Nixa, MO man hikes through Joplin on way to 100 Hikes Across America
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Beau McCarter started his 100 Hikes Across America after he was inspired by an act of charity from a little girl he met on the road…
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Parsons, KS organization brings in health expert to discuss pros and cons of vaccines
PARSONS, Kan. -- Successful Dreams in Parsons provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization brought in a health expert, Debbie Thuston, a nurse…
USDA provides $480,000 grant to Erie, KS
ERIE, Kan. -- The USDA has released a $480,000 loan for the city of Erie. The loan comes from the Rural Economic Development Program. Through the…
SKIL Resource Center celebrations 31st anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
PARSONS, Kan. -- The SKIL Resource Center in Parsons, Kansas celebrated the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The…
Northeast Oklahoma woman spreading positivity through signs
GROVE, Okla. -- Vannah Jane is an advocate for suicide prevention and PTSD awareness. She has been creating signs with positive messages written on them, putting them around…
Joplin residents to vote on renewal of parks projects and storm water improvement sales tax
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin voters will decide whether or not to renew a quarter cent sales tax for parks projects and storm water improvements. Residents originally passed the…
Jasper County Emergency Services requests a sales tax increase to fund improvements
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. -- Jasper County Emergency Services is asking for a sales tax increase to fund much needed county wide upgrades. The existing tax, as approved,…
Allen County Fair gets underway
ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. -- The Allen County Fair kicked off with events including cow, sheep, and pig shows, and a baked pie contest. The fair also had an event called…
Crawford County Historical Museum hosts "Wacky Olympics"
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Crawford County Historical Museum hosted the "Wacky Museum Olympics." The event featured a big water balloon and pool noodle fight between dozens of kids…
First year students at KCU Joplin go on guided bus tour around the city
JOPLIN, Mo. -- First year student doctors at Kansas City University's Joplin campus were taken on a bus tour by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Freeman OBGYN says Covid vaccines are safe for pregnant women
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Dr. Angela Langer, an OBGYN at Freeman Health System, says the vaccines are safe at any point during pregnancy.
110th annual Labette County Fair underway
LABETTE CO., Kan. -- The Labette County Fair features events including animal shows, a cornhole tournament, and a demolition derby. You can find information about all of our area county…
PSU President Steve Scott speaks on his decision to step down in 2022
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Steve Scott has worked at Pittsburg State University for three decades and has been president since 2009. Scott says the main reason he is stepping down is that…
Heart surgery patient reunites with Freeman doctor who performed the operation
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Dr. Jeffery Lee performed a heart valve replacement on Miles Park back in March. Freeman officials say…
How life has changed for area EMT's in the pandemic
JOPLIN, Mo. -- One of the biggest changes they've seen is they're getting more calls, especially from people…
