National Report Card: Scores lower for some states in 2020 compared to 2012
The National Assessment of Educational Progress has released the latest national report card, and scores, are down in some states.
Author: Chris Warner
Pittsburg man killed in crash north of Arma
One person is dead and another injured following a crash in the northern part of Crawford County.
Ft. Scott Fire Department hosts open house
The Fort Scott Fire Department held an open house today to show off some of their new equipment.
UPDATE: Victim identified, suspect in custody in Pittsburg homicide
Authorities have identified the victim in Saturday evening's homicide in Pittsburg and say they have the suspect in custody.
Homicide investigation underway in Pittsburg
A woman is found dead in an apartment in Pittsburg.
Freeman officials discuss Merck COVID treatment pill
At the Freeman media briefing today officials discussed declining COVID cases as well, including a decline in the number of people hospitalized with COVID.
COVID numbers trending down in most parts of the four-states
COVID numbers are starting to decline again across the four-states.
Bartlett Company announces new soybean processing facility in SEK
A $300 million soybean processing facility is on its way to southeast Kansas.
NWS survey teams find two tornadoes touched down in Southwest Missouri
Overnight storms produced one confirmed tornado in Jasper county and another confirmed tornado in Newton county.
NWS team: EF-0 tornado in Jasper County crossed into Barton County
A tornado that dropped in Jasper County, Missouri was an EF-0. That's according to the National Weather Service survey team.
2021 Joplin Writers' Faire held at Joplin Public Library
The Joplin Public Library co-hosted the 2021 Joplin Writers' Faire Saturday morning.
UPDATE: Liberty Utilities cancels planned outage for central Joplin
Officials with Liberty Utilities have announced the planned outage in central Joplin for Monday morning has been cancelled.
Pittsburg High Key Club cleans up Mount Olive Cemetery
Memorial Day...Veterans Day. Two of the most recognizable days that we remember our fallen service men and women. Some Pittsburg High School Key Club Members added today, to that list, as they spent their Sunday cleaning the headstones of veterans at Mount Olive Cemetery.
Two dead after incident in Joplin
Officials with the Joplin Police Department are conducting a death investigation in the 1300 block of Massachusetts.
Goodman man killed in SE Missouri Crash
A man from Goodman was killed in a crash in Southeast Missouri.
Increasing number of pursuits causing concern in Crawford County
The number of police pursuits has been on the rise in Crawford County and that's causing concern with law enforcement. We spoke with the Crawford County Sheriff and the Pittsburg Police Department about the situation.
Pfizer announces new COVID vaccine needed next year
Pfizer made an announcement that a new COVID-19 vaccine would be needed by mid 2022. However, this process isn't anything new.
Porchfest returns to Joplin's North Heights neighborhood
Porchfest is back in the North Heights neighborhood in Joplin's Historic Murphysburg District.
Pittsburg holds kids sale at the Lincoln Center
Heading north now to Pittsburg, the kids garage sale took place inside the Lincoln Center at Lincoln Park.
Miami moves Festifall indoors ahead of fall showers
In Miami, organizers of the 8th annual Miami "Festifall" planned ahead for the rain and moved the event inside the Civic Center.
Neosho holds annual fall fest despite early day rain
The City of Neosho held it's annual fall festival this afternoon, despite the rain across the area.
Update: More info on Hwy 171 crash, 6 hospitalized
The Missouri Highway Patrol updates the names and conditions of those involved in a Hwy 171 crash.
Missouri considering 'test to stay' policy, local officials weigh in
The State of Missouri is considering a 'test to stay' option for students who are close contacts of other students who test positive for COVID-19.
Local family works to help healthcare workers take a break
A local family, one side in health care, the other in a form of the entertainment industry, combined forces to give our local health care heroes a break from the daily grind.
