Brooklynn Norris

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Gordon Parks Museum has announced a change in its operating hours for the summer season. Effective immediately, the museum will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

NEOSHO, MO. — The Newton County legal system will soon have a new look. Construction crews have been remodeling the former Canopy Building in Neosho. The 7,700 square feet are being reshaped as a courtroom, judge's office, jury deliberation room, and more.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin Parks and Recreation is partnering with Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) to host the city's much-anticipated Independence Day celebration. This year's event promises a lineup of activities for families and community members of all ages.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Few things can be worse for a family than a child being diagnosed with cancer. Two area women are working to help make that reality a little less scary. According to Children's Cancer Cause, one in 260 children will develop cancer before the age of 20, with about 14 percent never recovering. That's what happened to Darci Brown's daughter, Sydni, who was just nine when she was diagnosed with a rare form of the disease, sadly losing her battle just a few years later. That's where the nonprofit Sydni Smiles comes from.

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — Commuters and travelers can expect upcoming lane closures and potential traffic delays on Missouri Route 86 starting July 8, said the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

JOPLIN, Mo. — The City of Joplin has announced Chi Chi Mama’s Breastfeeding Support Group, a Joplin WIC-affiliated group, will be participating in the World Breastfeeding Week celebration at …

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kans. — Recently, it came to light that the name of Empire City Marshal Marion Thomas, along with his service and sacrifice to the community, was missing from the etched marble walls of the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C. The omission was brought to the attention of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office according to Chief Deputy Nate Jones.

JOPLIN, Mo. — A fire broke out Wednesday in one of the dormitories at Missouri Southern State University, located next to the Criminal Justice building on Newman Road.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Olympic fever is catching on for some of our area’s tiniest fans. Staff inside the Freeman Health System NICU has decorated the unit in everything Olympics, including the babies…

FORT SCOTT, Kans. — A Southeast Kansas fire department now has more life-saving equipment — and today, got to use it.