Local Interests
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O-GAH-PAH MMIP Support Walk bring attention to “Lauria and Ashley’s Law”
The O-GAH-PAH Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Support Walk took place Tuesday morning in downtown Quapaw. The purpose of the…
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Kansas AG’s Office files charges in Russell homicide case
TOPEKA – (May 5, 2025) – Robert James Torres, 33, of Russell, will face a first-degree murder charge and an…
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NJCAA national basketball tournament large impact to Joplin economy
The city council getting a report from the Joplin Sports Authority director Jared Bruggerman on the impact from the recent…
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Tonight more action on old Freeman Hospital demolition
Last Joplin council meeting there was some action concerning the old Freeman Hospital Building. More action is happening at tonight’s…
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Carthage Tower to Tower 5K Fundraiser this Saturday
This Saturday, May 10th starting at 8am, it’s the Carthage Tower to Tower 5K. The race starts at the Carthage…
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Despite the Missouri Legislature’s session ending in two weeks, many priorities are still up in the air
Despite the Missouri Legislature’s session ending in two weeks, many priorities are still up in the air. Missouri lawmakers are…
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Ben Baker appointed State Director, Missouri Rural Development, by President Trump
Ben Baker of Neosho has been appointed State Director for Rural Development in Missouri by President Donald Trump. Baker has…
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Girard Police Chief leaves position; Interviews for job to begin soon
Girard, Kansas Police Chief Sierra Roberts has left her post. The City reportedly has already interviewed candidates for the job.…
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Fatal UTV accident in Mulberry, Kansas early Saturday morning
On May 3, 2025 at approximately 01:44, emergency personnel were alerted to a crash with unknown injuries in the area…
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One victim stabbed in overnight incident in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. – On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at approximately 1:32 AM, first responders with the Pittsburg Police Department, Pittsburg…
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