Agribusiness giant Monsanto is considering whether to go ahead with a planned seed-processing and distribution facility after the mayor of an Indianapolis suburb dropped his support of giving property tax breaks toward the…

Alice Grodi strolled the aisles of the Central City Fireworks store on Monday morning and loaded some new selections as well as family favorites in her shopping basket for next week’s Fourth of July festivities.

Missouri is headed for a budget shortfall of between $120 million to $150 million, House Budget Chairman Scott Fitzpatrick predicted Monday.

A Joplin man is facing charges that he had sexual contact with an underage girl that he contacted through the social media application Whisper.

The inaugural Rise Up 5K run/walk, which aims to raise money for charity organizations that defend civil liberties, will be staged Saturday in Joplin and in cities across the country.

The Fletcher Auto Group has reached an agreement to purchase two lots and dealerships from Roper Automotive Group, Fletcher CFO Tom Roy said Monday.

Psychologist opens new practice

The Humboldt Lions Club Fireworks Display, will be Monday, July 3rd.  The Fireworks will begin at dusk at the Humboldt Golf Course, on the north side of Humboldt. Before the show, there will be a radio-controlled model airplane show at 6:30 PM. Concessions will be available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.  No personal fireworks, please. 

A Native American flute, official state lapel pins and a turkey call from the Oklahoma lieutenant governor’s annual turkey shoot are among the items being placed in a 100-year time capsule to be buried at the state…