Updated August 31, 2012: In July 2011 we introduced you to a six year old Iowa girl who adopted an elderly couple that lost their home in the May 22 tornado. Since then, Raegan Junge has won many awardsMore >>
In July 2011 we introduced you to a six year old Iowa girl who adopted an elderly couple that lost their home in the May 22 tornado. Since then, Raegan Junge has won many awards and continues to help tornado victims as well as wildfire victims and today she was back in town. She says she was surprised at all the changes.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 1:11 PM EDT2012-07-24 17:11:47 GMT
The city of Arma, Kansas is under a boil order after a water main break Sunday afternoon. City officials say the rupture was caused by extreme heat. About half of the city was without water for a coupleMore >>
Arma, Kansas residents can now safely use the water from their faucets.
City officials tell us the water results came back clean from the Kansas Department of Health this morning.
The city wide boil advisory has now been lifted.More >>
Friday, July 20 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-07-20 22:42:07 GMT
A new short-term home to point troubled teens in the right direction is getting ready to open it's doors. It's part of a project through the Partners for Ottawa County Youth. According to county officialsMore >>
A new short-term home to point troubled teens in the right direction is getting ready to open it's doors. It's part of a project through the Partners for Ottawa County Youth.More >>
Tuesday, July 17 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-07-17 23:20:53 GMT
Some Joplin residents are concerned about a dump site where debris from the old Saint John's Hospital is being hauled. Residents living nearby the Bullfrog Mine are complaining that dust from the siteMore >>
Residents living nearby the Bullfrog Mine are complaining that dust from the site is affecting their health. The concerns have been brought to the attention of city, state and federal officials but residents say nothing is being done to fix the problem. They are now threatening to get the law involved.More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-07-16 22:52:17 GMT
Kate Massey began her first day on the job Monday with the United Way as the Director for Community Impact. For the past year Massey played a leading role as a Director for Rebuild Joplin, helping toMore >>
For the past year Kate Massey played a leading role as a Director for Rebuild Joplin, helping to get 18 tornado affected families back into homes and raising funding for many others.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 6:10 PM EDT2012-07-10 22:10:09 GMT
A follow up report of an audit in the city of Lanagan, Missouri released Tuesday comes back with unsatisfactory results. An audit of the city and the municipal court was released last year and revealedMore >>
A follow up report of an audit in the city of Lanagan, Missouri released Tuesday comes back with unsatisfactory results.More >>
Tuesday, July 10 2012 5:22 PM EDT2012-07-10 21:22:58 GMT
Police say a bank robbery occured this morning at 10:20 at the First State Bank on West 7th Street in Joplin. Police say a man showed a gun to bank employees and after the robbery, the man left a stolenMore >>
A husband and wife accused of robbing a Grand Forks, North Dakota bank have been ordered held without bond. Johnny Patrom, 19, and his wife, Amanda Patrom, 18, are accused of robbing the Bank Forward last Friday.More >>
Monday, July 9 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-09 21:52:34 GMT
A southwest Missouri electric company makes a request for a rate increase. If passed, customers will see an average increase of about $6.60 a month. Electricity is a necessity but for Tanglewood ApartmentMore >>
A southwest Missouri electric company makes a request for a rate increase. If passed, customers will see an average increase of about $6.60 a month.More >>
Monday, July 2 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-07-02 23:18:13 GMT
Organizers of a summer lunch program in Fort Scott, Kansas revamp their operation in order to feed more kids. Six local churches and the Beacon Food Pantry coordinated the program, which is in it's thirdMore >>
Organizers of a summer lunch program in Fort Scott, Kansas revamp their operation in order to feed more kids. Due to a growing need they decided to make some changes.More >>
Friday, June 29 2012 6:53 PM EDT2012-06-29 22:53:40 GMT
A Four State police department saves tax-payer dollars by restructuring it's police force. The Miami, Oklahoma Police Department began re-organization process of its police force a year ago. This weekMore >>
Changes include the elimination of some positions and pay raises for others. It not only frees up thousands of dollars within the city, the police chief also hopes it will also make the city safer. More >>
Thursday, June 28 2012 4:52 PM EDT2012-06-28 20:52:56 GMT
Joplin's Long Term Recovery Committee celebrates it's one year anniversary. Today, during a meeting at Mystery Church, LTRC members gathered to share stories and reflect and all that's been accomplished. TheMore >>
