A man from Lamar, Missouri has entered a guilty plea to the class A felony of 1st degree endangering the welfare of a child (death of a child) for events occurring on March 31, 2021. The Barton County ...

Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), the ...

The Missouri House has approved a plan that could bring the state's individual income tax to ZERO. If the state Senate also passes the bill, it would go to voters in November. The Missouri Independent ...

A Missouri court has rejected a legal challenge to new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump that are aimed at helping Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections.

Spiva Center for the Arts. Their generosity ensures that Spiva remains a vibrant cultural hub for artists and art lovers alike. For our community, Small Works offers a chance to collect one-of-a-kind ...

New Connections Adoption Weekend will feature fee-waived adoptions at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center March 20-22.

A judge sentenced a man who participated in a scheme that stole millions of dollars from elderly victims in ten states to 4 years in prison.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Four States has been selected as a 2026 winner in the Zimmer Cares initiative, ...

Bike Walk Joplin is excited to announce the second annual Tour de Llama, a fun-filled 15-mile urban cycling adventure, happening on April 11, 2026. Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to ...

Plea agreement means victim will avoid the trauma of a second trial.

For the second consecutive year, Vision Carthage is bringing back its popular free community cleanup event, "Dumpster Day," giving local residents a convenient way to responsibly dispose of unwanted ...

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is urging Kansas residents to use caution to avoid scams by unregistered contractors ...