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TULSA, Okla. — A man was sentenced Friday in federal court for a 2017 attack in which he picked up a fellow student and slammed the student’s head onto the ground, leaving him paralyzed, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Jace Christian Williams, 23, was sentenced to 51 months...

JOPLIN, Mo.–Now that the supreme court has struck down Roe v Wade, a Missouri trigger law now effectively ends access to legal abortion in the state.  “We all knew it was coming,” said Jamie Lindsey, Editor and Chief of Julie Joplin Media. “They had with the leak that came out a few months ago, like they had told us, that...

JOPLIN, Mo. — More than 50 people lined the intersection of 7th and Illinois in Joplin Friday evening (6/24), to protest the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn “Roe v. Wade.”. Those in attendance along the busy intersection, held up signs and chanted in protest to passing motorists.

JOPLIN, Mo. – Friday afternoon just before 3 p.m. our friend Stephen Miller caught a “Huey” helicopter and “Cobra” heilicopter taking off from the Joplin Regional Airport. You have seen his images many places before, he is known as Reflections of Life Photography. Click to take a look. Thanks Stephen!

JOPLIN, Mo. — Is a rise in some types of crime a result of the economic hard times we’re in?. The Joplin Police Department has noticed an increase in the amount of theft from vehicles between January of this year and the end of May. Captain Will Davis...

***UPDATE Mr. Mavis was located and returned home safely,” Thank you.*** JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Police Department release an image of a missing man who suffers from dementia. “We are asking for assistance in locating Bill Mavis. If located, please contact the Joplin Police Mr. Mavis suffers with dementia. He left for a walk around 9:00 pm night. He resides...

JOPLIN, Mo. — As Independence Day approaches and firework sales start to ramp up, people living within Joplin city limits should be aware of the dates and times those fireworks can be legally discharged. The City of Joplin wants to remind everyone to adhere to all regulations involving the...

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Despite today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, an area organization won’t be closing its doors anytime soon. In fact, all the services they now provide are in greater need than ever before. LifeChoices, or Choices Medical Services,...

Explore a hidden surprise in the southeast corner of the state. The Kansas topography is full of surprises. Woodlands in the east, badlands in the west, rolling prairies; even buttes and mesas. And in the southeast corner of the state, there's a little slice of the Ozarks. If you drive...

JOPLIN, Mo. – (WATCH) The Pittsburg Post #64 Patriots top Houston, Missouri 16-0 in the AABC Connie Mack WS qualifier tournament in Joplin Friday. Baxter Springs product and Neosho CC signee Kameron Williamson goes 3-3 on the day with two doubles, a triple and 6 RBI. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY...

Austin Hyslip, Marketing Manager of Arvest Bank in Joplin, joined us to talk about how their most recent campaign impacted the four states. Check it out here!

JOPLIN, Mo. — Local chapters of the United Way got out for a “Day of Action.”. The event is a chance for volunteers to work on beautification projects for non-profit organizations throughout the area. The United Way has hosted the Day of Action annually for over 30 years.

CARTHAGE, Mo. – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri and the Carthage Caring Communities Coalition are bringing SudStock (formerly MudStock) to Carthage on Saturday, June 25th, from 12 noon – 3 p.m. SudStock is a free event and continues to promote a drug free message of bringing families together...

EUGENE, Ore. – A pair of Pittsburg State freshmen shined at the USATF U20 outdoor championship on Friday in Eugene, Oregon. On the women’s side, Blakelee Winn finished in 1st place in the heptathlon, scoring 5,473 points. Winn finished 1st in the 100m hurdles, 5th in high jump,...

Dayne Herl is following in his older brother Dawson’s footsteps at Missouri Southern but carving his own path as a quarterback.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — A handful of bridge projects are currently underway in Webb City. Three bridges were damaged last month after what city officials are calling a “strange rain.”. Three inches fell in a matter of minutes on one night. It caused major backflow on all three,...

WYANDOTTE, Okla. — Kids of all ages are learning about the Wyandotte tribe this weekend. The Bearskin Fitness Gym is hosting the Gathering of Little Turtles camp for the first time in 2 years. Today through Sunday, kids can learn Wyandotte’s language and history and take part in activities...

JOPLIN, Mo. – (WATCH) The Midwest Mustangs top the Springfield Aces 10-0 Friday in the AABC Connie Mack WS qualifier in Joplin. The Mustangs finish pool play with a 2-1 record to advance to the championship bracket. They will face Texas Desperados-Briscoe Saturday at 2 PM at Joe Becker Stadium.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Around 9:15 a.m. Friday morning reports of a structure fire at 431 N Jackson in the North Heights Neighborhood alerted Joplin Dispatch. Joplin Fire Dept responded sounding a second alarm for more manpower and apparatus as active fire was declared. Joplin Police Dept and METS ambulance also responded. The residence located on the SE corner of D...