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Kansas City announces planned reform of police procedures

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An Area Nail Salon Helping To Educate People On Racism With A Book Drive

Nail salon looks to teach the wrongs of racism to kids with a book drive

BOURBON COUNTY, Kan – The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department arrests two people after finding marijuana on their property. The suspects have yet to be officially charged. The Sheriff’s office is seeking charges of Distribution, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Child Endangerment.

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office arrests suspects for drugs, child endangerment

Lake of the Ozarks sees no additional COVID-19 cases following Memorial Day weekend

Lake of the Ozarks sees no additional COVID-19 cases following Memorial Day weekend

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Missouri Southern track and field coach Brian Allen headed to Pitt State hall of fame

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Missouri Job Centers introduce new program to aid job seekers

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Kansas Lawmakers pass coronavirus plan, Gov. pledges to sign

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Positive COVID-19 case at Butterball in Carthage

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Joplin NAACP speaks on possible military action and hopes for local police

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Missouri Southern men's basketball to offer three camps this summer

Joplin Health Department confirms a non-travel related case of COVID-19 within the city

Freeman Health System unveils finished Learning Center

Jasper County Health Dept. gives more info on COVID-19 patient who attended church service in Carthage

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

Oklahoma releases school reopening framework

Joplin enters Phase 2-Step 2 to reopen and recover

Pittsburg American Legion baseball team embraces change, prepares for 2020 season

67-year-old McDonald County man dies after an ATV crash

Joplin moves to phase 2 of their reopening plan

Kansas Governor appoints team to help with the state's economic recovery

Jasper County Health Department confirms a COVID-19 patient who attended Alpha Omega church in Carthage

Nevada voters pass a $15-million bond issue for the water and sewer system

Newton County passes half-cent tax increase that focuses on dispatch services

Carthage passes a bond to fund the expansion of the South Technical Center and improve the north campus

Joplin residents approve a tax extension on a school bond

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CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

Lake of the Ozarks sees no additional COVID-19 cases following Memorial Day weekend

Lake of the Ozarks sees no additional COVID-19 cases following Memorial Day weekend

Missouri Job Center Sign

Missouri Job Centers introduce new program to aid job seekers

Kansas Map With Covid 19 Simulation

Kansas Lawmakers pass coronavirus plan, Gov. pledges to sign

Hundreds Of People Were Packed Into A Pool And No One Was Seen Wearing A Mask, Lake Of The Ozarks, Missouri, Photo Date 5242020

Health official: No new COVID-19 cases from Missouri Lake of the Ozark parties

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An Area Nail Salon Helping To Educate People On Racism With A Book Drive

Nail salon looks to teach the wrongs of racism to kids with a book drive

24 area boutiques participate in Summer Boutique Stroll.

It's community over competition as small businesses encourage exploration of local towns

Web Allen Story

Missouri Southern track and field coach Brian Allen headed to Pitt State hall of fame

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2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

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Oklahoma releases school reopening framework

June 3, 2020 12:43 PM

Joplin enters Phase 2-Step 2 to reopen and recover

June 3, 2020 12:31 PM

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Pittsburg American Legion baseball team embraces change, prepares for 2020 season

June 3, 2020 10:39 AM

67-year-old McDonald County man dies after an ATV crash

67-year-old McDonald County man dies after an ATV crash

June 3, 2020 6:46 AM

Joplin moves to phase 2 or reopening plan

Joplin moves to phase 2 of their reopening plan

June 3, 2020 6:39 AM

Kansas Governor appoints team to help with the state's economic recovery

Kansas Governor appoints team to help with the state's economic recovery

June 3, 2020 6:33 AM

Possible Covid 19 Exposure At A Carthage Church

Jasper County Health Department confirms a COVID-19 patient who attended Alpha Omega church in Carthage

June 3, 2020 6:26 AM

Nevada voters pass a $15-million bond issue for the water and sewer system.

Nevada voters pass a $15-million bond issue for the water and sewer system

June 3, 2020 6:17 AM

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The NBA has approved a plan to continue the season with 22 teams

The NBA has approved a plan to continue the season with 22 teams

Missouri Southern track and field coach Brian Allen headed to Pitt State hall of fame

NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan

Missouri Southern men's basketball to offer three camps this summer

Pitt State football announces July camps

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Crime

BOURBON COUNTY, Kan – The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department arrests two people after finding marijuana on their property. The suspects have yet to be officially charged. The Sheriff’s office is seeking charges of Distribution, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Child Endangerment.

Bourbon County Sheriff's Office arrests suspects for drugs, child endangerment

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

Nephew of Newton County murder victim charged in case

6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

Woman sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $1.2M from employer

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What flowers are best to plant in for the upcoming summer heat

Joplin NAACP speaks on possible military action and hopes for local police

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Wildcat Wednesday: Sericiea Lespedza

DIY with Amy Sadler: Book decorations

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Laser mapping reveals largest and oldest Mayan temple

Laser mapping reveals largest and oldest Mayan temple

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Boy, 9, with cerebral palsy completes marathon on his walker, half a mile at a time

Here to Help: Community rallying behind family of Webb City officer who was hospitalized in Florida

Local veterans organize Memorial Day ceremonies amid weather, pandemic

Politics

Kansas Map With Covid 19 Simulation

Kansas Lawmakers pass coronavirus plan, Gov. pledges to sign

Joplin NAACP speaks on possible military action and hopes for local police

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Jasper County sees "disappointing," but about average, voter turnout

Everything you need to know about the June 2nd Joplin City Council Race

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Money

Silver Dollar City Opens To Everyone June 15

Silver Dollar City to hold Season Pass weekend, then opens to all public June 15

Farm to Table: Missouri Farm Bureau creates list of farmers who sell direct to consumers

Proposed legislation would allow cannabis businesses to use banks

AG files lawsuit against Branson-Area business for inflated mask prices, deceptive sales practices

River Bend Casino to reopen June 1

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National & World News

9-year-old Kenyan wins presidential award for building wooden handwashing machine

9-year-old Kenyan wins presidential award for building wooden handwashing machine

9-year-old receives award for building hand-washing machine

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Recalls

Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches recalled after they were found to be peanut butter instead

Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches recalled after they were found to be peanut butter instead

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Ford recalls 268K cars in North America to fix door latches

Volvo recalls vehicles to fix automatic braking malfunction

Hyundai joins Kia in another recall to prevent engine fires

Entertainment

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Opening of new Joplin homeless shelter celebrated with ribbon cutting

'The Match II' is the most-watched golf telecast in the history of cable television

CW to recast 'Batwoman' after Ruby Rose exits series

Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

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Lifestyle

Mr. Food: No Bake Cookie Clusters

Mr. Food: No-Bake Cookie Clusters

Carver Day 2020 canceled due to 'current health situation'

Mr. Food: Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Pet Vet on Call (6/3/20)

Ascension Via Christi launches Chronic Wounds Awareness Week

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