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High speed pursuit moves from Bourbon County to Vernon County; two in custody
In a Facebook post, the Vernon County Sheriff’s office reports it was contacted by Bourbon County Sheriff’s office in regards…
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KCU-Joplin Dean honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
(JOPLIN, Mo. – April 22, 2025) — Kenneth A. Heiles, DO, campus dean of Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Osteopathic…
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Missouri Southern to host annual Student Research Symposium
JOPLIN, MO – Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host its annual Student Research Symposium on April 24, from 12-2 p.m. in the…
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Cummins named Carl Junction Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for 2025-26 school year
Catie Cummins is the New High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal for the 2025-26 school year. The Carl Junction…
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Kansas City resident arrested and charged in connection with Tesla arson
WASHINGTON — A Kansas City resident, attending college in Boston, was arrested and made an initial court appearance today in…
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USDA offers disaster assistance to Missouri agricultural producers
Agricultural operations in Missouri have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather, tornadoes and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture…
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Council to discuss agreement with ESC leading to duplexes at 20th and Sergeant
The Joplin City Council meets Monday night. Members will be asked to authorize to with the Economic Security Corporation (ESC)…
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St. Louis County tax preparer admits falsifying tax returns
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis County tax preparer on Thursday admitted falsifying 42 federal income tax returns for clients.…
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Public Meeting set for May 1 to discuss Sunnyvale Stormwater improvement
The City of Joplin will host an Open House Public Meeting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May…
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Missouri agricultural leaders, legislators pack over 12,000 meals for Drive to Feed Kids
On Thursday, April 17, Missouri agricultural leaders joined Governor & First Lady Claudia Kehoe, members of the Missouri House and Senate…
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