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Joplin BOE members sign resolution urging Gov. Parson to veto SB 727
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin School Board says a bill passed by both the Missouri legislature could jeopardize the financial future of the school district. In a resolution signed by members of the Joplin Board of Education, the board asks the governor to veto Senate Bill 727. That legislation...
National Corvette Convention cruises into Joplin
In mid-May, hundreds of classic and late-model Corvettes will cruise into Joplin, for a week-long celebration with the 65th annual National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) Convention taking center stage. Jeff Bruggeman, who helped organize and coordinate this convention along with his wife, Mary Lou, says, “It’s exciting that Joplin...
Missouri drivers can expect increase in turtle X’ings
JOPLIN, Mo. — Cars and trucks aren’t the only things traversing area roadways this time of year. Several species of turtles are out and about trying to get from one side of area roads to the other. Francis Skalicky with the Missouri Department of Conservation said this is...
Thursday, May 2: The start of a soggy set of days
Scattered areas of showers and thunderstorms came with a little excitement earlier today when a series of tornado warnings were issued for areas between Joplin and Lamar. At least one confirmed tornado, an EF-0, did touch down with several funnel clouds reported. The tornado came on a day when none were expected. The tornado was […]
GMFS Pick of the Litter!
Good Morning our Furry Friends! On todays Pick of the Litter, we get to meet Cici! Cici, is a wonderful pup who is super energetic and loving! Also, be sure to check out the Joplin Humane Society for Cici and all the other wonderful fur babies their shelter currently has! Lastly, please head to joplinhumane.org to make any donations of food and money, or to volunteer as well! They are also running an “Empty the Shelters” adoption special through the 15th of May for a $20 dollar adoption fee on all adoptions thanks to the Bissell Pet Foundation! They are also hosting their 4th Annual Fast & the Furriest, Joplin Drift 5k/1m at King Jack park in Webb City on Saturday, May 4th, you can find out more at https://www.joplinhumane.org/5k-fast–the-furriest.html.
No charges to be filed in Joplin Police Officer-Involved Shooting
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis of Joplin Police says last week the investigation was complete in the February 9, 2024 Officer-Involved Shooting on West 7th. They were then submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
OK State Rep. Bashore addresses log accumulation on US-60 Bridge
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, released a statement on Wednesday about the accumulation on the US-60 bridge over the Neosho River in Ottawa County. Driftwood, logs, and debris continue to pile up over the Neosho River on the US-60 bridge near Wyandotte after a weekend round of heavy rains. Bashore learned […]
River businesses reflect on flood impact
PINEVILLE, Mo. — For those who make their living on the river, the recent heavy rains have been both a blessing and a curse. It seems almost everybody was impacted in some way by this past weekend’s storms and floods, especially those who’ve built a business, on the water.
Alice Pulsipher’s path to medical school
JOPLIN, Mo. — Medical school is a rigorous schedule for any student – but one soon-to-be grad also had to face several challenges to even get to that point. “My path to becoming a doctor wasn’t typical. I didn’t think that I could be a doctor. I mean, people like me don’t become doctors,” said Alice Pulsipher, KCU Joplin med student.
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