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It was a safe Halloween according to the county’s Sex Offender Compliance Detail
The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office conducted a county-wide Sex Offender Compliance Detail in preparation for Halloween. The purpose of the…
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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S.…
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Missouri’s cold weather rule in effect for investor-owned utilities
Missouri’s “cold weather rule” is now in effect for the state’s investor-owned power companies. It forbids those utilities from disconnecting…
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Winter heating season – tips for staying safe in your home
Heating season is fast approaching and the Joplin Fire Department reminds you of the silent killer. According to Dustin Lunow:…
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Health Insurance Rates Rising in Missouri: What You Need to Know for 2026
(Missourinet) – Health insurance rates are going up in Missouri, and state leaders say now’s the time to start planning…
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Rollover Accident in Crawford County
Late Saturday a red Hyundai was observed by a Crawford County deputy to be driving recklessly and reaching speeds of…
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COVID ‘Razor Blade Throat’ Variant Circulates in Missouri
A new COVID variant nicknamed “razor blade throat” is making its way through Missouri, and it appears to be living…
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Toys for Tots Poker Run Set For Nov. 1
If you’re getting that itch to do something nice for someone this holiday season, that time is gearing up as…
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Last chance to register for the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture
Register now to attend the 51st Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture, scheduled for Nov. 12-13, 2025 at the Wyndham Executive…
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Experience the Ghana Fante Baby Outdooring and Naming Ceremony — “Mfantse Dzinto” at MSSU
JOPLIN, Mo. — As part of Missouri Southern State University’s (MSSU) West Africa-themed semester, the university invites the community to experience a…
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