PITTSBURG, Kan. — Meadowlark 4th grade students are getting a bit of a cultural history lesson at Pittsburg's Books and Burrows. The young students got to view this new Native American mural, just behind the bookstore in downtown. Books and Burrows owner Darcie Schultz is part of the Peoria Tribe, and the new mural represents how the tribe was forced to leave their native land and migrate west to Kansas. The $6-8,000 piece of art was paid for through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Commission. Older students from Pittsburg High School's Launch program, partnered with bookstore for Friday ..read more

JOPLIN, Mo. — Summer school is still weeks away for Joplin students -- but now is the time for parents to sign them up. Classes will run from May 29 to June 27 -- with the Olympics theme "Go for gold." Younger students can enroll in electives -- while high school students have several options for classes toward graduation. There are normally about 1,300 students involved in the district's summer session. "We've designed a really great program that will meet the needs of every Joplin Eagle. So whether that's a high school student who's looking to earn some credit or an elementary student who's ..read more

Eric TaylorMakiya Reeves PITTSBURG, Kan. — Two people are in custody on stolen property and firearm charges after Pittsburg Police allegedly found them in a reported stolen vehicle Officers with PPD located a stolen vehicle Friday morning around 6:30 after an alert from a city license plate reader. FOUR STATES CRIME... Two arrested in Pittsburg with alleged stolen vehicle & firearm Carthage man admits to taking $5K from Newton Co. company, business claims $200K Webb City woman sentenced for role in Michael Hall kidnapping & murder 4 charged with murder and kidnapping of Kansas women i ..read more

PSU — An area university is installing dozens of pieces of life-saving equipment across campus. 62 automated external defibrillators, also known as AEDs, can now be found in each building at Pitt State as well as Block 22. Also new to campus -- 25 Narcan boxes. It's part of a collaborative effort between the university and the Crawford County Sheriff's Office. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- opioid overdose is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and is often considered accidental. The Narcan box is assembled with a dose of Narcan, and naloxene nasal spray whic ..read more

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Longtime Cherokee County Sheriff, David Groves is leaving his position. Friday, he announced what he calls his "departure," but he says he will stay on, until Governor Laura Kelly appoints a replacement. Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves announces departure from role Columbus Police lieutenant arrested for alleged child sex crimes American Battlefield Trust Park Day in Baxter Springs Two arrested in connection to Frontenac teen's fentanyl death Pittsburg man avoids prison time in DUI & pursuit case Groves cited various professional opportunities outside of law ..read more

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. It's a time for celebrating the contributions and commitment of 9-1-1 telecommunicators across the nation. When you think of the term first responder, you usually think of police, fire or EMS. But technically that's not true, according to Tom Oliphant, the Director of Newton County Central Dispatch. "The positions of fire, law, EMS, search and rescue and none of them get to where they're going without this first step, you know, once again they are the first, first responder, you know, the initial incident commander fro ..read more

JOPLIN, Mo. — A Joplin nonprofit played host to a state dignitary, Friday morning. Missouri state senator, Jill Carter -- who represents both Jasper and Newton counties -- toured Joplin Workshops off Michigan Ave. Where to drop off unwanted tires in Joplin Carthage man admits to taking $5K from Newton Co. company, business claims $200K Joplin's Give Five program empowers retirees to serve the community Carthage city employees voice support for administration Local young photographers showcase skill at PhotoSpiva Kids & Teens The company, of course, provides employment for adults with d ..read more

NEW YORK — A person has self-immolated outside the Manhattan courthouse where former President Trump’s first criminal trial is ongoing, police confirmed to The Hill. The incident, which occurred in a park outside the courthouse where protests of Trump’s trial have taken place this week, drew a heavy emergency response. Ambulances lined the block where the person set themself on fire. (Zach Schonfeld) Videos of the situation posted on the social media platform X showed at least one person attempting to pat down the fire with a suit jacket, before another individual with a fire extinguisher put ..read more

JAY, Okla. — The Delaware County Election Board voted unanimously to retain Ray Thomas on the ballot for Delaware County Sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff James Beck and Thomas will square off in the Primary Election set for June 18.  James Beck Ray Thomas Both men are Republicans, and the winner will assume the top law enforcement spot in Delaware County. Beck challenged Thomas’s candidacy saying he was not legally qualified to run for sheriff because of decades of using two different versions of his first name. One of Beck's challenges centered on Thomas's license with the Council on Law Enfor ..read more

(KTLA) – Cup Noodles, the cheap, quick — and now microwaveable — instant ramen makers are again diving into parts unknown with a limited-time noodle cup with an unexpected flavor profile. Earlier this month, Cup Noodles launched the new Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese-flavored noodles in sauce. You read that right: noodles flavored like an everything bagel, swimming around in cream cheese. Nissin Foods USA, Cup Noodles' parent company, said the new product offers an "unmatched bagel experience" in the form of a savory tasting instant ramen seasoned with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic, dr ..read more