Pittsburg Family YMCA helps seniors learn good health habits
PITTSBURG -- The Pittsburg YMCA played host to a health and community fair.
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Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce launches EPIC
NEOSHO, MO. -- The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program.
3 people avoid arrest after a theft, pursuit in southeast Kansas
Authorities identify three suspects they claim stole a tractor from Woodson County, a vehicle from Crawford County and brandished a weapon before a police pursuit began.
Russell Stover to cut jobs in some areas, add jobs elsewhere
Russell Stover Chocolates plans to close some facilities and stores nationwide but the expected loss of about 400 jobs will be offset by new jobs resulting from expansion in other areas, the company announced Tuesday.
Day 2 Carthage murder trial: Witnesses take stand, prosecution rests
The murder trial of Ricky Marchbanks continues today. He's accused of killing Jeremy Neeper in 2016. Both sides are trying to prove whether or not it was in self-defense.
Today's top headlines for Jan. 14, 2020
CARTHAGE, Mo - Authorities say three agencies responded to a DWI stop in Carthage that resulted in an Officer Involved Shooting on Sunday night. Officers from the Highway Patrol and the Newton…
Drivers saddle up for Humboldt's truck rodeo
Brian Kreger may not look like your typical cowboy, but he still saddled up for the Monarch Cement Company's truck rodeo on Monday. "It's been great. I'm glad I got selected to come and participate. It's really, really fun and…
Missouri Highway Patrol investigates officer involved shooting in Carthage
Carthage, Mo. - The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Carthage, one that they say started with a DWI stop.
Trial begins for Carthage murder suspect
CARTHAGE, Mo. - The trial has begun for a Carthage man accused of murdering his neighbor.
Tulsa man arrested after allegedly crashing into Joplin Police cruiser
JOPLIN, Mo. - Joplin police say a Tulsa, Oklahoma man hit an officer's patrol vehicle while the officer was stopped along Interstate 44.
Kansas releases new personalized plates that pay homage to wind energy
TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas' new personalized plates pay homage to the state's growing use of wind energy.
Application period open for Habitat for Humanity Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - Applications can be downloaded at www.hfhcrawford.org
Rep. Ben Baker files library oversight bill to keep sexual material away from minors
Missouri Representative Ben Baker has introduced a bill that would make it so no library that gets state funding could make material with sexual content available to minors. Opponents say its a decision that should be made by parents.
Webb City police asking for public's help in attempted burglary
WEBB CITY, Mo. - Officials with the Webb City Police Department say around 2:40am on Friday, January 10th, officers were called to the 1000 block of Joanne Drive in Webb City in reference…
Today's top headlines (1/13/2020)
JOPLIN, Mo - A Joplin home invasion results in shots fired. According to the Joplin Police Department, two men entered the residence of 1302 South Missouri Avenue at 1 P.M. Saturday. An altercation…
Annual Winter Flute Gathering concludes with Flute Circle
People from across the country came to the four states today, January 12th, for the Annual Winter Flute Gathering.
Crafting for a Cause in Pittsburg
Creating Legacies Inc. in Pittsburg was Crafting for a Cause on Sunday. Participants had a blast while making some tissue paper canvas art. The event was free to the public but since…
Home under construction on S. Bird Avenue damaged by fire
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a second house fire on Saturday night, January 11th.
Home on S. McKinley Ave damaged by house fire, ruled accident
A fire in Joplin leaves a home damaged.
Lightning strike Baxter Inn
The Baxter Springs fire chief says the Baxter Inn is very lucky following Friday night's lightning strike. While getting hit by lightning certainly isn't lucky, the Baxter Inn is still quite fortunate that there wasn't more damage. Around 7:20 last…
Shots fired during Joplin home invasion
Shots were fired Saturday afternoon during a home invasion in Joplin. According to Sergeant William Davis of the Joplin Police Department, two men entered the residence at 1302 South Missouri Ave. around 1 PM. Police say they fired of 2…
Pittsburg police arrest suspect for kidnapping
On Friday a little after 4:30 PM, Pittsburg police received a call alleging a woman was being held against her will by a man who was armed at a Sycamore Village apartment. When they got to the apartment, the man…
Huge Chief's fan celebrating her 100th birthday gets surprise of a lifetime with Chief's playoff tickets
Helen Hubbard of Carthage received the surprise of a lifetime at her 100th birthday party celebration.
Are "Meat Free" products actually healthy alternatives? A local dietitian weighs in
The latest craze is meat free products, but are they actually a healthy alternative?
