Since 2010, GoFundMe campaigns have raised thousands and sometimes tens of thousands of dollars for people in need. In many cases, its helping someone who is sick but now a growing number of studen...
Three local organizations join forces this morning in an effort to give back to a local World War II veteran. A dozen volunteers help to make some much needed home improvements for the 94 year old.
Kansas lawmakers react after an income tax bill moves to the Governor's desk. The bill would raise the top income tax rate from 4.6 percent to 5.45 percent.
The Crawford County Health Department confirms a sixth case of the mumps in Pittsburg, a number they expect to continue rising. Fever, sore throat and body aches, symptoms easily associated with a ...
There are staggering numbers out of Missouri when it comes to the number of babies born with withdrawal symptoms stemming from the drug use of their mothers. It's not unusual for nurses in the Merc...
The focus is on love this week and more and more people seem to be finding it, or at least trying to, on dating websites and apps. But experts warn of potential dangers.
8.2 million people die of cancer each year, worldwide. Today is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness and come together to fight the disease. Locally, Pittsburg State University nursing studen...
Law enforcement agencies are seeing an increase in cattle theft in parts of southwest Missouri. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is getting proactive, taking steps to ensure it doesn't happen to ...
The Ozark Center kicked off a new program this afternoon. The SOC-CESS program will increase awareness on psychosis in teens.
A Carl Junction high school student is headed to Jefferson City next weekend with the chance to win the Missouri Voice of Democracy competition. The 16 year old won the district and regional compet...
Volunteers and the Downtown Joplin Alliance have been busy preparing a donated piece of property for a weekend open house. At the end of December, Empire handed over the keys to an old facility on ...
Changes have been made at Joplin High School after its kitchen failed a routine inspection last month. Kitchen staff will now keep a closer eye on the temperature of the food they're serving studen...
Owners of Sidelines Sports Bar in Joplin are giving back to the community, helping the homeless stay warm this winter. The owners placed a coat rack outside their business with a sign that encourag...
We're only a month into the new year but some might need help sticking with their resolutions to stay healthy in 2017. Hideout Harley Davidson lends a hand, hosting a community health and fitness e...
Restaurant week kicks off in Joplin today, the opportunity for people to get deals at several local places while helping the community.
Shoppers typically turn to online sites for better prices but Missouri residents that use Amazon are going to see an increase at checkout. Amazon will begin collecting sales tax on orders being shi...
60 people brave the colder temperatures this morning to bring awareness to a good cause. It's a sea of red as walkers and runners take off in the first Red Dress Dash held on Freeman's campus.
Today marks 44 years since the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade. The Missouri Right to Life group held a rally in Lamar, many hopeful that change is coming with the new administration, despi...
22 soldiers commit suicide every day, many struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder or other disabilities from combat. A Parsons woman is raising money to help local veterans get the help the...
The new legislative session began this week in Jefferson City and local state representatives were sworn in and assigned to their new committees.
A Joplin family and some Pittsburg High School students were also a part of history, today.
After a few delays dinner is served at the Lord's Diner, finally open tonight in Pittsburg, meaning the hungry will always have a place to go for a warm meal. It's comfort food on the menu and comf...
Legislation changes have made it possible for counties in Missouri to set up drug monitoring programs. Programs that give doctors and pharmacists a better idea of whether people are working the sys...
A talent show and silent auction raises money for Camp Barnabas. The Purdy, Missouri camp gives children with special needs or illnesses the chance to feel "normal."
