Local Interests
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Missouri state senator Jill Carter on KC Chiefs stadium & utility companies need regulation on decommissioning coal plants
The Chiefs may move to Kansas. After the state made an offer to keep the team, Missouri state senator Jill…
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Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt supports reported plans to end visa program for post-graduate’s
(Missourinet) – Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to review and possibly end the…
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On the Joplin Council agenda – Saving Memorial Hall – Possible rate hikes for bonfire and burning permits
Saving Joplin Memorial Hall. That’s the goal of a group according to Mayor Keenan Cortez: “So this group, Friends of…
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SW Missouri Congressman Burlison approves $10K bonus for air traffic controllers, concerns on tariff rebates
Proposed, a ten thousand dollar bonus to air traffic controllers that stayed on the job during the government shutdown. Southwest…
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Culture in Color: Native American Heritage Through Art at Joplin Public Library
The Quapaw Nation and O-Gah-Pah Communications invite you to a presentation called Culture in Color: Native American Heritage Through Art. …
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Missouri Firearms Deer Season Opens Saturday: CWD Testing Required in 80 Counties
(Missourinet) – It’s the biggest weekend of the year for Missouri hunters—and thousands are heading to the woods. Opening weekend…
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Jasper County Sheriff’s office Food Drive
The Jasper County Sheriff’s office is hosting a canned food drive to help stock local food pantries for the holiday…
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Children’s Trust Fund Invests $400K to Support Missouri Kids During Government Shutdown
(Missourinet) – When a government shutdown leaves families hungry, Missouri’s Child Welfare Foundation steps up. The Children’s Trust Fund is…
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What’s open, what’s closed on Veterans Day
(Missourinet) – Missouri and the U.S. are saluting military veterans on this Veterans Day. Missouri will honor U.S. military veterans…
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Mayor Cortez discusses pay raises for certain city employees
At last week’s Joplin City council meeting, pay increases for 5 city employees were discussed. Mayor Keenan Cortez told Newstalk…
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