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Deadly Tornado in Joplin, Mo., Leads to New Building Codes
Ever since an EF5 tornado touched down in Joplin, Mo., on May 22, 2011, killing 161 and damaging 8,000 buildings, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been working on developing new requirements for building codes. Those new standards are available now for any jurisdiction that wants to...
Cherokee County Fair kicks off with focus on 4-H and FFA
COLUMBUS, Kan. — For nearly a century, an annual fair has been highlighting area youth, all while providing entertainment for folks in Cherokee County. It’s all through the 96th annual Cherokee County Fair, which returned Tuesday at the fairgrounds in Columbus. A plethora of events are on the...
Despite Parson’s monetary cut to expand I-44, drivers can still expect improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lawmakers wanted to spend three-quarters of a billion dollars to expand parts of Interstate 44 to six lanes, but the governor slashed some of the funding. The General Assembly approved $730 million to widen I-44 from Rolla to Joplin, but Gov. Mike Parson said since the pre-work on the interstate isn’t […]
"Men of No Reputation" author to speak Thursday, Aug. 8
An historical book with an infamous connection to Webb City and Carterville will be the topic of an upcoming special event at Joplin Public Library. Kimberly Harper, an editor for the Missouri Historical Review, will discuss her new book, “Men of No Reputation: Robert Boatright, the Buckfoot Gang and the Fleecing of Middle America” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at the library.
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