It’s been two years since teachers and students moved out of West Central Elementary off West 7th Street. 2022: West ...

Joplin’s 152nd birthday and recognition of the city’s Irish fathers in observance of St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated Monday with speakers who will make presentations at a Joplin City Council ...

Rusk and Sutter Wurdeman have been named this year’s Children’s Miracle Network Champions. Five years ago – Rusk was born ...

Nominations for the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards are open through April 18. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity or group eligible for one of three awards. Award categories: • The ...

Experts say that what is causing the city’s homelessness issue is unique – but reflects a growing national trend of new ...

The Joplin School District has launched its first ever peer-to-peer learning opportunity for educators. The “Joplin Connect Summit” highlights teachers already on staff – ...

Joplin will host its own version of March Madness next week as the top women’s junior college basketball players in the nation converge here for the National Junior College Athletic Association ...

Jeff Terry and Travis Griffin both grew up in Joplin and met in middle school. They met in middle school growing up in Joplin ...