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Local firefighters get their gear out for fire safety
Local firefighters bring out the truck and gear for Fire Prevention Week.
News to Know (10/7/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - Covid-19 vaccination status is affecting some peoples health insurance rates but not in Missouri. Delta Airlines recently made headlines when it announced it was raising insurance premiums on its…
Education News
The FAFSA Opens Today. What Families Need to Know About Applying for Federal Student Aid
At least 10 states award money on a first-come, first-served basis.
McDonald County students petition for the return of strawberry milk
Some local students take political action to get their strawberry milk back at lunchtime.
MSSU hosts regional college fair to help families, students
Families can get help with the college selection process at an MSSU regional college fair.
More Student Debt Upheaval: Navient to Stop Servicing Federal Student Loans
Here’s what 6 million affected borrowers need to know — and how they can protect themselves.
Criminal Justice students investigate 'mock' crime scene
Labette Community College Criminal Justice students get a hands-on lesson investigating a crime scene.
PSU explores censorship during 'banned books week'
Pittsburg State University explores the topic of censorship during "Banned Books Week."
Joplin School District approves incentives during bus driver shortage
The Joplin School District is facing a bus driver shortage, and is currently working to address the problem.
Missouri considering 'test to stay' policy, local officials weigh in
The State of Missouri is considering a 'test to stay' option for students who are close contacts of other students who test positive for COVID-19.
McDonald County School District addresses pandemic learning gap
PINEVILLE, Mo –When the pandemic forced us all inside, we had to…
McDonald County Schools dealing with substitute teacher shortage
McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. -- the McDonald County School District says it's dealing with a substitute teacher shortage. The district says it normally has…
COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One desperate California school district is sending flyers home in students' lunchboxes, telling parents it's “now hiring." Elsewhere, principals are filling in as crossing guards, teachers are being offered signing bonuses and schools are moving back to online learning.
Pitt State hosting weekly interviews to fill jobs
PITTSBURG, Kan. - Pittsburg State University holds weekly open interviews to fill jobs. PSU is collaborating with southeast Kansas Works for the interviews. Kansas Works helps…
We look at how Pfizer's vaccine announcement could impact things locally
Pfizer today announced its vaccine is safe and effective for kids ages 5-11, however, it still needs to go through the FDA for authorization for use. We spoke with some local officials on how this announcement could impact us locally.
