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Hawley among handful of Republicans who could sink Trump’s ‘big, beautiful budget bill’
A handful of Republicans in Congress could torpedo President Trump’s “big, beautiful tax bill,” including one from Missouri. The budget…
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KCU recognized as national leader in addressing U.S. physician workforce shortage
(Kansas City, MO – April 29, 2025) A newly released report from the National Center for the Analysis of Healthcare Data…
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52 Joplin educators nominated for 40th annual Golden Apple Awards, powered by Liberty
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Liberty are pleased to announce that nominations were received for 52 Joplin educators…
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Local events and performances for May
PERFORMANCES May 2 Josh Turner Concert, 4:00–8:00pm, Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. Tickets: $40. Info: cline-r@mssu.edu, (417) 625-9815. Two Witches,…
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MO Senate primed to pass state budget proposal this week
With three weeks left in the Missouri Legislature’s regular session, the Senate is primed to pass its version of a…
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Missouri Students Sue Over Visa Revocation
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Homeland Security from revoking the visas of five international college students in…
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Old Freeman Hospital coming down – replaced with veterans/seniors housing
Soon, the old hospital building at 20th and Sargent will be coming down and will be replaced. Joplin Mayor Keenan…
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State Historical Society of Missouri appoints Joel Rhodes as new Executive Director
COLUMBIA, MO — The State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joel Rhodes…
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NEO Men’s Basketball Coach resigns: Assistant Coach Blake Mills named Interim Coach
MIAMI, Okla. — NEO Director of Athletics Joe Renfro says Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeremy Jackson has stepped down for…
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Cardinals saddened by passing of former team executive Walt Jocketty
ST. LOUIS, MO., –The St. Louis Cardinals organization was saddened Saturday morning to learn of the passing of long-time team…
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