State Senator Jamie Burger, R-Cape Girardeau, has pre-filed a bill for the 2026 legislative session that would increase the maximum speed limit on rural interstates from 70 to 75 mph. The proposal ...

Two men face multiple charges and possible deportation after $7 million worth of cocaine was found in their semi that originated from Joplin. On Saturday an Indiana State Police Trooper stopped a blue ...

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported five people died and 87 were injured in 187 traffic crashes during the 2026 New Year’s holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, ...

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in a ...

“The state of Kansas is committed to safeguarding its military installations and the communities surrounding them,” Attorney ...

A serious collision near Joplin has resulted in felony charges for a local driver following a late-night incident that left multiple people injured. Authorities arrived at the scene to find a Mangled ...

A man from Carthage is facing assault charges after a shooting New Year's morning in downtown Joplin. 22-year-old Stedarrish ...

A man tried and found guilty a second time was sentenced to life in prison, U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson announced. U.S. District Judge John F Heil, III, sentenced Elga Eugene Harper, 43, to life ...

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says 59-year old Tammi Sue Moore of Topeka was sentenced to 14 months for insurance fraud ...

The Missouri Primary Care Association (MPCA) and Missouri Community Health Centers commend Governor Mike Kehoe for his leadership in securing significant resources for Missouri through the federal ...

On January 1st, 2026, at approximately 1:10 am, a Joplin police officer hear what was believed to be gunshots.