Missouri lawmakers are proposing to fund bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allow more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and support aid to ...

If running more—or running, period—is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we got some tips today from a Freeman Health System specialist. If you’re looking to get started, it doesn’t have to be ...

The Joplin Public Library is helping young people make the transition into adulthood. The library acknowledges that can ...

The Joplin Empire Market will hold its sixth annual chili cook-off Saturday, Jan. 18. Cash prizes, trophies and bragging ...

Baristas at The Human Bean will begin pouring coffee and other specialty beverages at 2608 S Main Street beginning Wednesday, January 8th. Customers are invited to come get a first taste of the ...

Dr. Jill Saia Pile, of Frontenac, is ringing in the new year with a second branch of the Saia Smile Center in Joplin. The new ...

The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, ...

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the ...

Sparklight recently donated to a local food panty to help provide meals for families in need. The Scared Heart Catholic Church's Food Pantry received the $958 check. "We are grateful for Sparklight’s ...

The Joplin Schools Board of Education approves the first phase of facility projects. According to the school district, the projects are geared toward address ...

Over 100 businesses will take part in the Joplin Chamber of Commerce 32nd annual Business Expo.   Erin Slifka with the Joplin ...