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Katie Mock named Diamond High School principal
(From the Diamond R-4 School District) The Diamond R-IV School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Katie Mock as the new principal of Di…
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Joplin R-8 officials asking to extend bond for renovations for 7 elementary schools
(From Joplin Schools) Did you know that 7 of Joplin’s oldest elementary schools are in need of important safety and learning space updates to bring th…
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Carthage R-9 Board accepts eight teacher resignations, hires three
(From the Carthage R-9 School District) The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 pm, at the Cartha…
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Mandatory minimum sentencing, juvenile crime bill sent to Missouri governor
By Kennedy Voss Columbia Missourian The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would change the classifications of and punishments…
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Carthage R-9 Board votes to close Pleasant Valley Elementary
The Carthage R-9 Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to close Pleasant Valley Elementary at the close of the current school year. Stud…
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Bill cracking down on online predators headed to governor's desk
(From Sen. Jill Carter0 House Bill 2273 , handled in the Senate by Sen. Jill Carter, R-Granby, is headed to the governor’s desk. This important bill t…
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Agenda posted for Joplin City Council meeting
JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 5th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO 6:00 P.M. 1. Call To Order Invo…
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Six Webb City R-7 teachers resign
The Webb City R-7 Board of Education accepted resignations from six teachers at its most recent meeting: Brooke Bundy, physical education and assistan…
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Bill clarifying women’s right to divorce while pregnant heads to governor
By Anna Spoerre Missouri Independent The Missouri Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday clarifying that pregnant women can get divorced, mak…
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Department of Conservation receives "good" rating in state audit
(From State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick) A report released today by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick finds the Missouri Department of Conservati…
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Newton County jury convicts Kansas man of tampering with a motor vehicle
(From the Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office) A Newton County jury has convicted Nathan Marty Ryan, 47, of Chanute, Kansas, of Tampering with…
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Kehoe signs supplemental budget bill
(From Gov. Mike Kehoe) Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 supplemental budget bill, HB 2014, that was passed by the General A…
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City of Joplin announces opening of J-HAP 3 program to all eligible homebuyers
(From the City of Joplin) The City of Joplin is pleased to announce that the highly popular JHAP (Joplin Homebuyer Assistance Program) is now opening…
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Agenda posted for Carthage R-9 Board of Education meeting
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Missouri bill targets abuse in nursing homes with tougher penalties, more transparency
By Steph Quinn Missouri Independent The first warning sign that all was not well with Miranda Malone’s mom was that she had lost a lot of weight. It w…
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Former Missouri Speaker of the House sentenced to 21 months for COVID fraud
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri) U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Monday sentenced a former St. Louis lawyer who c…
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Burlison skeptical of Clintons' Epstein testimony, vows to fight for transparency
(From Seventh District Congressman Eric Burlison) This week, the videos of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s depositions of Bil…
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Jason Smith: Under President Trump, America is leading from a position of strength
(From Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith) President Trump promised Missourians that his foreign policy would make America respected on the world…
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Roger Koch announces candidacy for 162nd District representative
(From the Roger Koch Campaign) Roger Koch, a decorated 20-year Army Combat Veteran, educator, and a dedicated community servant has announced his camp…
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Joplin Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists
(From Joplin Schools) Please help us congratulate the 2025-26 Joplin Schools Teacher of the Year Finalists! These teachers were nominated by our commu…