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Upcoming KDoT public meetings will focus on future of Hwy 69; Here’s where
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking for your thoughts on U.S. Highway 69. Over the next week, the department will hold five public meetings throughout Crawford County. The meetings will focus on the 18-miles long highway conditions and how it impacts communities surrounding it. The first two kicked off today. []
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Carthage Council to discuss impeachment “charges” against Mayor
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Members of the Carthage City Council have started the legal process to impeach Mayor Dan Rife. Council members released a "bill of impeachment" on Wednesday (5/15). It's signed by attorney, Paul Martin — who was recently hired by the city to act as special counsel. The document accuses Mayor Rife of violating []
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Vehicle split in two after high-speed crash in Joplin, building damaged
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police say alcohol and a high-rate of speed is what contributed to a serious single-vehicle crash in Joplin, late Wednesday night. It happened around 10:40 p.m. on Wall Street, between 11th and 13th Streets. Authorities say witnesses told them they saw a vehicle traveling northbound on Wall Street at a high []
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St. Mary’s Colgan headed to state once again with a huge run-rule victory over Erie 10-0
PITTSBURG, Ks. — The high school postseason for baseball has finally arrived and the defending Class 2-1A state champions St. Mary's Colgan looked to get back to the state tournament Wednesday night as they took on the Erie Red Devils in the Regional Championship. Colgan ran away with a huge victory 10-0 in five innings []
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Columbus topped Riverton via run-rule 10-0, and advanced to the Class 3A Regional Championship
RIVERTON, Ks. — A spot in the Class 3A State Softball Tournament was on the line for teams in the four states. Two teams took to the diamond Wednesday afternoon for the Regional Semifinals winner to play in the Championship game. The semifinal fame featured the two-seeded Columbus Lady Titans facing off against the six-seeded []
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K9 Unit leads successful drug bust: fentanyl, cocaine, and illegal marijuana seized in operation, LEO says
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — Southwest Missouri authorities stop a vehicle resulting in a large drug haul. According to the Newton County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Will Weiser and his K9 Loki assisted in a search of a vehicle travelling from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to St. Louis, Missouri. The department says the driver was trafficking marijuana, cocaine, and []
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Ceremony in Neosho pays tribute to fallen officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day
NEOSHO, Mo. — Local law enforcement agencies gather in Neosho to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Newton County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony at the "Lampo Center" on Wednesday, with local law enforcement and emergency management officials in attendance, to honor those who've lost their lives in the line of duty. "It's important to []
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Har-Ber Village Museum’s story of resilience & recovery amidst severe weather
GROVE, Okla. — An area attraction has been through Mother Nature's ringer over the last year. But workers are hoping to turn those negatives into positives. The phrase, "if it wasn't for bad luck, they wouldn't have any at all" is a good description of 2023 at Har-Ber Village Museum in Grove, Oklahoma. It all []
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Jay School District fires coach accused of soliciting student
JAY, Okla. — A Jay middle school instructor was fired on Wednesday after authorities arrested him on a complaint of solicitation. John Robert Downs, 25, of Grove, was arrested on a complaint of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology. He remains in the Delaware County jail where no bail []
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Carthage councilwoman publicly confronts resident who asked for her resignation
CARTHAGE, Mo. — A public confrontation involving Carthage City Councilmember, Jana Schramm was caught on camera outside Carthage City Hall following a city council meeting. The argument stemmed from what took place during the council meeting. Speaking during the public comments portion of the meeting, former Carthage councilmember, T.J. Teed asked for the resignation of []
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#4 Aurora Knocks off #2 Mt. Vernon to Claim Class 4 District 11 Championship
SENECA, MO — 2-seeded Mt. Vernon and 4-seeded Aurora squared off in the Class 4 District 11 Championship game with the Houn Dawgs taking the win, 14-11. Aurora took an early 4-0 lead until Mt. Vernon scored 6 runs in the bottom of the 4th. The Houn Dawgs responded with a 9-run 5th inning to []
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Jay Middle School PE teacher jailed on allegations of soliciting a minor
JAY, Okla. — A Jay middle school baseball coach and a physical education teacher remains in jail, held on a complaint of soliciting a minor. John Robert Downs, 25, of Grove, was arrested at his residence on a complaint of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology. No details []