Wildcat Wednesday: Master Gardening
Horticulture expert Jesse Gilmore joins us on behalf of K-State Extension to share details about the Master Gardener program being offered around the state. If you'd like to learn more about the program…
Morning Show Interviews
Coffee with the Candidates: Steve Chentnik
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Michael Hayslip sits down with Steve Chentnik for another edition of Coffee with the Candidates. Chentnik discusses his Republican bid for Missouri's 7th District.
Coffee with the Candidates: Steve Watkins
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Michael Hayslip sits down with Rep. Steve Watkins for another edition of Coffee with the Candidates. Watkins is the Republican incumbent of Kansas 2nd Congressional District. He's running…
Finding a mentor for kids like this 10-year-old
Everyone deserves a mentor in their lives, but the reality is that not every kid has one. That's where Big Brothers Big Sisters comes into play. The chapter serving Crawford County…
Humane Society seeks justice after dog thrown from moving car
PITTSBURG, Kan. - At approximately 3:30pm on Monday evening, several staff members at the Humane Society heard a car in the distance driving toward the shelter. When the car got closer, they were…
The life of a comedy legend hits the JLT stage
Joplin Little Theatre's production of Enter Laughing begins this week, with Lisa Olliges-Green as director and her son David as the lead. The play loosely tells the life story of…
Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe discusses Native American mascots in sports
Depending on who you ask, a particular word or symbol can hold a lot of meaning. In professional sports and beyond, Native American terms and imagery have…
Bring the Bicknell Center right into your living room
Even if they can't see the audience, the performers who are part of Pitt State's Virtual Festival of the Arts each week will have the chance to be entertaining more than the Bicknell…
Learning to have an uncomfortable conversation
The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Brianna Taylor have sparked a lot of conversation about racism and discrimination -- more specifically, what we can do as individuals and as a…
Wildcat Wednesday: Fair Update
Ahead of the county fair, Will Morris from K-State Extension Wildcat District joins us in-studio to share details. For more info and other resources, visit their website.
Pie 101: The annual sale at Byers Avenue UMC goes on
The annual pie sale at Byers Avenue United Methodist Church is happening again this year. Instead of having the ladies in studio this year, we decided to stop by and see the…
The impact of this moment on the theater world
Jesse speaks with Dr. Megan Westhoff about what it feels like to the be the new director of the Pitt State Theater program. Megan is following in the footsteps of Cynthia Allan, who has…
Connect2Culture previews the month of July and its future home
This morning we're joined by Emily Frankoski from Connect2Culture, the arts organization in Joplin that just yesterday revealed the latest renderings of its future headquarters, the Cornell Complex. Emily breaks down the renderings…
Wildcat Wednesday: Pickling
James Coover from Wildcat Extension joins us to share details about the upcoming "Pickle Party". Click here to view the flyer for the Pickle Party, visit their website…
PSU student is a nationally-recognized poet
Amanda Trout, a rising junior from Independence, Kansas, captured first place in a national collegiate poetry competition. This morning she joined our morning show team to share her love for…
Joplin community members are creating civic dialogue around coffee
The topics of racism and police brutality can be make for difficult conversations to have with one another. That's why several civic leaders in Joplin are taking steps to make them…
Take a tour of the tiny houses being auctioned off by Crowder College
Take a tour of both cabins below... If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tiny house, this might be the opportunity you've been waiting for. On the…
Late poet Langston Hughes shared & inspired a multigenerational dream of change
"What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? ...or does it explode?"
Joplin proclamation and Silent Solidarity Walk
JOPLIN, Mo - Sergio Rizzo of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Workgroup of the Chamber of Commerce joins Jesse to talk about an upcoming proclamation in Joplin to help spread diversity throughout the…
Father-son pair in Parsons say "I love you" in a new way
If you're a parent in the 21st century, then you've probably had your phone taken by one of your kids. A man in Parsons had this happen to him - his son…
Used Bike 101: What to look for when you're in the pre-owned bicycle market
"As long as the bike is servicable, you can generally repair them to get them running again as long as you're willing to invest the money."
The Story of Betty Smith & Joplin's East Town Neighborhood
"We just continue to learn more and more about the history of the black community, the African Americans, what they have achieved, and what they're still doing to make Joplin and the area and United States a better place to live."
Sharing their Perspective: Sit-down with a local peace rally organizer and police chief
"The fact that we actually have the police department here speaking out against this incident, and the fact we have community leaders saying that they are supporting and coming out. That's what we needed and that's what we still need today. And I feel like as long as keep on saying it publicly that racism and police brutality is not accepted, then these incidents will not only happen less frequently, but we can end it all together."
What flowers are best to plant in for the upcoming summer heat
Jesse Irwin stopped by In the Garden in Pittsburg to figure out what flowers are best to plant for Summer.
