Wyandotte Nation to keep casinos closed through April
The Wyandotte Nation will keep both the River Bend Casino & Hotel and the Lucky Turtle Casino closed through April, the Tribe announced today, March 30, 2020.
President Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll
President Donald Trump is bracing the nation for a coronavirus death toll that could exceed 100,000 people. President Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April. He was bowing to public health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
Brightening spirits with chalk
A Joplin neighborhood came together on Sunday, bringing some positivity and fun to their community during this scary time by using chalk sticks.…
Drive thru communion in Baxter Springs
Crossroads Christian church in Baxter Springs held a service on Facebook Live on Sunday, and they also had options for 4-Staters who wanted to receive their communion.…
Local real estate agent weighs in on how the coronavirus has impacted the industry
Despite the coronavirus outbreak, real estate agent Jennifer Reaves with Keller Williams Realty says if you are looking to sell your home, right now is actually a great time.
Dancing at a Distance: Joplin neighborhood hosts activity for residents
The Cedar Ridge Subdivision put together an impromptu dance party on Saturday, March 28, to try to lift some spirits.
La-Z-Boy responds to COVID-19, closes manufacturing facilities
La-Z-Boy Inc said on Sunday it was putting 6,800 employees on furlough, cutting workers' pay, scrapping its June dividend and ending its share repurchase plan indefinitely to conserve cash as it deals with the fallout from the coronavirus.
Governor Stitt issues additional updates to executive order
Governor Kevin Stitt has issued a sixth amendment to Executive Order (EO) 2020-07, requiring travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days, requiring delivery personnel to submit to screenings upon request at hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities and daycares, and protecting health care workers and their families from discrimination in housing or childcare.
Democratic leader dies as Missouri coronavirus cases top 900
A Democratic Party leader in western Missouri has died after contracting COVID-19.
Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications
Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19.
Montgomery County Health Department confirms two new cases of COVID-19
The Montgomery County Health Department confirms two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the county to three.
Jasper County Health Department confirms two new cases of COVID-19
The Jasper County Health Department confirms its third and fourth cases of COVID-19 in the county.
Vehicle service in Joplin continues during pandemic
JOPLIN, Mo. - While the Coronavirus has shut down many businesses, Reeves Tire and Auto in Joplin is staying busy…
People in Pittsburg take stay-at-home order seriously
Saturday was officially day 1 of Crawford County's stay-at-home order, and in Pittsburg, people seemed to be listening. Places that would normally be packed with 4-Staters on the weekend like the Meadowbrook Mall were virtually empty. Under the order, grocery…
Montgomery County health officials confirm first case of COVID-19
The Montgomery County Health Department announced the first case of the coronavirus in the county on Saturday.
