Regal Northstar in Joplin closes after nearly 30 years

Regal Northstar 14 in Joplin, Missouri, is closing its doors permanently after August 20, ending nearly three decades of operation at the site.

Route 66 at 100: History lives on in Lawrence County

Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and the celebration of America’s most famous highway has been in full swing. Communities from Chicago to Santa Monica have spent 2026 marking the centennial with festivals, exhibits, road trips and car shows. Missouri kicked things off with traveling exhibits and local...

Vinita hosts filming of documentary about Picher, OK

Vinita, Oklahoma, is serving as the filming location for a YouTube documentary produced by Part-Time Explorer that features live-action recreations of the history of Pitcher.

Martin Estes from Mount Vernon, MO joined the Real Rock Army today!

Martin loves KSHE because he says there are “consistently great rock songs playing”. Michael lives in Mount Vernon, MO – So he listens to the KSHE Mobile App so he can keep rocking out, even when he’s 4 hours away from St. Louis. Martin was in...

History Museum on the Square transfers archives to MSU

The History Museum on the Square has transferred its archival collection to Missouri State University's Duane G. Meyer Library Special Collections and Archives to ensure professional preservation and expanded public access.

High school junior paints flowery mural in Joplin

Joplin High School junior Rose Lyn Lee was commissioned by a family member to create a flowery and mystical fence mural for their garden.

Hydrant art celebrates America’s 250th and Route 66

Local artists are painting thirteen fire hydrants along Route 66 in Carthage, Missouri, to commemorate America's 250th birthday and the centennial of the historic highway.

Billings, Mo., library, churches team up to provide school supplies for every grade

BILLINGS, Mo. (KY3) - A volunteer-run library and a local ministerial alliance have joined forces to provide school supplies for students in every grade in the Billings school district. Library leads the effort. The Billings Library, which operates without tax dollars and is staffed entirely by volunteers, raised more than...

Asian Food Festival was a success, will be back in the spring and gain in August

The Asian Food Festival held in King Jack Park last weekend was such a success that organizers say they want to return twice a year. Bryan Waggoner, director of parks and recreation, says he was impressed that there was a crowd from open to close (11 p.m.) all four days. The event opened Thursday and ended Sunday night.

Did you know there was a college on College Street?

We remember the day when a photo of the Webb City Business College, from a viewpoint we had never seen before, came into the genealogy room on the third floor of the Webb City Public Library. Webb City Baptist College was constructed on a 6-acre site on the west edge...

Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium

The Joplin Jailbirds invite the community to immerse themselves in the world of Taylor Swift like never before!. Join them on Friday, October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium (279 S. High Avenue) for Taylorville, your ticket to a night filled with chart-topping hits and cherished deep cuts. This dynamic tribute band, armed with unmatched musical talent, takes you on a journey through Taylor’s iconic music career. The stage comes to live with a stunning video wall production, adding a visual spectacle that complements the music perfectly. It’s a tribute that’ll make you sing, dance, and relive the magic of Taylor songs. Don’t miss this extraordinary homage to a pop sensation!

HPPR Radio Readers Book Club Earns Statewide Recognition from Kansas Association of Broadcasters

On warm nights with the bedroom window open, a young Max McCoy could hear the endless stream of traffic on Route 66 rushing past his family's home at the edge of Baxter Springs — the shifting of gears, the bellow of trucks hauling freight to Oklahoma and Missouri, the sound of the wider world passing just beyond the pasture. That memory, woven into McCoy's commentary "Growing Up on Route 66," has now earned HPPR statewide recognition. The Kansas Association of Broadcasters has awarded the HPPR Radio Readers Book Club second place in the Editorial/Commentary category, Medium Market division, for the piece — produced as part of this year's Spring Read, "Route 66: 100 Years on the Mother Road."

Connect2Culture hosts 11th annual arts preview in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Artists came together Saturday in Joplin to present their plans for this year. Connect2Culture’s 11th annual Area Arts & Cultural preview was staged under the lights of the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex earlier Saturday. Artists and non-profit managers who attend have two...

Marian Days begins in Carthage as tens of thousands gather

The 47th annual Marian Days is officially underway in Carthage.

See the 47th Annual Marian Days Vietnamese Catholic Celebration in Carthage

This Forgotten Kansas Grocery Store Feels Like Stepping Back Into The 1950s

Some grocery stores feel less like errands and more like time machines with snacks. This Kansas stop has that throwback charm people love, the kind that makes a quick visit feel like you wandered into a slower, friendlier decade. Old shelves, familiar staples, local character, and a little roadside nostalgia...