As Omicron surges and schools close due to staffing shortages, new plans are needed to keep kids in class. We paid a visit to one local district working outside the box to fill open positions.
The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a suit against three Oronogo residents.
Today would have been Betty White's 100th birthday. In honor of that, the 'Betty White Challenge' has taken social media by storm. We’ll tell you what that is and how it's having an impact locally.
CoxHealth is beefing up its workforce by opening positions for college and high school students.
While a lot of districts are halting in-person learning, some schools are still in session. We spoke with one of those districts still in session.
Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are on the rise in the area as the omicron variant continues to spread. We spoke with some local officials about the trends they've noticed.
Some Kansas lawmakers made a stop in Pittsburg today for the chamber's legislative send-off. They discussed a number of topics they're focusing on for the upcoming legislative session.
While the snow has passed the area and in some cases, is beginning to melt on roads, that doesn't mean the danger has ended.
The Omicron variant, employer testing requirements, and a shortage of at-home COVID test kits have left some people wondering where they can go to get a COVID test. We spoke with officials at Freeman Health System and with a group offering free COVID tests.
Some sad news now over in Joplin, police K9 Belgon has passed away.
Late yesterday evening, the Aurora and Marionville Police Department was called to an address on East Highland in Aurora near the airport.
Slick roads may be to blame for three fatalities in Kansas yesterday.
A semi-truck lost control on US 69 in Fort Scott yesterday just after 4:30 Saturday.
Kansas Housing has released its housing needs assessment for the state. Some of the key factors impacting housing in southeast kansas are housing values, low wages, housing demand, and lack of modern rental opportunities. We spoke with Pittsburg's City Manager Daron Hall about issues his city faces.
A local group is working to bring a tiny village to Joplin to help the homeless. We spoke with one of the people in that group about the vision they have.
As part of the Wreaths Across America program, more than 2.4 million wreaths were placed at 3,163 participating locations across the country.
Every year, Hope City Church in Joplin gives back to the community the Sunday before Christmas. Each year, they pick a different group to support. This year, they picked the Joplin Police Department.
A woman from Kentucky is dead following a crash in Lawrence County.
A 17-year-old girl is dead following a crash just east of Neosho.
COVID hospitalizations are rising at hospitals across the region. We spoke with four local hospitals about the trends they're seeing.
The Joplin School Board debates the district's COVID plan following a letter from Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. We spoke with the superintendent and board president about the issues they're facing.
As families prepare to visit loved ones local health officials say it's especially important to play it safe when it comes to the Coronavirus.
The tornado devastation in Mayfield, Kentucky is all too familiar for most Joplin residents. That's why one business is stepping up to help.
The Miami Police Department is investigating a shooting in the southeast part of town.
