4+ hour, 54+ min ago  (424+ words) With summer travel season underway, pet owners are being urged to plan ahead and carefully vet their options when arranging care for their animals. Pamela Hernandez, regional director with the Better Business Bureau (BBB), said choosing between pet sitting and…...

5+ hour, 8+ min ago  (115+ words) Juneteeth Friday and Saturday in Hope Park Newstalk KZRG Huh)Friday is Juneteenth and activities are taking place all over the nation Joplin is no exception Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States It takes place Friday-Saturday…...

5+ hour, 17+ min ago  (335+ words) A Missouri judge has struck down nearly all of Missouri's remaining abortion regulations, clearing the way for expanded abortion access and the potential return of medication abortions. Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and Planned Parenthood Great Plains, which challenged the restrictions…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (801+ words) Something really big is taking place in Joplin today, June 19th and Sunday June 21st. The Route 66 Centennial Caravan will run from 3 p. m. to 9 p. m. in the ALLO Warehouse Parking Lot at 1717 W. 7th Street in Joplin. Around 150 vintage cars arrive with family activities, food trucks,…...

8+ hour, 2+ min ago  (197+ words) The family-friendly celebration to raise awareness and support healing for survivors of abuse and trafficking. JOPLIN, MO " Rapha International invites the Joplin community to join us for Freedom Splash Bash on Friday, July 11, 2026, from 3: 006: 00 PM at Rapha Headquarters, located at…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (246+ words) The audit, which covers the period of time from July 1, 2022, to January 13, 2025, gives the office a "good" rating. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (June 18, 2026) -- A new report from Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick gives the Office of Lieutenant Governor while it was…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (218+ words) Joplin man admits to being a felon in possession of a firearm Newstalk KZRG " A Joplin, Mo. , man pleaded guilty in federal court for his illegal possession of a firearm. Quincy E Richards, 38, pleaded guilty before U. S District Judge Megan…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (460+ words) Missouri Lt. Gov. David Wasinger is urging Missourians to remain vigilant against elder abuse while also expressing skepticism about the use of facial recognition technology in public spaces. During an interview on Newstalk KZRG, Wasinger said June's Elder Abuse Awareness…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (763+ words) In addition to their service work, students explored Belizean culture through activities such as learning how coffee and chocolate are made and visiting historic Mayan ruins." The group included students Adam Jonnes, Kaylee Rider, and Braylon"Brown, who said it…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (362+ words) State, Federal teams launch damage assessments after severe weather Newstalk KZRG JEFFERSON CITY, MO " Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will participate with local officials in joint Preliminary…...