Texas Hold-Em tournament hosted underwater
Calypso Scuba in Joplin, Missouri held an underwater Texas Hold-Em tournament today.
Events
Carthage recognizes lifesaving work from employees
The Carthage City Council recognized the outstanding lifesaving work of several of its employees tonight.
Golden Globe Awards carry on, without stars or a telecast
The Golden Globe Awards, Hollywood's so-called biggest party that regularly drew 18 million television viewers, was reduced to a live-blog Sunday night for its 79th edition.
Joplin's Roller City hosts New Year's Party
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Some area families are getting some fun in before the new year and winter storms. Roller City in Joplin hosted a New Year's Party.…
Joplin Parks and Rec. hosts Holiday-Themed Lego Camp
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Building Legos can be a great way for kids to think creatively and have fun. So, the Joplin History and…
Diskey the Wonder Dog performs at the Joplin YMCA
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Kids at the Joplin YMCA got a real treat, Diskey the Wonder Dog. Diskey and her handler, Russ Rosencrans, have been touring the area performing frisbee tricks and…
Community dinners for Christmas 2021
Once again, volunteers and organizations are providing free, community meals to fellow 4-Staters this holiday season.
Your Toybox donations are being distributed
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Your Toybox Donations are now in the hands of Santa's helpers at the Pittsburg Salvation…
Statewide virtual job fair to be held December 8-9
KANSASWORKS will hold a statewide job fair December 8-9, starting at 8 A.M through 9 P.M.
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Breakfast
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Women in Business Breakfast. The breakfast served to honor the 2022 Women of Distinction and this…
Pittsburg State social work students showcase their community projects
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Social work students at Pitt State showcased their hard work. The Community Project Showcase was a chance for students to present how they've been helping members…
McDonald County students "Shop With a Hero"
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. -- McDonald County students were breaking the rules, wearing hats in school. They were allowed to do so because they donated at…
South Elementary Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEOSHO, Mo. -- The Neosho Elementary school hosted a Thanksgiving Parade. Third and fourth graders teamed up to make the parade happen. Third graders made balloons and fourth graders made the floats. Then both classes got to dole out…
Angel Tree set up in the Jasper County Courthouse
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- The Jasper County Administrator's Angel Tree is up at the Courthouse. The Angel Tree is decorated with the names of area disabled adults, who don't have…
McDonald County students inducted into JAG
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. -- Some McDonald County High School students were inducted into JAG. JAG stands for Jobs for America's Graduates. It's a program designed to make sure students…
Free community meals for Thanksgiving 2021
Organizations and non-profits announce plans for free Thanksgiving community meals.
Vision Carthage announces "Hometown Holiday" event details
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Vision Carthage announced its holiday event plans. They're calling it "Hometown Holidays". It'll run from November 26-January 1. The event will feature five activities including a synthetic…
"Chasing The Chill" collects winter clothes for those in need
JOPLIN, Mo. -- As the temperatures drop, some folks in Joplin are "Chasing The Chill". It's an annual event aimed…
Pittsburg State art exhibit features works of incarcerated artists
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- A Pittsburg State social work student is putting a spotlight on incarcerated artists. Bailey Luellen is hosting an art exhibit featuring the work of the artists.…
Freeman hosts "Miracle Market" to help Children's Miracle Network program
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health System welcomed in some holiday shoppers by hosting what it calls the "Miracle Market." It featured 15 vendors selling handmade gifts, jewelry, art crafts and even…
Newton County hosts early Veteran's Day event
NEOSHO, Mo. -- Veteran's Day is Thursday, but Newton County decided to honor our nation's heroes early. The county hosted an event at the…
Veterans Day: events and deals in the 4-States (2021)
Several businesses and organizations in the 4-States are honoring veterans through events, discounts and freebies.
Joplin's Children Center has served 20,000 kids since 1997
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Representatives from Joplin's Children's Center gathered to recognize a milestone. Since its inception in 1997, the Center has served 20,000 local victims of child abuse. The…
U.S. Senator Blunt promotes conservation legislation in Asbury
ASBURY, Mo. -- U.S. Senator from Missouri Roy Blunt, Governor Mike Parson, and Bass Pro CEO Johnny Morris were in Southwest Missouri. The senator and his guests were…
