Gorillas prepare to host Washburn in MIAA tournament opener
Pitt State hosts Washburn for game 1 Friday night.
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Frontenac rallies to top Fort Scott
The Raiders score the final 8 runs of the game Monday evening.
Miami restaurants recognized for giving walls
Two restaurants in Miami are being recognized for their commitment to the community. In February, they started giving walls, where customers can purchase meals so that others who may be struggling can eat for free.
Humane Society of the US releases "Horrible Hundred" report
The Humane Society of the United States releases its 2021 "Horrible Hundred" report, highlighting 100 problem puppy sellers in the country.
Concerns over parking in downtown Joplin come up again with new project proposals
Parking space in downtown Joplin could become a bit more difficult to find as the council discusses two new projects taking shape.
Police release name of body found in Tar Creek
Authorities identify the male body found in Tar Creek near Miami, Oklahoma over the weekend.
Arkansas to opt out of federal supplemental unemployment program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson directs the Division of Workforce Services to end the State's participation in the federal supplemental unemployment assistance after June 26, 2021. “The programs were implemented to assist the unemployed during the pandemic…
Javon Grant (Pittsburg) high school highlights
Grant was the Kansas 5A Player of the Year as a senior.
Kansas hit hard by identity theft during COVID-19 pandemic
Identity theft rose sharply last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, and no place was hit harder than Kansas.
News to Know (5/10/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just over a third of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. But 14 states have less than 40 percent of their populations **partially** vaccinated, with Mississippi at the bottom. This comes as more…
Police say turkey hunter accidentally shot hiker Saturday
Authorities said a hiker was accidentally shot by a turkey hunter in the St. Louis area on Saturday. St. Charles County Police Department spokeswoman Val Joyner said the shooting appears to be “a really bad accident.”
#10 Labette splits games with #7 Highland, finishes second in KJCCC
Labette falls in game one 9-5 and tops Highland in game two 4-3
Webb City church celebrates local moms
WEBB CITY, Mo. - Webb City's Church of the Nazarene got into the Mother's Day spirit Sunday by kicking things off with a family portrait session. But since this special day is all about mom, there were plenty of individual…
Missouri Southern women win first MIAA Outdoor Championship since 2010
MSSU women place first, while the men are the runners-up
Fire breaks out at Joplin auto shop
JOPLIN, Mo. – The Route 66 Auto Center in Joplin caught fire earlier today. Fire…
Kansas City University-Joplin medical school holds first graduation ceremony
JOPLIN, Mo. –Kansas City University Joplin's medical school held their first ever graduation for their Joplin campus on Sunday. The ceremony…
"Glamping" gaining popularity in four-states
JANE,Mo.--Glamping, or glamourous camping is gaining popularity, especially in the four state area. Instead of traditional tents with sleeping bags, glampers are treated to…
PSU men claim 2021 MIAA Outdoor Championship, women place third
The Gorilla men win their sixth title in the last 10 seasons
Route 66 hot spot up for sale in Carterville
A unique treasure along Historic Route 66 has closed its doors and is now up for sale. We decided to stop by this roadside treasure and find out more.
Latest updated blog - Overnight strong t-storms followed by a chilly Mother's Day - Nick
Good late Saturday evening, everyone. After that scattering of rain and t-storms this morning that left behind pockets of half an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall, we saw temperatures warm up nicely with returning sunshine during…
Zumba-thon hosted for Christian Heady
JOPLIN, Mo. –Everybody Fitness in Joplin hosted a Zumbathon to raise funds for Christian Heady. Many people from the community came out to…
Truman Day Celebrated in Lamar
LAMAR, Mo.--The town of Lamar was transported back to the 1800's on Saturday. Lamar's Chamber of Commerce and the Harry S Truman…
Pittsburg State gets by Emporia State, secures #4 seed in MIAA Championship
PSU tops Emporia State 9-7 to take the final game of the series and the regular season
PSU's Levi Wyrick smashes multiple records in hammer throw at MIAA Outdoor Championships
Wyrick wins the hammer throw with a mark of 221.6 feet to set a new PR, school record and break the MIAA conference record
