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Autopsy complete on body of man found dead in Newton County
The Newton County Sheriff’s office says an autopsy was completed today on the body of 51-year-old Ernest Darby. He’s the…
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Forest Service contains wildfire south of Cassville
Rolla, Mo., (Nov. 18, 2025) — USDA Forest Service firefighters worked late into the night, responding to a forest fire. Initially…
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Fleeing car breaks gas pipe, causing leak; driver under arrest on multiple charge
At approximately 3:50 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, a Galena Patrol Officer was stationary observing traffic on 7th street from…
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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School teacher chosen for professional honor
Joplin, MO – Jessi Vacca, a Studio Art teacher at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, has officially been selected as…
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KRPS 89.9 plans open house in new studio space
Pittsburg, Ks. – Four States Public Radio are planning an open house for the station from 5 to 7 p.m.…
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Body found Thursday in Grand Lake identified as 29-year-old Roger Griffith of Jay
The body of a man discovered Thursday in Grand Lake near Cowskin Bridge has been identified. The Grand River Dam…
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Man suffers fatal gunshot wound in Newton County
A death investigation is underway in Newton County. On Saturday, November 15, 2025 at approximately 8:53AM, the Newton County Central…
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Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper arrested following domestic violence investigation
FORD COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper following a domestic violence…
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Joplin City Council to meet Monday evening
The Joplin City Council meets in regular session on Monday, Nov. 17th. A number of items are on the agenda.…
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Thanksgiving is leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires
An estimated 1,446 home cooking fires were reported to U.S. fire departments on Thanksgiving Day in 2023, reflecting a 388…
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