One local library’s Lego event allows kids to use their imagination to build memories with their family. Today, the Joplin Public Library hosted its monthly Lego Buildathon.

The Joplin Celebration Commission continues its work through 2026, planning for Route 66 Centennial and USA 250; the group ...

A man wanted for attempted murder in Kansas has been arrested following a standoff situation in Joplin. Our sister station, ...

Experts say that what is causing the city’s homelessness issue is unique – but reflects a growing national trend of new ...

Joplin’s 152nd birthday and recognition of the city’s Irish fathers in observance of St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated Monday with speakers who will make presentations at a Joplin City Council ...

It’s been two years since teachers and students moved out of West Central Elementary off West 7th Street. 2022: West ...

Nominations for the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards are open through April 18. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity or group eligible for one of three awards. Award categories: • The ...

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A Joplin man is facing drug and weapons charges. Prosecutors have charged Dr. John “Jay” Joseph with first-degree drug ...

Disaster preparedness expert Patrick Hardy is using Joplin as his setting for a video about planning for and surviving a ...

It’s an unusual time for a hair appointment, but Lisa Joplin has the lights on in her shop and is waiting on Marquette men’s ...

In a parking lot near 50th and South Main on Wednesday afternoon Joplin Police Department’s Flex Platoon observed a ...