Pittsburg's JL Hutchinson League continues to adapt, giving players a chance to play amid COVID-19
The league has nearly completed its full schedule.
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2 shots strike the Cardin Baptist Church in Miami
MIAMI, Okla - The Cardin Baptist Church of Miami is shot twice. The shots happened between Monday, July 6th and Tuesday, July 7th. The shots hit the sanctuary of the church from the road with both shots penetrating the church…
Crowder College students offered new opportunities with the Title III grant
CASSVILLE, Mo - The United States Department of Education awards Crowder College a Title III grant. The funds will be used to help fist time college students navigate the collegiate landscape and promote success by allowing students to focus on…
Neosho City Council extends apology after miscommunication
Tuesday's city council meeting in Neosho drew a large crowd of citizens concerned over an ordinance that would put a limit on gatherings of 16 or more.
We take a look at National Blackout Day and what it means
Today is National Blackout Day. We explain what that is and why it's important to the Black community.
Barton County Sheriff working to put tax question before voters for new jail
The Barton County Sheriff is working to get a new tax before voters in November, with the goal of building a new jail and retaining more employees.
Blackout Day: movement urges shopping local at Black-owned businesses
Tuesday is #BlackOutDay2020, an economic protest calling on Black Americans to not spend a single cent. If they do, they're urged to spend their money at a Black-owned business.
Registration for controlled hunts still open with the Grand River Dam Authority
The Grand River Dam Authority reminds hunters registration for controlled hunts in the fall are still open. The hunts are on the GRDA property in Ottawa County. Registration can be done online and is open through July 31st. Three other…
Chanute woman arrested for sex crimes against a minor
Chanute Police arrest a woman for sex crimes against a minor. Police responded to the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center for a crime involving a child victim on July 2nd. According to the Chanute Police Department, police arrested a 72-year-old…
Local fans react to Mahomes' record-setting contract
Mahomes has agreed to a 10-year extension with Kansas City.
City of Parsons to vote on mandatory mask ordinance
Parsons city leaders tonight are set to vote on their own ordinance requiring masks.
Diamond School District begins summer school, takes precautions against COVID-19
Students and staff are adjusting to school in the midst of a pandemic, learning how to make the most of these unprecedented times.
The City of Joplin considers purchasing masks for every resident
The City of Joplin is considering purchasing masks for each of Joplin's residents. We spoke with the city on why they might think it's necessary.
Police say report of impersonation of officer may be fake
Police say their investigation has shifted from an "impersonating an officer" case, to a "filing a false report" case.
Shooting in Columbia, Missouri, kills 2 and injures 3
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Authorities said an 11-year-old girl and 38-year-old woman died and three other people were injured in a weekend shooting in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday in…
Stolen vintage Flying A Gasoline sign in Jasper, MO, recovered with the help of community members
A rare antique sign used at a service station in Jasper, Missouri, along old highway 71 back in the 40's and 50's was stolen from the owner, back in April.
George Washington Carver National Monument holds first educational presentation of the Summer
The George Washington Carver National Monument held its first educational presentation of the summer, this weekend. The presentation was called "George Washington Carver: Encouraging the Next Generation."
COVID-19 cases grow in Newton and McDonald Counties
The Newton County Health Department reported 15 new COVID-19 cases and a hospitalization on Sunday, July 5.
Pie auction returns to Seneca
The Seneca Fire Department held their 2nd annual pie auction following their town's 4th of July parade. Community members gathered at the…
Duck derby comes to Carl Junction
After the Carl Junction 4th of July parade, it was off to the races, specifically the duck derby! Participants could adopt…
4th of July parade marches on despite COVID-19
Despite initially being cancelled over COVID-19, the Annual 4th of July Parade in Carl Junction marched on Saturday morning.
4th of July celebrations continue with restrictions, families still excited about MSSU fireworks show
While celebrations for the fourth of July may look different this year...it isn’t stopping people from commemorating the day. For Keaton Johnston, he and his family picked up some last minute fireworks at Military Fireworks in Joplin.
SEK Multi-County Health Dept. reports two new cases of COVID-19
On Saturday, July 4, the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department reported a COVID-19 case in Allen and Bourbon counties.
Pittsburg residents react to mask mandate in Kansas
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly's mask order went into effect across the state on Friday, July 3, and with the details on the mandate just emerging the day before, a lot of people still have questions about how it will be implemented.
