Joplin Council reviews feasibility study for Memorial Hall renovation
Joplin city leaders discuss proposed additions to the city's downtown.
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GOP leaders, governor negotiating over Kansas school funding
Legislators and Gov. Laura Kelly are negotiating over funding for Kansas public schools and proposals aimed at helping some parents send their children to private schools.
Neosho discusses performing arts center partnership with the school district
The City of Neosho, Missouri and the Neosho School District are looking into a partnership regarding the construction of a new performing arts center at the school.
Missouri legislature works to increase tobacco age to 21 to reflect federal law
For more than a year, no one under the age of 21 has been able to legally purchase tobacco products. The Missouri legislature is now working to increase the state legal age to reflect the federal law.
Joplin Council lifts restrictions on indoor gatherings
The Joplin City Council Monday night voted to move to Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Response and Recovery Plan.
Joplin Police Department takes voluntary accreditation assessment.
The Joplin Police Department took a virtual assessment Tuesday for reaccreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA.)
Newton County to vote on ambulance district tax levy rate
Voters in Newton County, Missouri will head to the polls Tuesday, April 6 to vote on a new tax levy rate for the county's ambulance district.
Nevada, MO voters will see two school bond proposals on the ballot
On Tuesday, April 6, Nevada, Missouri voters will decide on two school bond proposals.
Carl Junction to reintroduce use tax on April ballot
The City of Carl Junction, Missouri is reintroducing a use tax on the April ballot.
Joplin approves resource management studies of police and fire departments
Joplin City Council Monday approved contracts for studies to look at the best use of resources of the police and fire departments.
Joplin gets low marks in annual Community Report Card
The City of Joplin just received their 2020 Community Report Card, with mostly low rankings.
Southwest Missouri counties provide transparent spending data online
Jasper and Newton Counties are counted among the 10 counties participating in the state's Local Government Checkbook Program.
Joplin Council discusses action plans in Monday work session
The Joplin City Council held a work session Monday. On the agenda, the city's action plans for future development.
News to Know (3/9/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The CDC issues new guidance for Americans who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They can now gather with other vaccinated people without having to wear masks or practice…
Lincoln Days hosted by local republican committees
JOPLIN, Mo. – Jasper and Newton County Republicans held their annual "Lincoln Days" Saturday. The event is a way for people in the area to visit with elected…
City of Purcell, MO under audit by the state
The State of Missouri is auditing the city due to a number recent issues
Critics: Kansas bill on trans athletes will cause bullying
LGBTQ-rights advocates are warning Kansas legislators that their discussion of a proposed ban on transgender students in girls’ and women’s school sports will lead to bullying.
Kansas proposal against transgender athletes gets traction
An executive order from Democratic President Joe Biden prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity in school sports and elsewhere sparked a backlash from conservative groups. Kansas is among at least eight states that are considering banning transgender girls and women from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in K-12 schools and colleges.
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News to Know (2/10/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Opening arguments are slated to begin this afternoon in the second impeachment trial of former President Trump. On Tuesday, the Senate voted to continue with the proceeding…
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News to Know (2/5/2021)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the battle against the coronavirus, Johnson and Johnson has asked the FDA to approve emergency use of its single-dose vaccine. That raises the hope of the U.S.…
Citizen petition leads to audit of City of Fairview
State Auditor Nicole Galloway is auditing the city of Fairview in southwest Missouri. Residents of the city requested the audit through the petition process.
Missouri lawmaker indicted for stem cell fraud scheme
A federal grand jury has indicted a Missouri state legislator on fraud charges after she falsely promoted a treatment she was selling at medical clinics as containing stem cells that could treat various diseases including COVID-19.
Kansas governor: Medical marijuana should fund Medicaid expansion
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is proposing that Kansas legalize marijuana for medical use to generate revenues that would finance an expansion of the state’s Medicaid health coverage for the needy.
Oklahoma lobbyists agree to pay $115K ethics settlement
Two Oklahoma lobbyists have agreed to pay $115,000 in penalties as part of a settlement with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.
