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Joplin man spends week homeless to support nonprofits
JOPLIN, Mo. — An area man is spending this week out in the great outdoors, but not because he wants to get back to nature. Joe Johnson is a big believer in the phrase, “There but for the grace of God go I.”. “Showing people, hey, this could...
Top 5 Plays of the Week – Week 48
JOPLIN, MO — After a week of sports, we showed off our Top 5 Plays of the Week from around the Four States area. Play #1: Kendall Holmes to Elliott Hawkins (Joplin Crusaders’ Quarterback & Running Back — Joplin Crusader Quarterback Kendall Holmes dropped back and scrambled around, in some trouble, broke away from the defense, […]
Back-to-school donations now being accepted by Bright Futures Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — With the start of the school year approaching, Bright Futures Joplin has a school supply list of its own to help kids. Needs include over-ear headphones for elementary students and sturdy backpacks for both high school and elementary. Bright Futures Joplin also needs sturdy plastic folders with pockets and prongs. These will help younger and high school students meet all requirements on their school supply list.
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says they have an emergency need for blood
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) says they urgently need all types of blood from donors immediately. In a press release, CBCO says they only have a one-day supply level, a historic low, and are asking eligible donors to give blood at a CBCO blood drive or donor center as […]
5 most expensive properties for sale in Joplin
(STACKER) — Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes and properties in Joplin that are listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. This list was also adjusted to exclude alternate listings for the same property:. #5....
Local Organizations Team Up On Annual 'Backpacks For Kids' Giveaway
School is right around the corner for many kids across Green Country. The Greater Tulsa Association Of Realtors teamed up with Family and Children Services for its annual giveaway. The program provides more than 700 backpacks to make sure kids are ready for the school year. Shelley Carson started "Backpacks...
Lawmaker calls for AG to investigate whether OSDE violated Open Records Act
A state lawmaker wants Oklahoma’s Attorney General to look into whether or not the Oklahoma State Department of Education violated the Open Records Act by not providing him detailed travel records he requested, even though News 4 found the records do exist.
Feds give $124M to help replace bridge over Lake Texoma
OKLAHOMA CITY– A $124 million grant from the Federal government will allow Oklahoma to replace a bridge built in 1947 spanning Lake Texoma. The Oklahoma Department ofTransportation announced the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program will allow replace of the historic US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge that connects Kingston and Durant in southeastern Oklahoma.
Fire engines from Oklahoma departments spotted in 'Twisters' movie
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans flocked to movie theaters this weekend to watch "Twisters," bringing many familiar sights from the state to the big screen. The movie, which was filmed in the Sooner State, featured familiar towns and faces, but there is another Easter egg Oklahomans should be on the lookout for. Two Oklahoma fire engines doubled as movie props in the box office hit.
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