Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) continued its tradition of preparing students for the professional world with the annual Dress to Impress event, held on February 25, 2025, in the Billingsly ...

The Joplin Police Department is proud to announce the upcoming session of the Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy is an exciting 14 week program hosted by the police department. This ...

A man from Parsons, Kansas, is facing several child sex crimes after an incident in November. Read the full press release from Joplin Police below: On November 3rd, 2025, Joplin Police responded to a ...

The Cardinal Caravan stopped in Joplin Saturday morning. JOPLIN, Mo. — Baseball fans in southwest Missouri are in for a treat as the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan rolls into town later this month, ...

Joplin citizens are now encouraged to download a new, FREE and anonymous crime tip app called “JoplinPD” – powered by Tip411.

Starting Monday, January 12, East 15th Street will be closed between Highview Avenue and Mississippi Avenue for stormwater improvements. This closure will be in place through Wednesday, February 11 as ...

The Labette County Sheriff's Office has received reports of individuals coming to the jail in Parsons, Kansas . after receiving phone calls from unknown persons claiming that an i ...

Accidental discharge of a firearm. The Anderson, Missouri, Police Department is investigating the death of a Neosho ...

Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning Missouri consumers of investment scams that deceive victims into investing money.

Local firefighters took quick action Monday afternoon to control a hay bale fire in Vernon County. Firefighters from Nevada and Milo responded to the blaze on Highway BB south of Nevada. Firefighters ...

A death in custody investigation is underway in Webb City after a woman was found dead in a city jail cell. The following ...

CITY OF JOPLIN -- Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event. We’re bringing ...