Chiefs championship brings championship gear to Pittsburg
The Chiefs victory also has new apparel to go with it. We stopped at Jock's Nitch in Pittsburg where some of it, just arrived.
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Chiefs super-fans have "fan cave" completely dedicated to the team
NEOSHO, MO. -- Neosho residents Lisa and David Forrest have been Chiefs fans for 20 years and dedicated an entire room, and a bathroom, to their favorite team.
Missouri Southern honors the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
JOPLIN -- MSSU celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by having a special event.
Senior Center in Joplin temporarily closes for road construction
The Senior Center at 2616 S. Picher in Joplin will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 21 while road construction is taking place on 26th Street and Picher Street.
The Gordon Parks Museum reflects on the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
FORT SCOTT, KS -- The Gordon Parks Museum in Fort Scott also celebrated MLK Jr.'s life.
100 year old Chiefs fan goes to AFC championship game, courtesy of the Chiefs
100-year-old military veteran Helen Hubbard is a huge Chiefs fan, and can now say she's been to the game that sent them to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years.
Four-Staters spend MLK Day helping a local hero and his family
JOPLIN -- Martin Luther King Junior Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. It's meant to encourage Americans to spend the day volunteering, and that's exactly what happened…
Today's top headlines (1/20/2020)
KANSAS CITY, Mo - Police say at least two people are dead and 15 are injured after a shooting in Kansas City night club. The shooting happened on 40 Highway and Noland…
City of Neosho warns of road closures
The city of Neosho is reminding people that some of its roads will be closed on Monday, January 20th. They are being shuttered while some natural gas lines are being replaced. Traffic management for the Spire natural gas line replacement…
Suspects wanted for crimes in Woodson and Allen counties are tied to Pittsburg officer involved shooting
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Pittsburg police are searching for a man and woman who are wanted on multiple charges. The man, 28-year-old William Patton of Pittsurg is considered armed and dangerous. On Sunday, Pittsburg police…
Pro-life supporters host 2020 Memorial Rally for Life
Leading up to the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion across the U.S., a pro-life group in Lamar, Missouri meets with state officials to bring awareness to abortion numbers.
Vision Carthage joins 'America In Bloom' program for third year in a row, making a difference in the community
This is Carthage's third year registering with America In Bloom to get insight on how to further improve the community. This year Vision Carthage is restoring the sidewalks in town, improving a roundabout and adding an All-American selection garden to the Episcopal Church.
Webb City man dies in Newton County crash
A Webb City man dies after overcorrecting his truck in Newton County.
Celebrating 4 years of Joplin Judo
A special workout got 4-Staters moving Saturday, all to celebrate the four year anniversary of Joplin Judo and Jujitsu. Owner Amber Jones has been doing judo for 21 years and decided to open a place in Joplin to practice and…
Organizers for annual MLK Day Celebration in Oswego fight to keep Martin Luther King Jr's memory alive
For the past 25 years, Oswego Kansas has honored the peaceful protest civil rights leader. It’s one of the oldest Martin Luther King celebrations in Southeast Kansas. Since the passing of the organizer, Floyd Cavitt, it has lost the interest of many in the community. But it’s not stopping the few from continuing to hold the event.
Joplin group looks to add bike park, trails
Joplin Outdoors hosted a meeting to look at the possibility of bringing a bike park to the area.
Pittsburg pair face drug and burglary charges
Two people are arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in Pittsburg.
City of Nevada apologizes for sales tax mix up
The Nevada Regional Medical Center has struggled financially in the past but a 2017 partnership with Joplin's Freeman Hospital has helped right the ship. "They had just closed a year where they had lost six and a half million dollars.…
Cherryvale alumni speak out against new student fund
The Cherryvale-Thayer school district has a new scholarship fund for students. But some alumni are upset -- saying funds they raised are being used on something other than what they wanted.
Kansas Attorney General wants to update Clean Indoor Air Act to include vaping, local vape shop weighs in
The Clean Indoor Air Act currently prohibits smoking in public indoor locations in Kansas, like restaurants, bars, places of employment and more. But Attorney General Derek Schmidt wants to make sure vaping is included in that definition.
Joplin Police find heroin, cocaine and stolen firearm in drug bust
Two men face charges after a drug bust in Joplin.
Today’s top headlines for January 17, 2020
JOPLIN, Mo - Joplin Police report 12 stolen Catalytic Converters in the past six months, adding to a country wide trend. Though numbers are low in the area, the thefts have left…
Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization holds first meeting of the year
JOPLIN -- The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization, or JATSO, met for the first time this year.
Missouri lawmakers push bill to repeal motorcycle helmet law
Missouri lawmakers are pushing a bill that would make it so motorcycle riders can get on the open road without a helmet. Something that riders support, but officials say could lead to more fatalities.
