Local Interests
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Newton County drug bust – 2 arrested
On December 14, 2025, at approximately 4:00 AM, a deputy with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop…
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City of Neosho Issues Boil Advisory After Unexpected Drop in Water Levels and Pressure
Neosho, MO — December 16, 2025 – The City of Neosho has issued a precautionary boil advisory for customers in…
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Pittsburg KS double shooting early Sunday morning – one arrested
Pittsburg Police early Sunday morning received reports of two shooting victims in an alley in the 300 block of west…
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Missouri considers A-F grading system for school districts
(Missourinet) – Missouri is considering whether to grade school districts on an A-through-F scale. State Board of Education member Kerry…
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Missouri Department of Health official warns residents about rabies
(Missourinet) – Health leaders in Missouri are urging pet owners to make sure their dogs, cats, and other four-legged family…
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Expanding the Joplin Industrial Park
The city of Joplin is getting ready to expand the industrial park on the southeast side of town by annexing…
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FIFA announces countries that will compete in Kansas City during 2026 World Cup
(Missourinet) – FIFA has announced the countries coming to Kansas City, including the defending champion Argentina. Kansas City’s visitor estimate…
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Missouri Bill Proposes Lower Minimum Wage for Teen Workers
(Missourinet) – Could Missouri teens soon earn less than the state’s minimum wage? Senator Joe Nicola, who represents Missouri’s 11th…
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Felon sentenced for unlawfully possessing a loaded firearm
TULSA, Okla. – An Oklahoma man was sentenced Wednesday for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition,…
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CPKC Holiday Train to roll into Pittsburg, Joplin Saturday November 29
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad (CPKC) has announced the schedule for the 2025 Holiday Train and it’s making two local…
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