Wednesday, May 16 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-05-16 20:23:18 GMT
Updated May 16, 2012 - News release from the office of the Missouri Lt. Governor: JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder on May 9 announced 34 winners of the Lieutenant Governor's SeniorMore >>
A 100 year old woman who is a long time Freeman hospital volunteer has been named one of this year's winners of the Missouri Lieutenant Governor's Senior Service Award.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:30:15 GMT
FEMA officials come to Joplin to meet with Four Staters about disaster preparedness. On Tuesday a meeting was held at Missouri Southern State University. It's the fourth FEMA Think Tank conference heldMore >>
Local and federal government officials share ideas at a work session in Joplin of how to strengthen emergency response.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 5:56 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:56:34 GMT
The city of Joplin says street signs will soon be replaced throughout areas destroyed by last year's tornado. Many residents have gotten creative with how to give directions down roads without any streetMore >>
Joplin City officials say they will soon begin replacing nearly 2,000 street signs destroyed by the tornado, easing what has been a continuous frustration for drivers.More >>
Updated May 11, 2012: A Phelps County judge signs execution papers for convicted killer Christopher Collings. In March Collings was convicted for the rape and murder of nine year old Rowan Ford in 2007,More >>
A Phelps County judge signs execution papers for convicted killer Christopher Collings. In March Collings was convicted for the rape and murder of nine year old Rowan Ford in 2007, recommending the death penalty.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 6:18 PM EDT2012-05-10 22:18:51 GMT
Joplin city officials show that numerous building permits have been issued since the tornado. But building analysts say there continues to be a missing component within the community. It may seem likeMore >>
It may seem like there are still many open spots without any buildings throughout Joplin following the May 22 tornado, but city officials tell us a little more than half of the residential buildings ruined by the tornado are now rebuilt.More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 9:06 PM EDT2012-05-10 01:06:15 GMT
A girl from Carthage, Missouri shows friends her incredible strength and determination. The story begins in Vietnam. A baby was born out of an affair, and out of humiliation the couple strapped a bombMore >>
Born of an affair, Vietnamese parents strap a bomb around them and the baby. Nine years later the Carthage, Missouri girl has new legs and a heart full of determination.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:59 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:59:36 GMT
Tourists get a historic choice for a night's rest while traveling on Route 66. Today the Boots Motel reopened its doors to travelers. The motel was turned into a place where individual families couldMore >>
Tourists get a historic choice for a night's rest while traveling on Route 66. Today the Boots Motel reopened its doors to travelers.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 6:32 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:32:03 GMT
Joplin city officials remind people to be careful around homes and businesses destroyed by the tornado, particularly around in-ground pools, basements, and other depressions. City officials say a personMore >>
Joplin city officials remind people to be careful around homes and businesses destroyed by the tornado, particularly around in-ground pools, basements, and other depressions. City officials say a personMore >>
Monday, May 7 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-05-07 22:11:13 GMT
Visitors to Joplin will soon have an easier way to move around on foot. Sidewalks will be built along Range Line road at 36th Street. The project is near Sam's Club and in the city's hotel district. WhenMore >>
Visitors to Joplin will soon have an easier way to move around on foot. Sidewalks will be built along Range Line road at 36th Street. The project is near Sam's Club and in the city's hotel district. WhenMore >>
Monday, May 7 2012 1:35 PM EDT2012-05-07 17:35:14 GMT
Dive teams are searching for a man who jumped off a dock at Spring River where it goes into the Grand Lake, the Grand River Damn Authority reports. The GRDA says the operation is taking place near TwinMore >>
Authorities say a body found Saturday morning in Grand Lake near Fairland, Oklahoma has been turned over to the state medical examner's office for an autopsy and official identification.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 7:32 PM EDT2012-05-03 23:32:35 GMT
May 22 marks the one-year-anniversary of the deadly E-5 tornado that struck Joplin and Duquesne, but for some residents its one more month of fear. Some tornado survivors living in the FEMA mobile homesMore >>
In August there were about 580 families living in the temporary FEMA mobile homes. There are still about 339 families trying to find housing before the November deadline.More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 5:53 PM EDT2012-05-03 21:53:12 GMT
A special mirror will be making its rounds to different Joplin businesses in the next few days. The mirror has the names of the 161 people that died in last year's tornado etched on its surface. There'sMore >>
A special mirror will be making its rounds to different Joplin businesses in the next few days. The mirror has the names of the 161 people that died in last year's tornado etched on its surface.More >>
Updated April 24 at 7:55 PM by Jordan Aubey: Baxter Springs say the past few weeks have been divisive over politics. Do to the number of residents attending tonight's city council meeting it was movedMore >>
It was a quick meeting last night in Baxter Springs, Kansas the city council met to hear the first reading of an ordinance outlining procedures for choosing city committees. More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-04-30 22:49:10 GMT
According to many local doctors more Four State residents are seeking help for anxiety due to weather. They say it's an issue that needs prompt and proper care. Psychologists say Post Traumatic StressMore >>
According to many local doctors more Four State residents are seeking help for anxiety due to weather. They say it's an issue that needs prompt and proper care.
