Local cancer survivor on a mission to bring beds to southeast Kansas children in need
Tess Watson started the organization "Dream Big Little One" to help provide beds for local children in need.
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Joplin businesses react to mask ordinance
Thanks to the recently passed mask ordinance in the city of Joplin, starting on Saturday, July 11th, people over the age the of six will have to wear a…
Joplin reports COVID-19-related death at Spring River
The Joplin Health Department announces a death at Spring River Christian Village in which COVID-19 was a significant condition contributing to the death.
Horse Power to Air power in Miller Missouri
MILLER, Mo. – Horse Power to Air power is providing history, technology, and entertainment to all visitors at the Hanger Cafe.
Crowder College releases 2020 Fall campus plan
NEOSHO, Mo - Crowder College develops a plan to keep students and faculty safe from COVID-19 during their Fall 2020 semester. Press Release On August 17, 2020, we will begin the Fall 2020 Semester. The following plan has been developed…
Kansas State Fair board will reconsider holding event
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — The chances of the Kansas State Fair being held this year are looking less likely after a large number of vendors backed out or expressed trepidation. The Hutchinson News reports that the fair's board will meet Monday to…
Missouri sees an decrease in opiod deaths in 2019
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Missouri sees their first decrease in opioid overdose deaths since 2015. The number of deaths decreased by 3.4% from the previous year. In 2018, the number of opioid deaths peaked at 1,132 deaths with 2019 having…
Joplin School Board discusses what returning to school may look like in August
The Joplin School Board met tonight to discuss a few things, one of those items, what the return to school may look like.
Cottey College receives $15k stipend from NFL for women's flag football program
Cottey College introduced the new program back in May.
Rapha House needs help as donations drop amid pandemic
JOPLIN, Mo. - A loss of jobs and economic insecurity has led to charities across the nation suffering from a loss in donations. Joplin's Rapha House hasn't…
A look at why Joplin passed a mask ordinance two weeks after voting one down
The Joplin City Council approved a mask ordinance, but it comes only two weeks after they voted against a similar ordinance.
Amber Alert Canceled for 4 and 8-year-old out of McDonald County
An Amber Alert is issued for two McDonald County children.
15-year-old dies in Montgomery County crash
A 15-year-old Tennessee boy dies in a two-vehicle crash in southeast Kansas.
Colorado man killed after being struck by a semi
CARL JUNCTION, Mo - A semi strikes and kills a Colorado man north of Carl Junction. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 71-year-old Kenneth Anders of Akron, Colorado was walking along the roadway on MO 171, 3 miles north…
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…
MSSU, KCU Joplin, announce plans for on campus classes
Universities in Joplin announce plans to go back to campus this fall.
COVID-19 hurts and helps the Carthage Humane Society
CARTHAGE, Mo - The Coronavirus has taken its toll on the Carthage Humane Society. The facility's executive director says that donations have been down because of the pandemic, and…
Carthage business booms following 2019 accident
CARTHAGE, Mo. - A week before last Thanksgiving, the owner of Boomer's BBQ in Carthage, Missouri was dealing with a hole in the side of his restaurant caused by a drunk driver. It took Willy Waggoner about a half year…
Coronavirus closes Columbus City Hall
COLUMBUS, Ks. - City hall in Columbus, Kansas is now closed until further notice. The mayor says the closure is a safety precaution after two city employees who work at city hall tested positive for COVID-19. All employees who worked…
Spring Hill Assisted Living Center starts 'Adopt A Senior Citizen' program to help residents during COVID-19
Jamie is hoping to have each of the 21 senior residents adopted at least once, the initiative was just introduced and so far three people have adopted
Fatal shooting of motorcyclist determined to be self-inflicted
JOPLIN, Mo. - Newton County Coroner confirms the gunshot wound of Jasen T. Clasen was self-inflicted. He was driving a motorcycle on I-44 when he ran off the road near Outer Road. The Coroner says authorities believe he shot himself…
Mask ordinance passes in Joplin
The City of Joplin passes a face mask ordinance.
Southeast Kansas counties opt-in or opt-out of mask ordinance
Kansas Counties weigh in on the state face mask mandate.
