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Govt eases up guidance on indoor mask-wearing
The CDC is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places.
Charges filed against man shot by police in southwest Missouri
Newton and McDonald County Prosecutors file charges against a man shot by police following a chase on Tuesday
Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state's Medicaid health care program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure.
Forecast: Kansas farmers will harvest bountiful wheat crop
Kansas farmers are expected to harvest a bountiful winter wheat crop this season, according to a government forecast released Wednesday.
$500 reward offered for Lowell Cemetery vandals
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office offers a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of gravestone vandals.
News to Know (5/13/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Beginning at 6:00am and ending at 6:30pm on Thursday May 13th, experts from mercy hospital Joplin are taking your calls and answering your questions regarding the covid-19 vaccine. If…
Missouri bill increasing gasoline tax heads to Governor for approval
JOPLIN, Mo. –Missouri's gas prices are among the nation's cheapest. But under a bill passed by the state's legislature, prices could increase for…
Pittsburg caps off regular season with win over Nevada
The Purple Dragons finish the season 3-0 against Missouri opponents.
Joplin's Bruggeman signs to Mizzou track and cross country
Micah Bruggeman (Joplin HS) signs to continue his track and cross country career at Mizzou.
Crowder aims for 6th regional title under Lallemand
Crowder is the #1 seed in the Region XVI tournament this weekend in Joplin.
Frontenac's Raven Warren signs to Allen CC softball
Warren is headed to Iola to play for the Red Devils next season.
Pomeroy named 1st team All-MIAA; Nine Gorillas earn All-Conference honors
Dawson Pomeroy is a 1st team All-MIAA selection for Pitt State baseball.
Parish, Stevenson headline MSSU All-MIAA honorees
Zach Parish is the MIAA Pitcher of the Year for the 2nd straight season.
Job center gears up for expected uptick in job seekers
Some expect to see an uptick in job seekers once pandemic related unemployment benefits in Missouri end in June. The Missouri Job Center in Joplin is getting ready for a surge.
Kansas continues federal unemployment benefits
Governor Laura Kelly says the state will continue to offer federal unemployment benefits to out-of-work Kansans.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their internet bill on Wednesday as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Scramble on for new fuel routes after Colonial Pipeline hack
State and federal officials are scrambling to find alternate routes to deliver gasoline in the Southeast U.S. after a hack of the nation’s largest fuel pipeline. It's led to panic-buying that contributed to more than 1,000 gas stations running out of fuel.
Oklahoma governor signs bill to extend early voting by 1 day
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed a bill to expand early in-person voting by one day during general elections.
Joplin Fire Chief Jim Furgerson to retire after 20 years of service
The City of Joplin announces the retirement of its fire chief, Jim Furgerson.
Missouri lawmakers pass gas tax hike
Republican lawmakers in Missouri have passed a bill to raise the gas tax for the first time in decades.
News to Know (5/12/21)
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A federal judge dismisses the NRA's bankruptcy case. The ruling said the gun rights group's petition had not been filed in good faith. He said it was an…
Missouri Southern heads to Edmond, OK aiming for MIAA tournament title
The Lions will face Central Missouri in Edmond, Oklahoma Thursday.
