The rush to redraw America's congressional maps has put a historically Black neighborhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, and a mostly white farming community 100 miles away in the same district.

The recently restored historic house at 405 S. Moffet Ave. in Joplin’s Murphysburg Historic District will once again host an afternoon tea on Saturday, Dec. 20, mimicking a social event ...

The board of governors at Missouri Southern State University approved new academic degree and certificate programs during its regular meeting Friday.

A work group of Joplin city department leaders has developed recommendations to address what is described as a critical shortage of dispatchers for the city’s emergency services.

SENECA, Mo. — For the fifth-straight season, the Seneca High School football team has captured a district championship. The ...

Carthage rode the strength of an 18-point third quarter to capture the Class 5 District 6 championship with a 31-14 win over ...

Lamar High School is district football champions for at least the 15th year in a row after Friday’s 43-23 Class 3 District 4 ...

A proposal to raise funding for repairs to Memorial Hall that could range from nearly $14.5 to $16.7 million is to be ...

Missouri Southern State University's women's basketball used a third-quarter comeback Friday to take a lead into the final quarter. But, Augustana University fought back to force overtime.

Carl Junction boys soccer is headed to its first state tournament game in 10 years. The last time it reached the Class 3 ...