎶Studio Live this Friday!

We're excited to welcome alt-country Americana artist Lyal Strickland to the KSMU studio on September 11 at 12 p.m.

👉Learn a little bit about Lyal from the graphics below, then listen live at 91.1FM or stream online at ksmu.org. 📻

👂Will you be listening? Let us know in the comments!

09/09/2026

“The objective of creating these new rates for consideration by our board and by City Council and these contracts, is really making sure that we are assigning any incremental costs to that new large customer.”

CU has created a large load taskforce and review process to address future developments. They are also working on a potential special rate for data center customers.

09/09/2026

Cave Spring Memorial was built in 1867. The congregation goes back even further – the church started as Mount Zion Presbyterian Church in the 1830s with brush arbor meetings.

The church, in northwest Greene County, was built in 1867.

09/09/2026

Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon said nine people applied, but they wanted to be sure more parts of the county were represented on the board. Amy Westermann's family has lived in the Willard area for generations.

Dave Coonrod's term expires soon, and the new appointee will replace him.

09/07/2026

Whether you're enjoying a well-earned day off, spending time with family, or heading out on an adventure, KSMU is here to keep you company. 📻

Our offices are closed for Labor Day, but we're still on the air. Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/04/2026

👂Think you can identify all 16 instruments Patti and Justin played?

📻 Listen to the latest episode of Studio Live wherever you get your podcasts, then tell us in the comments which instruments you heard! 👇

🎶 On August 14, Patti Steel joined hosts Jess Balisle and Melissa Rea in the KSMU studios for an hour of music and conversation on Studio Live. Patti was accompanied by fellow musician Justin Larkin Music, and together the duo showcased an impressive array of instruments throughout the session.

09/04/2026

In the past century, the Springfield Art Museum has grown from annual exhibitions of traveling art to a modern accredited art museum with a significant collection. This month on Talking History, Patrick Needham is joined by Sarah Buhr, the Museum’s Curator and author of A History of the Springfield Art Museum

In this episode of Talking History, Patrick speaks with Sarah Buhr of the Springfield Art Museum.