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Ottawa County Jail Riot

Riot breaks out at the Ottawa County Jail

Taylor Compton Pitt State softball

Former Riverton standout Compton transferring to Pitt State to finish college career

Some Drugs Being Tested To Fight Covid 19 In The Four States

Local hospitals using recommended, investigative treatment methods to care for patients with COVID-19

Gary Hall And His Grandson

Area businessman and philanthropist, Gary Hall, passes away

Health officials urge residents to practice social distancing and wearing masks during holiday weekend.

Coronavirus Pandemic changes the way people are celebrating 4th of July this year

Poles Down In Joplin, Roads Blocked, July 2, 2020

Power poles downed, traffic shut down on Newman Road

Joplin Health Department Building

Joplin Health Department reports 4 deaths resulting from COVID-19

Kansas Map With Covid 19 Simulation

Kansas Governor signs executive order mandating masks in public

Woodson County opts out of mandatory mask ordinance

Woodson County opts out of mandatory mask ordinance

$16 million in grant funds awarded to Oklahoma schools

$16 million in grant funds awarded to Oklahoma schools

Spring River Christian Villiage

Five residents with COVID-19 die at Spring River Christian Village in Joplin

Historic Area Building Burns Down in afton

Fire in Afton burns down multiple historic buildings

Parking Sign In Downtown Joplin

Parking study released for new Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin, some feel, there aren't enough spaces

MoDOT ceases road construction for the 4th of July weekend

Carthage couple pleads guilty for embezzlement

Oklahoma voters narrowly approve Medicaid expansion

Local businesses react to Kansas mask mandate

Kansas counties to weigh in on state wide mask order

Carthage City Council to discuss mandatory mask wearing, other COVID-19 related ordinances

1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies

Newton county crash claims life of Joplin woman

Newton County sees third COVID-19 death

Watered Gardens kicks off 4th Annual Fireworks for Forge fundraiser

Friends, family and more shave heads in support of Christian Heady

Oklahoma sees COVID-19 cases jump over 13 thousand

Changes due to COVID having different impact on local fireworks tents

Carthage School District cancels summer school after three students test positive for COVID-19

Kansas to make wearing masks in public mandatory

Local pharmacy continues to see shortage in certain drugs and medical supplies due to COVID-19

Weather

Latest updated blog: Month Long Forecast! Plus an update on Christian

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Christian Heady With Mom And Dad At Kc Children's Hospital, Smaller Version

Supporting the Heady Family

Meteorologist Doug Heady's son is battling cancer. Community support is helping Christian, his family and friends.

CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

Some Drugs Being Tested To Fight Covid 19 In The Four States

Local hospitals using recommended, investigative treatment methods to care for patients with COVID-19

Health officials urge residents to practice social distancing and wearing masks during holiday weekend.

Coronavirus Pandemic changes the way people are celebrating 4th of July this year

Joplin Health Department Building

Joplin Health Department reports 4 deaths resulting from COVID-19

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City employees test positive for COVID-19

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Ottawa County Jail Riot

Riot breaks out at the Ottawa County Jail

Taylor Compton Pitt State softball

Former Riverton standout Compton transferring to Pitt State to finish college career

Some Drugs Being Tested To Fight Covid 19 In The Four States

Local hospitals using recommended, investigative treatment methods to care for patients with COVID-19

Gary Hall And His Grandson

Area businessman and philanthropist, Gary Hall, passes away

Latest Stories

Mask Mandate In Kasnsas

Kansas counties to weigh in on state wide mask order

June 30, 2020 6:46 PM

Carthage City Council

Carthage City Council to discuss mandatory mask wearing, other COVID-19 related ordinances

