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BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — A rural Baxter Springs man will spend nearly a decade in prison on drug charges. A judge sentenced Timothy Sargent, 60, to nine years and three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing meth with intent to distribute. In September of last year,...

A 51-year-old man is in custody accused of shooting his wife in the neck during an argument early Tuesday morning, authorities say. Sheriff James Beck with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office said Robert Randall called dispatch around 3:30 a.m. and said he shot his wife. It happened at a home...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — An Oklahoma man charged in a double fatality motorcycle crash appears in a Jasper County courtroom. Tuesday morning, Colton Goddard, 20, of Welch waived his preliminary hearing and was bound over for trial. Waiving a preliminary hearing is standard, meaning the parties agree the case should be heard by a jury.

The Cherokee County Sheriff's is warning the public about two scams going around the county. The first is a letter some residents have received, indicating a purchase agreement on their property. The Cherokee County Register of Deeds Office has had several calls and visits from those who have received this letter. They say this is a scam attempt. A copy of the letter can be seen here.

Three Baxter Springs residents were moderately injured in an accident one mile south of Joplin, Mo., on Apricot Road at 5:40 p.m. Sunday. Driving a 2014 Nissan Murano eastbound, Jay A. Marshall, 34, of Baxter Springs went off the right side of the road and overturned. Passengers Lauri Marshall, 56 and Jacob Sheffield were also transported to a Joplin hospital with moderate injuries as well as…

(TOPEKA, Ks.) The United States Department of Justice announced on Monday, November 27, 2023 that a Kansas man had been charged with assault following an incident that occurred at Fort Riley in Junction City, Kansas. Court documents show that Jordan Thompson, 24, from Galena has been charged with two counts...

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around miami..

NEWRON COUNTY, Mo. — Charges have been filed against the suspect in the Dollar General Armed Robberies in Racine, Mo. and the Loma Linda, Mo. area.

JOPLIN, Mo. — A Joplin man is arrested in connection to a weekend pursuit with police. Authorities are seeking charges of tampering with a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended license, and resisting arrest against 37-year-old Jared Prier. Joplin police say just before 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, they tried...

A weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. It’s that time of year again. Time for many of us to decorate our houses with colorful lights to help illuminate the holiday season. However, for many, that also means a little bit of extra electricity usage in the coming weeks. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes you can take advantage of the following seasonal energy saving tips from energy.gov.

JOPLIN, MO — After a week of high school and college sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States. Play #1: Jackson Marrs (Seneca Senior Running Back)– On 3rd-and-16, Seneca’s Gavyn Hoover took the snap and proceeded to pitch it to Jackson Marrs who started working his […]

MIAMI, Okla. — Northeastern A&M College choir will perform classic Christmas carols this weekend at Chapters bookstore in Miami. The Sounds of Christmas concert is free and open to the public. The NEO choir will also perform on Dec 2 and Dec 9 at 2 p.m. For more information,...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.246, a week ago the price is $3.295 , according to AAA.

Danny Dillon is the Director of the Coleman Theatre and he’s here with Howie today to get us ready for the holiday season celebrations at the Coleman Theatre! Kicking off the holidays at the Coleman is the Miami Little Theatre presenting “A Christmas Carol” on November 30th and December 1st at 7:00 p.m. and on December 2nd and 3rd at 2:30 p.m. You can also expect to see The Kenny Rogers Band, The Isaacs Christmas Show, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, and more! Head over to thecolemantheatre.org to find all the information you need!

In the desolate landscape of Picher, Oklahoma, the Picher-Cardin High School stands as a haunting monument to the community that once thrived amidst the boom of the early 20th-century mining industry. Once the bustling heart of a town with over 14,000 residents, the school now echoes with the silence of abandonment, its walls a canvas for urban explorers and a muse for photographers seeking the poignant beauty of decay.

Framed and unframed artwork by Karen Hardessey aand Tabatha Sublertte were among the popular and creative items at the Pecan Festival as it returns to Chetopa Above is some of the work from Walts Wood- working featuring some beautiful hand crafted wood products. Walt Posey is the craftsman. Early crowds kept the vendors busy in the Chetopa Gymnasium on a recent Saturday A local vendor had an…

Four southwest Missouri high school football teams will play for state championships on either Friday or Saturday. It kicks off locally in Class 3 at 11 a.m. Friday, with Seneca taking on Central (Park Hills), followed by Marionville vs. North Platte in Class 1 at 3 p.m. and Republic vs. Cardinal Ritter for the Class 5 crown at 7 p.m.

Nestled in western McClain County, Oklahoma, the town of Dibble is steeped in history, tracing its roots back to a time when it was known as Cottonwood Grove. The abundance of cottonwood trees defined the area's early identity, providing a picturesque setting and a name that reflected the natural beauty of the landscape. This tranquil grove once served as a historical witness to significant events such as the Camp Napoleon Compact, emphasizing the area's importance beyond its serene appearance.

Galena, Kansas, might appear as a quaint city on the map, yet it is renowned as the birthplace of the historic Route 66. The 1926 establishment of the road marked Galena's indelible contribution to an era of exploration and the Great American Road Trip. Lead, discovered in 1877, spurred a mining boom, fostering prosperity and inadvertently setting the stage for Route 66. The highway's route, which followed a former mining corridor, became a cornerstone of Galena's identity, bringing with it waves of travelers and an enduring legacy.