Learning about the Gilbert Baker Film Festival
In 2017, Aaron Stewart, who was Parsons City Commissioner at the time, was looking for a way to honor Gilbert Baker, the creator of the rainbow pride flag and a Parsons native.…
Events
Third Annual Doggy Dive-In
JOPLIN, Mo (9/3/2020) – It’s a pool party for the pooches! Joplin Parks and Recreation and the Joplin Humane Society are partnering for the third annual Doggy Dive-In to be held at Schifferdecker Aquatic Center on Saturday, September 12 from…
Previewing the 2020 Joplin Arts Fest
If you've been stopping by virtual events all summer long, then prepare yourself for the arts festival of the future. Steve Doerr dropped by the Morning Show to share details for this year's…
Ozark Center teaches disaster preparedness
JOPLIN, Mo - Joplin residents prepare for disaster with the Ozark Center's Show-Me Hope classes. Every Wednesday in September, the Ozark Center offers Ready In Three disaster Preparedness training. These courses encourage residents to prepare for disaster situations by teaching…
Things to do in September with Connect2Culture
As we make our way into the fall and look for things to break up our weeknights and weekends, Emily Frankoski with Connect2Culture shows us some of the different events, exhibits, classes, and…
Carthage's Maple Leaf Festival is still a go, but with changes
Carthage, Mo. - The Carthage Chamber of Commerce says the city's 54th Annual Maple Leaf Festival will go on this year, but there will be some key changes. The month-long celebration kicks off October 1st. The biggest change is the…
2020 Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival canceled
Carl Junction officials decide to cancel the City's annual Bluegrass Festival this year. The event was to be held the last weekend of September.
Food Truck Friday returns to Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Covid-19 delayed the monthly celebration of food on wheels, but now it's back.
Storytelling Day 2020 Goes Online
PRESS RELEASE Diamond, MO – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Storytelling Day events will not be held in person this year. However, because it has become…
Officials cancel Apple Butter Makin' Days 2020
City officials cancel the popular southwest Missouri Apple Butter Makin' Days festival.
Cottey College cancels annual community picnic and partner fair
Due to health and safety procedures established for the anticipated return of Cottey College students, the annual Community Picnic and Partner Fair will not be held this year.
Neosho church host free family drive-in movie night
Fellowship Baptist Church of Neosho will host "Neosho Night" at the 66 Drive-In theatre on Aug. 13. Wonder Park and The Biggest Story will be presented as a free family movie night at the Carthage theatre.
MDC invites kids to free fishing day at Roaring River State Park
CASSVILLE, Mo. – Young anglers will have opportunities to fish for free at Kids’ Fishing Day, Aug. 15 at Roaring River State Park. This event is co-sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.…
Demonstration in Joplin to raise awareness of child sex trafficking
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The demonstration called "rise up for the children" was put on by operation underground railroad as a way to shine a light on…
Roaring River State Park and Big Sugar Creek State Park host public information meeting Aug. 12
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 29, 2020 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to attend a combined informational meeting for Roaring River State Park and Big Sugar Creek State Park on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Roaring River State…
KLKC to host a virtual candidate forum ahead of elections
PARSONS, Kan - KLKC will host a virtual candidate forum for upcoming elections tonight at 7:00 P.M. The forum will be entirely online with no observers present. The first forum will be between candidates Bill Hogelin and Cole Proehl who…
SKIL Resource Center hosts drive-thru party for ADA anniversary
PARSONS, Kan. -- The SKIL Resource Center held a special celebration for the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law.
Joplin Parks and Rec Dept. hosts Lego camp
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin Parks and Rec Department hosted a Lego camp for kids ages 5 to 12 years at the Silver Creek Community Center.
Silver Dollar City announces the opening of Mystic River this fall
Press Release With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in…
Pittsburg business hosts movie-themed camp
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Miner's Athletics in Pittsburg, has been doing a movie-themed camp every Tuesday. This week, the kids brought over their stuffed animals for "Zootopia."
Area band teachers, musicians collaborate for jazz concert
In the third concert of Pittsburg Virtual Festival of the Arts, to be streamed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, some of the area’s most talented musicians will perform selections from "The Great American Songbook" and other jazz standards. The festival is…
