Latest News
-
Joplin dentist receives probation for interfering in fatal hit and run
There will be no jail time for the Joplin dentist charged for interfering in a fatal hit-and-run accident. A judge…
Read More » -
Jasper County seeks public assistance in locating Coerver
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public in locating Louis Jean Baptist CoerverAn active felony burglary…
Read More » -
Joplin Health Department continues WIC contract
The Joplin City WIC announces that a contract continuance to provide WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2026 has…
Read More » -
Man with active warrants arrested after two-county pursuit
A man with several active warrants is in custody in Labette County, Kansas following a pursuit that began there. Crawford…
Read More » -
Shooting incident reported in Parsons; one adult, one juvenile in custody
On November 16, 2025, at approximately 11:11 a.m., Parsons Police officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 200…
Read More » -
Missouri AG Probes High School Sports Body Over Claims of Race, Sex Discrimination
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced Tuesday that her office has launched an investigation into the…
Read More » -
Awards Presented to Young Artists After Long Wait From Government Shutdown
Area youth artists were finally able to receive their awards from the 3rd annual Thomas Hart Benton Youth Art Competition…
Read More » -
Kansas State Park Annual Permits and 2026 Campsite Reservations Coming Soon
TOPEKA – Whether it’s camping under the stars, hiking new trails, or enjoying a cabin by the lake, now is…
Read More » -
Compass Academy Network Invites Local Middle School Students to “Comics, Cocoa, and Candy Canes”
JOPLIN, Mo. — Compass Academy Network (CAN) invites local middle school students and families to celebrate the season at Comics,…
Read More » -
Man from Joplin wins $100,000 on Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket
A man from Joplin is $100,000 richer after winning big with a Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket. The man bought the…
Read More »