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How Missouri made the Lake of the Ozarks: Crimes, sunken homes and dreams of a Midwest oasis

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Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer vacation season. On this holiday, we bring you a special from KCUR Studios that highlights the Lake of the Ozarks, a popular tourist destination in Missouri that’s just a three-hour drive west of St. Louis. Senior producer Suzanne Hogan looks at the story of how this man-made body of water came to be – a story that includes corruption, jail time, communities torn apart and displaced families.

Lunchtime Photo

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This is the famous Capitol Records building on Vine Street in Los Angeles just north of Hollywood Boulevard.
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Village Of Elsah Festival Returns First Day Of Fall 2023

2 years 6 months ago
ELSAH - The Village of Elsah Festival returns for 2023 on the first day of fall, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. With over 35 vendors, live music at three venues, and plenty of opportunities to explore the village’s shops, attractions, and history, this year’s festival is shaping up to be even bigger than last year. Visitors can explore the #1 Top Scenic Spot in Illinois on self-guided tours around town, including Wetland Trail and Pollinator Garden Tours. Free pamphlets for those tours are available at all Elsah businesses, and those who submit their completed plant identification brochures have a chance to win a $25 gift card from the Elsah General Store. This year’s festival will feature live music at the Gazebo behind the Green Tree Inn, the Riverview House, and Elsah United Methodist Church. At the Gazebo, the Bluesette Duo will perform jazzy “French café music” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by the acoustic classic rock and country

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NFL Players From Alton To Be Honored At Mayor's Charity and Fundraiser Ball

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - Two NFL stars will return to their hometown of Alton for the Mayor’s Charity and Fundraiser Ball next month. Michael Ford and Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliott both spent their childhoods in Alton before going on to play football in college and, eventually, the NFL. They will be recognized with a Hometown Royalty Award at the Mayor’s Ball on Oct. 7. “This year, we decided to feature our Hometown Royalty professional football athletes,” Sheila Goins, First Lady of Alton, said. The Mayor’s Ball will raise funds for the Friends for David Goins organization and the Overnight Warming Center . This year’s theme is “A Night in Disguise,” a masquerade ball with a Mardi Gras twist. Music will be provided by Red and Black Brass Band and Premier Protainment Band featuring Danita Mumphard . In addition to dinner and dancing, the program includes a Hometown Royalty Award. This tribute recognizes the success of people

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