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Northpark Mall in Joplin, MO once had six anchors. Now the city is weighing what comes next for the land

In 1972 Newman's left the downtown Joplin building it had used since 1910 and reopened in a new mall on Range Line Road. By 2000 Northpark Mall had six anchors. In 2009 Vintage Stock moved into part of the old Montgomery Ward building. Inside, customers could play video games or coin-operated arcade machines, and the store had a stage for concerts.

Joplin, MO · 13d

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New plan hopes to fix Paradise Lake leaks in King Jack Park

Ongoing water issues at a Webb City park are now getting extra attention.

Webb City, MO · 11d

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Tornado siren fixes underway in these Cherokee County towns

Fixes have either been done or will be done soon to tornado sirens in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County, KS · 11d

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Jasper County property tax bills mailed starting Nov. 2nd; payments due by Dec. 31

CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — Jasper County property owners will receive their property and real estate tax bills in the mail starting November 2nd, and the county collector says payments are due as soon as residents receive them. Taxes become delinquent only after Dec. 31, and paying by that date keeps residents from accruing interest and penalties.

Jasper County, MO · 11d

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New housing builds surge in Lamar

New housing developments are on the rise in one local community.

Lamar, MO · 11d

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Cherokee County residents push for smoother roads as officials cite budget limits

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - Cherokee County residents packed the county courthouse to discuss ongoing concerns about road conditions. Residents say the county's road graders have not kept roads smooth enough. County officials say repairs come down to money, materials and manpower.

Cherokee County, KS · 11d

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Mayes Cafeteria Fails Health Inspection

UPDATE: On Oct. 28, this article was updated to clarify that The Chart is in the process of contacting university officials regarding these reports. Updates following contact with these officials are currently underway. Following a health inspection conducted on Oct. 26, the City of Joplin Health Department has failed MSSU’s...

Joplin, MO · 11d

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Public hearing scheduled for final Main Street improvements

Joplin city staff will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27, to discuss the final phase of a $5 million Main Street streetscaping project funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Joplin, MO · 12d

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Saint Paul’s Joplin hosts its annual candy crawl

JOPLIN, Mo. — Halloween kicked off a little early for some kids in Joplin on Sunday. Saint Paul’s in Joplin provided the community, both parents and children alike, with an indoor trick-or-treating event called “The Candy Crawl.”. While the event centered around the candy collection process for...

Joplin, MO · 12d

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Ghost tours coming to southwest Missouri antique store

A local antique shop known for its possible paranormal activity.

Aurora, MO · 10d

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Queen City Disposal merging with Republic Services in November

Queen City Disposal, a family-run waste company, is merging with Republic Services of the Ozarks starting in November. A Queen City Disposal representative confirmed the change to the News-Leader by phone on Monday, Oct. 26, noting that Republic will honor current rates for Queen City Disposal customers. Because the two company routes will be combined, some customers may experience changes to their collection days. Those impacted will be receiving a postcard in the mail notifying them of the new day. As the news circulated on social media, many current Queen City Disposal customers shared concerns about their rates increasing under Republic's ownership. Republic Services, one of the largest waste management companies in the country with more than 1,000 locations, did not return requests for comment and additional information by publication deadline. More: Work to make Springfield's East Sunshine Street safer starts next week The city of Springfield has proposed changes to the section of City Code that governs trash and recycling services to improve collection and cut down on nuisance and litter. Changes proposed include requiring all residential haulers to provide a minimum level of service and to offer curbside recycling for an updated list of recyclable materials, the city

Springfield, MO · 11d

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Missouri House District 160 voters will elect representative for long-vacant seat in Nov. 3 general election

Missouri's general election is November 3, with voters deciding on several key amendments, state Senate and House seats,, and U.S. Senate and House seats. For Missouri House District 160, voters in Newton County and parts of Jasper County will fill a seat that has been vacant since May 2025. The previous representative, Ben Baker, left to become Missouri's Director of USDA Rural Development.

Newton County, MO · 12d

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Oklahoma man dances to gold after double-lung transplant

Grove, Okla. (KOAM) — Every step, every turn and every breath mean something different to Melvin Cook these days.

Grove, OK · 12d

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New housing builds surge in Lamar

LAMAR, Mo. — New housing developments are on the rise in one local community. “So Lamar received an uptick in houses being built.”. Lamar City Administrator Rusty Rives says 12 houses are either finished or in the process of being built. That’s nearly half the number of homes built over several years combined.

Lamar, MO · 11d

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Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce Receives Statewide Award for Innovative Communications Campaign

Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce Receives Statewide Award for Innovative Communications Campaign. The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce was recognized for excellence in member and community communications during the 2026 Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri Fall Conference, held October 22 at Margaritaville Lake Resort at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Neosho, MO · 12d

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More Than a Mattress Sale: Ruck ‘n Run Brings the Heart Back to Veterans Day 🇺🇸🔥

Veterans Day shouldn’t just be about retail sales and mattress discounts—it’s about honoring those who wore the uniform. In this episode of Around the Ozarks Community Corner, Grace Gooley sits down with George Fuller to share the heart behind Ruck ‘n Run in Republic. Inspired by a makeshift fire pit that brought deployed soldiers together in Iraq, this high-energy gathering connects local families and service members around an 8-to-10-foot central fire pit to foster genuine connection, healing, and military camaraderie.

Republic, MO · 12d

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Protests at Joplin council meeting

UPDATE – Tuesday. JOPLIN, Mo. — Protests at Joplin City Hall Monday night led to two arrests. Dozens of people walked the sidewalk with signs – tied to the city council meeting inside. Officers say the first arrest came from a confrontation between the two sides protesting...

Joplin, MO · 18d

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