SUV T-boned on Murphy Blvd, overturns near former Sears Plaza
JOPLIN, Mo. — About 6:20 p.m. Saturday evening reports of a two vehicle t-bone rollover crash near 9th and S Murphy Blvd alerted Joplin E-911.…
Carthage unveils new park design concept for Carter Park
Carter Park in Carthage today celebrated its unveiling of a new park concept for the future.
Walmart teams up with The Salvation Army for annual 'Stuff the Bus' event
Walmart and The Salvation Army today teamed up for their annual 'Stuff the Bus' event that collects school supplies for underprivileged students.
Emancipation "Park Days" Celebration kicks off at Ewert Park
The Joplin Emancipation Celebration Committee today hosted its Annual Emancipation "Park Days" Weekend Celebration.
Support group meets in Joplin to support breastfeeding mothers
Chi Chi Mama's Breastfeeding Group today hosted its annual event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Joplin.
Some areas get rain, burn bans remain in place; Marionville City Fire grassfires this week caused by open burning
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — Although some have received rain this week across the region burn bans still remain in effect. Friday between 3…
Boone County Sheriff warns residents of recent phone scam
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a recent phone call scam that intends to steal personal information.
Marian Days is open to the public; Dine on Boba Tea and Pho or Chicken Strips and Fried Oreos
CARTHAGE, Mo. - Marian Days is a festival and a pilgrimage for Vietnamese American Roman Catholics celebrated since 1978 on a 28-acre campus of the…
Purdy Police looking for owner of pet cremains
Forget something? The Purdy Police Department seeks the owner of pet cremains found in a box at the Purdy Dollar General Store.
8-Year-Old makes donation to Ronald McDonald House
JOPLIN, Mo. - A local 8-year-old raised money for a good cause by selling baked goods. Annabella Keith lives in Southwest City, Missouri. She raised…
Thrive Allen County receives grant to promote economic growth
IOLA, Kan. - Thrive Allen County received a $33,000 grant to promote economic growth within Allen County. The organization is planning on creating an incubator to help support and grow…
Power Learning Program expands
CARTHAGE, Mo. - A Carthage museum is being remodeled to help local high school students graduate on time. The Powers Museum was gifted to the board of education to expand their Power…
4-State back-to-school bashes and sales tax holidays
While some states may have a sales tax holiday this weekend, not all cities are joining in. So, other organizations are hosting their own savings holidays.
2 injured, 1 dead after single-vehicle crash in Barton County
A single-vehicle crash claims the life of a southeast Kansas man and injures two others.
Rear-ended at highway speed, car is smashed as pickup overturns
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. - About 6:15 a.m. reports of a two-vehicle crash at 7th and Central City, west of Joplin alerted Jasper County E-911. Carl…
SUV overturns in t-bone crash on Joplin’s Rangeline Road
JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 9:30 a.m. Friday morning at 20th and Rangeline reports of a two vehicle crash, with rollover alerted Joplin E-911. Joplin Fire…
The Big 3: Christian's Journey, hit and run motorcycle incident and body discovered at farmhouse
TOP STORY #3: Christian's Journey. The inaugural '88 Strong Passing It On' event to benefit the Christian Heady Foundation takes place on September 17 at King Jack Park. There are…
News to Know: I44 body identified, Grove woman charged with trafficking Fentanyl, and dog rescued from Mother Nature's Crack
MIAMI, Okla. - Authorities in Oklahoma identify a body found along I-44 near the Miami exit last week. Authorities say the body is that of 53-year-old Richard Atchley of Chelsea, Oklahoma. An…
Joplin city officials talk next steps after Proposition Public Safety fails
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The city of Joplin is considering its next steps, following the failure of Proposition Public Safety this week. That proposal was to fund new wage scales for…
Old space becomes a colorful relaxing point at MSSU
A new mural is taking shape at Missouri Southern State University.
Local group to hold event celebrating World Breastfeeding Week
A Joplin-based breastfeeding support group is holding an event to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week.
Marian Days kicks off today in Carthage
Marian Days kicked off today in Carthage. The annual festival had drawn tens of thousands of Vietnamese Catholics every year, through 2019.
Grove, OK woman charged with trafficking fentanyl
GROVE, Okla. -- A Grove, Oklahoma woman is charged with aggravated trafficking fentanyl. In May, investigators received a tip that Julie Wise was dealing large amounts of fentanyl pills…
Joplin Fire rescue dog from ledge at Mother Nature’s Crack
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin Animal Control was assisted by Joplin Firefighters on Thursday afternoon rescuing a dog that had fallen off the top of the cliffs at Mother Nature’s Crack in Wildcat Glades. Joplin Fire state in a release…
Stranger with candy reportedly approaches kids in SE Kansas
Authorities are looking for a Grove man who reportedly gave children candy and got personal information.
SEK Humane Society and Pawprints part ways after lawsuit
SEK Humane Society parts ways with Pawprints on the Heartland following a lawsuit.
ME says man struck, killed in I-44 hit-and-run last week; Victim identified
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Last week we brought you the story of a body discovered by highway workers along I-44 in NE Okla.…
Discarded cigarette lights hay trailer in Crawford County, Kan.
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Wednesday afternoon CCFD No.2 crew from Arma Fire Dept were dispatched to US-160 near 260th Ave. to reports of a trailer hauling…
Marian Days 2022 begins at Carthage, Mo. tens of thousand expected
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Due to COVID it’s been two years since the Marian Days Festival has been held in Carthage. The last count estimated 120,0000 attended the 4-day…
Have you seen this missing teen? Could be traveling across state line to Kansas
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Gone missing from his residence on August 1, have you seen the missing teen, Matthew Messner, 16. Last seen wearing jeans and a t-shirt leaving his residence on Fountain Road in Jasper County, Mo. Possibly headed…
Lightning strike blamed for fire and extended power outage in Fort Scott, Kan.
FORT SCOTT, Kan. — FSFD was dispatched to Evergy’s substation north of town Wednesday afternoon for a lightning strike that caused a fire. Crews set up a safe area and worked with Evergy to reduce any further emergencies. “Lightning knocked…
Body discovered at long-abandoned farmhouse in Carytown, Jasper County Sheriff's Detectives investigate
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — About 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon reports of a vehicle with a person inside near Civil War and Pine Road alerted Jasper County E911. Jasper…
Part of new Neosho road extension named after project board member
NEOSHO, Mo. -- A local government organization is recognizing the hard work of one of its board members. Gene Schwartz has served on the board of…
Fletcher Hyundai donates $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin's Ronald McDonald House is getting a big check from a long-time supporter. Fletcher Hyundai gave $10,000. Fletcher Auto Group has donated funds to…
