Joplin movie fans head back to the big screen
JOPLIN, Mo. - Joplin's biggest theater is once again open after being closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, and 4-State fans of big screen entertainment are already coming back and for a variety of reasons. "It was a Friday so I…
Missouri lawmakers pass high-profile gun bill on last day
The measure would penalize local police agencies if their officers enforce federal gun laws.
Missouri passes COVID-19 liability shield for businesses
The bill would shield hospitals, manufacturers and other businesses from lawsuits over alleged wrongdoing during the pandemic.
George Washington Carver Elementary hosts Bloom Festival
NEOSHO, Mo. -- The "Bloom Festival Farmer's Market" featured much of your standard farmer's market fare, along with food trucks, a beekeeper…
Missouri residents protest inaction on funding Medicaid expansion
Missouri lawmakers passed the state's budget without funding for the voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Today, voters rallied to protest that inaction.
Carthage's Powers Museum is closing down
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- Officials with the Powers Museum say the museum couldn't survive the pandemic, with shutdowns drastically affecting the museum's bottom line.
Tarzan Zerbini Circus sets up the big top in Webb City
WEBB CITY, Mo. -- Webb City based Tarzan Zerbini Circus has set up in the parking lot of the old Atwoods…
McAuley Catholic High School graduating seniors take part in the "Warrior Walk"
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The "Warrior Walk" sees the seniors don their caps and gowns as they walk through the…
KC drops indoor mask mandate following new CDC guidance
The new CDC guidance announced Thursday still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings.
KBI: 13-year-old arrested in killing of another Kansas teen
The 13-year-old arrested is being held at the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
Lawyer: 'Tiger King's' Jeff Lowe willing to give up big cats
Netflix’s “Tiger King” star Jeff Lowe and his wife are willing to give up their big cats to resolve a Justice Department civil complaint against them over the animals' care, their attorney told a federal judge.
Diamond man killed in late night wreck south of Galena
A Diamond, Missouri man dies in a two vehicle wreck south of Galena, Kansas Thursday night.
Missouri lawmakers pass safeguards for boarding schools
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that would impose greater oversight of unlicensed boarding schools and residential care facilities for children.
Lake Hudson's Kerr Dam explosion kills two contractors
Authorities say two contractors died in an explosion at Kerr Dam on Grand Lake early Thursday.
Missouri lawmakers vote to keep lottery winners secret
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could keep the names of state lottery winners secret.
News to Know (5/14/21)
ATLANTA, Ga. - The CDC now says fully vaccinated Americans can go without a mask in most situations, both indoors and outdoors. There are some exceptions, such as in healthcare settings…
Local county health experts explain differing vaccination rates
JASPER & NEWTON COUNTY, Mo.--Joplin is out-pacing much of Missouri when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines. The CDC says 41 % of people in Joplin have received at…
Crawford County teens line up for vaccines
PITTSBURG, Ks. - Emma McCormack is one of many teens who spent part of her Thursday at the Crawford County Health Department getting her second shot…
Residents get questions about COVID-19 vaccine answered during "Vaccine Day"
134: that's the number of four-state residents who called during our "Vaccine Day".
Roper KIA presents toys, check to Children's Center
Roper KIA teams up with the community to donate vans full of toys and $15,000 to the Children's Center.
Charges filed against man shot by police in southwest Missouri
Newton and McDonald County Prosecutors file charges against a man shot by police following a chase on Tuesday
Missouri governor drops voter-approved Medicaid expansion
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson dropped plans Thursday to expand the state's Medicaid health care program to thousands of low-income adults after the Republican-led Legislature refused to provide funding for the voter-approved measure.
