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Bodies of missing southwest Missouri boys, and father found in Benton County, Missouri
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Highway Patrol says the bodies of three people found in rural Benton County, Missouri are a Springfield area father and his two sons. (Update: Why authorities say there wasn't an Amber Alert for two missing…
Local business weighs in on effect of mass gathering restrictions
The mass gathering restriction was on the mind of some event center owners in the city.
New cat café opens in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Nine Lives Lounge is located at 2201 E. Seventh St. in Joplin. The cats are in a different part of the building from the café, and are available…
Joplin business plans after mask mandate expires
Joplin's face mask ordinance expired at midnight, March 1st, meaning residents are no longer required to wear a face covering into businesses -- unless the business requires it. We spoke with a few businesses on their plans moving forward.
Joplin Council votes to change social distancing requirements
Joplin Council voted to remove the social distancing requirement for restaurants and churches in the city.
Joplin Council votes to remove outdoor gathering restrictions
The Joplin City Council voted unanimously at Monday night's meeting to remove the mass gathering restriction for outdoor gatherings.
CHC/SEK taking appointments for Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccinations
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas begins accepting appointments for all residents listed under Phase 2 of the Kansas Vaccine Prioritization Plan.
CHC/SEK taking vaccination appointments for COVID-19
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is now offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people aged 65 and older.
KDOT puts weight restriction on K-7 due to asphalt failure
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has placed a truck weight restriction of 20 tons on K-7, from K-47 at Girard north to K-39.
Freeman selling daffodils in support of local cancer patients
Freeman Health System is voicing support for caner patients in need in the form of Daffodil Days.
Part of Elk St. in Carthage will close next week as crews build roundabout
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will close Elk St. and Garrison Ave. at the five-way intersection at Fairlawn Ave. (Missouri Route 571) in Carthage for the construction of a roundabout.
Church group keeps connected through axe throwing
For anyone looking to try out a new sport or hobby, axe throwing may be just the thing. That's what the women's group from the Light in Joplin thought.
Joplin restaurant begins weekly 'Pay What You Can Day'
Local restaurant owners are giving back to those in need. Carmen's Apples and More in Joplin is one of them.
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News to Know (3/1/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans are expected to begin receiving the nation's first single-shot covid-19 vaccine this week. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine joins the Pfizer and Moderna shots in the nation's…
Joplin Memorial Run organizers hold course preview, highlight changes
As we approach the ten year mark since the deadly Joplin tornado, some are already planning ahead to commemorate the anniversary.
Webb City bar uses fogging service to protect customers
"We want to keep this as safe as we can here. We have a lot of elderly people that come in, and we’re all one big happy family. If we lost anyone it would be devastating to us."
UPDATE: Spire officials say majority of customers restored
Officials with Spire Energy say the majority of their customers affected by yesterday's incident have been restored.
Oklahoma pandemic progress continues
OKLAHOMA CITY - The number of Oklahoma hospital patients with COVID-19 continues to sink. State health officials say under 13,000 patients with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 are hospitalized as of Saturday. That's 407 fewer than on Friday. State health…
Downtown Joplin Alliance seeks volunteers for cleanup effort
The Downtown Joplin Alliance is gearing up to clean up downtown Joplin and they need your help.
Spire Energy provides update on service restoration in Carl Junction
Spire Energy officials released an update Saturday morning regarding service restoration to those living in Carl Junction.
Some Oklahoma residents traveling long distances for first vaccine dose
"That was where the struggle came in, when I couldn’t find an appointment, the closest one was about a hundred miles away here in Miami."
Parsons, Kansas extends mask mandate to May
The City of Parsons has extended their city wide mask ordinance to May 17th. The ordinance first took effect in July of 2020.
Conversation with the mayor: Why Joplin will let a face mask ordinance expire
The City of Joplin yesterday announced that the face mask mandate will in fact expire at the end of the month. We spoke with Mayor Stanley today to hear why -- and if he thinks there will be an increase in coronavirus cases.
