6 southwest Missouri residents indicted for kidnapping, murder
A federal grand jury indicts six southwest Missouri residents for their roles in a kidnapping conspiracy that led to the victim's death.
Author: Stacie Strader
NWS and Red Cross tips to stay safe during extreme heat
The American Red Cross and National Weather Service release information, reminding communities about the danger of intense heat.
McCormick recalls some seasonings due to salmonella concern
McCormick & Co. is voluntarily recalling some seasonings due to possible salmonella contamination.
Tulsa Zoo shares video of mom and new tiger cub
A female Malayan tiger cub is doing well after being born at the Tulsa Zoo earlier this month. The announcement comes on International Tiger Day.
Fatal crash in Delaware County, name not yet released
Troopers investigate a single-vehicle, fatal crash in Delaware County, Oklahoma.
Texas woman dies after canoe accident on Elk River
A Texas resident dies after a canoe accident on the Elk River.
Oklahoma man drowns while swimming in the Elk River
A Commerce, Oklahoma resident drowns while swimming in the Elk River.
Animal Cruelty Task Force rescues 21 dogs in McDonald County
The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) rescues 21 dogs in severe condition in McDonald County.
Noel man extradited for kidnapping murder victim's daughter
NOEL, Mo. - Federal authorities find and extradite a Noel, Missouri man for kidnapping the 4-year-old daughter of a woman whose body was found in a suitcase in 2019.
Joplin man who shot 5 found not guilty by reason of insanity
A judge finds a Joplin man, who shot five people and two dogs in 2016, not guilty by reason of insanity.
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passes away at 72
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill has passed away. He was 72. Hill played with the Texas blues-rock trio for more than 50 years.
Man indicted in Joplin bank robbery
A federal grand jury indicts a Kansas City, Missouri man for allegedly robbing a Joplin bank last week.
Oklahoma Democrats want governor to issue emergency order
Some Oklahoma Democrats in the House of Representatives want the governor to reinstate an emergency declaration.
Drug and gun charges filed after accidental shooting investigation
Authorities arrest a man while investigating an alleged accidental shooting north of Carthage, Missouri.
Resurfacing on U.S. 69 in Crawford County to start in August
Drivers can expect delays in August on U.S. 69 and U.S. 69B in Crawford County.
Missouri AG files suit to stop St. Louis area mask mandates
The Missouri attorney general sues in an effort to stop a mask mandate in the St. Louis area.
Joplin's online payment option is now operational
The City of Joplin says its online payment option for utility bills is now operational.
3 Lamar murder suspects now indicted in Oklahoma homicide case
Three southwest Missouri men in an Oklahoma indictment also face murder charges in Lamar, Missouri.
Joplin construction at 4th and Geneva begins
Starting today, July 26, 2021, drivers will see a road closure at 4th and Geneva in Joplin.
There's a new Moto Complex coming to southwest Missouri
A southwest Missouri family is building a new motocross complex. It will be between Joplin and Neosho.
Chief wants Kansas site included in unmarked graves search
An American Indian tribe wants its former boarding school to be a part of a federal initiative to find possible unmarked graves. The program looks into whether Indigenous children were buried in unmarked graves in the 1800s and early 1900s.
Double fatal crash in northeast Oklahoma
An early morning head-on crash in northeast Oklahoma claims the life of two people.
Missing Texas kids found in southwest Missouri, 3 arrested
Authorities arrest three family members for kidnapping a 13- and 9-year-old. The biological mother had lost parental rights and the kids were in the custody of the state of Texas.
Search team finds body believed to be that of a missing Carthage man
A search team finds a body they believe to be that of a missing 67-year-old Carthage man.
