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Grove woman dead; man in hospital, following double shooting Video included

Dena Davenport, 49, was rushed to a Grove hospital where she was pronounced dead. Doyle Handle, 52, was in the yard and still conscious.  He was flown to a Joplin hospital and was last reported to be in stable condition. More>>

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Joplin Schools attorney says decision on teacher's status will be made within 14 days Video included

A hearing to determine the future of a Joplin East Middle School teacher Randy Turner concluded with no decision on Thursday... More>>

Boat renters can expect high gas prices this weekend on the lake's as well Video included

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Four State residents are filling up their gas tanks as they hit the road for the Memorial Day weekend, and many of them heading to the lake are fueling up on more than their car. More>>

Priority designation makes Iola contamination sites eligible for long-term funding Video included

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A contamination issue dating back to the 1900's has officials ready to clean up in Iola, Kansas.  Federal regulators are putting the contaminated area on a list of hazardous waste places with highest priority for cleanup. More>>

$20 million grant to pay for development at 20th Street and Connecticut

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On the two year anniversary of the Joplin tornado, EDA officials presented Joplin officials a $20 million grant, enough to build a two story library and public parking garage at 20th Street and Connecticut. More>>

Two day old attacked by dog in Coffeyville; suffers life threatening injuries

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A two day old in Coffeyville was severely injured Thursday when the family's dog attacked her.  The newborn was taken a Wichita hospital with life threatening injuries. More>>

Death penalty not being sought against farmhand charged in 2009 death

The death penalty is not being sought against a farmhand charged in the 2009 death of Belinda Beisly. Jeremy Maples and Belinda's estranged husband, Bob Beisly, are both charged with first degree murder. More>>

Speed, alcohol and driver inattention cited as factors in fatal boat crash

The driver of the boat admitted that before the crash that killed two people occurred he had taken an unknown anti-depressant, had approximately 10 beers and drank a shot of tequila... More>>

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  • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:30:44 GMT
    Former KU running back Jake Sharp will be putting on a youth football camp on June 8 in Fredonia, Kansas. Sharp was a teammate of Pittsburg native Kerry Meier and a member of the KU team that won the
    Former KU running back Jake Sharp will be putting on a youth football camp on June 8 in Fredonia, Kansas. Sharp was a teammate of Pittsburg native Kerry Meier and a member of the KU team that won the
  • Monday, May 6 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:13:47 GMT
    News release from Joplin Outlaws Collegiate Baseball: The 2013 season is just around the corner.    The Joplin Outlaw's HOME OPENER is Saturday, June 1st at 7:00pm against the Ozark Generals.  There will
    The 2013 season is just around the corner.    The Joplin Outlaw's HOME OPENER is Saturday, June 1st at 7:00pm against the Ozark Generals.
  • Friday, May 3 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-03 17:45:37 GMT
    For the second time this season the 4-State Fusion football team is partnering with the HOPE 4 You breast cancer foundation to have a pink ribbon football game. On March 23 a game was held, however there
    For the second time this season the 4-State Fusion football team is partnering with the HOPE 4 You breast cancer foundation to have a pink ribbon football game.
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