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

The National Weather Service has placed the Joplin area in an extreme fire danger category for Friday and Saturday due to high winds combined with dry conditions, the city of Joplin announced. The ...

One local library’s Lego event allows kids to use their imagination to build memories with their family. Today, the Joplin ...

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

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

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 ...

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

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

A man wanted for attempted murder in Cherokee County is back in custody after a SWAT situation this morning in Joplin. Shortly after 11 Thursday morning, ...

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 ...