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Study: Southern Missouri has highest food insecurity rates
(Learfield) – Food pantries and advocacy groups are starting to unpack the newly-released Missouri Hunger Atlas. Bill McKelvey of Mizzou…
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Fish salvage order issued for western Missouri lake
(Learfield) – An emergency fish salvage order is in place this month for a western Missouri Lake. The Missouri Department…
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MO professor discusses prioritizing transportation access for people recovering from addiction
A Missouri task force is expected to propose legislation next year to boost transportation access for people recovering from addiction.…
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Joplin Unveils Vibrant New Mural on Historic Route 66
JOPLIN, Mo. — Downtown Joplin added another installation into the Route 66 Mural Park on Monday. Located at 629 S.…
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Newton County voting on Prop A to fund county retirement system
Tuesday, August 5th, Newton County residents are going to be voting on Prop A, which would place a “use tax”…
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KC felon sentenced for illegal firearms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for illegally possessing firearms. Jerrell…
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Joplin City Council meets tonight
The Joplin City Council meets tonight. Among items on the Agenda will be an update on Smarter Joplin Broadband connectivity.…
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Man arrested for theft of John Deer tractor
In cities, people steal cars. In farm areas, it’s tractors. The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that Gary Thornburg who…
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Longtime Joplin Police Officer J.D. Love dies
Longtime Joplin Police Officer J.D. Love has died. He was a leader in Joplin’s African American community. Love, who spent…
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WIC Grant funding on agenda at tonight’s Joplin City Council meeting
One of the items on the agenda for tonight’s Joplin City Council meeting is the nearly $750,000 grant for the…
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