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Porchfest prepares for October with fundraiser concert
JOPLIN, Mo. — A little bit of rain didn't stop bands from jamming this afternoon. The Porchfest fundraiser concert gave attendees a sneak peek of October's Porchfest, while raising some funds for the event. The concert moved inside the Ozark Christian College Chapel from its original location at the Landreth Park Amphitheater because of the []
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KCU-Joplin graduates 154 new physicians
JOPLIN, Mo. — Hundreds of families and friends filled the stands of the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center to celebrate the Four-State area's newest physicians. KCU-Joplin held its commencement today for 154 medical students beginning the next step in their careers. Graduates will move on to residency programs ranging in length from three to seven []
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Traffic alert: Lane closures expected for roundabout construction in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Here's a heads-up for Jasper County drivers. Beginning Monday, city officials say you can expect lane closures on Fir Road at Dr. Russell Smith Way, between I-49 and Chapel Road in Carthage. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, crews plan to create a single-lane roundabout that sits west of I-49. Drivers []
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Joplin police offer free wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai owners amid rising theft rates
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police are offering free wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai vehicle owners. Sergeant Jason Stump says it's part of an effort to combat the nationwide trend of stolen Kia and Hyundai vehicles. JPD alone saw seven thefts and attempted thefts of those vehicles between April 27 and May 1. He says []
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Joplin Olive Garden evacuated after alleged gun threat
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police evacuated a busy restaurant today after reports of a man inside with a gun. JPD says just after noon today, reports from several Olive Garden employees stated there was a man inside the restaurant making threats with a gun. As officers responded, the situation reportedly escalated. Police say the man []
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Gorillas drop a heartbreaker in extra innings 2-1 in the MIAA Championship
EDMOND, Ok. — Championship day for the MIAA Softball Tournament featured the top two teams in the conference. The two-seeded Pitt State Gorillas and the one-seeded Rogers State Hillcats battle for the championship title Saturday afternoon. The Gorillas came up just short in a close one 2-1 to Rogers State in nine innings. Pitt State []
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Pitt State Cruises Against Rogers State to Take the Series; Will Now Advance to the Next Round of the MIAA Tourney
PITTSBURG, KS — The Pitt State Gorillas were on cruise control earlier today against Rogers State thanks to a fast offensive start and some great pitching. Rogers State got on the scoreboard first in the top of the 1st to take a 1-0 early lead. Pitt State answered back with a run of their own []
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Lions Surge Late to Win Series Against Bearcats; Advance to Second Round of MIAA Tournament
JOPLIN, MO — After trailing 3-0 early on, the 9th ranked Lions surge late to defeat Northwest Missouri, 10-4, to win their series 2-0 to advance to the next round of the MIAA Tournament. Keaton Anderson earned the win after going; 5.0 IP, 6 H 2 strikeouts. Anderson improved to 4-0 as a starter. The []
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Joplin’s Sterling Event Center hosts Derby-themed charity event
JOPLIN, Mo. — Folks in the Four State area didn't have to travel far to watch the 150th Kentucky Derby. That's because the Alliance of Southwest Missouri's Afternoon at the Races event got underway at the Sterling Event Center in Joplin. The event is Kentucky Derby-themed, with a Churchill Downs hat bar, a live viewing []
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Lamar celebrates Harry S Truman Day with community festival
LAMAR, Mo. — A community came together this evening to celebrate the birthday of a former president. It was Harry S Truman Day at the Truman Birthplace in Lamar today. Over 60 vendors lined the streets as the community came out to celebrate Truman's 139th birthday a few days early. Kids enjoyed face painting and []
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BBB warns college students — Beware of scholarship scams
JOPLIN, Mo. — With graduation season underway, the Better Business Bureau has an urgent warning for college students. BBB experts are warning university students and their families about scholarship scams. For students who may be struggling to pay for college, financial aid is an option - but BBB officials say to be extra cautious if []
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Inaugural Coal Miner’s Century Ride supports children in need
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Cyclists hit the road today for a good cause. The inaugural "Coal Miner's Century Ride" was held today starting at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. 70 bicyclists grabbed their helmets and rode in either 25-mile, 100-kilometer, or 100-mile rides. Riders had a whole 8 hours to complete this non-competitive race. []