Oklahoma Democrats want governor to issue emergency order
Some Oklahoma Democrats in the House of Representatives want the governor to reinstate an emergency declaration.
Drug and gun charges filed after accidental shooting investigation
Authorities arrest a man while investigating an alleged accidental shooting north of Carthage, Missouri.
Resurfacing on U.S. 69 in Crawford County to start in August
Drivers can expect delays in August on U.S. 69 and U.S. 69B in Crawford County.
Joplin's online payment option is now operational
The City of Joplin says its online payment option for utility bills is now operational.
Escaped McDonald County inmates captured
Authorities capture all three inmates who escaped from the McDonald County Jail over the weekend.
KCU Joplin's Class of 2024 honored during white coat ceremony
Second-year Kansas City University students at the Joplin campus are officially being recognized as future doctors, at the university's white coat ceremony.
Jasper County Health Department announces 3 more COVID deaths
The Jasper County Health Department says another three more residents have died with COVID-19.
City of Joplin announces opening of cooling centers
With the heat index reaching dangerously high levels, the City of Joplin announces it's opening cooling centers.
Back to School: School districts get final say in back to school plans
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases recommendations for the upcoming school year, largely leaving the final say to school districts.
3 Lamar murder suspects now indicted in Oklahoma homicide case
Three southwest Missouri men in an Oklahoma indictment also face murder charges in Lamar, Missouri.
News to Know (7/26/21)
WASHINGTONG, D.C. - In Washington this week, a house committee will begin investigating the deadly January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday appointed a second Republican,…
Professional eater makes stop in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. – "Aggressively enjoy it I call it." That's how professional eater Randy Santel describes his line of work.…
Wind farm clean up plan in Oklahoma announced
OKLAHOMA CITY - The owner of a dilapidated Oklahoma Panhandle wind farm has presented plans to clean up the most dangerous of the wind turbine towers. The Oklahoman reports the plans are to address dangerously broken-down towers and turbines of…
911 outages in Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. - Maintenance work affected 911 emergency call service in two Kansas counties over the weekend. Sedgwick County officials said Sunday that callers to 911 in the Wichita area heard a recording instead of reaching a live dispatcher overnight…
Joplin business searching for stolen Tornado memorial
JOPLIN, Mo. —Following the devastating 2011 Joplin tornado, the city started creating butterfly statues to honor those lives lost in the…
McDonald County authorities release update on search for escaped inmates
Authorities in McDonald County provide an update on the three escaped inmates.
Good food and good times at the Neosho Farmers Market
NEOSHO, Mo. - Saturday's sunny weather made for a good day at the farmers market, and that's exactly what plenty of 4-Staters were up to in Neosho. There was…
McDonald County Sheriff's office reports 3 inmates have escaped
The McDonald County Sheriff's Office says three inmates escaped this evening from the McDonald County Detention Center.
11 from Joplin Federally indicted in Mayes County death investigation
Eleven people from the Joplin area have now been federally indicted following the discovery of the body of a woman in Mayes County more than a year ago.
4-State Kayaking concerns
FORT SCOTT, Ks. - Many consider the 4-State area to be synonymous with summer fun, and that can be seen in the large number of locals and visitors…
Northeast Oklahoma woman spreading positivity through signs
GROVE, Okla. -- Vannah Jane is an advocate for suicide prevention and PTSD awareness. She has been creating signs with positive messages written on them, putting them around…
Joplin residents to vote on renewal of parks projects and storm water improvement sales tax
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin voters will decide whether or not to renew a quarter cent sales tax for parks projects and storm water improvements. Residents originally passed the…
Jasper County Emergency Services requests a sales tax increase to fund improvements
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. -- Jasper County Emergency Services is asking for a sales tax increase to fund much needed county wide upgrades. The existing tax, as approved,…
St. Louis city and county to require masks in some places
Masks will be mandatory in indoor public places and on public transportation for everyone age 5 or older - even for those who are vaccinated.
