Joplin Metro News

Joplin NALA Read is looking for volunteers to devote about two hours per week for their tutoring program.

A Carthage man, accused of committing deviate sexual assault in April, pleaded guilty Thursday to a lesser offense and was assessed a suspended jail sentence.

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Joplin Police are seeking Johnny White, age 40, for questioning regarding the shooting of another man.

Police were looking Thursday for a suspect in the shooting of a 26-year-old man Wednesday night outside an apartment building in Joplin.

Joplin police said today they are looking for Johnny White, 40, who has been identified as a "person of interest" following a shooting Wednesday night.

Joplin Police Officers are investigating a shooting. It happened around 8:30 tonight.

Reported robberies of a convenience store late Monday and of a man outside the bus depot in downtown Joplin earlier in the day remain under investigation by police.

Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a fire Tuesday that destroyed a Sarcoxie warehouse filled with antiques.

CARTHAGE, Mo. - A Carthage teen, convicted three weeks ago of involuntary manslaughter and already facing a separate felony drug charge, is now accused of receiving stolen property.

Dressed in a tiny "I'm a local celebrity" T-shirt, MaryKay Matheny's Yorkshire terrier, Sissy, is like a daughter to the Webb City resident.

PINEVILLE, Mo. - Robert Attwood, of Joplin, faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison after a jury found him guilty Wednesday of first-degree murder and two other felony counts in the 2007 ...

With the retirement of Sister M. Corita Holmes, so goes a pioneer in education, an anchor for a local hospital and a symbol of spiritualism for Joplin.

The city of Joplin will present Freedom Fest 2008 on July 4 in Landreth Park. The festivities will commence at 4 p.m. and will feature games for children, live music, food and the annual fireworks display.

CARTHAGE, Mo. - A proposal for a salvage yard west of Carthage points to Jasper County's need for planning and zoning, John Bartosh, Jasper County presiding commissioner, said Friday.

WEBB CITY, Mo. - Trying to change the regional identity of a three-state area in one morning was a little like speed dating, said Jasen Jones, executive director of the Southwest Missouri Workforce Investment ...

Globe/Roger Nomer Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder trades high-fives with pupils at the Ozark Center for Autism on Monday in Joplin.

Two felony charges against a Joplin man have been dropped after a witness refused to testify, the prosecuting attorney said.

Globe/T. Rob Brown Roy Morris and Rusty Hooper give their dog, Chillie, some attention Thursday morning at their Joplin home.

Father's Day is this Sunday and as is usual for most gift-giving holidays, I have no idea what I will get for my dad.

The area's first two-lane roundabout is expected to open by the end of the month, and at no expense to taxpayers.