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Man pleads not guilty to rape, assault charges in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A 58-year-old man is charged with multiple counts of rape, domestic assault and kidnapping after an incident spanning...
Carissa Codel
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Comparing Springfield women’s monthly salaries to childbirth medical bills
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — “Put it this way, if you can’t set back $400 a month for daycare, don’t have a kid.” If you are a woman in Missouri,...
Carissa Codel
Apr 18, 20203 min read
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Springfield police still serving community despite COVID-19, with a few changes
Despite the mandated social distancing order, some men and women are still risking their safety to help others in need. The Springfield...
Carissa Codel
Apr 18, 20202 min read
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'A city where no one sleeps outside': Eden Village, a tiny home community for the homeless, expands
Eden Village, a tiny home community for the chronically homeless, will soon be 24 more homes closer to their goal of giving everyone in...
Carissa Codel
Apr 18, 20204 min read
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5 dead, including SPD officer, during overnight shooting at Kum N Go
Five people are dead after an overnight officer-involved shooting at Kum N Go on East Chestnut Expressway. According to the Springfield...
Carissa Codel
Apr 18, 20202 min read
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Springfield ranks top 60 in nation with highest STD rates
(SPRINGFIELD, Mo.) -- Don’t be silly, wrap your willy. Especially now that Springfield is ranked as the 58th highest city in the nation...
Carissa Codel
Apr 18, 20203 min read
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‘Inappropriate behavior’ during sexual assault presentation resolved
An alleged incident during a sexual assault awareness presentation was “handled internally” by Missouri State’s Generation Action club...
Carissa Codel
Jan 1, 20203 min read
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Bear Village increases security measures following students’ online complaints
Bear Village increased security measures after a series of posts to a Facebook group called “Missouri State Gals Sell Your Stuff” accused...
Carissa Codel
Dec 1, 20193 min read
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How campus programs are working to prevent assault
Missouri State University Campus Safety received 10 reports of sexual assault during the 2018 calendar year. Under Title IX, sexual...
Carissa Codel
Dec 1, 20198 min read
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Hong Kong protests send ripples through Springfield
Protesters in Hong Kong are now entering the third month of demonstrations. These protests began as a reaction to a proposed extradition...
Carissa Codel
Dec 1, 20197 min read
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Balancing roles as a cheer coach, yoga instructor, mother, wife
MSU’s cheer coach first stepped away to pursue yoga hobby, but found new love in doing both. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- As if owning a local...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20196 min read
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Graduating seniors are finding ways to create job stability in art
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- In two crowded, well-lit rooms, dozens of frames fill the walls. Every frame is filled with different colors, shapes...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20193 min read
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Taking on the role of Scar
A Lion King cast member talks performing on Broadway. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- It is no secret that “The Lion King” is very close to opening...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20194 min read
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Best Buddies student organization builds friendships for those with disabilities
In college, it can be hard keeping up with friends. But one student organization is working to build lasting friendships for people with...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20193 min read
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STEMinists: Women battle stereotypes in male-dominated field
Missouri State held multiple events throughout the month of March in honor of Women's History Month, including an event featuring women...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20192 min read
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Students help defeat pit bull ban
Students at Missouri State recently contributed to the freedom of pit bulls in Springfield. In the Aug. 7 primary election, about 68...
Carissa Codel
Jun 8, 20193 min read
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