Community Heroes Music Festival helps support local veterans
TommyHawks Fourstates and Brotherhood of Warriors teamed up for the second annual Community Heroes Music Festival on Saturday.
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery County
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place Friday afternoon in rural Montgomery County.
Jasper County prepares for COVID-19 vaccine
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. - When a COVID-19 vaccine is approved and ready, the state of Missouri will also be ready. The state recently presented the CDC with a vaccination rollout plan that puts healthcare workers at the front of the…
Community joins Hardee family in praying for safe return of missing teen
It's been over a month since 14-year-old Leora Hardee went missing from her home in Joplin. Now, Leora's family and the community are praying for a miracle.
Crawford County changes student quarantine policy
Students in Crawford County will no longer have to quarantine after being exposed to a positive COVID case in the classroom.
Advice on keeping politics, relationships in check and intact
This election season has created some sharp divides in the country and even among friends, family, and neighbors. However, not everyone is so heated over their views. We talked with an expert for some ways to keep your political views in check and your relationships intact.
Boy, 15, shot to death inside car in St. Louis
More than 100 children have been the victim of gun violence in St. Louis this year.
Hospitalization data flawed in Missouri, perhaps elsewhere
The problem is especially worrisome in rural areas, where some hospitals are nearing capacity.
Report: Topeka officer should take de-escalation refresher
The officer fractured the 14-year-old's wrist.
Kansas City nursing home has 140 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths
98 residents and 44 employees at Garden Valley Healthcare Center have tested positive.
16-year-old surrenders in fatal shooting of 12-year-old
Witnesses told investigators they heard no arguing before the Sept. 30 shooting.
First medical marijuana dispensary in KC sells out in 2 days
Most people had to wait about 90 minutes to two hours.
Oklahoma virus hospitalizations top 950, cases up by 1,373
The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday reported a one-day record of 956 hospitalizations.
Coronavirus pandemic worsens the Kansas teacher shortage
Qualified teachers are reaching their breaking point working long and stressful hours during the pandemic.
Oklahoma State University president announces plans retire
Burns Hargis was an Oklahoma banker and lawyer and when he was named president of OSU
St. Louis police seek man who stole phone from dying woman
The woman was dying on a sidewalk outside Anheuser-Bush brewery.
Fatal crash under investigation in Mayes County
Authorities continue investigating the cause of a fatal crash in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
Former Pitt State basketball player shot and killed in Wichita
A Pittsburg State University Basketball Alumni is shot and killed outside a Wichita sports stadium.
Pineville, Missouri woman dead following a wreck on Highway 71
MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo - A Pineville, Missouri woman dies following a wreck Thursday afternoon. According to authorities, 35-year-old Jessica reed pulled into the path of a truck heading south on Highway 71, one mile south of…
News to Know (10/23/20)
PINEVILLE, Mo. - A Pineville, Missouri woman dies following a wreck yesterday afternoon. It happened on Highway 71 about a mile south of Jane. Police say 35-year-old Jessica Reed pulled into…
New life for Carthage Square
CARTHAGE, Mo. - There's no shortage of things to do in historic downtown Carthage Square, but local nonprofit Vision Carthage thinks the area is capable of even more. "We…
Pittsburg starts program to create more affordable housing
The city of Pittsburg is working to create more affordable housing as the nation faces an eviction crisis.
Another body found in search for Tulsa race massacre victims
The search for remains of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims has revealed another body in an unmarked mass grave at a Tulsa cemetery.
Teachers seeing increased workload with in-person, virtual classes
Some teachers say the combination of online and in-person classes has doubled their workload. We spoke to a couple of Joplin High School teachers about how they’re handling the changes.
