Pittsburg marching band students to receive PE credit
PITTSBURG, Ks.--For teenagers, high school is a time to explore one's passions and find new ones. And now, Pittsburg high school students like Cody Johnson can do that. "It…
Freeman Hospital has more than 200 positions to fill
JOPLIN, Mo. - Joplin's Freeman Hospital has more open positions than it's ever had before. "We have around 200 open positions. I'm talking everything from nutrition services to nursing,…
Diamond Fire Drill
DIAMOND, Mo. -- Diamond Elementary students got a lesson on fire safety. Friday was Fire Prevention Day for Diamond Elementary. The school tested its fire alarms and students practiced evacuating in a safe, orderly fashion. It was also a…
MSSU's Green & Gold Tour stops in Nevada
NEVADA, Mo. -- Missouri Southern is making stops across Southwest Missouri as part of its Green & Gold Tour. Today, university officials, students, and mascot Roary the Lion…
Quapaw Nation added to tribes covered by McGirt ruling
The Quapaw Nation in Oklahoma becomes the sixth tribe included in those covered by U.S. Supreme Court 'McGirt' ruling.
News to Know (10/22/21)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Thursday announced that more than three million Missourians are fully vaccinated against covid-19. The milestone comes as the state…
Missouri's first bear hunting season starts
JOPLIN, Mo.--Missouri hunters can officially add a new animal to their roster, with the start of a new black bear hunting season in the…
Many 4-State grocery stores say shelves are stocked
Supply, shipping, and trucking issues have led to higher prices and empty shelves at stores across the country, and it's got many shoppers concerned. A new survey from Oracle says that 52% of Americans have responded by getting a head…
Authorities catch Missouri man impersonating a detective
Authorities arrested a man who answered the phone identifying himself falsely as a detective.
Mercy kicks off 125th anniversary celebration
In 1896, Sisters of Mercy established its first hospital in Joplin.
Cato Days takes local students through 1880's experience
Southeast Kansas students explored life in the 1800's at Cato Days.
New playset revealed to local 4-year-old fighting cancer
Volunteers build a playset for 4-year-old Gabe Garrison, who is fighting Leukemia.
News to Know (10/21/21)
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - A new study says Crawford County doesn't have enough childcare options. The study was conducted by Girard's Greenbush Education Service Center in conjunction with Pittsburg's Family Resource Center. It…
McDonald County High School Theatre Season Opens
MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. - The McDonald County High School theatre season is getting underway. Today we got a sneak peek of the classes' performance of "Pygmalion...A Comedy." A…
New study says Crawford County needs more childcare options
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ks. - A new study conducted by Girard's Greenbush Education Service Center in conjunction with Pittsburg's Family Resource Center reveals that Crawford County's childcare capacity for…
New Missouri site provides interactive geological information
Missouri now has a one-stop-shop for information on the state's geology, water, earthquakes and more.
Independence police release name of victim in crash
Police give more information about a fatal crash that happened a few weeks ago in Independence, Kansas.
News to Know (10/20/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Authorities file murder charges against the Tennessee man accused of shooting and killing a Pittsburg woman. The charges against Bri'yon Baker include Second-Degree murder and possession of a stolen firearm.…
Covid-19 testing sites seeing increased demand
JOPLIN, Mo.--Some covid-19 testing sites have been busier than usual. But it's not from people worried that they have the virus. "We have a lot of people who…
Lawsuit challenges Oklahoma ban on teaching race theory
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A group of Oklahoma students and educators on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a law that bans the teaching of certain concepts of race and racism.
McDonald County elementary students get lesson on school bus safety
McDONALD CO., Mo. -- Some elementary students in McDonald County got a lesson about school bus safety. This is School Bus Safety Week and the McDonald County School…
Lafayette House asks for donations of supplies
JOPLIN, Mo. -- A local organization that helps survivors of domestic abuse needs some help. The Lafayette House in Joplin is asking for children's socks and underwear of all…
FDA could soon approve Covid-19 vaccine booster "mixing and matching"
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration could allow people to mix and match Covid-19 shots for a booster. The agency is preparing…
New businesses coming to downtown Joplin as renovations continue
While fall is certainly in the air in the four-states, change is in the air for part of downtown Joplin.
