BELLEVUE, Neb. (AP) - Authorities arrested a 23-year-old man in an attack at a Nebraska fast food restaurant in which two employees were shot and killed, two were wounded and officers responding to a report of a possible bomb inside…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Two members of the Kansas City Fire Department died this weekend after battling the coronavirus. A communications specialist and paramedic who worked for the department,…
MUSKOGEE, Okla. (AP) - Netflix’s “Tiger King” star Jeff Lowe has been accused of recurring inhumane treatment and improper handling of endangered species of animals, according to a civil complaint filed Thursday.…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - It will be a little less expensive to fish in Kansas starting Jan. 1. The Wichita Eagle reports that on Thursday, the Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism Commission announced several change related to outdoor recreation. Among…
CAMBRIDGE, U.K. - Another vaccine developer is reporting promising results in late stage trials. Astra-Zeneca announced early Monday morning that its covid-19 vaccine is around 90 percent effective in preventing the disease.…
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas says they were victims of an armed robbery Saturday evening. It happened around 6 p.m.
JOPLIN, Mo. - With Christmas fast approaching, giving and goodwill are on the minds of many 4-Staters. On Saturday, a couple in…
JOPLIN, Mo. - The Joplin and Redings Mill fire departments teamed up for a fun fundraiser, passing out chili in exchange for…
JOPLIN, Mo. - Crowded family gatherings aren't recommended this holiday season with COVID-19 numbers on the rise, but you can still take a walk in the park with the people you live with. Joplin Parks and Rec would like to…
Healthcare providers applaud the Joplin City Council's decision to reinstate a mask mandate. Now, they hope it will lower the strain on the healthcare system as hospitals remain at capacity.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar says an application for emergency use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine is expected today. As covid-19 continues to spread…
PITTSBURG, Ks. - Campus was looking a bit bare on Thursday as PSU students prepared to go home for Thanksgiving break. But the ones who…
Counties across southeast Kansas are contemplating mask orders once again as the governor issues a second statewide mask order.
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. - A mobile morgue unit will soon be under the command of the Newton County coroner. Newton County commissioners say that they're…
WASHINGTON,D.C. - Officials around the country are sounding the alarm about the latest coronavirus surge. A record 73-thousand people were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Tuesday. More cities and…
The Missouri Legislator is working on expanding liability protections with the goal of preventing "meritless" lawsuits related to pandemic response. But some say it's a bad idea.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The surge in coronavirus cases is prompting cities and states to re-impose limits on public gatherings and indoor spaces like restaurants and gyms. More than…
A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition is being canceled this year due to rising COVID-19 cases in the community.
NEVADA, Mo. - The Nevada R5 School District will implement a mask mandate for grades 6 through 12 starting today. School officials made the announcement yesterday afternoon. All…
JOPLIN, Mo. - Thru the Looking Glass in Joplin held its second swap meet for the year on Sunday with about 13 vendors…
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. - The Carl Junction Police Department has kicked off their Shop with a Cop campaign for…
Saturday's dreary weather didn't stop Joplin kids from getting active, and they were able to do it indoors over at Every BODY Fitness.
PITTSBURG, Ks. - According to a new report by the Better Business Bureau, online shoppers around the world spent more than 3.5 trillion dollars in 2019, but that's nothing compared to 2020. "It's already surpassed the numbers from last year,…
