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 >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:22:59 GMT
The Bourbon County emergency manager reports trees down, around four inches of rain, and a power outage that lasted about an hour. The Crawford County emergency manager says trees and power lines areMore >>
The Four State area has received very minor damage, and no injuries have been reported at this time. Strong winds early Monday evening ripped off part of the roof and tore down part of a brick wall at Spicer Adams Welding on 4th Street in Pittsburg.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:43:15 GMT
News release from the City of Joplin: Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximatelyMore >>
Joplin City officials have organized a support team of public safety employees and deployed them to Moore, Oklahoma to arrive later tonight. The team included approximately a dozen members from the police and fire departments. More >>
Seeing his beating heart through his open chest, two storm chasers who rescued 16-year-old Steven Weersing on May 22, 2011 thought he would die. Recently, the storm chasers and Steven reunited. We'llMore >>
For two storm chasers their path of healing came to happy end last month when they were reunited with a tornado survivor they thought was dead. The physical marks on the young man in this story are permanent but he says that's not holding him back from anything.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:45 GMT
The National Weather Service is having a problem with it's Avilla-Joplin weather radio transmitter tower. It's producing a low signal but NWS says it is not reliable. You must switch your weather radioMore >>
The National Weather Service is having a problem with it's Avilla-Joplin weather radio transmitter tower. It's producing a low signal but NWS says it is not reliable. You must switch your weather radio frequency or you will not get a warning.More >>
Statement from the City of Parsons: The Parsons Police Department tested the City Storm Sirens at approximately 10 a.m. this morning. All of the sirens but one are fully functioning. The siren locatedMore >>
City officials says there is a problem with the programming and antenna on the siren in the south-western edge of town.More >>
High winds and heavy rains leave behind sporadic power outages, flooding in low lying areas, and minor damage. We have yet to confirm word of any major damage or injuries but we will be monitoring theseMore >>
A National Weather Service survey team says a small EF-1 tornado hit Carthage, Missouri on Sunday night. Crews were in clean-up mode this morning.More >>
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