Man sentenced for St. Louis carjacking with toddler in car
A St. Louis man who carjacked a car with a toddler inside has been sentenced to 11 years and two months in prison.
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Kansas says it's better prepared now for aviation layoffs
Kansas Labor Secretary Delia Garcia said Thursday that the state is better prepared to respond to layoffs stemming from the grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max than it was during the Great Recession, when it had to borrow money to prop up its unemployment insurance trust fund.
Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization holds first meeting of the year
JOPLIN -- The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization, or JATSO, met for the first time this year.
Missouri lawmakers push bill to repeal motorcycle helmet law
Missouri lawmakers are pushing a bill that would make it so motorcycle riders can get on the open road without a helmet. Something that riders support, but officials say could lead to more fatalities.
Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump officially begins
The third Senate impeachment trial of a US president in history convened on Thursday with the reading of the impeachment articles against President Donald Trump and the swearing in of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts and the senators who will decide whether Trump should be removed from office.
Catalytic Converter thefts in Joplin, how to prevent it from happening to you
Catalytic converter thefts are continuing to happen across the country. Thieves are getting under cars, sawing off parts and taking off, leaving you behind with damage and costly repairs. Joplin has had 12 reports in the last 6 months and provides tips on how to prevent it from happening to you.
Company closes Boonville hospital with short notice
A Kansas hospital company abruptly closed a central Missouri hospital Wednesday, citing regulatory problems.
Upgraded charges expected after Wichita baby dies
A 9-month-old baby girl died, days after she was injured, allegedly by her mother's boyfriend, Wichita police said.
Arvest foundation presents $10,000 to Jasper County Sheriff's office
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. - The Arvest foundation presented a $10,000 check to the Jasper County Sheriff's office to help fund technology
Pittsburg police look for "three-peat" in "Battle of the Badges"
Pittsburg, Kan. - Pittsburg police and fire department renew their charitable rivalry for the "Battle of the Badges."
Oklahoma rape kit tracking system gives power back to survivors, helps with backlogs, says local sexual assault advocate
By simply typing in a serial number, sexual assault survivors can now find the location and testing status of their sexual assault evidence kit. Oklahoma has adopted a new electronic tracking system for rape kits.
DHS briefs Kansas lawmakers on business, agriculture threats
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas legislators say they have been told in secret briefings that foreign governments are trying to get proprietary information about business and agricultural assets in the state. Participants in the first briefing Tuesday said the extraordinary…
Customer attacks manicurists for speaking Vietnamese
An angry Oklahoma City woman is accused of slapping a nail salon worker and punching and threatening another with a knife because the workers were speaking Vietnamese, police said Tuesday.
Man sentenced for fatal shooting at Columbia Waffle House
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after a security guard fatally shot a man during a melee inside a Waffle House in Columbia.
Oklahoma Democrat introduces bill to abolish death penalty
An Oklahoma City Democrat is introducing a bill to abolish the death penalty in Oklahoma.
Portion of I-44 closed for hours because of wreck
JOPLIN -- A portion of Interstate 44 was closed as the Missouri Highway Patrol worked a crash.
Pittsburg Family YMCA helps seniors learn good health habits
PITTSBURG -- The Pittsburg YMCA played host to a health and community fair.
Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce launches EPIC
NEOSHO, MO. -- The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new program.
Missouri proposal would restrict participation of transgender athletes
Missouri is now one of five other states debating whether to restrict the participation of transgender athletes.
Drivers saddle up for Humboldt's truck rodeo
Brian Kreger may not look like your typical cowboy, but he still saddled up for the Monarch Cement Company's truck rodeo on Monday. "It's been great. I'm glad I got selected to come and participate. It's really, really fun and…
Missouri Highway Patrol investigates officer involved shooting in Carthage
Carthage, Mo. - The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Carthage, one that they say started with a DWI stop.
Trial begins for Carthage murder suspect
CARTHAGE, Mo. - The trial has begun for a Carthage man accused of murdering his neighbor.
Tulsa man arrested after allegedly crashing into Joplin Police cruiser
JOPLIN, Mo. - Joplin police say a Tulsa, Oklahoma man hit an officer's patrol vehicle while the officer was stopped along Interstate 44.
