6 October 2008, 3:43 pm
Habitat for Humanity recognized today as World Habitat Day with a groundbreaking ceremony for a project which is breaking new ground itself. A bulldozer may be a sore sight to neighbors on Picher Avenue in Joplin, but to one woman it's a sight for sore eyes. Kelly Peavler is getting a new home.... read more
6 October 2008, 1:06 am
My mother is an elementary school teacher. I remember when I was younger, when we would get home from school, she always asked me what I learned that day.... read more
5 October 2008, 9:21 pm
The Southwest District of the Missouri Department of Transportation will be the host for three public meetings this month for discussion of plans to convert U.S. Highway 71 into Interstate 49.... read more
5 October 2008, 9:21 pm
CARTERVILLE, Mo. — Carterville Mayor Dale Davenport’s patience is about to pay off. The high-speed interchange for Missouri Highway 249, the Range Line bypass, is to open today, marking the completion of the $78 million project that began in 1993.... read more
5 October 2008, 9:08 pm
Confusion marked the end of the first half of Missouri Southern’s 23-0 loss to Washburn at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.... read more
5 October 2008, 9:06 pm
A proposal to create a public-use area at Grand Falls will be heard by the Joplin City Council at its meeting today. The Missouri Department of Conservation has offered to build a boardwalk and deck overlooking the falls for public viewing and perhaps fishing.... read more