United Way kicks off 2020 with a virtual campaign
The United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas kicks off its 2020 campaign virtually.
Author: Stacie Strader
Death of Pittsburg resident determined to be self-inflicted
Authorities release new information about the investigation into the death of 23-year-old Tylei Messer.
Joplin man dies in crash east of Granby
A Joplin man loses his life in a single-vehicle crash.
City of Pittsburg appoints new fire chief
The City of Pittsburg appoints Dennis Reilly to serve as the new Pittsburg fire chief.
Joplin Health Department reports 23rd COVID-19-related death
The Joplin Health Department reports the death of a Joplin resident. The Department says coronavirus was a "significant condition contributing to this death."
Death investigation underway on Warren St. in Pittsburg
Authorities are still on scene investigating a death at 416 N. Warren Street in Pittsburg.
3 charged for allegedly shooting at police car
Three men face charges after allegedly shooting at a patrol vehicle in Seneca, Missouri.
Sunday manhunt ends in arrest in Crawford County
Authorities move a suspect from the hospital to jail following yesterday's manhunt in Crawford County that lasted several hours.
SKIL hosts picnic to thank community for support
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The SKIL Resource Center in Pittsburg hosted its free annual Customer Appreciation Picnic on September 10th, 2020.
3 students test positive for COVID-19 at Diamond R-IV Schools
The Diamond School District confirms three student cases of COVID-19.
Joplin man dies after pedestrian crash
A Joplin man has died from injuries sustained in a pedestrian crash on Main Street.
Chiefs fans gear up for 2020 NFL Kickoff
Chiefs fans share their photos ahead of the Thursday night game 1 of the NFL season.
Baxter Spring High School transitions to remote learning
The Baxter Springs High School transitions to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases and close contact quarantines.
Liberty Utilities customers to see slight increase in rates
Liberty Utilities Empire District customers will see a slight increase in their electric bills starting this month.
Kansas adds Cluster Summary information to COVID-19 report
Kansas health officials start releasing information regarding active outbreaks in Kansas.
Campus events at MSSU closed to external guests
Missouri Southern State University closes events to external guests "in order to keep campus safe and for classes and activities to continue face-to-face."
Reward offered in murder of Independence man
The Kansas Governor signs a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the disappearance and suspected murder of Detreck Foster, 37, of Independence, Kansas.
Rescue tube donated to Osage Fire Department
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. -The Osage Township Rural Fire Department in McCune, Kansas now has new equipment to help free people who are trapped in a grain silo.…
Precautionary school lockdown in Monett, 2 arrested
Authorities put Monett schools on lockdown yesterday as a precaution while they searched for a suspect.
Crash at Elk City Lake claims life of Independence man
An Independence man dies after a crash in southeast Kansas.
Police identify Joplin shooting victim
A Carthage man is in critical condition after a shooting this morning in Joplin.
2nd suspect arrested in Pittsburg kidnapping, sexual assault
A second suspect in a Pittsburg kidnapping and sexual assault case turned himself in today.
Homeless people found living on private property in Pittsburg
Police responded to a report of homeless people staying on private property in north Pittsburg last week.