Psychologists say Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is nothing out of the ordinary for Four Staters, whether they experienced last year's tornado or not.More >>
Updated April 30, 2012 at 12:25 PM CST: A Carthage, Missouri man found guilty of second degree murder for the death of his eight month old son has been sentenced. Eddie Salazar Senior received a lifeMore >>
A Carthage, Missouri man found guilty of second degree murder for the death of his eight month old son has been sentenced. Eddie Salazar Senior received a life sentence for the death of his son, Eddie Salazar Junior.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 6:01 PM EDT2012-04-26 22:01:21 GMT
Many Joplin residents continue to show their strength by rebuilding after last year's tornado. But a few buildings remain, almost untouched since the May 22 tornado. Residents we talked with today sayMore >>
Residents we talked with today say one area in particular symbolizes weakness from destruction, a building at 15th and Range Line. A notice by the City of Joplin shows this strip mall in front of Walmart is a danger caused by a disaster.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 6:04 PM EDT2012-04-25 22:04:24 GMT
Some middle school students in Lamar, Missouri are given what they were promised for reading 20 books recommended by parents and school teachers across the state. The middle school's librarian, JulieMore >>
Some middle school students in Lamar, Missouri are given what they were promised for reading 20 books recommended by parents and school teachers across the state.
The middle school's librarian, Julie Yockey, along with four airplane pilots take them on rides they will never forget for a program called "Reading on the Fly".More >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-04-19 22:24:43 GMT
A new case worker will help some Joplin senior citizens on the road to recovery after the May tornado. The Community Foundation of the Ozarks presented a $20,800 check to the Area Agency on Aging. TheMore >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-04-18 23:09:25 GMT
A brand new grocery store and gas station opens its doors to the public this afternoon. Harps is located on Highway 171 in the village of Airport Drive.More >>
Tuesday, April 17 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-04-17 22:43:18 GMT
A sunny day brings back more volunteers to help build homes for families affected by the May 22nd tornado. Many of the workers have gone out of their way to volunteer, including two people from NorthMore >>
Friday, April 13 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-04-13 21:38:34 GMT
This coming Tuesday is the deadline to turn in your state and federal tax returns. Many financial experts say they've seen a lot of frustrated taxpayers especially in the Joplin area. For many residents the receipts and files needed for tax forms are gone.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 5:59 PM EDT2012-04-06 21:59:13 GMT
A dentist from Carthage, Missouri continues his tradition of offering free dental exams on Good Friday. Dr. William Herrington says he wants to walk his faith.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 6:15 PM EDT2012-04-05 22:15:54 GMT
Some Missouri lawmakers have concerns over a proposed bill that aims at limiting teens who visit a tanning facility. The proposal would restrict anyone younger than the age of 15 from using tanning equipment. However,More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 6:10 PM EDT2012-04-05 22:10:31 GMT
Work on a new women's center at Pittsburg's Via Christi Hospital gets a boost. $10,000 was given by the Kemper Foundation. The donation was made on the third floor of Via Christi where the new women'sMore >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 5:54 PM EDT2012-04-05 21:54:00 GMT
Free eye exams were offered today at the Independent Living Center in Joplin. More than 70 people had already gotten their eye exam by early this afternoon.
The couple says about a month ago they were on their way from New Mexico to Boston, but their RV broke down in Oklahoma. Their savings gone, they panhandle at the intersection of I-44 and Highway 43. More >>
Friday, April 15 2011 11:52 PM EDT2011-04-16 04:52:46 GMT
Legal action could come aimed at Jasper County Commissioners.
