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Ken Schramm of Joplin crossed the finish line in three hours and 17 minutes. His two sons were cheering him on near the finish line, right where the first bomb would later go off.

Big changes coming to the GED test have states like Missouri shopping around. The most dramatic change is the price. For Joplin students it's jumping from $40 to $140.

The Joplin Police Department certifies its second apartment community as part of the departments Crime Free Multi-Housing program. On Tuesday a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 1502 Michigan Place

Planners of Joplin's Memorial Run held in May say they've been working with officials to determine if any additional security measures will be necessary to ensure safety.

In a statement Governor Jay Nixon says "it has been determined that the scanning and retention of Concealed Carry certificates are not essential to the integrity of the license issuance process."

Joplin area businesses, schools and organizations are being asked to wear The Salvation Army HERO shirt on Friday, May 3rd to support their mission.

Due to high levels of bacteria, local segments of the Spring River have been listed on the Missouri 303(d) list as impaired and not meeting water quality standards.

Income tax forms and excuses. Local tax preparers say people are coming in with both of those as Monday at midnight is the deadline to file taxes...

Five 17-year-olds from Miami, Oklahoma and Neosho, Missouri are charged in connection with a burglary at Smoke 4 Less. A witness said four males broke out the front glass of the Neosho business to ga

Last year eight people were killed and more than 600 were injured in work zone crashes in Missouri.

Labette County received $20,000 to reduce underage drinking. The award was presented Monday to the Labette County Substance Abuse Task Force and area law enforcement.

The Get Busy Livin' Foundation was started in memory of Dylan Meier, who was well known throughout the Pittsburg community.

Assistance to build 400 homes for families still looking to rebuild after Joplin's 2011 tornado could be on the way. It's a project to help moderate income families and fill empty spaces left...

As a result of the investigation and the autopsy it was determined that the female in the residence as well as the child had died as a result of a firearm and are identified as Terry Lynn Prestley...

Contestants hurl balls across the court trying to rack up more points to win a shuffleboard tournament for a Frontenac High School scholarship.

A Pittsburg State University student wants to give back to Vernon Counties 4H program with an enrollment fair.

A Jay middle school principal returns to his job after a trial only to resign.

HAYS, Kan. - Behind 13 hits from the Lions offense, the Missouri Southern softball team held off a late rally from 14th-ranked Fort Hays State to win game two of a MIAA double-header 9-8 this afternoo

The state of Oklahoma has designated the Coleman Theatre in Miami as the Premiere Vaudeville Theatre of the state of Oklahoma. The Coleman Theatre opened in 1929 as a big city style theatre...

Customers feeling like the specialty drink market was lacking in town are about to get two more options in downtown Joplin. With more diversity the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce hopes...

Two Joplin residents say they are victims of identity theft. Now they are trying to clean up what is being called a "legal mess".

A kitchen that feeds the homeless population in Joplin is looking to make some updates and improvements. The kitchen at Souls Harbor is 20 years old and it's age is starting to show.

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Joplin, Mo., woman has been sentenced in federal court for fraudulently receiving federal...

Jefferson Elementary students in Joplin are working to Build a Menu for the homeless at Watered Gardens.