News to Know (6/14/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As covid-19 vaccination rates fall sharply in the u-s, A new CBS news poll finds those who are vaccinated and those who don't plan to get the shot are…
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Joplin water rescue class turns into actual rescue
JOPLIN, Mo. —It's getting hotter here in the four states. meaning more people will be heading to the water to cool off. Because of this,…
Intoxicated driver hits Missouri Highway Patrol vehicle
BARRY COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol issues a warning after a crash involving one of their…
Scales N Tails in Joplin hosts aquatic swap meet
JOPLIN, Mo. —Scales n tails in Joplin held an aquatic swap meet. The swap meet sold everything aquatic-related - from fish food…
Kid's fishing day returns to Carthage for it's 20th year
CARTHAGE, Mo. –Saturday marks the 20th year for the kid's fishing day, at Kellogg lake. After the pandemic halted last year's plans, they were…
More than 100,000 Oklahomans qualified for Medicaid this week
OKLAHOMA CITY - State officials say more than 100,000 Oklahomans have qualified for Medicaid this week under an expansion of the program approved by voters. The Oklahoma Health Care Authority reported Friday that 101,001 Oklahomans have qualified for benefits, including…
Former Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller passes away
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Former Kansas Attorney General Vern Miller, who gained notoriety for several law enforcement stunts during nearly 50 years in law enforcement, has died. Miller died Friday at his home in Mesa, Arizona. He was 92. His…
Oklahoma native land ruling affecting case jurisdiction
WYANDOTTE, Okla. – The McGirt vs Oklahoma Supreme Court decision ruled that certain…
SBA frustrations in Chanute
CHANUTE, Ks. - Greg Barnhart and his wife Sharon have owned and operated the Grain Bin Restaurant in Chanute,…
Swarm of bees take over Lamar Walmart parking lot
LAMAR, Mo. -- The bees covered cars, including a Lamar Police patrol car. They are being blamed for a crash that happened in the parking lot.…
Pittsburg Business Expo is back in action
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Pittsburg's two-day Business Expo kicked off at Meadowbrook Mall, with the theme "Out of This World."
Pittsburg woman takes stolen vehicle to McDonalds drive-thru
Pittsburg police arrest a woman after they say she took a stolen vehicle to McDonalds for breakfast.
News to Know (6/11/21)
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. -- Missouri Highway Patrol says a Wichita, man died in a crash involving a semi and MoDot vehicle. It happened a little after 3:00pm yesterday afternoon on Highway M…
Crawford County tops Kansas's COVID-19 vaccination rate
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. - Joplin's Mercy and Freeman hospitals recently saw a spike in Coronavirus cases following graduation and Memorial Day celebrations, but…
News to Know (6/10/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Covid-19 cases are beginning to spike across the area. Hospitalizations for covid are up at both Freeman and Mercy compared to just a couple of weeks ago. Freeman hospital…
Crowder College's CAMP program gets major boost
NEOSHO, Mo. - Fanny Perez and Sulma Perez aren't related, but they're both participants of the Crowder College CAMP program who will be returning to act as mentors to new members. And thanks to CAMP which is short for "College…
La-Z-Boy donates money to KCU Dental School in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. -- La-Z-Boy Furniture presented a $20,000 check aimed at helping get the KCU Dental School off the ground.
BBB warns of Father's Day related scams
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Springfield branch of the Better Business Bureau wants you to shop safely…
Parsons police arrest burglary suspect wearing ankle monitor
PARSONS, Kan. -- Parsons police say information collected from a robbery and burglary suspect's ankle monitor led to his arrest. Police…
Joplin DMV is reopened following flooding
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Joplin DMV is cleaned up, and open for business. Tt was shut down after it was breached by flood waters during…
Former Joplin Fire Chief laid to rest
JOPLIN, Mo. -- A celebration of life for William Harry Guinn was held at Park Plaza Church in Joplin. Guinn was…
Jasper County reports 159th COVID-19 death
The Jasper County Health Death reported Wednesday the county's 159th death due to COVID-19.
Webb City Farmers Market teaches kids gardening skills
Some area kids Tuesday worked on their green thumb in Webb City, Missouri.
MDC class teaches basics of canoeing/kayaking
As the weather heats up and COVID restrictions lift, more people are flocking to lakes and rivers. Canoes and Kayaks are popular ways to enjoy the water.
