Joplin

Thomas Ross allegedly asked his former campaign manager to place cocaine and Adderall in Louise Secker’s purse or car, according to an FBI probable cause statement.

Republican Candidate for Missouri House District 161, Thomas Ross, was arrested Wednesday. He is being charged with conspiracy to plant controlled substances on his August primary opponent.

Joplin's City Council held the votes amid over seven hours of public testimony, discussion and other city business Tuesday night.

A group of Joplin residents say they’re trying to provide citizen oversight of the Joplin Police Department’s use of one of the latest controversial law enforcement technologies, which has already been misused by one JPD officer.

In this segment of KSMU’s Sense of Community: Food Insecurity in the Ozarks, we take a look at one community resource serving as a common ground for both those in need and those wanting to help.

The 1.4 mile trail runs along Tin Cup Creek in Joplin.

The annual faire brings regional and local writers together to share their work with the community.

Missouri Southern State University recently shared its collection with Missouri Digital Heritage.

One Joplin brings together business leaders and various community organizers to improve the city's health and future stability.

Kansas City University is offering the Rural Health Scholars Program in parts of Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.