Wildcat Glades gives lessons on handling wild baby animals

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin’s Wildcat Glades gave area kids a lesson in dealing with wild baby animals.

The kids learned lessons in things like dealing with baby birds found on the ground. They can be put back in their nest. The kids also took part in some arts and crafts.

“(The event is) just to give kids a running start at learning about the out of doors and not spending so much time inside,” said Wildcat Volunteer Vickie Cassidy. “Just seeing what is out in there back yard or front yard and to appreciate what they have.”

The program took place at the Wildcat Village on Riviera Drive in Joplin.

Iola businesses pay pool admission for kids

IOLA, Kan. – Businesses in Iola, Kansas are paying for kids to swim at the Iola Pool free of charge.

Outsiders Bar and Grill challenged other Iola businesses to contribute to the pool so kids could enjoy summer without worrying about money. Pool officials say this challenge helps area kids and the pool.

“It just goes to show that they’re going to support our community,” said Recreation Director Jason Bauer. “Let them come out swim for free. They’re involved, they want to see the kids get outside. I know the stereotype is a bunch of kids just want to stay inside and play those video games, so it’s nice to see all kids to get out and play.”

Outsiders Bar and Grill started off the challenge by paying for 60 kids passes.

Three teen girls reported missing from Jasper County

JOPLIN, Mo. –  The Jasper County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in finding three teen girls who went missing in Jasper County.

The missing girls were identified as 14-year-old Alexus Crawford of Phelps County, Missouri; 16-year-old Morgan Holderman of Clay County, Missouri; and 14-year-old Jasmine Marie Holliday of Putnam County, Missouri.

According to new information released from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon, the teens were last seen on April 3, 2021, at Yesway at 7th and State Line. Authorities say they disappeared from an undisclosed location.

Anyone with information should call 911 or the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at (417) 359-9100.

Boy sets world record for fastest recitation of periodic table

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – An Overland Park boy has set a world record for the fastest recitation of the periodic table by a 4-year-old.

Bhavik Jain is in pre-kindergarten at The Barstow School in Kansas City. On March 16, he recited 118 periodic elements in 1 minute 20 seconds. His new world record was verified by the Global Records & Research Foundation.

“Thanks to his teachers Mrs. Rudman and Mrs. Ning who have always helped Bhavik to be the best he can be,” Bhavik’s dad, Kapil Jain, said.