Local Interests
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DED awards more than $7.6 million in tax credits to 44 organizations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $7.6 million in…
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Ashley Walden joins CFO as VP of community impact
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has hired Ashley Walden as its vice president of community impact. She will start…
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Missouri Congressman Burlison co-sponsoring UNPLUG-EV Act
Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison is co-sponsoring a bill that would halt federal funding to build charging stations for electric…
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Fluoride removal mandate fails to make it through Arkansas committee
In Arkansas, fluoride will be staying in public water systems, at least for now. A measure that would have removed…
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Altoona, Kansas man sentenced to 68 months for sexual exploitation of a child
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — A man from Altoona, Kansas was sentenced to state prison for 68 months on Tuesday for his…
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Senate confirms Gabbard as Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans fall in line
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence after Republicans who had initially questioned…
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Joplin Parks Maintenance Team Wins MPRA Region 3 Rodeo, Heads to State Championship
Joplin Parks maintenance team will have a chance to earn best-in-state bragging rights on Feb. 20 in Branson competition. On…
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Langston Hughes display at Joplin History Museum through April 2025
The Joplin History & Mineral Museum is proud to announce the opening of a temporary exhibit, titled “Harlem Renaissance and the…
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Special Agent Tippie named Kansas Arson Investigator of the Year
TOPEKA, Kan. – On Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Special Agent Michael Tippie with the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office was…
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Great Plains FCU selects James Wileman as President & CEO
Joplin, MO – The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman…
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