special olympics

"Like any other American family"

Nick Gass — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:28:42 +0000

Sue Wilson says her family is “just like any other American family,” in her words. The family of four is almost always on the go—basketball games, ballet recitals and so on. But for her two sons, Josh and Ryan, sports have opened up a world that once seemed closed to them. KBIA’s Nick Gass has this audio postcard.

Chinese program taking root at Missouri Military Academy

Ryan Famuliner and Nick Gass and Rachel Rice — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:10:13 +0000

This week, The special project “The China Connection” tells us about a program at the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico. Plus, an audio postcard that introduces you to a family that’s “like any other,” but at the same time different.

Columbians plunge into icy Stephens Lake

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:05:13 +0000

Water temperatures in the mid-30’s didn’t stop people from plunging into Stephen’s Lake in Columbia on Saturday for the Polar Plunge.