Miami police help bust drug ring
MIAMI, Okla. - Luis Alfredo Jacobo is now behind bars. The alleged California kingpin is accused of running drug rings that brought around 2000 pounds of…
Author: Mike Mahoney
Gas tax going up in Missouri
MISSOURI - The price of Show-Me State gas goes up by 2.5 cents on Friday and Missouri's governor says it's needed to keep…
Crawford County classrooms could go mask-optional
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. - Face masks in the classroom has been a contentious topic across the country, but the USD 250 school board has crafted a solution that hears…
Rock-A-Thon returns to Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - Plenty of 4-staters paid a visit to the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Sunday for Rock-A-Thon. That's the title of the 22nd Annual Gem and Mineral Expo, and it was a great opportunity for local collectors to…
Special Olympics convoy rolls through Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - Four-Staters lined the streets of Joplin this evening to catch a convoy of 600 big rigs rolling through town. The one and only world's largest truck convoy is a fundraiser for Special Olympics Missouri and also a…
I-49 connector will change route for some
MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. - The almost complete I-49 connector may be empty for now, but that won't be the case on October 1st. That's when…
COVID-19 complicates 4-State firefighter training
COVID-19 hasn't made life easy for the men and women of the Diamond Area Fire Protection District. It forced them to temporarily close their doors…
Joplin Humane Society rehabilitating dogs from hoarder home
Eighteen dogs are now in the care of the Joplin Humane Society after a hoarding situation in Oronogo, Missouri.
Folks flock to Jasper Days
JASPER, Mo. - Plenty of Four-Staters were out and about in Jasper, Missouri Saturday for the one and only Jasper Days! The day started with a VFW breakfast and was followed…
Ghost kitchens come to Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - Barbeque ribs probably aren't the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about Joplin Italian eatery Johnny Carino's,…
Larger than average utility rate increase in Carthage explained
CARTHAGE, Mo. - This summer, the Carthage Water & Electric Plant raised their rates 3.7% which is a bit higher…
Parsons firefighters honor 9/11 heroes
PARSONS, Ks. - For firefighters in the Parsons, Kansas area, repeatedly…
Trolley time in Webb City
WEBB CITY, Mo. - The popular farmers market wasn't the only thing bringing 4-Staters out to King Jack Park in Webb City Saturday. Plenty of people were lining…
4-State area oxygen concerns
As the Coronavirus rages on and the Delta variant continues to put people in the hospital, many southern hospitals in states like Florida, Texas, South Carolina, and Louisiana are…
PrideFest returns to Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - JOMO PrideFest returned to Joplin for another fun-filled celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community. The event featured a…
Who needs a hug?
JOPLIN, Mo. - Sara Cunningham and her organization Free Mom Hugs are on a mission to make sure LGBTQIA+ community members know they're loved and respected, and her journey…
Baxter Springs police go high-tech to fight car break-ins
BAXTER SPRINGS, Ks. - Police in Baxter Springs are warning residents to keep their cars locked following a recent string…
Fur baby fundraiser in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - The Joplin Greenhouse and Coffee Shop really went to the dogs Saturday but it was all for…
COVID-19 booster shots available in 4-State area
JOPLIN, Mo. - COVID-19 booster shots are now available at Joplin's Freeman Hospital and many other locations, but only for patients meeting certain medical criteria. "Those patients…
Students and parents protest school mask mandate in Fort Scott
FORT SCOTT, Ks. - Due to the ongoing pandemic, USD 234 in Fort Scott is requiring students and staff to wear masks inside the classroom and on…
Local support for Afghanistan veterans
Local Afghanistan veteran Stewart Tyree is making progress dealing with PTSD but doesn't hide his frustration when it comes to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Arma honors its 4-State heroes
ARMA, Ks. - Folks in and around Arma, Kansas had a blast as the spent…
MSSU students and parents feel safe on campus during move-in day
JOPLIN, Mo. - There was no shortage of students and parents unpacking and saying their goodbyes for Move-In Day 2021 at MSSU. But with the Delta variant raging throughout…
PSU nursing school leaders to expand SANE training throughout Kansas
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. - According to the KBI's Kansas Crime Index 2020, cases of reported rape in Kansas decreased from 1,297 in 2019 to 1,190 in 2020. But in 2021, Wendy…