Today, during a meeting at Mystery Church, Joplin's Long Term Recovery Committee members gathered to share stories and reflect and all that's been accomplished.More >>
Tuesday, June 26 2012 6:16 PM EDT2012-06-26 22:16:32 GMT
A new survey ranks Southeast Kansas as the top region in the state to open a small business. According to a national small business survey conducted by ThumbTack.com, Kansas is the ninth easiest stateMore >>
A new survey ranks Southeast Kansas as the top region in the state to open a small business. Charlene Hunley of the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce says they have always put a big focus on bringing in small business.More >>
Friday, June 22 2012 6:41 PM EDT2012-06-22 22:41:56 GMT
Complaints about sanitation code violations within Bourbon County's Amish community arise. Amish families established their community in the county in 2005. Due to their religious belief they do notMore >>
Amish families established their community in Bourbon County, Kansas in 2005. Due to their religious belief they do not use running water or flushing toilet. Instead, they use privies, or private outhouses for their bathroom needs.More >>
Monday, June 18 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-06-18 22:30:52 GMT
A national animal rights activist group hits the streets of Joplin with a demonstration today. Mercy for Animals is an organization that conducts undercover investigations at factory farms and slaughterhouses.More >>
The main focus of today's protest was to raise the question of why we call some animals "pets" and others "dinner".More >>
Tuesday, June 12 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-06-12 21:52:37 GMT
Plans for a new housing development in Ottawa County, Oklahoma are underway. The project would create 36 new homes outside of Miami city limits. They will also be low income units and this has some nearbyMore >>
A project that would create 36 new low income housing units outside of Miami, Oklahoma has some nearby residents worried.More >>
Monday, June 11 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-06-11 22:30:10 GMT
Federal judges finalize new political maps in Kansas that mean big changes in Southeast Kansas. Senators and House members are scrambling to adapt to these changes which were approved and released ThursdayMore >>
The new maps have added and subtracted certain counties to new districts, opened up Senate and House seats, and they're also forcing politicians to quickly get into campaign mode.More >>
Friday, June 8 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-06-08 21:21:28 GMT
Local businesses are taking extra precaution following a string of copper thefts in the Four State area. Three suspects were arrested Wednesday and are accused of stealing more than a dozen air conditioningMore >>
Police and Joplin businesses are ramping up their efforts to prevent more thefts of air conditioning unit.More >>
Local law enforcement increases their efforts to control a synthetic drug abuse problem. Joplin police say the use of "bath salts" appears to be on the rise. Bath salts hit the market in Joplin aboutMore >>
Local law enforcement increases their efforts to control a synthetic drug abuse problem. Joplin police say the use of "bath salts" appears to be on the rise.More >>
Monday, June 4 2012 7:53 PM EDT2012-06-04 23:53:43 GMT
There's a new push in Miami, Oklahoma to boost local business and the local economy. The new living campaign launched about a week ago and it's slogan is simple: "Think local. Buy local. Be local." "It'sMore >>
There's a new push in Miami, Oklahoma to boost local business and the local economy. The new living campaign launched about a week ago and it's slogan is simple: "Think local. Buy local. Be local."More >>
Friday, June 1 2012 6:16 PM EDT2012-06-01 22:16:37 GMT
Gas prices are slowly falling in the Four States and across the country and that's good news going into summer. But Four State drivers aren't the only ones getting some relief at the pump. With summerMore >>
With summer also comes a lot of boating and for boat owners prices at the pump are typically higher than what they are to fill up a car. So, this drop in price is helping to fuel a water traffic increase in Grove, Oklahoma with boats out in abundance on Grand Lake.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 7:04 PM EDT2012-05-29 23:04:38 GMT
A national law enforcement workshop kicked off Tuesday in Jasper, Missouri but this one trains officers with four legs. The fourth annual week-long American Working Dog Council Workshop drew in 12 officersMore >>
Extensive training is underway in Jasper County. K-9's work along-side police officers every day helping to fight crime which is why they too must be skilled in their profession.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:55:59 GMT
Thousands of people take to the streets of Duquesne and Joplin, a part of Joplin's journey that began when the two communities took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. That tornado killedMore >>
The journey will continue for many years. But today, in a Walk of Unity, thousands of victims, volunteers and those who support them walked the route of the tornado.More >>
