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Information from a survey in March was presented during an open forum at Pittsburg State on Wednesday. That survey suggests the majority would like to see a tobacco-free campus.

The governor spoke at Mercy Hospital to talk about his Medicaid proposal. Governor Jay Nixon says it would bring an additional $5.7 billion to Missouri and provide health coverage to an additional...

Missouri now caps purchases of medicines containing the popular cold and allergy medicine at nine grams every month.

Missouri lawmakers want to make it easier for college students to transfer from one school to the next. So they're pushing for a course library. Crowder College students take classes...

The Northeast Oklahoma Regional Alliance, or NORA, hosted a get together event in Miami on Wednesday. Community, business, and civic leaders were invited to the event at...

The public information officer for the Pittsburg School District says the middle school's technical building lost power for about 30 minutes Wednesday morning.

Around 160 police officers from across the Four States gather in Miami, Oklahoma to learn about a growing anti-government movement called sovereign citizens, and how to react if the movement...

A Missouri bill could make it harder for thieves to make money by cashing in scrap metal. The bill would require metal dealers to keep more detailed records of sellers.

Labette Health in Parsons is honored for its quality of specialty care and cost effectiveness and efficiency in delivering that care. The certificates of distinction given by Blue Cross Blue Shield...

Joplin city officials say they're impressed with both the storm shelter's affordability and safety that's been tested. The storm shelters are made with recycled plastic...

Retirees, do it your-selfers and professional re-modelers join the Rebuild Joplin crews in remodeling a home on Pennsylvania, and painting and siding another home that was rebuilt...

A number of Joplin High School students got to learn about an environmental project in Ghana from a Joplin High School graduate. The students talked with Garrett Shank on Tuesday through Skype.

AT&T in Joplin plans to hire 48 more employees for it's Joplin call center. They'll be hiring for full-time business customers service positions. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Staff Management, a provider of contingent workforce solutions, has announced that Amazon's fulfillment center in Coffeyville will have hundreds of additional job openings through June.

Applications are being accepted for the Children's Lifetime Sports Academy sponsored annually by the Missouri Southern department of Kinesiology.

Felony convictions on your record makes it difficult to get a job. But studies show that post-release employment is the most important predictor in the success of an offender's reentry...

Mathew Logan Hankins, 16 of Welch, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was a sophomore at Welch High School.

Reports of fighting overnight Saturday at what Joplin police are calling an illegal liquor establishment brought every officer on duty to the scene. Seventeen were arrested.

In addition to curbside recycling and drop off points the town will have another option: a brand new $200,000 recycling center, which will host a grand opening April 11.

The Ozark Center is installing seven storm shelters at three different campuses in Joplin. The shelters are made possible through a $30,000 grant from the Joplin tornado First Response Fund.

It's the 2013 Student Employee of the Year. There are two awards: one for off campus, and one for on campus.

In district students will pay $1 more per credit hour, out of district will increase to $2, and international students will pay an additional $3.

It's Salute to the Veterans and is put on by the Baxter Springs Lions and the Riverton Rams baseball and softball programs. At least 15 veterans were honored.

News release from Joplin Area Catholic Schools "JACS…….Back in the Saddle Again" The JACS Spring Auction takes place Saturday, April 27th at Jack Lawton Webb Convention Center. Doors open at 5:30pm. A