June 30, 2020 6:29 PM

Tulsa Police Department Facebook Post, June 30, 2020

1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies

June 30, 2020 6:26 PM

Fatal Crash

Newton county crash claims life of Joplin woman

June 30, 2020 5:33 PM

Newton County sees their third COVID-19 death

Newton County sees third COVID-19 death

June 30, 2020 9:31 AM

Watered Gardens Calling On Volunteers To Help With A Fundraiser

Watered Gardens kicks off 4th Annual Fireworks for Forge fundraiser

June 29, 2020 9:52 PM

People From Across The Area Shave Their Heads In Support Of Christian Heady

Friends, family and more shave heads in support of Christian Heady

June 29, 2020 9:00 PM

Virus hunters look for a culprit

Oklahoma sees COVID-19 cases jump over 13 thousand

June 29, 2020 6:53 PM

Fireworks Tent

Changes due to COVID having different impact on local fireworks tents

June 29, 2020 6:43 PM

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Sports

Taylor Compton Pitt State softball

Former Riverton standout Compton transferring to Pitt State to finish college career

Isaiah Wiggin Memorial Basketball Tournament in its 5th year

Former teammates celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pittsburg's first Legion Baseball State Championship

Missouri Southern's Elyjah Clark will continue is basketball career at the professional level

This is the noose that was found in Bubba Wallace's garage stall at the Talladega Superspeedway

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Crime

Carl Junction Shooting Location

UPDATE: Police investigate shooting south of Carl Junction

Carthage couple pleads guilty for embezzlement

Final suspect in Pittsburg home invasion sentenced

Man sentenced for assault on Jasper County deputy

1 of 2 Oklahoma officers shot during traffic stop dies

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Morning Show

Live Performance Pt. 2

The impact of this moment on the theater world

Connect2Culture previews the month of July and its future home

PSU student is a nationally-recognized poet

Joplin community members are creating civic dialogue around coffee

Take a tour of the tiny houses being auctioned off by Crowder College

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4th of July and pets warning

Traditional fundraiser in Joplin continues for Camp Corral's kids

Australia and New Zealand to host the Women's World Cup in 2023

Access Family Care helps with contact tracing in Joplin and Jasper County

Street improvement work to begin Wednesday, June 24

Politics

books, gavel

Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schooling

Missouri high court says state must pay Planned Parenthood

Missouri governor cuts $450M from new budget

Oklahoma voters narrowly approve Medicaid expansion

Dan Pekarek promoted to Joplin Assistant City Manager

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Money

Npc International, Pizza Hut Frachisee, Pittsburg, Kan.

NPC, a large Wendy's and Pizza Hut franchisee based out of Kansas, files for bankruptcy

Deadline extended to register for Pandemic EBT program in Kansas

Missouri governor cuts $450M from new budget

Stocks close out best quarter since 1998 with more gains

Auditor Galloway issues report on federal stimulus dollars to provide transparency on CARES Act funding

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National & World News

Financial expert explains how to protect vacation plans

Financial expert explains how to protect vacation plans

TALAT - GUY SETS OWN HOME ABLAZE W/ FIREWORKS

Jake Tapper discusses movie based on his best-selling book

FILE: NFL TO PLAY 'BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM' IN WEEK 1

D.L. Hughley opens up about coronavirus battle

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Recalls

Hyvee Salad Recall June 2020

Bagged grocery store salad sickens more than 100 in 7 states

Children's Robitussin and Dimetapp cough medicines recalled due to potential overdose risks

Over 40,000 pounds of ground beef recalled due to E. coli concerns

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

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Entertainment

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City employees test positive for COVID-19

Carver Day 2020 Goes Virtual

Renderings released of future Cornell Complex

Carl Reiner, beloved creator of 'Dick Van Dyke Show,' dies

Pittsburg teacher recognized with International Thespian Society award

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Lifestyle

Joplin Health Department reports seventh death resulting from COVID-19

Mr. Food: 2-Minute Slaw

Local hospitals using recommended, investigative treatment methods to care for patients with COVID-19

Mr. Food: Homemade Microwave Pickles

Tips for pet owners this 4th of July

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New Feature, click the category for more coverage graphic

Election Coverage

Election issues, answers, results graphic

Election Coverage

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