Tips for keeping your computer and data secure while working from home
As many people make the shift to working from home, tech experts are recommending extra measures to make sure your data is secure.
Top Stories
Jasper County courts holding video, phone hearings amid pandemic
Court proceedings in Jasper County look a lot different because of COVID-19. Most hearings are now being held via phone or video conference through month of April.
Local dairy farm sees increase in demand for milk due to grocery store limits on dairy products
When COVID-19 spread, grocery store demand rose for essential items like milk, which led stores to putting a limit on how much customers could buy. Jason believes that that limit has driven more traffic to his farm as many consumers are looking to other places to buy in bulk.
Joplin Schools distribute 59,000 meals in two weeks to students
The Joplin School District has been handing out meals for the past two weeks to students in the community to ensure they get fed while schools are closed. But just how many meals have they handed out? And how are they funding the program? We've got the answers.
4-States: Latest COVID-19 cases, deaths as of April 8, 2020
Here are the latest numbers reported for Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri on each state's health department sites as of 5:00 p.m., April 8, 2020.
Lawmakers overturn religious worship size limits in Kansas
Lawmakers today overturned Gov. Laura Kelly’s executive order restricting the size of religious gatherings amid the coronavirus outbreak after the state’s top prosecutor said it likely violates the state constitution.
CARES Act: What Kansas residents need to know about unemployment insurance, other benefits
States in the U.S. are working to implement the new federal CARES Act, which includes unemployment compensation and other benefits to those not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance.
Missouri works to implement unemployment compensation programs
States in the U.S. are working to implement the new federal CARES Act, which includes unemployment compensation and other benefits to those not traditionally eligible for unemployment insurance.
Vernon County Health Department reports first case of COVID-19
Health officials say Vernon County, Missouri has its first positive case of COVID-19. The Health Department says this case is not travel-related and the male patient is quarantined at home.
Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee
Bernie Sanders, who saw his once strong lead in the Democratic primary evaporate as the party’s establishment lined swiftly up behind rival Joe Biden, has ended his presidential bid.
New Coronavirus peak projections released for the area
New forecasts from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation suggests we may be nearing the peak of the Coronavirus in our area. But, how is that number determined, and does that mean it's safe to go back to our usual routine?
COVID-19 leads to online grocery order surge, tips for shoppers
COVID-19 is driving more people to shop online for groceries, but that high demand is causing a back log on orders.
Rural hospitals preparing for local COVID-19 surge
Small rural hospitals in the four stares have been working to prepare for a surge in COVID-19 cases, doing things like training more staff, and even turning conference rooms into patient rooms.
Local veterinary clinic changes the way they operate because of COVID-19
Staying 6 feet apart from each other in the lobby of Paws Vet Clinic in Joplin, is not possible, so to protect themselves, their patients and their clients, they are changing the way they operate.
UPDATE: Order keeping religious and funeral gatherings to 10 or less people - overturned
Churches and funerals are now limited to 10 people or less at a time in Kansas.
Coronavirus Afternoon Update (4/7/20)
Latest headlines related to COVID-19 as of April 7, 2020, at Noon.
Bourbon County has first death due to COVID-19, other health conditions
Health officials confirm the first death due to COVID-19 in Bourbon County, Kansas.
Cardinal Pell welcomes court's dismissal of abuse conviction
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Cardinal George Pell welcomed Australia’s highest court clearing him of child sex crimes Tuesday and said his trial had not been a referendum on the Catholic Church’s handling of the clergy…
Pittsburg begins "Continuous Learning Plan" for remainder of school year
The district is distributing around 1,000 devices to students so they can stay connected.
KDHE using "social distancing scoreboard" to track progress of social distancing
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has started using a website that uses cell phone data to track effectiveness of social distancing guidelines.
Children with autism find ways to cope with COVID-19 changes
For children living with autism, the changes brought on by COVID-19 can be especially difficult.
Local businesses close their doors as the stay at home order begins
With signs hung up, and announcements made, small businesses like Blue Moon Boutique and Miss Daisy's Home and Décor Company have temporarily closed their store doors as the Missouri and City of Joplin stay at home order begins.
Murder charge filed after pedestrian is killed in suspected DUI crash
The Labette County Prosecutor's Office files a murder charge after a pedestrian is killed in a suspected DUI crash.
Mercy joins other health systems in furloughs, paid time off
Mercy is making changes to hospitals where needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system joins others in possible furloughs.
