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Pittsburg City Commission, Residents Continue to Wrestle with Homelessness
The Pittsburg City Commission on Monday night dove headfirst into a lengthy conversation about homelessness at their bi-weekly meeting. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more. The topic wasn’t even on the agenda, however, the city commission and city staff engaged for more than 24 minutes on various fronts on the topic of homelessness such how to improve the situation, and how it’s changed since the COVID pandemic.
New “Muffler Man” coming to Route 66 stop in Galena
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Route 66, the original national highway in the U.S., marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. As part of an early celebration, a stop in Kansas is paying homage to one of the road’s traditions. During the Route 66 heyday in the middle part of the...
Sip & Shop in Webb City
Location: Nexus, an OCH Event Center (former Just a Taste building), 105 South Main St, Webb City, MO, 64870. The Sip & Shop event promises to be a delightful day for the entire community. Attendees can look forward to:. A variety of local vendors showcasing unique products. Delicious offerings from...
A new Missouri law could allow some residents to see a property tax freeze
Jasper County – A Missouri law went into effect yesterday that could freeze property taxes for some residents. Jasper County has not yet implemented the program. The tax freeze is up to individual counties to implement, but the wording has confused many Missouri County Officials. Jasper County officials say they are having discussions about the county implementing the tax freeze, but wanted to wait until there was some clarification and to see what other counties did.
International Overdose Awareness Day marked by event in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Across the nation, communities continue to recognize overdose awareness. August 31 marks the International Overdose Awareness Day. The community gathered outside the Jasper County Courts Building in Joplin for its third annual overdose awareness event. Starting at the Jasper County Courts Building at 6th and walking...
Notice of Hearing to Consider Rezoning
Pursuant to Kansas Law, you are hereby notified that a rezoning hearing will be held before the Galena, Kansas Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 pm, at the community room of the city hall at 217 W. 7th, Galena, Kansas. At the hearing the Planning Commission will consider the application of Ethelmae Holdings, to determine whether to recommend the City Council of Galena, Kansas, the general rezoning of some or all the following property in Galena, Kansas, from R-2 zoning to R-3. The common address of this property if 415 E. 7th Street.
Award Nominations Sought for Recognition Breakfast
The Cherokee County Economic Development Corporation has set its annual Recognition Breakfast for October 16th, beginning at 7:30 am at the Little Brick Inn in Baxter Springs, KS. The event will feature recognition of businesses and organizations for their contributions to Cherokee County. Nominations are being sought for the following...
Local teens learn about local legal system via MOSO CAPS program
JOPLIN, Mo. — Local teens are learning more about how Jasper County’s legal system works. High school students in the MOSO CAPS program toured the courts building in Joplin Friday afternoon. That included time with a judge in a courtroom, breaking down the ins and outs of the justice system. Some students will spend even more time in the building, shadowing careers based on the court system.
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