Local Interests
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Arkansas governor signs legislation allowing executions by nitrogen gas
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation Tuesday allowing executions using nitrogen gas, making Arkansas the fifth state to adopt a method…
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Kobach issues statement on Kansas House passing judicial selection reform constitutional amendment
TOPEKA – (March 19, 2025) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following statement upon the adoption by the Kansas House…
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Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an effort to limit fraudulent claims, the Social Security Administration will impose tighter identity-proofing measures —…
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Council in the Park Monday, April 14 at Joplin Athletic Complex
Have you heard about a new City project in Joplin and want more information? Or are you wondering what is…
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin visits contamination sites in the St. Louis area
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin paid a visit to the St. Louis area to see for himself areas contaminated by radioactive…
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U.S. Attorneys for border districts charge 750+ illegal aliens with immigration-related crimes so far in March
President Trump has been clear that securing the Southwestern Border of the United States is a priority of the absolute…
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Transportation organization surveying citizens about their transportation needs
The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization (JATSO) needs the public’s help in developing projects for the FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan…
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Pitt State to host inaugural AI symposium on April 22
Pittsburg State University will host its first-ever AI symposium, AI in Academia and the Workforce: Exploring the Impact and Implications,…
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Fire damages Yates Center Kansas nursing home
A Yates Center Kansas nursing home was damaged by a wildfire last Friday. The 38 residents and patients of the…
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Celebration time at tonight’s Joplin City Council Meeting
On the Monday KZRG Morning Newswatch, Joplin mayor Keenan Cortez highlighted the celebration of Joplin’s 152nd birthday and the 20th…
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