Maddie Fichtner shed a few tears after crossing the finish line Saturday during the annual Chilly 5K in Joplin.

LAMAR, Mo. — Attorneys for the accused killer of a Golden City girl have filed motions seeking to force prosecutors to drop their intent to seek the death penalty and challenging the constitutionality of Missouri’s sentencing scheme in capital murder…

A hundred years ago, live music was the way music was popularized. Joplin, with its many saloons, clubs, theaters and churches, provided multiple venues for musicians. If you attended a political rally or visited Lakeside Park, you might have heard…

Prosecutors say most of the 19 people arrested this fall in a bust of a methamphetamine ring that operated in three states have entered guilty pleas in two of three indictments.

Prosecutors say most of the 19 people arrested this fall in a bust of a methamphetamine ring that operated in three states have entered guilty pleas in two of three indictments.

A mainstay at Northpark Mall is closing.

Soon after celebrating the new year, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce will mark its 100th year in operation as well as its 25th annual JACC Business Expo, which averages 5,000 to 6,000 in attendance.