Update: Major water main break to blame for water outage in Redings Mill
Donna Johnson, a Redings Mill Board of Trustees member, says the water is expected to be back on around 5:00 pm on Monday.
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Hydroplane boats race at high speeds in Grove
Racers from 15 states compete at high speeds on Grand Lake. Hydroplane boats reach speeds of 75 to 120 miles per hour or more.
Salvation Army summer kettles
The Christmas spirit came a bit early to the Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg today, thanks to the Salvation Army.
Joplin Empire Market holds Salsa tasting competition
There were 4 competitors who had to make 2 gallons of their own salsa using fresh peppers and tomatoes that would then be tested out by the public and a panel of judges.
MSSU to offer drone program for fall 2020
Missouri Southern State University will be offering an Unmanned Aircraft Systems or drones program starting in the fall of 2020.
Pool party for pups
Four-State Area dogs got to end the summer on a high note Saturday.
Joplin homeless community relies on cooling centers to escape the heat
With heat indexes rising lately, the homeless in Joplin rely on cooling centers to get them out of the heat.
Spiva changes up "Art On Tap" for public consumption
When it comes to art, most people may think of art you hang in a gallery, but for Spiva's 'Art On Tap', not all art, is wall art.
Arizona man returns lost letters to living descendant of WWII hero in Humboldt, Kansas
An antique find in Arizona leads to the discovery of a forgotten World War II hero and fills in the blanks of a Kansas family tree.
KDOT brings back popular bridge repair program
KDOT has resurrected a popular program that looks to repair or replace many of the state's smaller, less traveled bridges, frequently found in rural farming communities.
We learn more after authorities find three missing McDonald County children safe in Iowa
We learn more details after authorities find three missing McDonald County, Missouri children safe in Iowa.
Pittsburg native sworn in as judge for Kansas Court of Appeals
Sarah Warner was sworn in on Thursday as the Kansas Court of Appeals' 14th Judge.
Escaped northeast Oklahoma inmate found dead
An escaed inmate in Vinita, Oklahoma is found dead.
Body found in McDonald County tentatively identified, kids found safe
Authorities tentatively identify the female body found in McDonald County as Jessica McCormack, 25, of Noel, Missouri. Her three children are also missing. According to her friends, her kids were last seen with Jessica on or around July 3, 2019.
Police say Pitt Realty fire was arson
Pittsburg Police ask for help in identifying a person of interest in an arson case.
Foreign exchange students arrive at Joplin airport
Host families greeted foreign exchange students arriving in the four states to attend school for the next ten months.
14-year-old boy killed in Olathe shooting
Olathe police are investigating a 14-year-old boy's death as a homicide.
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Area health organizations explore partnership
Four area health care organizations look at a partnership to serve the Joplin and southeast Kansas area.
Elevator issues causing concern at Joplin's Messenger Towers
Residents at Joplin's Messenger Towers have been unable to get from floor-to-floor, at least by elevator, as both of them have been out of service.
City of Neosho applying for grant to buy homes in flood plain
Neosho City Officials are applying for federal funding that would help victims of flooding in 2017.
Cherryvale residents deal with flash flooding
People in Cherryvale, Kansas were victims of some overnight flash flooding.
Art on Tap: Brew Edition
Ahead of Art on Tap: Craft Brew Edition at Spiva Center for the Arts, Jesse sat down with one of its board members, Katrina Richards.
Mercy Joplin announces a new hospital President
Mercy Hospital in Joplin announces Jeremy Drinkwitz as its new President.
