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Dec 26, 2025

Joplin Live Christmas Tree Dropoff

So, Joplin’s giving your poor, dried-up Christmas tree a second chance at life. Through January 31, you can drop it off—stripped naked of ornaments, of course—at one of three spots: Humphrey Park, McIndoe Park, or the Public Works Center on West 2nd Street. Just look for the “Christmas Tree Drop-Off” signs. If you’re the outdoorsy … Continue reading Joplin Live Christmas Tree Dropoff

Nov 26, 2025

Driver Mistakes Kansas Highway for the Autobahn

It’s not that we don’t understand the urge to get out of Wichita with haste, but c’mon. Read the full story here. Photo by Pete F on Unsplash

Nov 24, 2025

Police on the Lookout for a Thieving Knockoff Backstreet Boy

Backstreet Boy AJ McLean swears he has an alibi. He may have a long lost brother. Read the story and see if you see the resemblance here. Photo by Max Fleischmann on Unsplash

Nov 11, 2025

CPKC Holiday Train Brings Smashmouth to Pittsburg, Joplin Saturday November 29

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train returns to the Four States at the end of the month and they’re bringing iconic musical acts with them. The full-sized Christmas parade on rails, complete with twinkle lights, music, and a mission, rolls into Pittsburg, Kansas, at 11 a.m. on November 29, right along North Michigan Avenue. … Continue reading CPKC Holiday Train Brings Smashmouth to Pittsburg, Joplin Saturday November 29

Sep 18, 2025

Main Street in Joplin Closed Satuday

Plan ahead for alternate routes using Joplin Street for South bound traffic and Virginia Avenue for Northbound. You might also use Murphy Boulevard for north and southbound travel. More on the downtown celebration prompting the closure HERE!

Jul 2, 2025

Woman Leads Police on an Early Morning Slow Speed Chase

It took five hours for police to stop her after reaching speeds of 8 MPH! Read the story here. Photo by benjamin lehman on Unsplash

May 13, 2025

Bear Busts Into 7 Cars in 1 Night

Forget cat burglars-Colorado’s got a bear burglar. More about his night of bear-eaking and entering HERE! Photo by Marc-Olivier Jodoin on Unsplash

Apr 30, 2025

Joplin Opens Tree Limb Disposal

After Tuesday’s storms and the accompanying damage, the city of Joplin has opened it’s tree limb drop-off site. This if only for residents of Joplin. Find out where and when you can dispose of storm damaged limbs HERE! Photo by Christi M on Unsplash

Mar 5, 2025

How Ugly Is Your Job Making You?

Workplace stress takes a toll on more than just your mental health. Find at how it affects physical appearance as well HERE! Take the “Is My Job Making Me Ugly” test HERE! Photo by Artem Beliaikin on Unsplash

Feb 27, 2025

Man Steals UPS Truck, Leads Police On Chase

Bet he wishes he’d stuck to stealing porch packages like a normal punk. Learn how one man’s impromptu delivery route ended in handcuffs HERE! Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

Feb 14, 2025

Toy Scout Visits Joplin

Jeff Schriefer, with The Toy Scout, stopped by the studio to geek out with Thom Watts. They are visiting Homewood Suites, 2642 E. 32nd street in Joplin through Monday, 2/17, buying vintage toys, sports cards and memorabilia, video games, comic books and more. For questions or more info call (561) 628-1990.

Feb 10, 2025

Busy Beavers Beat Bureaucracy

No blueprints, no budget, no problem! Beavers just showed us how to get things done—no meetings required. The full story HERE! Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Unsplash