Barton County Sheriff working to put tax question before voters for new jail
The Barton County Sheriff is working to get a new tax before voters in November, with the goal of building a new jail and retaining more employees.
Oklahoma reports 434 new confirmed coronavirus cases
Oklahoma health officials are reporting 434 new confirmed coronavirus cases and four additional deaths.
Blackout Day: movement urges shopping local at Black-owned businesses
Tuesday is #BlackOutDay2020, an economic protest calling on Black Americans to not spend a single cent. If they do, they're urged to spend their money at a Black-owned business.
Registration for controlled hunts still open with the Grand River Dam Authority
The Grand River Dam Authority reminds hunters registration for controlled hunts in the fall are still open. The hunts are on the GRDA property in Ottawa County. Registration can be done online and is open through July 31st. Three other…
Chanute woman arrested for sex crimes against a minor
Chanute Police arrest a woman for sex crimes against a minor. Police responded to the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center for a crime involving a child victim on July 2nd. According to the Chanute Police Department, police arrested a 72-year-old…
Local fans react to Mahomes' record-setting contract
Mahomes has agreed to a 10-year extension with Kansas City.
City of Parsons to vote on mandatory mask ordinance
Parsons city leaders tonight are set to vote on their own ordinance requiring masks.
Diamond School District begins summer school, takes precautions against COVID-19
Students and staff are adjusting to school in the midst of a pandemic, learning how to make the most of these unprecedented times.
The City of Joplin considers purchasing masks for every resident
The City of Joplin is considering purchasing masks for each of Joplin's residents. We spoke with the city on why they might think it's necessary.
Missouri governor signs bill to increase prison sentences
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is signing a bill to ramp up penalties for gun crimes, second-degree murder and gang crimes.
Kansas City murder suspect arrested after chase into Kansas
Police have identified a suspect arrested in a Kansas City shooting death following a police chase into Kansas last week.
Child critically hurt after being shot in head in St. Louis
Police say a 4-year-old child is in critical condition after being shot in the head in St. Louis.
Police say report of impersonation of officer may be fake
Police say their investigation has shifted from an "impersonating an officer" case, to a "filing a false report" case.
Shooting in Columbia, Missouri, kills 2 and injures 3
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Authorities said an 11-year-old girl and 38-year-old woman died and three other people were injured in a weekend shooting in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday in…
Child killed in Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Authorities said an 11-year-old girl and 38-year-old woman died and three other people were injured in a weekend shooting in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. Sunday in a…
Teen killed in utility terrain vehicle accident
HORTON, Kan. - A 13-year-old was killed and five others were injured early Sunday after a utility terrain vehicle ran off a rural roadway and crashed in northeast Kansas, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The…
UTV crash kills 13-year-old, injures 5 others
A 13-year-old was killed and five others were injured early Sunday after a utility terrain vehicle ran off a rural roadway and crashed in northeast Kansas, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
Stolen vintage Flying A Gasoline sign in Jasper, MO, recovered with the help of community members
A rare antique sign used at a service station in Jasper, Missouri, along old highway 71 back in the 40's and 50's was stolen from the owner, back in April.
George Washington Carver National Monument holds first educational presentation of the Summer
The George Washington Carver National Monument held its first educational presentation of the summer, this weekend. The presentation was called "George Washington Carver: Encouraging the Next Generation."
COVID-19 cases grow in Newton and McDonald Counties
The Newton County Health Department reported 15 new COVID-19 cases and a hospitalization on Sunday, July 5.
Pie auction returns to Seneca
The Seneca Fire Department held their 2nd annual pie auction following their town's 4th of July parade. Community members gathered at the…
Duck derby comes to Carl Junction
After the Carl Junction 4th of July parade, it was off to the races, specifically the duck derby! Participants could adopt…
4th of July parade marches on despite COVID-19
Despite initially being cancelled over COVID-19, the Annual 4th of July Parade in Carl Junction marched on Saturday morning.
4th of July celebrations continue with restrictions, families still excited about MSSU fireworks show
While celebrations for the fourth of July may look different this year...it isn’t stopping people from commemorating the day. For Keaton Johnston, he and his family picked up some last minute fireworks at Military Fireworks in Joplin.
