What makes this unique is this bear is in a populated area, Grandview, about 120 miles north of Joplin. Also this is much further north in Missouri than where bears typically are seen. The population ...

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A former Cherokee County deputy is under investigation after he allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a minor in Massachusetts, Carthage reaches a settlement in a lawsuit involving ...

As summer approaches soon the roadway may find itself more crowded. Capt. Austin Wolf of the Joplin Police Department shares ...

Good morning, our gusty winds continue today along with warm temperatures ahead of increasing storm chances heading into the weekend.

Titans baseball advances to the regional semifinal.

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About 6:20 p.m. Wednesday evening reports of a two-vehicle crash at Mo-43 and Hwy C near Hornet, Mo. alerted E-911.

Missouri lawmakers have approved a referendum seeking to repeal an abortion-rights amendment passed by voters six months ago. The Republican-led Senate voted Wednesday to place a new amendment on the ...

Columbus High School baseball shuts down Galena 6-0 in the 3A regional quarterfinals on Wednesday.

About 2:45 p.m. Wednesday reports of a structure fire at 25727 East Hwy 86 alerted E-911.  Midway Fire, Newton County ...

Trees continue to burn as the Jenkins fire takes over parts of St. Louis County, Minnesota.