Pittsburg faculty celebrates renovations made to the Axe Library
Faculty at Pittsburg State University gathered to celebrate renovations made to the historic Axe Library.
Education
Oklahoma's Pre-K program climbs to second in the nation
A National Institute for Early Education Research report shows Oklahoma's Pre-K program now ranks 2nd best in the nation.
Cottey College welcomes its 13th President
The Cottey College Board of Trustees today announced Doctor Stephanie Niles as the School's 13th President.
Justices allow admissions policy at prestigious high school
The Supreme Court has turned away a plea from parents to block a new admissions policy at a prestigious high school in northern Virginia that a lower court had found discriminates against Asian American students. The high court did not explain its order Monday allowing the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology to continue using its admissions policy while the Fairfax County School Board appeals the lower court ruling. Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch and Clarence Thomas said they would have granted the request from the parents’ group. In February, the group persuaded U.S. District Judge Claude Hilton that a new policy that has boosted Black and Hispanic representation amounted to impermissible “racial balancing.”
A learning opportunity at Freeman returns this summer
Freeman Health System announced its plan to bring back the Freeman Health Academy, a hands-on learning opportunity for teens and adults.
PHS Theatre students perform improv show
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Pittsburg High School theatre students are showcasing their improv skills. The students are hosting a show called "1.5 degrees." It has a basic structure themed…
PSU students show off electronics engineering designs
Senior engineering technology students at Pittsburg State University will be showing their marketable projects today.
ICC releases statement after staff member is arrested for rape
Independence Community College releases a statement after a staff member is arrested for rape.
MSSU to be featured on Amazon Prime series
Amazon Prime will be shining a spotlight on Missouri Southern State University.
Joplin School Board approves staff pay raises
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin School District staff members are going to see some pay raises. The Joplin Board of Education approved an updated agreement with employee bargaining units to provide the raises across most positions. Those units, Joplin National Education…
Dinosaur Exhibit makes a stop in Commerce, Oklahoma
The Four State Museum of Natual History hosts a traveling dinosaur museum today, April 16th.
Take Back the Night rally at MSSU
Missouri Southern students take back the night.
Music competition brings hundreds to Pittsburg
Hundreds of high school students headed to Pittsburg State University today - for music.
Joplin teacher surprised with Teacher of the Year award
Congratulations to Julie Pagan, the 2022 Joplin Teacher of the Year. The district hosted a surprise assembly today.
PSU breaks ground for nearly $7 million simulation hospital
Pittsburg State University breaks ground for a new simulation hospital. The new addition will be made to McPherson Hall.
Cherryvale students volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Joplin
High School and Middle School students from Cherryvale, Kansas spent their day volunteering at the local Ronald McDonald House today, April 13th.
While staffing conditions improve, help still needed at local school
When the school year first began, a number of districts were facing severe staffing shortages. That forced some to cancel classes. We spoke with one district that says things are improving.
Labette Community College prepares to open new athletic complex
Officials are close to opening a new athletic complex at Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas.
Labette Community College making changes to class schedules
A college in southeast Kansas is making some changes to class schedules based on student feedback.
Pittsburg State University announces next President
Pittsburg State University has a new president.
Donation of internet access helps close the 'Homework Gap' in Joplin
UScellular helps local students thrive with its recent donation of 35 hotspots and two years of service to the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri.
Riverton High School hosts career fair for students
Riverton High School welcomed businesses from across the four states for its career fair today.
Some Missouri schools start banning cell phones, smartwatches
A few Missouri high schools are banning students from using cell phones and smartwatches during school hours.
Quapaw $3.5 million school bond passes
Quapaw residents ok'd a $3.5 million school bond today. Here's what the school district says it will be used for and how it affects property tax.
