Joplin, MO

Louise Secker will replace Thomas Ross as the Republican nominee for Missouri House District 161, after Ross allegedly tried to have drugs planted on Secker before the primary.The Legislative District Committee unanimously selected Secker during a meeting Saturday, according to the Jasper County Rep

The new series, based on Smokey and the Bandit, will debut on Netflix sometime in 2027.

Missouri Southern State University is mourning the death of longtime biology professor Dr. Alla Barry, who the university says died following a boating accident.MSSU announced Barry’s death Saturday, describing her as a beloved professor who taught, mentored and inspired countless students.Additiona

Nominations for multiple awards now being accepted.

Community partners will identify resources, strengthen connections, and move the Thrive Blueprint from planning to action.

The Help Center of Neosho, a local food pantry, is holding their 2nd Annual Fundraiser Banquet on September 19 and the community is invited to join them. The banquet is free to attend and includes dinner.“Not everyone can give money but everyone can share a vision and support in other ways,” said He

A woman from Joplin was killed Friday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in southeast Kansas.The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on U.S. 69 Alternate, about two miles north of K-66 Highway in Cherokee County.According to the crash report, a northbound vehicle slowed to

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance to plant on his political opponent.  Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, of Joplin, Mo., was charged in a one-count complaint on September 2, 2026, for conspiring to distribute a controlled substance. Ross is currently running […] The post Missouri State Representative Candidate Charged with Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine to Frame Opponen

No. 3 Class 6 Nixa remained unbeaten Friday with a 30-27 win over Joplin at Junge Field. Joplin, which led 23-14 at halftime, fell to 1-1.No. 3 Webb City improved to 2-0 with a 63-19 rout of Waynesville. The Cardinals have scored 105 points after beating Glendale 42-6 in Week 1.No. 6 Class 5 Carthag

Dangerous heat will continue across southwest Missouri through the weekend, with a Heat Warning in effect through the holiday weekend.The National Weather Service says afternoon temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, while high humidity will make it feel even hotter. Overnight temperatures will