Pumpkin Patches, Spook Houses and more in the 4-States
Fall brings dozens of events each year to the 4-state area - including pumpkin patch fun, corn mazes and spook houses.
Events
MSSU continues its "Japan Semester" with a Japanese puppet performance
JOPLIN, Mo. -- MSSU's Japan Semester in Joplin continued with puppet performances and a workshop. The Bunraku Bay Puppet Theatre is the only one of its kind in the U.S. presenting…
PSU students put a new spin on an old toy
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Wednesday, October 13, was international "Spin-A-Top Day." It's a day celebrating the classic toy, the top. PSU students put a "spin" on the old…
MSSU awards certificates to Fire Academy graduates
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin city and Missouri Southern leaders celebrate the first batch of graduates from the new Fire Academy. The academy was created earlier this year and classes…
Public Power Week includes glow golf in Carthage
Folks in Carthage enjoy some Glow Golf as part of Public Power Week celebrations.
Historic Ghost Tours: learn Joplin history in a unique way
Historic Ghost Tours give folks a different kind of insight into Joplin's history.
Freeman unveils expanded Sleep Center
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health officials unveiled their newly expanded Sleep Center. The center was expanded to include two more sleep study laboratory beds and the other…
Carthage Water & Electric Plant celebrates Public Power Week
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Public Power Week is a chance for utility companies to better engage with their communities. The Carthage Water & Electric Plant is hosting several…
Watered Gardens opens up Empty Bowls presales
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Empty Bowls is annual fundraiser hosted by Watered Gardens in which patrons buy a handcrafted pottery bowl, enjoy a serving of soup and then have an…
Miami High School band performs for Integris Hospital workers
MIAMI, Okla. -- The Miami, Oklahoma High School band boosted the spirits of the frontline heroes at Integris Hospital. The band gave a special performance to workers to…
The City of Joplin hosts retirement party for Assistant City Manager Dan Pekarek
JOPLIN, Mo . -- Joplin Assistant City Manager, and former Health Director, Dan Pekarek will officially retire on Monday, October 4. So, the city celebrated his retirement with a…
Webb City businesses "paint the town red" for homecoming
WEBB CITY, Mo. -- Homecoming week has been underway for a few days in Webb City. Local businesses like "Maggie Jane's" didn't hesitate to paint their locations…
MSSU students build their own mini Zen gardens
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri Southern's "Japan Semester" is in full swing. On Wednesday, students built their own take-home mini Zen gardens. The school gave them away in the student center.…
Columbus residents clean up their community
COLUMBUS, Kan. -- The "Columbus Pride Community Clean-Up Day" gave residents a chance to beautify the town they love.
Catch Rock-A-Thon in Joplin through Sept. 26, 2021
You can catch some beautiful sights at this year's Rock-A-Thon in Joplin, Missouri.
Joplin School District hosts Ag Expo
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin School District hosted its Ag Expo. It was a chance for students with an interest in agriculture to check out equipment and…
Joplin based CFI celebrates 70 years in business
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin trucking company CFI is celebrating 70 years. They marked the milestone with the delivery of their 15,000 truck from Kenworth.
Pittsburg State hosts Company Days
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- More than 170 companies from across the nation are on the Pittsburg State University campus to work on attracting their next batch of workers.
United Way kicks off 2021 Campaign
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas kicked off its 2021 Campaign today with a drive-thru agency rally. This was the first year they hosted…
ETG Sports and Event Center holds community event
ETG Sports and Event Center rings in the fall with a free event for the community.
Joplin prepares for it's city surplus auction
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, September 18, 2021, beginning at 9 a.m. The Auction will be held in the Street Maintenance…
Ozark Center hosts suicide awareness workshop
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin's Ozark Center hosted a workshop focused on suicide awareness. The theme of the event was "Be Someone's Lifeboat." At a separate location, boats were launched honoring…
Spring River Mental Health and Wellness celebrates 40 years
RIVERTON, Kan. -- The Spring River Mental Health and Wellness Center in Riverton is celebrating 40 years of service. Spring River is a non-profit mental health center that…
Area alpaca farm hosts open house
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Magajupa Mine Alpaca Farm hosted an open house where families could come pet and…
