Empire farmers market sees surge in traffic amid outbreaks
Despite concerns over food-borne pathogens like cyclosporiasis, the Empire Farmers Market in Joplin has seen increased traffic as customers seek fresh produce directly from local vendors.
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Fort Scott plans outreach instead of removing campers
Fort Scott city administrator Brad Matkin announced on Friday that the city is forming a local alliance to address homelessness and help unhoused individuals find stable housing instead of resorting to incarceration.
New Missouri laws and how they impact Joplin
New Missouri laws have gone into effect regarding voter eligibility and campaign disclosures, while officials discuss increasing the hotel-motel tax to fund improvements for Joplin's Memorial Hall.
Miami police launch four new behavioral health resources
The Miami Police Department has implemented four new initiatives, including a co-responder program and the Blue Envelope Program, to support residents with behavioral health and disability-related needs.
Scam alert: Fraudsters spoof Oklahoma town hall number
KANSAS, Okla. - A telephone scam is hitting Delaware County by an individual reportedly spoofing a community's town hall number and requesting money. The Kansas Police Department received a report of an individual spoofing the Kansas Town Hall phone number (918-868-2198) and claiming to be with the Federal Trade Commis
Neosho police chief rejects use of Flock Camera system
Neosho Police Chief Peter Russell stated that his department will not use Flock cameras because he believes they conflict with the goal of protecting citizens' constitutional rights.
Joplin car dealership donates to McKinley safety program
A partnership between a car dealership and a local school ensures kids make it home safe.
Help shape Joplin's future bike and walk paths
Planning is underway to build future projects for bike and walking trails in Joplin.
Missouri's Dolly Parton Imagination Library faces uncertain future after her death
As Missouri mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, the future of her children's book program in the state faces uncertainty.
Neosho breaks ground on $15M public safety center
Neosho broke ground on a new $15 million, 29,000-square-foot public safety center that will house both police and fire departments and is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2028.
Carterville Elementary brings water as boil notice remains
A boil water advisory remains in effect in Carterville following a major water main break suspected to have been caused by extreme heat and dry conditions.
Bourbon County Republicans nominate Ann Clarkson as county clerk
Bourbon County residents gather to decide who to appoint as county clerk.
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