WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of people are expected to pay their respects at the Supreme Court to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the women's rights champion, leader of the court's liberal bloc and feminist icon who died last week. Even…
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo - 54-year-old Harold Willis of Anderson, Missouri was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on I-49 in Newton County. A 2009 Toyota Corola was driving northbound on I-49, 1 mile south of Tipton Ford at…
JOPLIN, Mo - The Joplin City Council approves a 2021 Historic Preservation Fund Grant application for the Broadway District in East Town. The Broadway District was nominated with the National Historic Register; The nomination is expected to cost $20,000 and…
JOPLIN, Mo - The Joplin City Council authorizes the acceptance of a CARES Act grant. The $42,000 grant will be used for marketing and promotion for the city, as well as buying more personal protection equipment.
PITTSBURG, Kan - Friends of Tylei Messer came together to protest the conclusions authorities came to about her recent death. LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo - Motorcyclist gathered in the Lake of…
Police send out a correction and clarification after a juvenile is arrested for attempted murder in Parsons, Kansas.
The Newton County Health Department updates their quarantine protocol, allowing students some students to forgo a 14 day quarantine.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan - A car strikes and kills a pedestrian walking on U-169 in Montgomery County. According to authorities, a 2016 Dodge Journey and a 2009 Chevrolet Impala were driving northbound on U-169, .3 miles south of County Road…
SPIRE, Mo - Spire, Missouri Natural Gas customers will see an increase in their bills starting October 1st. A customer that uses 100 cubic feet of natural gas a month will see a line item of $1.22 on their bill.
CARTHAGE, Mo - Carthage police arrest a man for the felony abuse of an infant. On September 12th at 2:13 A.M., police responded to a medical call regarding an infant; at the scene, authorities found the infant unresponsive. According to…
TOPEKA, Kan - Governor Laura Kelly announces a new program designed to assist Kansans who own historic properties or live in communities with a population below 30,000. This comes after Kansas received $500,000 from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant…
PITTSBURG, Kan - Pittsburg State students give high school students a space to develop their green thumb. The students…
Authorities release the name of a drowning victim at Montgomery County State Lake.
CANEY, Kan - The Environmental Protection Agency adds the Caney, Kansas Residential Yards to the National Priorities List. The National Priorities list compiles sites where contamination poses a risk to the health of residents and the environment. The Environmental Protection…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan - The Cherokee County Health Department holds a drive- through baby shower for expecting mothers. The health department invited new or expecting mother to the baby…
MISSOURI - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awards the Economic Security Corporation (ESC) a $30,000 grant; These funds will be used to replace the rubber mulch used on two Head Start playgrounds. Firstly, ESC will use a recycled…
JOPLIN, Mo - Joplin fire crews fight a fire at 510 B Street. The Fire Department responded to the fire at 510 B Street at 10:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 1st. Authorities say…
UPDATE - Quaker Hill Manor confirms five new positive COVID-19 cases. Two residents, two staff members, and one contracted staff member have tested positive for the Coronavirus. There are currently four residents in the facility's special care unit for COVID-19.…
TOPEKA, Kan - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announces nearly $8 million in grants for domestic violence, sexual assault, and the Children's Advocacy Centers in Kansas. Presss Release TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced the 2021 State General Fund (SGF) Grant…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft asks Missourians to sign up as poll workers for the November 3rd elections. This was done in honor of National Poll Worker Recruitment day. Poll workers prepare poll stations, greet…
JOPLIN, Mo - Joplin residents prepare for disaster with the Ozark Center's Show-Me Hope classes. Every Wednesday in September, the Ozark Center offers Ready In Three disaster Preparedness training. These courses encourage residents to prepare for disaster situations by teaching…
WEBB CITY, Mo - Webb City Police Sergeant Brian Ward returns to duty after being hit by a…
The Cherokee County Sheriff's office offers a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the discovery of Karol Sullens. Press Release On the night of August 31, 1991, Karol Marlene Sullens disappeared from a Galena, Kansas nightclub, never to be…
