To help rebuild media library for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks: Drop off books, DVD's and video games at the Joplin Schools Administration building, Bright Futures, or any Hometown Bank location in Joplin, Carthage or Neosho. For more information call Sara at 417-592-6675.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:46:28 GMT
Peace Lutheran Church was destroyed in the May 22nd 2011 tornado, since service had been held at Bethany Presbyterian Church. On the third Sunday of May more than a hundred attended the 1st service atMore >>
Peace Lutheran Church was destroyed in the May 22nd 2011 tornado, since service had been held at Bethany Presbyterian Church.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 00:03:07 GMT
In honor of all the mothers out there many local businesses offered up special deals. Schifferdecker Golf Course was just one place offering specials for Mothers Day. Mothers and wives of golfers receivedMore >>
In honor of all the mothers out there many local businesses offered up special deals.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-05-12 23:59:31 GMT
A local official is being honored for his hard work with a big award. Mayor Randy Jones of Mulberry, Kansas has been awarded the prestigious honor of Mayor of The Year from the Kansas Mayors Association.More >>
A local official is being honored for his hard work with a big award.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-12 23:51:40 GMT
The Pittsburg Fire Department will be starting the testing process of our fire hydrants on Monday, May 13, 2013. The City of Pittsburg currently has 1,277 fire hydrants. The annual testing of hydrantsMore >>
The Pittsburg Fire Department will be starting the testing process of our fire hydrants on Monday, May 13, 2013.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-12 23:49:46 GMT
PARSONS, KS -- The city water distribution system will begin flushing water lines on Monday, May 13, 2013. This flushing will have a duration time of 3 to 4 weeks. Residents may notice some water discolorationMore >>
The city water distribution system will begin flushing water lines on Monday, May 13, 2013. This flushing will have a duration time of 3 to 4 weeks.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:39:23 GMT
Missouri Southern State University students donned their hats and gowns for the 2013 commencement ceremony. Students anxiously waited before their names were read and walking across the stage. CeremoniesMore >>
Missouri Southern State University students donned their hats and gowns for the 2013 commencement ceremony. Students anxiously waited before their names were read and walking across the stage. CeremoniesMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:51:16 GMT
People attending the Cunningham Park event this evening have a chance to sign a Banner of Hope for the victims in Moore, Oklahoma. It's a 20-foot-long banner with the words "Miracle of the Human Spirit". ThatMore >>
People attending the Cunningham Park event this evening have a chance to sign a Banner of Hope for the victims in Moore, Oklahoma. It's a 20-foot-long banner with the words "Miracle of the Human Spirit".More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:43:31 GMT
Pittsburg city leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss response efforts after Monday's storm. 1,100 hundred people were without power after the storm. Since then power has been restored. For some,More >>
Pittsburg city leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss response efforts after Monday's storm. 1,100 hundred people were without power after the storm. Since then power has been restored. For some, rebuilding is already underway.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:29:05 GMT
What was once part of an ongoing nightmare for Joplin is now happening in Moore, Oklahoma. Monday night ten Joplin police officers, four Joplin firemen, and two METS ambulance workers went to Moore toMore >>
What was once part of an ongoing nightmare for Joplin is now happening in Moore, Oklahoma. Monday night ten Joplin police officers, four Joplin firemen, and two METS ambulance workers went to Moore to help with the immediate aftermath of the tornado there.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:57:25 GMT
161 lives were lost during the Joplin tornado. One family today honored their son, 16-year-old, Lantz Hare, who lost his life at 20th and Wisconsin. Lantz was in his mother's vehicle at the Dillon'sMore >>
Friends and family gather on the two year anniversary of the tornado to look back on the life of 16 year old Lantz Hare.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:44:44 GMT
When the May 22, 2011 tornado destroyed St. John's, Freeman was left as the only hospital in town. All at once hundreds of lives were left in the hands of these medical professionals. Kristin Huke wasMore >>
Kristin Huke was at Freeman Hospital that day. Her nephew, Gunter, was born just before the tornado struck Joplin. Kristin says she had no idea the extent of the storm until she saw the fear in eyes of the people pouring into the hospital doors.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:30:57 GMT
There are signs of progress on the new Mercy hospital every day. A crew of around 250 are working to provide a new state of the art health care facility. Crews are starting to install reinforced concreteMore >>
There are signs of progress on the new Mercy hospital every day. A crew of around 250 are working to provide a new state of the art health care facility. Crews are starting to install reinforced concrete panels on the exterior side of the building.More >>
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