News to Know (12/7/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - A Joplin man is arrested for kidnapping another man. Joplin police say Benjamin Bartlett held the man at gunpoint in the back of a car and refused to let…
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News to Know (12/6/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The ice queen and her little sister make a stop in Pittsburg on Sunday to bring some holiday cheer to area kids. Elsa and Anna came by the fun…
Pittsburg Church hosts community nativity festival
PITTSBURG, Kan.--Over three hundred nativity scenes from all over the world were on display in Pittsburg Saturday morning. It was all a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' effort to tell the story behind Christmas. "We…
Baxter Springs Church hosts German inspired Christmas Market
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan.--The Baxter Springs first assembly of God hosted a Christmas market, inspired by Christmas markets in Germany. The church's pastor, Steve Bell says he felt inspired after a visit to the country a few years ago. Bell says…
Rural Hospital braces for possible increase from new Covid-19 variant
NEODESHA, Kan.--In November, the Wilson Medical Center administered four hundred and nineteen Covid-19 tests, of those, sixty came back positive. Those numbers look better compared to numbers from last November…
Neosho's Big Spring Park waterfall is back
NEOSHO, Mo. -- Neosho's Big Spring Park once featured a waterfall. It was taken out in the 1980's. But now, thanks to a contribution from the "Save Our Heritage Foundation,"…
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Breakfast
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Women in Business Breakfast. The breakfast served to honor the 2022 Women of Distinction and this…
Chanute teacher named "P.E. teacher of the year"
CHANUTE, Kan. - The Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education and Dance named Teri Lund, the Middle School Physical…
Neosho School district cuts ribbon on new practice facility
NEOSHO, Mo. - The Neosho School District put taxpayer funds to use and showed some of what…
Carthage woman speaks out after being scammed online
CARTHAGE, Mo.--Sandra Hudson was looking forward to receiving an inflatable waterslide for…
News to Know (12/2/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Now that it's December, it might be time to start thinking of ways to weatherize our homes, and experts say it's not just something to do in the winter…
J.M. Smucker sells Frontenac, KS pet food business
PRESS RELEASE: ORRVILLE, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) announced today it has sold its private label dry pet food business, including its manufacturing facility in Frontenac, Kansas, to Diamond Pet Foods, Inc., in…
Pittsburg State social work students showcase their community projects
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Social work students at Pitt State showcased their hard work. The Community Project Showcase was a chance for students to present how they've been helping members…
McDonald County students "Shop With a Hero"
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. -- McDonald County students were breaking the rules, wearing hats in school. They were allowed to do so because they donated at…
Tips for weatherizing your home this winter
JOPLIN, Mo.--As winter approaches, colder temperatures are on the horizon. Experts say it's best to start preparing for them now. "You just never know in Missouri when the weather…
Rural Kansas schools see decline in early learning reading levels
COLUMBUS, Ks.--Kansas schools are among many nationwide trying to recover from the impact of the pandemic on learning. Kelly Walters, reading specialist for the Columbus Unified School District has…
MSSU offers students "relaxation kits" ahead of finals
JOPLIN, Mo. -- It's finals week at area colleges. A tough time for students that Missouri Southern is trying to…
Hanukkah 2021: What is the Jewish festival of lights?
JOPLIN, Mo.--On Sunday night, Jewish people around the world, will light their menorahs or hanukkia's--commemorating the first night of…
Volunteers set up annual Ronald McDonald House Christmas display
JOPLIN, Mo.--A trio of volunteers reunites to bring joy to local families. "Eighteen years, that'll be our eighteenth year." Stephanie Everitt is a part of the four states village people,…
2021 Toy Drive and Car Show collects toys for local Salvation Army
WEBB CITY, Mo.--A car show was held in the Junkerville parking lot in Webb City. Anyone was able to bring in a car to show off, the only catch…
Black Friday's impact on small businesses
JOPLIN, Mo.--It's one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Black Friday attracted shoppers from all over the Four States to large retailers, but it also brought in more…
Joplin woman celebrates Thanksgiving after Covid-19 hospitalization last year
JOPLIN, Mo.--This thanksgiving, Jennifer Parks is celebrating with her loved ones by her side, It's a significant change…
