Joseph and Courtney Hinkle were trying to bring some attention to their smoke shop, Wanna Smoke, 405 S. Main St., by painting the exterior with an eye-catching blue-and-yellow color scheme.

Railroads were the arteries for any enterprising community in the 19th century. Joplin’s mineral wealth attracted investors, ...

A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup artist for Garth Brooks alleges in a lawsuit that the country music star ...

A comet discovered in January 2023 by telescopes in China and South Africa could be visible in Southwest Missouri in the ...

Joplin heads to Carthage Friday for a game that fans in the area will have their sights on. The Eagles meet the fourth-ranked Tigers in Class 5 for a battle ...

An Alba man has been charged as a habitual offender on a felony charge of driving while intoxicated following a Wednesday crash at 20th Street and Connecticut Avenue.

Missouri Southern State University has announced the recipients of its 2024 awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the community and the university.

A vintage military convoy retracing the historic Jefferson Highway route will make a stop in Joplin later this month.

The board of directors at Carthage Water & Electric Plant say the Missouri Attorney General's office and Missouri State Auditor's office have each confirmed they have not ...

Homecoming parades will temporarily close part of some downtown streets Saturday and Wednesday, according to the city of Joplin.

Evan Salazar opened his senior season with 274 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He notched 260 yards on the ground in Pierce ...

The Joplin Regional Community Foundation has begun accepting applications for its 2024 community grant program. A total of $25,000 is available for programs and organizations in the area.