East Newton knocks off Seneca for first win of season
The Patriots beat the Indians 26-13 Friday night.
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Frontenac shuts down Colgan for first win
The Raiders beat the Panthers 28-7 Friday night.
PSU creates new council dedicated to diversity
PITTSBURG, Ks. - With protests for racial justice taking place across the country, PSU President Steve Scott decided it was time for…
Newton County Health Department adopts changes to student quarantine policies
The Newton County Health Department sent out a letter to school districts in the county letting them know about a change to the quarantine procedures for students. While most districts were on board with the changes, some state officials, and some parents, were not.
One morning in Caney: Reflecting on the 1980 school fire
On September 10th, 1980, an enormous fire destroyed portions of Lincoln Memorial Elementary School in Caney, Kansas. Fortunately, the entire building was evacuated in time and not a single person…
Newton County Health Department revises quarantine procedures for students
The Newton County Health Department updates their quarantine protocol, allowing students some students to forgo a 14 day quarantine.
Kansas pauses release of data about coronavirus clusters
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas' health department has suspended its reporting on individual businesses and locations where clusters of coronavirus cases have occurred after only a week, saying it wants to make sure the data does not include cases that…
US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security, privacy
The U.S. will ban the downloads of the Chinese apps TickTok and WeChat on Sunday, with a total ban on the use of the latter, citing national security and data privacy concerns.
Pedestrian struck and killed by a car in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan - A car strikes and kills a pedestrian walking on U-169 in Montgomery County. According to authorities, a 2016 Dodge Journey and a 2009 Chevrolet Impala were driving northbound on U-169, .3 miles south of County Road…
Fall Kickoff event in downtown Joplin helps small businesses stay visible in community
Small events like the Fall Kickoff, put on by the Downtown Joplin Alliance, are still allowing local businesses to be visible in the community during this time and bring in customers.
VB: Colgan goes 2-0 in Girard triangular, moves to 8-0
The Panthers are ranked #3 in the state in class 2A.
United Way kicks off 2020 with a virtual campaign
The United Way of Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas kicks off its 2020 campaign virtually.
Circle of Hope owners speak out, close doors, amid state level investigation
The owners of a southwest Missouri boarding school are speaking to reporters for the first time since the beginning of a state-level abuse and neglect investigation was launched.
Coronavirus causing long-term heart problems, even after recovery
One four-state woman issues a warning about a potentially serious Coronavirus complication. She says she's developed heart problems after having the Coronavirus.
Joplin man dies in crash east of Granby
A Joplin man loses his life in a single-vehicle crash.
Carthage man arrested for the Neglect of a Child
CARTHAGE, Mo - Carthage police arrest a man for the felony abuse of an infant. On September 12th at 2:13 A.M., police responded to a medical call regarding an infant; at the scene, authorities found the infant unresponsive. According to…
Lamar, Nevada prepare for Friday's "Silver Tiger" rivalry
The two teams will meet on Friday, with the trophy known as "Oscar" on the line.
Cottey College ranked #1 for best regional college in the midwest
According to Cottey College officials, It is the first time that the college has been named #1 but is the fifth consecutive year they have been included.
Three officers at Carthage Police Department test positive for COVID-19
The Carthage Police Department is limiting contact with the community after three officers test positive for COVID-19.
Family of worker killed in 2018 tower collapse sues MSU
The family of a worker killed in 2018 when a nearly 2,000-foot tall TV tower in southwest Missouri collapsed is suing Missouri State University for wrongful death.
Carthage/Webb City football game canceled
The Tigers and Cardinals were scheduled to play Friday night in Webb City.
Four Years Stronger: The Gift of Griffin Albritton
"He's definitely proved all of his doctors wrong. We're blessed he's still even with us because his doctors didn't think this was possible for him."
Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all
Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24th.
