ALTAMONT, KS — Labette County alum Easton Dean has received an invite to the Tennessee Titans rookie Minicamp per sources. In high school, Dean was a 3-Star Recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. He played Quarterback for the Grizzlies. During his senior year he passed for 2,042 yards, 14 touchdowns and earned honorable mention All-State honors. He also rushed for 544 yards and 4 touchdowns. In his commitment to the Cyclones, Dean chose Iowa State over Iowa, Kansas and Kansas State. At Iowa State Dean transitioned over Tight End. In his career with the Cyclones, Dean played in 49 games. He ca ..read more

PITTSBURG, KS — The #9 Pitt State Gorillas and the #5 UCO Broncos squared off for what would determine the MIAA Championship. The Gorillas dominated and swept the Broncos winning game one, 10-2, in 5 innings and won game two, 5-2. With the Gorillas earning wins 48 & 49, they have established a new record for single-season victories with the 49th win. The previous best mark was 48-15 in 1994. Head Coach Jenny Fuller recorded her 100th career victory after game one. Fuller became the fastest coach in program history to earn 100 wins. With the win the Gorillas earn a share of the MIAA Regula ..read more

GIRARD, Kan. — Some local first responders participated in a unique training exercise, today. It's grain engulfment rescue training - offered by the University of Kansas Fire and Training Institute - at the Girard Fire Department. It simulates a situation of rescuing a person entrapped in a grain bin. Several individuals volunteered to be trapped in a much smaller grain bin - while first responders used special equipment to get them out as quickly and efficiently as possible. Training directors say it only takes four to seven minutes for a person to be completely engulfed in grain - and 92 per ..read more

MIAMI, Okla. — A Miami organization continues to honor the sacrifice of veterans - nationwide. Members of American Legion Post 147 held a groundbreaking - today - for a new veterans memorial brick garden that will be constructed on the grounds of the military museum. It will be a pentagon-shaped area - containing a flag for each branch of military. Under the flags - nearly two thousand bricks - bearing the names of veterans from all across the country - will be laid. The entire memorial was designed by Sand Springs, Oklahoma native, Logan Rogers, who has a family member involved in the legion ..read more

JOPLIN, Mo. — A little more than two years have passed since Clesslyn Crawford was killed during a shootout between her father and the police. Today, family and community members held a demonstration, in hopes others would join in on the battle to get the name of the officer who shot her. "When I found out about it, I was outraged," said Austin Hagston, protest organizer. Joplin resident Austin Hagston first heard about the Clesslyn Crawford case from a radio program last month around the anniversary of her death. "Being that it's been two years and I had heard nothing about it, it was just t ..read more

JOPLIN, Mo. — Hundreds of folks gathered at a popular Joplin park, all to benefit the environment. It's the "May the Forest Be with You" event - which happened at Wildcat Glades in Joplin. The annual event commemorates Earth Day and Arbor Day by offering a tree giveaway. Other activities are offered as well - like tree climbing, yard games, and live music. The theme this year was "Rise of the Natives Versus Attack of the Invasives". It's made possible through a partnership with various organizations - including Joplin Parks and Recreation, Liberty Utilities, and others. "Trees are very importa ..read more

MIAMI, Okla. — A stretch of South Main Street in Miami was filled with creativity and a sense of community. The Ottawa County Arts and Humanities Council hosted its annual arts festival. Around 50 vendors, along with many food trucks set up shop on Main Street. Attendees also enjoyed games, a petting zoo, circus performers, and live music. Today's event also had an opportunity to construct some Route 66-themed artwork in the South Main Street corridor. "We have nine muralists being painted by professional muralists from all over the country - and some locals - and we also have a community mur ..read more

Courtesy: New York Jets JOPLIN, MO — After waiting for two days, the wait is finally over as Joplin native Isaiah Davis heard his named called today at the 2024 NFL Draft and he is heading to the "Big Apple". In the 5th round, with the 173rd overall pick, the New York Jets selected South Dakota State Running Back and former Joplin Eagle alum, Isaiah Davis. It's an historic occasion for Davis, for Joplin and for Southwest Missouri. He is the first Joplin graduate drafted by the NFL in more than 35 years! .@nyjets ? @z4days #GoJacks x #NFLJacks ?? pic.twitter.com/tzLm0wyYgF — SDSU Football ..read more

NEOSHO, Mo. — An annual plant sale returned to Neosho High School this weekend. The Neosho FFA hosted its annual sale through Saturday at the Neosho High School Ag building. Prices range from $2 for smaller plants, and up to $20 for the larger ones. This event raises funds for the FFA and celebrates the hard work high school students have done over the past few weeks. Each plant was locally grown, nurtured, and cared for by FFA students - showcasing their dedication to agriculture. Neosho High School's FFA hosts annual plant sale Traffic pattern change on Route 86 at Neosho roundabout projec ..read more

MIAMI, Okla. — Students at Miami High School are stepping up to help one of their own. During an all-school assembly at Miami High School, students had a celebration and reveal for a 4th-grade girl battling cancer. Nearly a year ago - Sydaleigh Gideon had her femur replaced after being diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called Ewing Sarcoma. Her "Make-A-Wish" wish is to go to Disneyland. Students at the school raised more than $9,000 to help pay for the trip. "And we are just so grateful for this community and lead by these student leaders who are thinking outside themselves and wanting to d ..read more