BJC, Washington U. to require vaccinations for employees
The St. Louis region’s three other major health systems - SSM Health, Mercy and St. Luke’s Hospital - have not issued vaccine requirements but say they are discussing the issue.
Joplin Health Dept. reports 132nd Covid-related death
The Joplin Health Department reports the death of a Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the death.
Boil Water Advisory rescinded for Wilson County rural water district
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for Wilson County Rural Water District No. 7 water supply system.
Vandals target Webb City baseball/softball fields
Officials at the Webb City Rec Center are left to clean up after vandals target baseball and softball fields.
Missouri state workers given day off for Juneteenth
Missouri state offices will be closed Friday to commemorate Juneteenth, which has been designated as federal holiday.
News to Know (6/18/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Obamacare has survived another major legal challenge. The Supreme Court dismissed a third effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. The court ruled seven-to-two that Texas, along with other…
Classic cars & passionate gear heads come to Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - There was no shortage of cool cars at the 5th Annual Route 66 Hot-Rod Mayhem car show at Joplin's Third Thursday celebration, and many of the classic rides had some cool stories and cool owners attached to…
How to stay safe in the summer heat
JOPLIN & WEBB CITY, Mo. –As soon as you take a step outside, it's clear that summer is here.…
London based manufacturing company coming to Neodesha, Kansas
A London based manufacturing company is set to bring their North American manufacturing hub to Neodesha, Kansas.
Defense: Man lost consciousness before driving into students
The attorney for a man charged with murder after driving into an Oklahoma high school cross-country team says the man had lost consciousness after choking on an energy drink.
Joplin man gets life in prison 2 years after killing son's girlfriend
A judge gives a Joplin man life with the possibility of parole for killing his son's longtime girlfriend. Today's sentencing is on the two-year anniversary of the murder.
News to Know (6/17/21)
JEFFERSON, Mo. - The Justice department issues a warning to officials in the state of Missouri that it can't ignore federal law. This comes after the signing of a Missouri…
Lowering lumber prices
Sky high lumber prices caused by the pandemic have had an impact on Joplin's Create N Sip Studios by making popular do-it-yourself wooden signs unaffordable. "I would be offering a lot…
MSSU Board of Governors approves new degree programs; tuition increase
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors approves two new degree programs and a tuition increase. The…
Crowder College hosts summer programs for middle school students
NEOSHO, Mo. -- Crowder College Technical Education is holding a summer school program from kids going into grades six through…
MSSU officials tour the new Lion Village housing complex
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri Southern State University officials toured the new Lion Village housing complex on the campus. The four-story 92,000 square-foot…
Neosho, MO resident among two dead in Colorado plane crash
LONE TREE, Colo. -- South Metro firefighters responded to a single plane crash south of the Centennial Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration says the single-engine aircraft hit power lines and crashed while approaching Centennial Airport Wednesday. First responders say they…
Joplin's Robertson Apartments to be transformed into business class hotel
For the first time in more than 50 years, a hotel will be opening in downtown Joplin. The Robertson Apartments will be renovated into a business class hotel by Radisson Hotel Group Americas.
Local health departments look back at pandemic response
More than a year into the pandemic local health departments are looking back at how their responses stacked up. We spoke with the Crawford County and Newton County Health Departments on what they've learned and how they feel they did.
Ottawa County man dies after ATV rollover
An Oklahoma man dies days after rolling his ATV.
