JOPLIN, Mo. — According to Mercy Hospital Joplin officials, distractibility is likely a major factor in the uptick of recent ...

The City of Joplin is taking a close look at how our Health Department serves the community—and we want to hear from you.

Susan Monarez is becoming the next director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Senate confirmed her ...

According to the initial investigation, a juvenile called 911 to report a gunshot. Authorities said at that time, there were ...

It’s hosted by a group called the Vulnerable Youth Advisory Committee — aimed at developing potential grooming legislation.

A Joplin bookstore is hoping to encourage the next generation of readers by supporting teachers. Always Buying Books holds an annual Back to School Sale on three weekends in August, offering a 50% off ...

Demolition continues on the old Freeman hospital at W 20th and S Sergeant Ave. A substantial portion of the building is gone ...

Pakistani officials say a German mountaineer and Olympic gold medalist was seriously injured while attempting to scale a peak ...

Most of the issues between the Joplin Special Road District and Jasper County Commissioners that led to a recent commission to dissolve the road district have been resolved, according to ...

CPT Austin Wolf of Joplin Police tell us this is considered an isolated incident, with no threat to the public. “Initial ...

About 150 people gathered Monday at the new W Club, a 17,000-square-foot, $1.5 million recreation center that just opened in King Jack Park.

Nine people were indicted by a federal grand jury for their role in an illegal gambling conspiracy occurring at six locations ...