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The building that houses the Reed Academy has been standing since 1921, and those who know it best, the custodians, share some of the creepy things they have heard and experienced while on the job. Then check out our first effort at some original drama, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, as we present, "The Test." Expect some humor, some horror, and some angry animals.

Finally, Halloween of course means candy, and "candy corn" is the sole topic of our crew's heated debate in the latest "Dig or Diss" segment.

Enjoy this first-ever special Halloween edition of Bay 11.

The band "21 Pilots" has impacted young people with their music and their lyrics as they address some of life's biggest challenges. Their positive messages have hit home with teens like Bay 11 reporter Sophia Vaughn, who explains what the band means to her, and to loyal fans everywhere.

Then Hayden Pyle delves into the controversy stirred up by Nike and its new ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick. He visits with a student at one of the country's most conservative colleges, where they decided to drop all ties with Nike in their athletic department. He then got the thoughts of two teens from the northeastern United States who offer some different perspectives.

Those stories and a brand new segment of "Dig or Diss" on this edition of Bay 11, sponsored by realtor Shane Johannsen.

We also want to mention the local organization "Hearts for the Homeless," which you will learn about in Hayden's story.

What started as a story about fad diets led reporter Anna Daniel to a recent HHS graduate, who shared how her constant dieting began threatening her health and well-being. Then Brenden Weaver brings us the colorful history of Doling Park in Springfield, which has been around since the late 19th century, providing warm memories for many Ozarkers. "Digs and Disses" this time includes high hopes for a horror movie sequel, "The Good Place," Cardi D's recent behavior, and a favorite book series for young kids. Shannon Pasko ([email protected]), an awesome local cook, is our sponsor this time. Give her a chance to prepare a meal, or cater an event for you.

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A national broadcast on the A & E network has made us famous here in Greene County, MO. Every Friday and Saturday night, it's cops and robbers on TV, giving viewers a peek into the life of law enforcement officers. Reporter Sophia Vaughn visits with fans, and with one of Greene County's finest, Corporal James Craigmyle. We also debut a new pop culture segment we call "Dig or Diss." Our four podcasters sound off on the latest pop culture topics to catch their eye, or ear. It's a short, on-point discussion by teens, for teens.

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"Vacay" is all about two vacation trips taken by Bay 11 staffers. In part one, Sophia Vaughn shares her excitement (or is that dread?) as her family heads to Colorado, which includes that long, flat, boring trek across Kansas. In fact, that is the main part of her report--getting past the Sunflower State. In part two, Anna Daniel and her family spent a week in Seattle, then drove home to Missouri. Anna gives us a day-by-day account of their adventures as they work their way back to Springfield. Special thanks to both of the families as they put up with our reporters talking into their cell phones and audio devices throughout these journeys.

Rowdy, but relentless. The 1988 Hillcrest Hornets found a way to win, usually with their booming bats, or with an ace who threw heat and turned heads. Whatever the method, it worked, and they brought home the school's last state championship on the diamond 30 years ago. Throughout that magical season, one special teammate provided inspiration even though he never took the field. Reporter Brenden Weaver talked to two of the '88 champs, who say they were really just a "bunch of north side kids" playing baseball the only way they knew how. This show also includes an update on a story we produced in January which had a sad ending for a local teen and her family. Hayden Pyle is now the new host of "Bay 11" for 2018-19. Note: Two clips of audio from KY3 sports anchor Joe Hickman were used in the baseball segment, including his June, 1988 report on the championship game, and his August, 1988 story about Andy Gott's passing.

We weren't even born the year Columbine happened. Thirteen people killed during a normal school day. It was a tragic wake-up call, but it wasn't the last one. Fast forward to the present, to another tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida--the sounds of terror on our TV's once again--on Valentine's Day. On this edition of Bay 11, reporter Sophia Vaughn talks to two Stoneman Douglas students who took refuge in a closet with classmates, survived the shooting, and have now gone on to become activists, helping organize a march on Washington D.C. last month. Then in our second story, learn about a respite center for homeless women in Springfield, a small non-profit with a very large heart. Reported by Anna Daniel.

Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt etched their names in Springfield history in July of 1865. They faced off in the town square over a gambling debt, this one involving a pocket watch. These two young "peacocks" of the wild west were not about to back down, as reporter Sophia Vaughn explains, with the assistance of special guest John Sellars. He is the director of the Springfield History Museum, which happens to be located on the square where this story unfolded over 150 years ago. The story includes original music by Hayden Pyle. Special thanks to Jeffrey Johnson from OTC.

A meme shared by a teen on social media before the horrific events in Florida unfolded stoked concerns at Hillcrest, leading some to believe an attack on our school was coming. It wasn't. But there were moments of doubt, lots of baseless rumors, and all the issues that seem to arise after another school shooting shocks our nation. The Bay 11 team worked together over the last three days to produce this in-depth look at how rumors and reality get blurred in the age of social media.

Music includes the cut, "Fantastic Caverns" by the Midwest Indies, from their album, "Truman."

Amanda King recalls her haunting visit to Chernobyl, the site of the worst nuclear disaster in history. While she found it oddly beautiful, she says it is a city "frozen in time." Reporter: Ellen Fountain.

In our second segment, the energetic conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra talks about the magic of "art music," and why teenagers should attend a concert and give it a chance. Reporter: Hayden Pyle

Our sponsor is Evangel University, a Christian, liberal arts college in Springfield, MO. It features one of the most beautiful, and safest campuses of any small college in the U.S.