Local News
1st Responders Olive Garden
A tradition. Joplin's Olive Garden store picks a group of first responders -- and buys them lunch.
Labor Day Local Sales
local businesses -- much like their big box counterparst -- see an uptick and sales over the labor day weekend.
Little Balkans fishing fun
The Little Balkans Days festival was in full swing Sunday, and for some, that means a trip to the lake.
Local Red Cross volunteers head to help hurricane victims
Area volunteers packing up to help with hurricane needs.
Kansas schools examine vaping among students
State officials are concerned about Kansas teens vaping.
Youth Athletic Development Foundation plans to build a youth sports complex in Miami
The Youth Athletic Development Foundation has proposed a plan for a new youth sports complex in the area. They are hoping to acquire land for it soon and begin their fundraising process.
The Sewing to Sow Ministry turns sewing as a hobby into sewing for a purpose
A group of women in Southwest City formed the Sewing to Sow Ministry back in 2008. Since it was formed, they have donated more than 9,000 quilts to more than 30 different organizations.
Lamar Chief Passing
Friends, family and the community of Lamar are celebrating the life of a beloved fire chief, badge number 49, Larry Beatty.
MSSU Mural
Missouri Southern is painting the town green and gold with school spirit lining the walls of Joplin new mural.
Overdose Awareness
Recovery advocates set up a booth at the Empires Farmers market in Joplin to commemorate international overdose day.
Hundred mile bike ride brings in hundreds to Pittsburg
Hundreds of cyclists lined up for the Gorilla Century 100 Mile Fun Ride in Pittsburg on Saturday.
Controversial facebook post lands Joplin man in jail
Police arrest Joplin man after controversial post threatening genocide struck fear in residents.
Living history the focus of Civil War camps in Crawford County
History is coming alive in Crawford County this weekend in the form of the Civil War.
Learning local history in Bourbon County
Bourbon County, Kansas is a place that doesn't forget about history, especially its own.
Local firefighter given special sendoff
A community hero was laid to rest on Friday. 73-year-old Gary Newman passed away on Wednesday.
Pittsburg native builds and fights around the world as a Naval Equipment Operator
Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Sellmeyer, a 2007 Saint Mary's Colgen High School graduate and native of Pittsburg, Kansas, builds and fights around the world as a member of naval construction battalion center located in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Railroad repairs to close 13th Street and Maiden Lane intersection
Drivers should anticipate detours near the crossing at Maiden Lane and Jungle Boulevard (13th Street) starting Tuesday, September 3, at 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 4.
Rainy summer is money maker for mowers
Lots of rain and sunshine are making this summer a money maker for mowing businesses.
Pittsburg police arrest two men for burglary
Pittsburg police make two arrests in connection with a burglary. Authorities say the crime happened at a home on 511 N Woodland St. Saturday Aug. 24. The suspects apparently tried to sell the stolen property to one of the victim's relatives.
Mowing business extended by rainy summer
Rain creates more business for those who mow lawns. But even they say there is a down side to the extra moisture.
Woman seriously injured in 2-vehicle crash in Cherokee County
A woman suffers serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash in southeast Kansas.
