Prior to her enrollment at Missouri Southern State University, Gracie Smith wanted to shadow someone in the medical field to determine if that would be the right career path.

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Spencer Lines has long been involved in the Maple Leaf Festival, but this year he’s taking his involvement to a new level.

The Joplin Police Department’s emergency communications center is now using a form of technology that allows 911 dispatchers to receive more accurate location data from callers, particularly from those using smartphones.

Contingencies for drought, an update on the request to use Stockton Lake to meet demand for water in Southwest Missouri, and plans for a new reservoir south of Joplin will be topics at the annual conference of the Tri-State Water…

Missouri Southern State University and the Post Art Library will offer several events honoring Vincent Price, one of cinema’s horror icons, ahead of two lectures by his daughter in November.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — A wave of Cardinal pride will permeate the streets of downtown Webb City this week as student groups and the Webb City Area Chamber of Commerce gear up for the annual Paint the Town Red Parade…

A Jasper County judge this week granted a 69-year-old rural Joplin man a suspended sentence and probation on a conviction for sexual abuse of a boy about 14 years ago in accordance with the victim’s desire not to see him…

Missouri Southern State University celebrated the 10th anniversary Tuesday of its Beimdiek Recreation Center, which officially recognized its first decade of operation in August.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Democratic lawyer says she’s running to unseat Missouri Republican U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler.

It’s not an understatement to say that CPR saved Bobby Ballard’s life.