NEVADA, Mo. – Nevada police arrest 45-year-old Jason Clark,  for breaking into a home on Friday, April 22nd, and assaulting a child. Clark left before the police arrived. He has been charged with first-degree burglary, second-degree kidnaping, and abuse or neglect of a child. Click here for more information on this story.

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities in Newton County are digging up property near Seneca as part of a possible homicide investigation. On Tuesday evening investigators were at a property on Crane Drive with heavy equipment for the dig. Sheriff Chris Jennings says the investigation is related to a missing persons case but wouldn’t say who that missing person is. Click here for more information.

NEOSHO, Mo. – Crowder College in Neosho is taking the week to introduce students to different opportunities and culture provided through fine art. One of Tuesday’s events was a raku firing and throwing demonstration. Raku dates back to the 16th century.

JOPLIN, Mo. – Kids at a local shelter now have new playground equipment to play on. Children’s Haven in Joplin provides a temporary home for kids whose families are experiencing a crisis. On Tuesday the non-profit hosted a ribbon-cutting to unveil a new and improved playground and outdoor facilities for the kids to enjoy.

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: This morning we want to know what you want for your birthday. Think about it, but in the meantime Victor Butler can tell you what he wants for his upcoming 100th birthday. The last surviving member of the Tuskegee Airmen in Rhode Island, this veteran only has one request for his birthday: birthday cards from Americans. If you like to wish this World War II veteran a happy birthday, you can send it this address: Victor W. Butler in care of Gary Butler, PO Box 3523, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910.

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