Jasper County's Sheriff says he's hired an attorney to look into whether voters' wishes are not being honored. It centers around a one quarter of one percent sales tax.More >>
Wednesday, April 6 2011 11:45 PM EDT2011-04-07 04:45:32 GMT
Joplin's City Council gives its first approval for a proposed new public safety center. KOAM and FOX 14's Jordan Aubey was at tonight's City Council meeting where the issue was discussed. TheMore >>
Monday, January 31 2011 7:18 PM EST2011-02-01 00:18:07 GMT
Many Four State residents are making sure they will have power the next few days. By Monday morning only about three small generators were still available at Lowe's in Joplin. Employees say a buying rush began Sunday afternoon.More >>
Monday, January 24 2011 6:10 PM EST2011-01-24 23:10:56 GMT
It has been 20 years since commissioners of Newton County, Missouri put a tax increase issue on the ballot. The measure passed but that was during a stronger economy. If recent trends continue budgets will shrink even more and Newton County commissioners are once again considering asking taxpayers for more money. Newton County commissioners have already trimmed finances, including $300,000 from the county's road budget.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 6:30 PM EST2011-01-17 23:30:25 GMT
A local historian tells us that they are not even sure when the building at 607 North Joplin Street was built. It is known that the church has housed at least two denominations over the years.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 5:35 PM EST2011-01-17 22:35:05 GMT
Missouri Southern State University school board members took some time Monday to volunteer at Joplin's East Middle School for Martin Luther King Jr's Day of Service 2011.More >>
Monday, January 17 2011 1:18 PM EST2011-01-17 18:18:18 GMT
In Joplin, residents gathered for a morning meal at 7 a.m at Missouri Southern State University for the 10th year of MLK Breakfast, a time for fellowship and to watch videos of Martin Luther King Jr's life. Today's guest speaker from Joplin says the fight for equality among different races and religions will never end.More >>
Friday, January 7 2011 6:50 PM EST2011-01-07 23:50:17 GMT
Police officers in Neosho, Missouri are reminding each other to be patient, as officials sift through city-wide budget problems. City departments in Neosho have been operating on necessity, rather than desire. Workers are being asked to spend money only on what they need but city hall is working towards finding some sort of relief.More >>
Wednesday, January 5 2011 5:48 PM EST2011-01-05 22:48:07 GMT
The chairwoman of Boomtown Days talks about the festival after it was revealed that money is missing.
Ginger Lamar has been involved with Boomtown Days for nine of the 10 years the event has been held and she says it is not stopping now.
She will not go into specifics about the missing money, but Lamar says things will change with the organization once the investigation by the FBI is complete.More >>
Thursday, December 23 2010 4:54 PM EST2010-12-23 21:54:27 GMT
Newborns are given a Christmas stocking and red hat to help get them in the holiday cheer during the month of December at Saint John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin.More >>
Friday, December 17 2010 6:17 PM EST2010-12-17 23:17:49 GMT
Emergency room doctors are beginning to see their first flu and stomach virus patients of the season. Joins us after talking with medical workers. One emergency room doctor at St. John's Regional Medical Center says he is now seeing the rush of people complaining of flu-like symptoms. The flu virus itself is separate from a stomach virus called gastroenteritis.More >>
Thursday, December 16 2010 2:48 PM EST2010-12-16 19:48:41 GMT
The Joplin school superintendent says all students are safe and will not be released early and buses will run as normal. Parents who pick up students of Duenweg Elementary are to pick them up at the south gym entrance of East Middle School.More >>
A former Noel, Missouri police officer, Casey Nanez, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison without parole for sexually exploiting a child and possessing child pornography.
He plead guilty in September to the federal indictment.
The sheriff's department seized Nanez's computer in June 2009 and investigators found photographs of minors engaged in sexual activity.More >>
Wednesday, December 8 2010 5:37 PM EST2010-12-08 22:37:43 GMT
A Granby, Missouri man will go to trial for shooting a man.
Newton County officials say William Eads was bound over for trial in the shooting of Jordan Newman in the arm in October. Eads is also the suspect in a Webb City stabbing incident from early October.
Authorities say both victims were treated and released.More >>
Friday, December 3 2010 5:19 PM EST2010-12-03 22:19:07 GMT
Thomas White, age 17, will be in the state of Missouri's juvenile care for the next three years, with the possibility of release beforehand. A court hearing on Friday was to determine if White would eitherMore >>
Thursday, December 2 2010 6:21 PM EST2010-12-02 23:21:05 GMT
City officials in Joplin plan for what they call one of the largest economic development projects in the city's history - a new arts and entertainment center. The downtown project is spearheaded by JoplinMore >>
Wednesday, December 1 2010 5:16 PM EST2010-12-01 22:16:18 GMT
A Joplin area coalition receives funding to combat substance abuse issues. The U.S. Department of Education awarded the Alliance of Southwest Missouri two grants worth almost $5,000 each. The money willMore >>
Police and bystanders say a driver of a van apparently had a seizure, causing him to crash into a home on Walker Street in Webb City, Missouri, just off of Hall Street. The driver was taken to Saint John'sMore >>
Jordan Aubey
Senior Reporter
Born in Canada, Jordan Aubey was raised in Chicago and got his Broadcast Journalism degree from Columbia College of Chicago.
Aubey says being a reporter is his dream job but admits that if he wasn't doing this, he'd like to be a travel and food critic.
Health officials in southwest Missouri say it is a disturbing trend... more people are committing suicide by overdosing on prescription drugs. Jasper County, Missouri's coroner says the fatal overdoseMore >>
Joplin dispatchers have to take all 911 calls and they say non-emergency calls take up time and resources. Hear some of the most ridiculous calls the department has received in this special report.More >>
Joplin dispatchers have to take all 911 calls and they say non-emergency calls take up time and resources. Hear some of the most ridiculous calls the department has received.More >>
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