Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2299 into law. “In our rapidly changing world, technology dominates our lives, and that’s why it’s essential that we reduce distra ...

In May 2024 the Newton County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into allegations of possible theft involving the former Fairview Mayor, Peter Janis. The Missouri State Auditor’s Office also ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new report issued by the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance warns that lawsuit abuse is driving up insurance costs across the state, placing a growing financial ...

Markwayne Mullin, the White House pick for homeland security secretary, made a case to fellow senators Wednesday that he would be a steady hand for a department roiled by controversy under Kristi Noem ...

A two-year-old girl has died after a farm-related incident in Allen County, Kansas. Read the full press release from the sheriff's office below: "On Monday evening, March 16, the Allen County ...

Joplin has a recycling service! Scott Patterson, the recycling coordinator with the city of Joplin, tells Newstalk KZRG, it’s easy to star ...

The Lost Camp Crowder Mural, which was created by an unknown soldier stationed at Camp Crowder during World War II, was transferred to Crowder College where preservation work will take place. The ...

A Joplin murder suspect is in custody. 40-year-old Andre E. Swindell turned himself into local authorities without incident Monday morning. He was wanted in connection to the February 28th shooting ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined KZRG’s Morning Newswatch on Monday to highlight two major developments for the city: the long-awaited reconstruction of 7th Street and the launch of the ...

Three people have been federally indicted for their roles in a marijuana trafficking conspiracy from within a Joplin tobacco shop. It all stems from a December narcotics search warrant at the ...

Joplin dentist, Dr. John Joseph, was taken into custody by federal agents Tuesday for a weapons charge. Court documents from the Western District of Missouri say Joseph is a “danger to the community ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A series of five power outages left 199 customers without electricity in parts of Central City, Belle Center and along North Maiden Lane on Monday. The outages were first reported at ...