Local Interests
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Muscogee return to South nearly 200 years after forced removal
OXFORD, Ala. (AP) – Native Americans whose ancestors were forced out of the Southeast almost 200 years ago are back…
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Now closed library back in City’s hands
The former Joplin Public Library between 3rd and 4th on Main Street is back in the city’s hands again. City…
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15 taken to the hospital after Kansas City apartment fire
(AP) — Authorities say a fire erupted early Friday at a Kansas City apartment building, sending nine children and six…
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Freeman Celebrates 100th MONARCH® Robotic Bronchoscopy
Freeman Health System patient John Turley and his wife Loretta are praising the MONARCH® robotic bronchoscopy procedure for finding Turley’s…
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Kelly signs bill to help Kansans living with a disability save for the future
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2490, authorizing the State Treasurer to determine who may open and own an…
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Walmart Raises Pay for Nearly 320 Missouri Drivers, Launches Fleet Development Program
Walmart is raising pay for its private fleet of truck drivers, including the nearly 320 truck drivers in Missouri. The…
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Chinese National in Missouri Sentenced for Economic Espionage
A Chinese national who formerly lived in St. Louis County has been sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for…
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Officials: Woman dies in suburban Kansas City house fire
(AP) — Authorities say a woman has died after being pulled from a burning home in suburban Kansas City this…
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Hartzer, other Republicans push Biden Admin. to “reprioritize” China as a threat
Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler has joined 15 other House Republicans in calling on U-S Attorney General Merrick Garland to “reprioritize”…
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Missouri regulates boarding schools after abuse allegations
(AP) – Fifteen years after Maggie Drew was first sent to Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch in southwestern Missouri, she…
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