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Studio Live with Here, Now on KMSU 91.1FM! Tune in at noon on Feb 14th to hear some great music from a local artist or j...
02/08/2025

Studio Live with Here, Now on KMSU 91.1FM! Tune in at noon on Feb 14th to hear some great music from a local artist or join us after for a live performance at from 6-8pm!
For more details head to ksmu.org/studiolive

You can view the exhibit "Radical Jewelry Makeover" tonight from 6 to 9 during First Friday Art Walk.
02/07/2025

You can view the exhibit "Radical Jewelry Makeover" tonight from 6 to 9 during First Friday Art Walk.

"Radical Jewelry Makeover" is on display at the Carolla Arts Exhibition Center through February 21 and will be part of First Friday Art Walk Friday night.

The program at Timmons Hall begins at 11:15 this morning (registration is full for in-person), and it will be livestream...
02/07/2025

The program at Timmons Hall begins at 11:15 this morning (registration is full for in-person), and it will be livestreamed at CityView.

Gibson, an author; and Scott Clark, a writer, producer and actor, from St. Louis; will be part of the series, "In Our Own Words" at Timmons Hall and via livestream at City View.

Springfield leaders say that in southwest Missouri’s Greene County, the suspected rate of improperly registered cars — i...
02/06/2025

Springfield leaders say that in southwest Missouri’s Greene County, the suspected rate of improperly registered cars — including ones with expired license plates and tags — is roughly 47 percent. KSMU's Gregory Holman reports.

Local agencies — including Missouri’s largest public school district — are missing out on millions of tax dollars due to the increasing number of Springfield vehicles on the roads with expired license plates or registration tags. In response the Springfield mayor is encouraging drivers to get ...

"Aw man, I love the Chiefs," Springfield's Tom Masterson tells KSMU's Michele Skalicky. The Kansas City Chiefs Fan of th...
02/06/2025

"Aw man, I love the Chiefs," Springfield's Tom Masterson tells KSMU's Michele Skalicky. The Kansas City Chiefs Fan of the Year has a chance to be named NFL Fan of the Year when he heads to the Super Bowl this weekend.

The honor bestowed on Tom Masterson came with a free trip to the Super Bowl and a chance to win NFL Fan of the Year.

❗ KSMU Trivia SOLD OUT for Feb 6th ❗Be sure to save the date and grab tickets early for our next Trivia on May 14th!    ...
02/06/2025

❗ KSMU Trivia SOLD OUT for Feb 6th ❗

Be sure to save the date and grab tickets early for our next Trivia on May 14th!

02/05/2025

The resolution, if passed by voters, would remove the provisions that were in Amendment 3 and instead only allow abortion in cases of r**e, in**st, medical emergencies or fetal anomalies.

KSMU Arts Reporter Jimmy Rea brings you this interview about a play written by local playwright Kelle Long. "Parental Gu...
02/04/2025

KSMU Arts Reporter Jimmy Rea brings you this interview about a play written by local playwright Kelle Long. "Parental Guidance Suggested" is part of SLT's New Works Series at The Judy.

Springfield Little Theatre's New Works Series shines light on local original playwrights

Looking for something fun to do?  Gather up a team of 2-6 people and join us for KSMU Trivia Night on February 6 at  Bre...
02/04/2025

Looking for something fun to do? Gather up a team of 2-6 people and join us for KSMU Trivia Night on February 6 at Brewing Company. Your ticket includes dinner, 2 drinks, and five rounds of trivia fun.

Tickets can be purchased at KSUM.org/trivia.


The need for these projects was accelerated by new planning reserve margins required by Southwest Power Pool, according ...
02/04/2025

The need for these projects was accelerated by new planning reserve margins required by Southwest Power Pool, according to CU.

The utility company said the projects are needed to add electric generation capacity.

🎤 Comment a local musician who should enter 🎤The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest is back! If you are an UNSIGNED musician en...
02/04/2025

🎤 Comment a local musician who should enter 🎤

The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest is back! If you are an UNSIGNED musician enter the contest by sending NPR Music a video of you playing 1 original song (behind a desk) by February 10. More information is available at ksmu.org/tinydesk

The vice-president and executive director of the International Institute of Southwest Missouri Rebekah Thomas hopes they...
02/03/2025

The vice-president and executive director of the International Institute of Southwest Missouri Rebekah Thomas hopes they can bring staff back quickly, but there are still a lot of unknowns.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 20, which impacts refugee resettlement in the U.S.

02/03/2025

Tiny Desk Contest is back!!!!

The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest is back! If you are an UNSIGNED musician enter the contest by sending NPR Music a video of you playing 1 original song (behind a desk) by February 10. More information is available at ksmu.org/tinydesk

Are you a musician? Do you know a musician? If so, this contest is for you! The NPR Music  Tiny Desk Contest is back! If...
02/03/2025

Are you a musician? Do you know a musician? If so, this contest is for you!

The NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest is back! If you are an UNSIGNED musician enter the contest by sending a video of you playing 1 original song (behind a desk) by February 10.

Winners get to play their own Tiny Desk Concert! Comment your favorite local musicians to encourage them to enter!

More information is available at ksmu.org/tinydesk

The Celebrate Black Brilliance Storytimes will begin on February 4.
01/31/2025

The Celebrate Black Brilliance Storytimes will begin on February 4.

The series, throughout February, is designed to showcase the talents of Black authors and illustrators.

Love Trivia? KSMU Trivia is for you! Get your friends together and join us at Springfield Brewing Company  from 6-9pm on...
01/31/2025

Love Trivia? KSMU Trivia is for you! Get your friends together and join us at Springfield Brewing Company from 6-9pm on Feb 6th. The $20 tickets include dinner, 2 drinks, and five rounds of trivia.

Tickets available at KSMU.org/trivia but be quick because they sell out!

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