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Three University of Hawaii at Hilo athletes join the Outlaws for a summer in Joplin
Kea, DeJesus, Faria acclimate to new culture, experience in Joplin
Monster truck madness in Miami, Oklahoma
MIAMI, Okla. - Think you have what it takes to drive a monster truck in a packed arena? The event coordinator of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Outlaw Nationals isn't so sure. "You have to actually be born with some talent…
Four State residents react to Juneteenth's establishment as a federal holiday
JOPLIN, Mo. –"About time...now since president Biden came aboard and decided as a federal holiday, I think that this is a great stepping stone for America," said Victor…
"We got justice for her." Mother of shooting victim speaks after sentencing
On Thursday, 62-year-old Rickey Lamb was sentenced to life in prison for killing Sarah Tyminski in 2019. Sarah's mother says the sentence won't bring her daughter back, but it does let her family start moving forward.
Delta variant blamed for southwest Missouri virus increase
Health officials in the Springfield area say the faster-spreading Delta variant is the primary cause of an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the region.
Father's Day 2021 deals and events
Father’s Day is Sunday. So, if you’re looking for something to do with dad, we’ve put together a list of deals for dad.
Vandals target Webb City baseball/softball fields
Officials at the Webb City Rec Center are left to clean up after vandals target baseball and softball fields.
Missouri state workers given day off for Juneteenth
Missouri state offices will be closed Friday to commemorate Juneteenth, which has been designated as federal holiday.
News to Know (6/18/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Obamacare has survived another major legal challenge. The Supreme Court dismissed a third effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The court ruled seven-to-two that Texas, along with other…
How to stay safe in the summer heat
JOPLIN & WEBB CITY, Mo. –As soon as you take a step outside, it's clear that summer is here.…
London based manufacturing company coming to Neodesha, Kansas
A London based manufacturing company is set to bring their North American manufacturing hub to Neodesha, Kansas.
Missouri responds defiantly to Justice Dept. over gun law
Missouri’s Republican governor and attorney general have told the U.S. Department of Justice that they stand by the state’s new law that would ban police from enforcing federal gun rules.
'Obamacare' survives: Supreme Court dismisses big challenge
The Supreme Court rejected the latest major Republican-led effort to kill the national health care law known as “Obamacare” on Thursday.
Defense: Man lost consciousness before driving into students
The attorney for a man charged with murder after driving into an Oklahoma high school cross-country team says the man had lost consciousness after choking on an energy drink.
Joplin man gets life in prison 2 years after killing son's girlfriend
A judge gives a Joplin man life with the possibility of parole for killing his son's longtime girlfriend. Today's sentencing is on the two-year anniversary of the murder.
News to Know (6/17/21)
JEFFERSON, Mo. - The Justice department issues a warning to officials in the state of Missouri that it can't ignore federal law. This comes after the signing of a Missouri…
Lowering lumber prices
Sky high lumber prices caused by the pandemic have had an impact on Joplin's Create N Sip Studios by making popular do-it-yourself wooden signs unaffordable. "I would be offering a lot…
Joplin's Robertson Apartments to be transformed into business class hotel
For the first time in more than 50 years, a hotel will be opening in downtown Joplin. The Robertson Apartments will be renovated into a business class hotel by Radisson Hotel Group Americas.
Local health departments look back at pandemic response
More than a year into the pandemic local health departments are looking back at how their responses stacked up. We spoke with the Crawford County and Newton County Health Departments on what they've learned and how they feel they did.
Carl Junction Police Chief announces retirement
After 16 years as the Carl Junction Police Chief, Delmar Haase announces his retirement.
Mt. Vernon man dies after his canoe overturns
A canoe accident claims the life of a Mt. Vernon, Missouri man.
Pair of UTV accidents in SW Missouri kills two
Two separate UTV accidents leave two people dead in Southwest Missouri.
News to Know (6/16/21)
GENEVA, Switzerland - President Biden is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, Switzerland today. The summit's agenda includes election interference, cyber attacks, and Ukraine. The sit down is…
