Father-son pair in Parsons say "I love you" in a new way
If you're a parent in the 21st century, then you've probably had your phone taken by one of your kids. A man in Parsons had this happen to him - his son…
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Injured Webb City police officer returns home to continue recovery
Webb City Police officer Brian Ward and his son Knox were struck by a suspected drunk driver while vacationing in Florida last month. Brian…
Stone's Throw Theatre announces changes to schedule, pricing
The theatre is aiming to be able to present its show "Bad Seed" in August.
"Toes in the Grand" festival this weekend in Grove
Enjoy music, food and fun on Grand Lake June 12-14.
Crowder Tech Center selling tiny houses in online auction
The Crowder Building Trades program has two cabins they will auction off to the highest bidder.
Officials at Applied Psychological Services give tips on how to talk to kids about current events
Mindy Miller with Applied Psychological Services in Joplin says there is no certain age to start talking to your kids about current events.
Verizon store in Carthage hosts fundraiser to help Webb City police officer
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Verizon Wireless in Carthage is working to support Brian Ward, a Webb City police officer, and his son who were hit by an allegedly…
Freeman Health System unveils finished Learning Center
Freeman Health System celebrates the completion of its newest facility -- one that doesn't directly relate to healthcare.
PSU modifies summer camp options for kids
From construction to nature, Pittsburg State is once again offering a variety of summer fun and learning opportunities for youth, but the camp offerings have been modified in light of the pandemic, and a few, including athletics camps and coding camp, have been canceled.
How older Americans can tackle loneliness together
Click here to chat with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline When you spend as much time at home as we all have the last two months, it's going to have an effect…
Boredom Buster: At-home Lunar Lander
Will Morris from the K-State Extension Office joins Jesse via video call to show off an out of this world activity perfect to keep your kids occupied while at home. All you'll…
Boredom Buster: Action Painting
Carl Junction Art teacher Nelly Mitchell joins Jesse to show him how you can turn a ball in your house into the perfect paint tool for some abstract art. All you…
Wildcat Wednesday: Suddenly in Charge
Tara Solomon-Smith from K-state Research and Extension, Wildcat District joins Jesse to talk about their new Suddenly in Charge program, which offers resources for parents and kids who find themselves homebound. The resources…
U.S. Cellular donates $10k to Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri
U.S. Cellular has donated $325,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs COVID-19 Relief Fund. This includes $10,000 for Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri.
Here to Help (4/20/2020)
Now more than ever it's important to pick each other up. That's why Jesse Irwin is here to help with a fun way to get outside and dance through some bubbles.…
Boredom Buster: Soap vs. Pepper
Jesse Irwin puts on his lab coat and does a fun and simple experiment to help show the importance of of washing your hands. Give it a try yourself and…
Celebrate 50th anniversary of Earth Day with a virtual challenge
Press Release A unique scavenger hunt being offered by Pittsburg State University's Library Services starting Saturday and lasting through April 25 will provide the community a way to observe Earth Day, nationally observed on April 22. This year will mark the…
Here to Help: Eliah's jar goes far
So much of life is about how we react. Just ask Eliah, an 11-year-old member of the Joplin community. Like many of us, Eliah's been spending a lot of time at home,…
Family surprises Pittsburg resident with "roll-by" celebration on her 91st birthday
Lorraine Miller celebrated her 91st birthday on Thursday.
Boredom Buster: Coffee painting
Carl Junction High School art teacher Nelly Mitchell joins Jesse for another at-home art project perfect to pass the time. Today the two will be painting with coffee.
Wisdom from Tom Hanks for cast aways and neighbors during the pandemic
Analysis by David G. Allan, CNN (CNN) -- Do you keep thinking about movies that speak to our shutdown/lockdown/shelter-in-place/quarantine lives at the moment? Movies can help us make sense of this time. When life seems stranger than fiction, we have…
It's less risky to book future travel right now than you might think
Brekke Fletcher, CNN (CNN) -- Oh, remember the good old days of travel? The ease of picking dates and booking flights, hotels and home rentals? Well, those days are gone, for now. The Covid-19 pandemic has put all but essential travel on…
Boredom Buster: Tin foil sculptures
Carl Junction art teacher Nelly Mitchell joins Jesse with the perfect way to pass the day away with some simple tin foil sculptures; all you need is tin foil and your…
Boredom Buster: Easter origami
Art teacher Amber Davis from Webb City joins Jesse to show off how to do Easter origami.
