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Ollie’s opens in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — A national retail chain opens its doors on Joplin’s busiest road. It’s called Ollie’s, a store that bills itself on low prices for overstock and closeout items. They held a ribbon cutting to kick off business Wednesday morning. The store is near 15th...
Kansas police lieutenant arrested in abuse case
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says they have arrested a Kansas police lieutenant following an investigation that began in 2023. The agency says the Columbus Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office contacted the KBI in February of last year after receiving allegations of child sex crimes. The lieutenant has been on paid administrative leave since the allegations were made.
Family seeks justice for 2-year-old killed by SWAT Officer
JOPLIN, Mo.- In a heart-wrenching incident that has gripped Baxter Springs, Kansas, a SWAT team officer known only as "Sniper One" fatally shot 2-year-old Clesslynn Crawford while responding to a domestic violence call in March 2022. The tragic event unfolded when Cherokee County Sheriff's deputies were called to a home on Wyandotte Avenue, where they encountered Eli Crawford, who had reportedly shot Taylor Shutte and then barricaded himself and his daughter inside the house. The standoff with law enforcement lasted over three hours, ending when officers entered the residence to find both Eli and his daughter deceased.
Man that fled from SWMO authorities arrested in Joplin, police say
NOEL, Mo. — Joplin police say they took Jordan Michael Jennings into custody early Tuesday morning. They arrested him without incident at a home near 16th St. and Grand Ave. around 2:40 a.m. Monday morning JPD found the stolen 2015 Ford F-250. Investigators say Jennings stole it Sunday while...
Train derailment block parts of Main Street and 153rd RD in Wyandotte Oklahoma
Wyandotte, OK – Around 20 train cars went off the tracks in Wyandotte, Oklahoma Saturday evening. The derailment blocked Main Street and east 153rd Road in Wyandotte. No one was hurt in the crash. Numerous area agencies responded to help.
Residents safe after Wyandotte train derailment — Cleanup continues
WYANDOTTE, Okla. — The city of Wyandotte continues to clean up following a train derailment that happened Saturday evening. Wyandotte Mayor Leon Crow told us earlier today that BNSF Railroad crews arrived on scene around 2:30 a.m., and completed much of the work before daybreak. They’ve remained on the...
GMFS Hope Park Wing Cook Off!
Love wings and want to support and be apart of the community? Melodee Colbert Keen wants you to come on down Saturday from 11-1 for the Wing Cook Off to benefit Hope Park! They will have individual and business contests and there will be music, games, and prizes! The biggest prize is “coming together” as a community, which is Melodee’s favorite part of it all. To learn more go to https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=817165433775205&set=pcb.799667755524973.
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