Local Breaking News Archives

Simone Biles Takes 24th Medal, Becomes Most Decorated Gymnast In History

Olympic champ Simone Biles injured, out of team finals

Associated Press,

July 27, 2021 7:03 AM

Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently sustaining an injury during the vault.

Mcdonald County Inmates Escape Triple Mug For Swish

Escaped McDonald County inmates captured

Kaden Milner,

July 27, 2021 12:19 AM

Authorities capture all three inmates who escaped from the McDonald County Jail over the weekend.

Police arrest man that could be connected to Joplin bank robbery

Kaden Milner,

July 22, 2021 10:09 AM

Authorities arrest a man they say robbed the Landmark National Bank in Louisburg, Kansas on July 19, 2021.

SCOTUS: Police will sometimes need warrants to pursue fleeing suspects into their homes

CNN,

June 23, 2021 10:07 AM

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that unless there is an emergency, police must evaluate on a case-by-case basis whether officers need a warrant before pursuing an individual suspected of committing a minor offense into his or her home.

Lake Hudson's Kerr Dam explosion kills two contractors

Kaden Milner,

May 14, 2021 9:20 AM

Authorities say two contractors died in an explosion at Kerr Dam on Grand Lake early Thursday.

Facebook board upholds Trump suspension

Associated Press,

May 5, 2021 8:24 AM

Former President Donald Trump won’t return to Facebook — for now.

Barton County Sheriff's Office looking for man and his 3 year old son

Chris Warner,

April 18, 2021 6:24 PM

The Barton County Sheriff's Office says it's attempting to locate Dalton Freeze and his 3 year old son.

US recommends 'pause' for J&J vaccine over clot reports

Associated Press,

April 13, 2021 7:15 AM

The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.

Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 99

Kaden Milner,

April 9, 2021 6:57 AM

Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. He was 99.

Update: Kansas lawmakers revoke governor’s statewide mask order

Associated Press,

April 1, 2021 11:50 AM

The Kansas Legislative Coordinating Council voted, 5-2, Thursday afternoon to revoke a statewide mask mandate.

Joplin Regional Airport begins offering flights to Houston

Kaden Milner,

March 30, 2021 10:14 AM

The Joplin Regional Airport adds a new destination to its air service. Beginning June 1, 2021, Joplin travelers can fly to and from Houston, Texas.

News to Know (3/2/21)

Tawnya Bach,

March 2, 2021 7:16 AM

GREEN COUNTY, Mo. - A sheriff in rural Missouri says the bodies of a Greene County father and his two young children have been found after they were reported missing Friday.…

Liberty Utilities alerts customers of planned power outages

Stacie Strader,

February 15, 2021 2:29 PM

Liberty Utilities alerts customers to power shut offs and extends its peak advisory as the extreme cold weather continues.

News to Know (1/11/2021)

Tawnya Bach,

January 11, 2021 6:16 AM

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today house democrats plan to call on Vice President Mike Pence and President Trump's cabinet to invoke the 25th amendment to remove him from office. If that doesn't work,…

Man shot dead in apparent Miami, OK burglary

Kaden Milner,

January 8, 2021 2:19 AM

MIAMI, Okla. - An apparent burglary at a Miami, Oklahoma home ends with a man shot dead. Police received a call Friday at 12:16 a.m. about a burglary in progress at the 900…

News to Know (12/16/20)

Tawnya Bach,

December 16, 2020 5:54 AM

NEOSHO, Mo. - Neosho City Council Tuesday night did not pass ordinances that would require a mandatory mask mandate and occupancy limits. The mask ordinance would have required everyone to wear a…

Attempted murder suspect wanted in Coffeyville

Stacie Strader,

December 14, 2020 4:34 PM

Police are looking for a man suspected of attempted murder in Coffeyville, Kansas. The suspect, Patrick Anthony, should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Police chase through Jasper County results in fatal shooting

Kate Kelley,

November 14, 2020 7:58 PM

According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, a 27-year-old Webb City man is dead after firing shots at officers before turning the gun on himself.

Arrest made in Independence homicides

Kate Kelley,

October 18, 2020 8:43 PM

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Independence Police Department made an arrest Sunday evening connected to the murders of two Independence men.

Carthage authorities investigate uncovered child's remains

Kate Kelley,

August 22, 2020 9:38 PM

The Carthage Police Dept. is investigating an infant child's death after remains are uncovered in a residential backyard.

Joplin will lose flights to Chicago and Dallas in October

Tawnya Bach,

August 20, 2020 8:31 AM

JOPLIN, Mo. - American Airlines plans to ground flights to and from Joplin Regional Airport beginning in October. The airline group says it will suspend Joplin's flight service to and from Chicago and Dallas and service to 14 other markets…

Carthage homicide suspect arrested in Lamar

Kaitlyn Shive,

August 2, 2020 3:01 PM

Police say Stephens did fight with officers during the arrest. Officer John Simpson was cut twice with a knife but his injuries were minor. He was treated at a local hospital, but is being released.