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A judge sentenced Shelby Colon, of Galena, Kan., to more than 7 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter and drug charges in two separate cases.

Renovations at the McDonald county, Missouri jail are finally finished --  a full year after the projected completion date. 

Republican Representative Bob Bromley represents around 38,000 Missourians with a district that covers the southern halves of Carl Junction and Webb City, the northern part of Joplin, all of Duenweg, and parts of Carterville and Duquesne.

A fundraising campaign to upgrade a memorial in Neosho has almost reached its goal. The Neosho Exchange Club has raised most of the funds required to turn the flag off of highway 60 in Neosho into a bona fide memorial for military and first responders. 

Saturday in the 4-State area had some really nice weather, but Unity of Joplin members stayed indoors and enjoyed a monthly Native American flute circle.

Police arrest a Joplin man after he allegedly assaults a woman he knew, steals her vehicle and leads authorities on a chase.

The Carthage Train Crew Shriners got together Saturday morning for a breakfast fundraiser with proceeds going towards local children.

The 27th annual Midwestern Open Karate Tournament draws a big crowd to Joplin's Memorial hall.

No appointment was needed for this doctor visit at Joplin's Mercy Hospital! Doctors met with people to discuss health topics during their Walk with a Doc event on Saturday.

The Joplin airport could be adding another flight destination. If approved by the city council, flights to and from Chicago would come as soon as June. 

Authorities responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident around 4:25 p.m. on January 2nd, 2019. The crash happened near the intersection of Park and Elm Streets in Pittsburg, Kansas.

A two-vehicle crash claims the life of Sara Graue, 42, of Carthage, Missouri.

Pittsburg Police are searching for Steven Taylor Jr., 27, of Pittsburg. Authorities say he's the alleged shooter in a drive-by that happened on December 26th, 2018. Police say he may be armed and should be considered dangerous.

Southwest Missouri authorities are looking for a robbery suspect from the Joplin area.

Jalen Vaden pleads guilty to one count of child abuse resulting in death. Vaden was charged in the death of 3-year-old Jayda Kyle of Carl Junction, Missouri in December of 2017.