Man arrested related to Woodson County officer involved shooting
KBI special agents arrest a man related to an officer involved shooting in southeast Kansas.
Author: Stacie Strader
Justin Boots announces closures in Cassville, Carthage
Justin Boots announces closures to some of its factories in southwest Missouri.
Police say report of impersonation of officer may be fake
Police say their investigation has shifted from an "impersonating an officer" case, to a "filing a false report" case.
Power poles downed, traffic shut down on Newman Road
Joplin Police ask residents to avoid the area between Rangeline Rd and Duquesne Rd. There are several power poles/lines down and crews will be working throughout the evening to make repairs. Traffic will be shut down on Newman Road.
Officer involved shooting in Woodson County under investigation
The KBI is investigating an officer involved shooting that happened this afternoon at the Neosho Falls campground in Woodson County, Kansas.
Silver Dollar City employees test positive for COVID-19
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Kansas Crossing Casino follow state's mask requirement
Kansas Crossing Casino releases information to guests on face mask ordinance, following the state's executive order.
Kansas Governor signs executive order mandating masks in public
Governor Laura Kelly today, July 2, issued Executive Order #20-52 requiring that most Kansans must wear a mask while in public spaces, and in places where individuals are unable to maintain social distancing of six feet.
Tie breaking votes defeat COVID-19 ordinances in Carthage
The Carthage Mayor breaks two tie votes, defeating an ordinance that would have moved the city back to Phase One of Missouri's reopening plan and one that would mandate face masks in public.
Final suspect in Pittsburg home invasion sentenced
A judge sentences the last of four suspects in a 2019 Pittsburg home invasion.
BBB warns of fake "face mask exempt" cards
The Better Business Bureau wants you to know that a "Face mask exempt card" will not make you exempt from wearing a mask in areas with an ordinance or mandate.
Renderings released of future Cornell Complex
The public now has a more accurate look at what Joplin's future Cornell Complex will look like. Connect2Culture released renderings on Tuesday.
Missouri Supreme Court decides in public-defender immunity case
The Missouri Supreme Court makes a decision on whether public defenders are covered by official immunity.
Missouri governor cuts $450M from new budget
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is cutting hundreds of millions of dollars from the state budget.
Man sentenced for assault on Jasper County deputy
Judge David Mouton sentences a Webb City man for his assault on a Jasper County deputy.
Aggravated assault investigation underway in Chanute
The Chanute Police Department investigates aggravated assault against a woman and three kids.
Carl Junction woman dies of gunshot wound, man arrested
Jasper County authorities investigate the shooting death of a Carl Junction woman.
Joplin man dies in motorcycle crash
A Joplin man's life is claimed in a two-vehicle crash.
2 more arrested in Pittsburg explosives case
Police arrested two more people in connection to the placement and use of an explosive device at a Pittsburg home in May, 2020.
Railroad fire in southeast Kansas will cost millions to replace
Officials say fire damage to a railroad trestle east of Independence will cost between $3 million and $4 million to replace. County Commissioners passed an emergency declaration Thursday, due to economic impact.
Jasper County confirms first death due to COVID-19
The Jasper County Health Department announces the first death due to COVID-19 in the county.
Joplin Council votes "No" on face mask ordinance
The Joplin City Council votes no on a mask ordinance as COVID-19 cases increase throughout Jasper County.
McDonald County has first Covid-19 death
The McDonald County Health Department announces the county's first death from COVID-19.
Possible plea agreement for Busick, suspect in Welch girls murders
Ronnie Busick, a murder suspect in the deaths of Ashley Freeman, her parents and her friend Lauria Bible, could be offered a plea deal. The Prosecutor's Office says detail of the agreement to offer Busick are being worked out, but no part of the public record at this time.
