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Lion Co-Op leads to new curriculum on campus

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March 7, 2019 2:32 PM

Since the Lion Co-Op's opening on November 15th, support and need from the campus community has led to growth and even talks of a new class coming to MSSU.

MO Supreme Court makes new rules for jailing suspects

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March 7, 2019 12:00 AM

New court rules designed to bring equity to bail bond system and prevent long jail time for those pretrial on lesser crimes.

Pittsburg School District hires a new principal

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March 6, 2019 11:38 PM

On March 4th, 2019, the USD 250 Board of Education approves Assistant Principal, Kelynn K. Heardt, as the new High School Principal at Pittsburg High School.

Funds, Timeline approved for I-49 Missouri/Arkansas Connector

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March 6, 2019 8:23 PM

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission on Wednesday approved the finances and timeline for completion of the last five miles of I-49 in Missouri, known as the Missouri/Arkansas Connector.

Joplin City Council holds first March meeting

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March 6, 2019 6:48 PM

The Joplin City Council had its first regular meeting of March tonight. The agenda included some annexation requests and grants for the Joplin police department.

The story behind Ash Wednesday

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March 6, 2019 4:17 PM

Ash Wednesday has been observed for centuries, but Christian or not, you may not know the reasoning behind the holiday.

Family awarded large settlement in texting and driving crash

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March 6, 2019 2:34 PM

A Southwest Missouri family had their lives changed forever when their daughter was seriously injured in a car crash in 2016. Last night, a jury rendered a verdict in the case, and it's hoped that verdict, could influence changes in certain laws in the state.

Bridge building competition held at MSSU for local students

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March 6, 2019 3:39 AM

A competition tonight at Missouri Southern State University for local high school students, to build the best bridge they can. It's been going on for 18 years and this year, 7 local schools competed.

Pittsburg supports KDOT's plans for 4th Street overpass

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March 6, 2019 1:52 AM

At their most recent meeting, Pittsburg city commissioners approved the donation of a parcel of city land by the 4th Street overpass that KDOT will need to build a new bridge.

Name released: woman found near Hwy 69 in serious condition

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March 6, 2019 1:02 AM

Authorities are investigating a seriously injured woman found near a southeast Kansas highway.

Summer library grants awarded to Carthage and Joplin

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March 6, 2019 12:16 AM

Summer Library Program Grants are awarded to Carthage and Joplin libraries.

Stream Advisory Issued for Cow Creek

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March 6, 2019 12:00 AM

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Cow Creek in the City of Frontenac in Crawford County, for the area in and around West McKay and Oak Streets.

Court documents received in drug arrests of Farmer, Wright

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March 5, 2019 11:55 PM

KOAM/FOX14 receives court documents after the wife of the Fort Scott city attorney is arrested on drug charges.

Traffic changes made to improve school safety in Pittsburg

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March 5, 2019 11:45 PM

The City of Pittsburg says its establishing four-way stops around Lakeside Elementary School.

Phones banned during class changes & lunch in Jasper

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March 5, 2019 11:16 PM

Students and parents react to the new Jasper schools policy banning phones during the school day adding lunch and between classes to the original use ban during class time.