Forestry officials diverted a surveillance plane after a fire chief reported a drone hovering above a wildfire in northern Arkansas and prompted them to caution people that the effort to take unique photographs endangers…
David Phelps' "Classic Christmas – December 17th
The second installment in Connect2Culture’s performing arts series will be David Phelps’s Classic Christmas. The show will take place on Sunday, December 17, 7:30 PM at Joplin High School’s Performing Arts Center. Phelps’ “Classic Christmas” is the ideal way to celebrate this holiday season. His renditions of traditional hymns and contemporary holiday hits encapsulate the spirit of Christmas. “We are excited to bring David Phelps to Joplin for his Cla…
Second lawsuit filed over state education board turmoil
Oil tycoon Pickens puts Texas ranch on market for $250M
Joplin Structure Fire at 2129 S. Bird Avenue
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 2129 S. Bird. The call came in at 9:13 PM and the first fire crews arrived at 9:18 PM and found a single story residential structure with heavy smoke and fire coming from the front of the structure. Fire crews were quickly able to extinguish the fire and confine it to the living room and front porch area. The home was occupied at the time and the occupants were able to escape without injuries. The fire was brough…
Oklahoma officials seek information in sexual assault claim
PSU and ICC sign advisement agreement to aid students
In a signing ceremony Wednesday morning at Independence Community College, Pittsburg State University and ICC formalized their partnership on a new advisement initiative that will help students ensure they are efficient with their time and their tuition dollars. The “Pitt State NOW” program allows students at ICC who anticipate attending PSU to obtain real-time degree audits from PSU and to have access to PSU advisors. …
Suspect in custody in Joplin robbery and shooting
Students Assessing Bird Type And Count For Biodiversity
The East Newton High School Ecology classes in cooperation with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Missouri Department of Conservation will be conducting a backyard bird count. The students will study the number and type of birds located in and around the East Newton High School grounds to determine the diversity the birds. This study will allow our students understand Biodiversity and the role or roles the environment plays in the selected area (outdoor classroom). When: Dece…