Friday, May 18 2012 6:18 PM EDT2012-05-18 22:18:09 GMT
Mercy Hospital makes a major announcement after receiving a $5 million gift from the United Arab Emirates this morning. Several state leaders, Mercy officials and representatives from the UAE gatheredMore >>
Today, the United Arab Emirates announced a $5 million gift to Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. The money will fund a pediatrics wing as well as the hospital's first ever NICU.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:14:31 GMT
A year after the tornado, there is still no lack of volunteer efforts. Several organizations came to Joplin just days after the storm and are continuing to provide some much needed help. One of thoseMore >>
A year after the tornado, there is still no lack of volunteer efforts. Several organizations came to Joplin just days after the storm and are continuing to provide some much needed help.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 7:03 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:03:06 GMT
Since 1955 the village of Silver Creek, Missouri has been a self-governed community but that could soon be changing. Village board members have proposed being annexed into the City of Joplin but the proposalMore >>
Since 1955 the village of Silver Creek, Missouri has been a self-governed community but that could soon be changing. Village board members have proposed being annexed into the City of Joplin but the proposal brings with it some concern.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:28:55 GMT
The sign in front of Small Cakes cupcakery at 420 North Range Line Road says it best: "Maybe a cupcake will help" Small Cakes has joined forces with Rebuild Joplin for the month of May to raise fundsMore >>
Small Cakes has joined forces with Rebuild Joplin for the month of May to raise funds to help get families displaced by the May 22 tornado back into their homes.More >>
Monday, May 7 2012 7:09 PM EDT2012-05-07 23:09:00 GMT
Joplin's busiest road, Range Line, was one of the hardest hit areas on May 22. An estimated 71 businesses on Range Line were affected, whether they were wiped out or just forced to close for a few daysMore >>
Joplin's busiest road, Range Line, was one of the hardest hit areas on May 22. An estimated 71 businesses on Range Line were affected, whether they were wiped out or just forced to close for a few daysMore >>
EF-1 tornado confirmed; flooding displaces other families
Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:58 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:58:20 GMT
Five families are displaced after a tornado and heavy flooding take their toll in Oklahoma. "We're still alive," says Welch, Oklahoma resident Dale Charles. "Everything in there we can replace." TheMore >>
The National Weather Service has confirmed that most of the damage which took place in the northern part of Welch, Oklahoma was in fact caused by an EF-1 tornado.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-04-30 22:30:46 GMT
A new trend in identity theft is surfacing across the Four States and it's being done through text messages. In the past couple of weeks several people have received text messages from numbers with out-of-stateMore >>
In the past couple of weeks several people have received text messages from numbers with out-of-state area codes claiming they have won a big prize. The messages appear to be a scam to get a hold of personal information and local law enforcement say it's easy to avoid becoming a victim.More >>
Tuesday, April 24 2012 6:46 PM EDT2012-04-24 22:46:15 GMT
For most us a trip to the hospital can be a pretty scary experience. To make that experience less stressful some patients are now offered a session of pet therapy. Six year old Pembrook Corgi, Miss Marcy,More >>
For most us a trip to the hospital can be a pretty scary experience. To make that experience less stressful some patients are now offered a session of pet therapy.
Six year old Pembrook Corgi, Miss Marcy, and her handler, Sue Hicks, specialize in dog therapy, offering a special type of healing to each patient they visit at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 6:16 PM EDT2012-04-23 22:16:46 GMT
New research suggests people who are obese and lacking physical activity in their daily lives are at higher risk of developing common forms of cancer. We've known for years now that being overweight canMore >>
New research suggests people who are obese and lacking physical activity in their daily lives are at higher risk of developing common forms of cancer.More >>
Angela Greenwood
Reporter and Fill-In Anchor
The Oakley, California native has a Bachelor of Arts in Radio in Television with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism from San Francisco State University, earning a Broadcast Department Excellence Award in Writing for Media while at the school. Angela interned at KTVU in San Francisco.
The night of the May 22 tornado Mark Lindquist risked his life on to save three men with Downs Syndrome. Lindquist was badly injured in the process and is recovering. But that wouldn't be possible if it weren't for a couple of strangers.More >>
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