Authorities say a missing emergency room doctor from Missouri whose body was found in an Arkansas lake had died of an apparent gunshot wound. But they’re still investigating what happened in the week since Dr. John Forsyth was last seen.…

OKLAHOMA CITY — Abortion will remain illegal in Oklahoma under most circumstances despite an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that struck down two controversial abortion laws, the state’s top attorney said.

Nightlife

1. Joplin NALA Read will host its Joplin history murder mystery dinner and fundraiser beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday at Palace Pizza, 1208 S. Main St. The storyline for the murder mystery focuses on the founding of Union City in…

Book lovers of all ages are encouraged to register for the Joplin Public Library’s annual free summer reading program, which runs now through July 23. This year’s theme is “All Together Now.”

NEOSHO, Mo. — Local potter Cathleen Bailey grew up on Nighthawk Charolais Ranch on Nighthawk Road, northeast of Neosho.

Missouri public libraries survived a legislative fight over state aid but now face a new hurdle to obtain the money — they must certify to the secretary of state that they have policies in place that put parents in charge…

The brother of a Missouri ER doctor who has been missing for more than a week says that his body has been found in Arkansas. Dr. John Forsyth was last heard from in text messages around 7 a.m. May 21.…

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Summer’s here. As you plan your summer vacation, consider Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which offers galleries of historical and modern art, architecture, nature, food and drink, and more.

The search for a new Joplin police chief has begun.