News to Know (12/7/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - A Joplin man is arrested for kidnapping another man. Joplin police say Benjamin Bartlett held the man at gunpoint in the back of a car and refused to let…
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Three sign at Joplin High School; Dunn to run at Cornell
Evan Matlock, Zaben Barnes and Jennalee Dunn sign Monday.
British woman testifies about grooming by Ghislaine Maxwell
NEW YORK (AP) — A British woman testified Monday that Ghislaine Maxwell pressured her into giving Jeffrey Epstein sexual massages when she was still a teenager, assuring her she would have “fun” with him.
Joplin man charged with kidnapping
A Joplin man allegedly kidnaps another adult, holding him at gunpoint.
Thanksgiving holiday COVID numbers are in
We're nearly two weeks past the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and Coronavirus case numbers for that time are starting to come in.
Kansas to fly half-staff flags in honor of Bob Dole
Governor Laura Kelly orders flags in Kansas to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of Bob Dole.
101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost
HONOLULU (AP) — When Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor, U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell first sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma.
News to Know (12/6/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The ice queen and her little sister make a stop in Pittsburg on Sunday to bring some holiday cheer to area kids. Elsa and Anna came by the fun…
Both sides planning for new state-by-state abortion fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Supreme Court court weighs the future of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a resurgent anti-abortion movement is looking to press its advantage in state-by-state battles while abortion-rights supporters prepare to play defense.
Columbus Farmer's Market holds annual 'holiday market'
The Columbus Farmer's Market was the place to be Saturday as it kicked off the annual 'holiday market.'
Neosho Chamber holds annual "Breakfast with Santa"
The Neosho Chamber of Commerce held its annual "Breakfast with Santa" at the Civic Center.
Miami Senior Center holds craft show
Some folks in Miami had the opportunity to beat the supply chain situation and get some holiday shopping done with instant results.
Britton, Crouch earn 1st-round knockouts Saturday night
Teejay Britton (Joplin) and Theran Crouch (Webb City) pick up 1st-round knockouts Saturday.
Pittsburg Church hosts community nativity festival
PITTSBURG, Kan.--Over three hundred nativity scenes from all over the world were on display in Pittsburg Saturday morning. It was all a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' effort to tell the story behind Christmas. "We…
Baxter Springs Church hosts German inspired Christmas Market
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan.--The Baxter Springs first assembly of God hosted a Christmas market, inspired by Christmas markets in Germany. The church's pastor, Steve Bell says he felt inspired after a visit to the country a few years ago. Bell says…
Strong defense helps MSSU stay undefeated in conference play
MSSU tops Newman 59-51 on Saturday
Missouri Southern grinds out win over Newman
MSSU gets by Newman 74-70 for third straight win
PSU's win streak snapped against UCO
Gorillas fall behind in the third, dropping the conference matchup 95-76
Pittsburg State drops conference game to Central Oklahoma
Pittsburg State falls to Central Oklahoma 79-60
Webb City claims third state championship in five years
The Cardinals top Holt Friday night in Columbia in the Class 5 state championship.
Rural Hospital braces for possible increase from new Covid-19 variant
NEODESHA, Kan.--In November, the Wilson Medical Center administered four hundred and nineteen Covid-19 tests, of those, sixty came back positive. Those numbers look better compared to numbers from last November…
Lamar finishes as Class 2 state runner-up
The Tigers fall to Lutheran St. Charles 33-27 in the state championship.
Joplin Christmas Parade judges and parking
The Joplin Christmas parade is nearing and the judges, parking and alternate routes are announced.
Lane and road closures to begin for 32nd Street project
Crews will start removing trees as preliminary work for the 32nd Street widening project starts Monday, December 6, 2021.
