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Roads reopen in Miami while crews address flood leftovers
MIAMI, Okla. — Flooding continues to be an issue in Miami even as waters have receded. Although most of the water has dried up it has left 6 to 8 inches of sludge in parking lots as well as dead fish behind. City crews are in charge of scraping and hosing roads after floods in the Riverview Park and parking lots.
Tornado Damage In Miami, Oklahoma
A brief tornado touchdown in Miami, Oklahoma last night has left some damage. Some homes were damaged and some trees knocked down. Photos taken by Miami Mayor Bless Parker showed trees down and structure damage. There are no reports of any injuries.
Funnel cloud spotted in Seneca during tornado warning
SENECA, Mo. – Seneca and other parts of Newton County in Western Missouri are under a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon, May 8, at 3:15 p.m. Newton County Emergency Management shared a photo from the Seneca Police Department showing a funnel cloud in the sky in Seneca. The National Weather Service has not yet confirmed whether […]
Miami's offensive trio one of the country's best going into 2024 (and how the rest of the country compares)
The Miami Hurricanes enter the 2024 college football season with some serious firepower, on paper, on the offensive side of the ball. Washington State quarterback transfer addition Cam Ward, Oregon State running back transfer addition Damien Martinez, and returning slot receiver Xavier Restrepo gives UM one of the most productive trios in the country going into the season.
'He was incredible for the people of Columbus': City mourns loss of their police chief
The City of Columbus, Kansas is mourning the death of not just one of their own, but also their police chief for the last ten years. Jason Daniels passed away Wednesday (5/8) after a battle with colon cancer. He was 49.
Joplin to implement controlled burns to clear storm debris
JOPLIN, Mo. — The City of Joplin is ramping up efforts to get rid of debris from last week’s EF-1 tornado. A controlled burn will be conducted tomorrow to reduce the tree limbs brought to the city’s drop-off site, on North Schifferdecker Avenue. City officials say the...
Discover Joplin, MO’s, Neighborhoods
Uncover the beautiful communities that make up this southwest Missouri city. Named after one of its earliest settlers, Rev. Harris Joplin, the city of Joplin, MO, has experienced many ups and downs since its establishment in 1873. One of its first population booms was in response to a robust mining scene. The city’s growth shrank after World War II when zinc prices bottomed out and mines closed, but Joplin bounced back with the creation of the famous Route 66, which passes through the city’s downtown. Today, more than 52,000 residents call Joplin home. Ahead, discover some of the neighborhoods fueling Joplin, MO’s, latest rebirth.
Silver Alert For 81-Year-Old Canceled, Man Located
--- A Silver Alert is in effect for an 81-year-old man last seen on Wednesday leaving his home in Grove, Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said Richard Hopper, 81, left his Delaware County home driving a silver Ford Ranger with tag NEM815. He's 5-foot-8, 145 pounds with grey hair and...
Local nonprofit raises thousands for Medical Loan Closet’s new location
JOPLIN, Mo. — Nice job by the ladies with the nonprofit, 100 Women Who Care. They raised $4,300 for the Medical Loan Closet in Joplin. It’s an organization that connects people to medical supplies insurance may not cover. And the demand has grown so much that it’s moving...
Oklahoma woman pleads guilty in hit-and-run that killed Chinese national
MIAMI, Okla. — A Fairland woman accused of killing a Chinese national by driving over him was ordered to return to court in August for a sentencing hearing. Mindy Diane McBrien, 50, entered a blind plea and pleaded no contest in Ottawa County District Court in Miami to first-degree manslaughter and leaving the scene of a crash.
Pleasant Weather Expected For Rest Of Week
A brief tornado spun up on the south side of Miami, OK Wednesday afternoon, and severe thunderstorms moved to the southeast of Tulsa Wednesday evening. These storms moved quickly before moving out of the state. Once this front passes the area, we'll experience dry and pleasant weather through the end...
Joplin sales tax revenue & insights into city spending
JOPLIN, Mo. — 27 million dollars, that’s the total the City of Joplin got in sales tax revenue for the first half of the budget. “I’ve done this for four years. so I make a good living at it,” said Jennifer Stevens, Joplin waitress. Waitress Jennifer...
Mt. Vernon Shuts out Seneca to Advance to the Class 4 District 11 Title Game
SENECA, MO — The 2-seeded Seneca Indians squared off with the 3-seeded Mt. Vernon Mountaineers in the Class 4 District 11 semi-finals in which Mt. Vernon won, 4-0, to advance to the District Championship. Mt. Vernon came out fired up and started the game with some fireworks after Braden Dodson hit a Inside-the-Park home run […]
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