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Peonies are the traditional flower for Memorial Day. In the 1800s, when the holiday was called Decoration Day, peonies were one of the few flowers in bloom in late May and were widely used to adorn the graves of fallen soldiers. Their huge, lavish blooms continue to make them one of America’s most treasured garden … The post Peonies traditional flower for Memorial Day appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

Who doesn’t love a kitten? The Joplin Humane Society needs help with fostering young cats that have arrived over the last few days. Dana Taylor, Foster Cast and Rescue Cat Coordinator, says your help is needed. Taylor says it’s important to that the kittens are shown special attention as they get a start in the … The post Who doesn’t love a kitten? appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

Traffic was brought to a near-standstill at around 2:25 on I-44 east of the exit heading west off Range Line Road. The tie-up happened when one vehicle, a Provost coach, hit a guard rail. Joplin firefighters and emergency personnel were on the scene. Traffic was slow for the next 30 minutes and thereafter as emergency … The post Traffic tied up on I-44 after coach mishap appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

Dr. Glenn Dolence, a former longtime Vice President of Student Affairs at Missouri Southern State University, passed away on Friday, May 24. “Dr. Dolence was the ultimate example of leadership and service to students,” said Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern. “His lifelong support and enthusiasm for the Lion family will be missed.” During … The post Area mourns the passing of Dr. Glenn Dolence appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

The St. Louis Zoo is planning an $11.5 million expansion of its area for primates, adding 35,000 square feet of outdoor space that will include trails and tunnels for observers to get a close-up view. Monkeys, chimps and their cousins have long been among the most popular of the 17,000 animals at the zoo, even … The post St. Louis Zoo plans major primate area expansion appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]

THE FOLLOWING ALERT IS CANCELLED The Springfield Police Department has cancelled an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 2401 W. Grand, Springfield at 10:30 AM on Friday, May 24. The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult was: Michael Terrance Kerr, a white male, age 65, hgt 5’7″, 120 lbs, brown hair, … The post Endangered Silver Advisory Alert Cancelled appeared first on Newstalk KZRG. […]