Local Interests
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KCU-Joplin College of Dental Medicine to receive $3 million check from Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance
The Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance (JRMSA) will present a $3 million check to KCU-Joplin’s College of Dental Medicine (CDM)…
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Court won’t revive ban on secret filming at slaughterhouses
(AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Kansas to revive a law that banned secret filming at…
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Kansas lawmakers return to tax cut debate; maps scrutinized
(AP) — Kansas lawmakers are ending a spring break with more room to cut taxes and boost state spending than…
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Kansas judge rejects congressional map; appeal expected
(AP) — A Kansas district court judge on Monday struck down a new Republican-backed congressional map that would likely make…
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Time Running Out to Fix Loophole in Missouri Conceal-Carry Law This Year
The latest effort to close a loophole in Missouri’s conceal-carry gun law is likely dead this year. A bill in…
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Seneca announces Boil Order
A boil order is officially in effect in portions of Seneca. It’s due to a serious drop in water pressure…
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Native American artist, chief, Oklahoma lawmaker dies
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Enoch Kelly Haney, a Native American artist, Seminole Nation chief and Oklahoma state lawmaker, has died…
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Freeman celebrating Lab Week
JOPLIN, Mo. – During Lab Week (April 24 – 30), Freeman Health System is recognizing the efforts of lab workers…
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House fire leaves four hurt, including two juveniles
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) – There was a bad house fire Saturday night into this morning in Independence, Missouri. Authorities said…
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EPA fines Missouri home renovators for alleged lead-based paint violations
(LENEXA, KAN) – Two Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay almost $10,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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