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Keenan Cortez wins prestigious National Community Award
JOPLIN, Mo. – Keenen Cortez has been honored with a prestigious award, beating out more than 300,000 fellow candidates nationwide.…
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Kehoe announces recommended updates for Missouri’s parole process
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe on Friday announced the release of recommended rule updates for Missouri’s parole process, following a…
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Minimum-custody resident walk-away apprehended
WICHITA, Kan. – Kevin Vester, a minimum-custody resident of the Wichita Work Release Facility (WWRF) has been apprehended. Vester was taken…
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Springfield man sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for theft of mail
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Springfield, Mo., resident, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough, to a period of imprisonment…
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Wyatt Earp Fallfest Saturday in Lamar
This is the weekend for the annual Wyatt Earp Fallfest in Lamar, Missouri. The event will be held from 11…
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Fatal bear attack suspected in Newton County, Arkansas
The Newton County Arkansas Sheriff’s department is investigating a possible bear attack at a campground in that area on Thursday.…
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Capitol Dome lighted red in honor of Missouri’s Fallen Firefighters
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In honor of Missouri’s fallen firefighters, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome…
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Homecoming to kick off next week at Pittsburg State University
Homecoming 2025 will kick off next week at Pittsburg State University. This year’s theme will be “Gorilla Galaxy.” Homecoming activities…
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South leg of 44th and Connecticut roundabout to temporarily close
Starting Monday, October 6, the City of Joplin will begin modifications to the 44th Street and Connecticut Avenue roundabout. The island…
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Kansas Arts Commission opens nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards
TOPEKA – The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas…
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