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NEOSHO, Mo. — The Neosho Arts Council holds what has become the area’s largest comic book culture event, ArtCon.

Holly Miner from the K-State Extension Office stops by to tell us about 2023's Walk Kansas! It's a team-based challenge that encourages people to walk, jog, run, bike,…

PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Kelsey Keeney, Facility Administrator for the SEK Humane Society, stops by the studio and introduces to to a puppy so sweet you'll just want to eat …

PARSONS, Kan. -- Jim Zaleski, the Economic Development and Tourism Director for the City of Parsons, stops by to talk about the city's inaugural CEO Night. The goal is to bring the manufacturing community together and tackle issues going on i…

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. - Multiple tractor trailer crashes occur on a night of inclement road conditions. Just after 7:00 P.M. Sunday night Newton County Central Communications were alerted to crashes at I-49 and US 60. Authorities discovered two …

PITTSBURG, Kan -- Erin Fletcher from Special Olympics Kansas and Lt. Chris Moore from the Pittsburg Police Department stop by the studio to talk about this  year's Pittsburg Polar Plunge!

JOPLIN, Mo. — “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  We try and keep you updated with all the fun events and lights of Christmas! This year is no different! Scroll below our Parade List ’22 for other fun events you wont want to miss!” – …

Cavanaugh Studyvin stops by our studio to talk about the upcoming Christmas parade in the city.

An event for those that love video games is coming to Joplin this weekend: Joplin’s first-ever JoMo GameCon!

One thing that pairs well with Christmas is a gingerbread house. Nana Claus from Inspiring Your Creativity stopped by the studio to tell everyone how to participate.

Monday, November 28, 2022 at 6 p.m. Carthage Water and Electric host the lighting of Sparkle in the Park at Central Park. File photo 2021. CARTHAGE, Mo. — Monday evening November 28, 2022 at 6 p.m. Carthage Water and Electric will hold the li…

Joplin Parks and Recreation is hosting its Breakfast with Santa event

The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation are hosting a Holiday Zumbathon to benefit communities in local schools. 

Santa takes a break to watch fireworks after the Lighting of the Pump in La Russell, Mo. November 24, 2022.LA RUSSELL, Mo. — It’s the first parade of the Joplin-Area holiday season. It’s two blocks long and ends with the traditional ‘lighting…

PITTSBURG, Kan. – The sales don’t end on Black Friday. Area chambers of commerce promote the day after Black Friday as “Small Business Saturday”. Plenty of local stores plan sales through the weekend and beyond. We found some shoppers in Pitt…

Boot Block in Galena, Kansas. Police and Fire raise money for Kids for Christmas.GALENA, Kan. — Police officers have been busy in Galena lately. This week leading up to Thanksgiving they have had the privilege of handing out turkeys to multip…

Carthage, Mo. Wal-Mart sits quiet on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022. Black Friday they open at 6 a.m. JOPLIN, Mo. — If you crave the thrill of shopping in person with those long lines and grabbing for the good deals, those days are gone.…

1 Mile Run line up for the 2022 Turkey Trot in Downtown Joplin, November 24, 2022.JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for many people, now in the 11th year, the Turkey Trot in Downtown Joplin. More than 1,300 runners found it t…

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Webb City hosted a pre-Thanksgiving Farmer’s Market. This event happens every year on the day before Thanksgiving. It allows people to shop last minute for fresh produce. The market sees around 300-400 people in 4 hours. The …

JOPLIN, Mo. — “Before you give thanks, give blood.” That’s the slogan the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks used for the “Thanks for Giving” Blood Drive. Participants who donated blood, plasma, or platelets, were entered into a drawing to …

JOPLIN, Mo. — The big man in red was at Joplin’s Northpark Mall. Santa Claus himself has set up his workshop in the JC Penney court. Kids can visit Santa Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday…

The Way of Salvation Christmas Light Display in Carthage, Mo. at The Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer. Courtesy Quy Pham.CARTHAGE, Mo. – This is the 38th year the Way of Salvation Christmas Light Display will illuminate the holiday …

Emily Frankoski from Connect 2 Culture stops by to share with us what’s happening in Joplin.

Kelsey Keeny — the facility administrator — from the SEK Humane Society dropped by with an 8-month-old Pit Bull/Boxer mix named Buddy.

Start working on those Christmas lists, because Santa Claus is almost here! On November 23rd, Santa makes his grand entrance at Northpark Mall.

One of the highest freestanding statues in the United States, the 110-foot-tall Cross on the Prairie is located halfway between Pryor and Adair on US Highway 69 (Jefferson Highway).

Celebration Church in Joplin today hosted a potluck lunch event to bring together members of the Joplin Community.

Joplin’s Empire Market kicked off their 5th annual Holiday Market Saturday morning. 

The Jasper and Newton Counties Salvation Army celebrates its Kettle Kickoff today.

Here is a list of local churches, organizations, and ministries providing community meals to 4-Staters this year.

Calling all interested parties… Route 66 Heritage Festival organizers want your feedback ahead of next year’s event.

Our support of local productions continues as we bring on Carl Junction Theatre. They’re bringing “Little Women: The Musical” to the 4-states.

Thanksgiving is next week and not everyone has a place to go. However, some are lucky to have friends to go celebrate it with also known as “Friendsgiving.”