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News to Know: Marshalls in Pittsburg, Vietnam veteran recognized

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PITTSBURG, Kan. — Marshalls department store opens on Sunday, November 13. “In celebration of its new Pittsburg location, Marshalls will contribute to the local community by donating $10,000 to Safehouse Crisis Center,” Marshalls states in a press release. During the Grand Opening Marshalls presented the check to Safehouse, a ceremonial ribbon was cut. You can read more about this story by clicking here.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Susan Pittman, a program coordinator for the Diabetes Education Clinic at Freeman, says there are two types of diabetes: type one and type two. Type 1 is a genetic condition that you are born with. Type 2 diabetes develops over time and is often lifestyle related. While there is no cure for type 1 diabetes, type 2 can be prevented and treated. It should also be noted that Monday, November 14th is World Diabetes Day.

MIAMI, Okla. – Friends, family, and 4-State residents gathered for an auction that benefits Melissa Roher. Melissa was recently diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer, so the event is to help cover medical costs, according to officials. If you would like more information about this story, click here.

JOPLIN, Mo. — In 1966 Lawrence Mccrea was killed in action while serving in Vietnam just a year after graduating from Joplin High School. More than 50 years later it was discovered his name was not listed on Joplin’s Vietnam memorial with other local veterans. Last Wednesday — November 9th — it was finally added. Then on Friday McRea’s former classmates held a rededication ceremony at the memorial to honor his sacrifice. Click here to read the whole article.

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News To Know: another inmate captured, logjam removed

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MIAMI, Okla. — Tuesday afternoon about 2:45 p.m., October 4, 2022, four inmates escaped from the Ottawa County Jail at Miami, Oklahoma. Just before midnight, Tuesday night, October 4, Tyler Tavis was checked back into the Ottawa County Jail. Numerous media outlets reported he was in custody. However OCSO say it was a clerical error and they are working to correct it. On Wednesday morning, October 5, OCSO confirm that Buck Martindale was located at a residence near Devil’s Promenade. “Martindale was found in his mothers house hiding below an AC unit. His mother was not home but a female was arrested for harboring a fugitive.” — OCSO. If you’re interested in reading more about this story – including the full timeline of events – click here.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Kan. – The Montgomery County Road & Bridge Department says crews successfully removed a log jam that was impeding the flow of the Little Caney River. Jim Wright, the Montgomery County’s public works director, says the log jam, combined with severe drought has put pressure on the Caney water system. Click here to read more about this story.

SOUTHWEST MISSOURI– Southwest Missouri is experiencing an epidemic deficiency in childcare. Staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing daycares in the region. Most of the local daycares are at full capacity and without proper staffing, and the waiting list goes back for months. The Alliance of Southwest Missouri will host a panel with professionals discussing childcare within Southwest Missouri on October 20th.

WEBB CITY, Mo.– Webb City shows its city-wide Cardinals pride…and it is red. The city kicked off “Paint The Town” red with a parade on Wednesday night, then everyone gathered at the middle school for a bonfire. There were also food trucks, bounce houses, and axe throwing. This allows not only football, cheer, and band students to get together but the whole community.

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The Big 3: disturbance at the Ottawa county jail and Garth Brooks to play at Big Cedar Lodge

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BIG STORY #3: MIAMI, Ok. – Reports of a disturbance inside the Ottawa County Jail on the evening of August 22nd had numerous police agencies descend on the jail to assist the Sheriff’s office. Authorities said three pods were involved in the disturbance, which began as inmates grew upset over an interruption of phone service. The interruption occurred due to technical difficulties. If you’d like to read more about the disturbance in the Ottawa county jail, click here.

BIG STORY #2: Baxter Springs, Ks. – Around 12:40 on the afternoon of August 19th, a former Baxter Springs graduate and United States Air Force Pilot is expected to do a low flyover of Baxter Springs in a C-17 military transport aircraft. The C-17, flying at about 1,600 feet, made two sweeps across Baxter Springs from south to the north. Click here to find out more about why the pilot made the passes at about 1,600 feet above Baxter Springs, Ks.

BIG STORY #1: TANEY COUNTY, Mo. – Tickets to see Garth Brooks at a newly expanded outdoor arena at Big Cedar Lodge go on sale August 26th at 10 a.m. The breathtaking, nature-based outdoor venue is a pet project of noted conservationist Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops and Big Cedar Lodge, and is a natural amphitheater that overlooks Table Rock Lake and the Boston Mountains of Arkansas. If you’d like more information about this story or how to purchase tickets, click here.

BONUS STORY: JOPLIN, Mo. –  In the early morning hours of Friday, August 20th,  reports of a female stabbed at Ewert Park alerted authorities. Sgt Andy Blair states in a media release, later Friday just before 9:30 a.m., “Officers located the suspect near the area of 7th Street and School Avenue where he was taken into custody without incident.” To read more about this story, including the nature of the charges, click here.

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News To Know: federal indictment in child pornography case and Ottawa county jail protests.

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DELAWARE COUNTY, Ok. – An Afton, Oklahoma man is now federally indicted in a child porn case. In May 2021 Glenn Nickols was arrested in Delaware county on charges of aggravated possession of child porn and distribution of child porn. According to court documents an investigation opened after an internet company flagged images of child exploitation. Nickols was convicted and sentenced to ten years. Last week he was charged in federal court as the victims are members of the Cherokee tribe. To read more about this story, click here.

MIAMI, Ok. – Family and friends of Terral Brooks Ellis II protested outside the Ottawa county courthouse on Thursday. They called for justice for the inmate’s death in custody in 2015. Ellis’ mom Shelly Bliss filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s department in 2017 which is still in the court system and not resolved. In the lawsuit Bliss alleges the nurse working for the jail did not provide medical care to her son. The protest will go again this morning in front of the Ottawa county courthouse starting at 11 am. Click here if you’d like to read more about this story.

NEOSHO, Mo. – Officials with the city of Neosho and Missouri Department of Transportation will be celebrating the completion of Neosho’s newest bridge with a ribbon cutting. On September 1st, Coler street bridge will be completed with the ribbon cutting on August 30th. An official says the original bridge was too low which caused flooding concerns, so the new bridge has an arch to mitigate the issue. The ribbon cutting on August 30th will be held at 10:00 a.m.

NEOSHO, Mo. – Murals are something drivers will almost always stop to look at. Neosho offers this form of art on their pavilion. The murals symbolize activities in Big Spring park.

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: Cassville school district is bringing back a method of punishment many may not have seen for a while: spanking. According to the district’s website, “swatting buttocks with a paddle” will be administered when all other forms of discipline have failed. Some parents agree with the decision, some do not. What about you? Would you allow a school official to spank your child? We want to hear from you! Head over to the Instapoll section of our website and vote now.

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