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As Independence Day approaches, citizens need to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. Read more tips from the city of Joplin below: To provide a safer environment for families, neighbors, and visitors to our community the City reminds everyone to adhere to all regulations involving the sale and discharge …

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy today, Friday, June 24, 2022. The ceremony took place in the Academy gymnasium, 1510 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO. The 113th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on …

Arch Manning has been one of the most talked about youth athletes ever. His recruiting process has been followed from beginning to end by every major sports news outlet. Now that he has made his decision, more criticism is on the horizon. Arch turned down some of the nation’s top programs including Alabama, Georgia, and …

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Six Oklahomans have filed two federal lawsuits that challenge a state law intended to crack down on protestors and that allege their civil rights were violated when they were arrested in Oklahoma City in 2020. The anti-protest law is unconstitutionally broad and vague, according to one of the lawsuits filed Thursday …

OKLAHOMA CITY – Attorney General John O’Connor praised the U.S. Supreme Court for its long-awaited decision today overturning Roe v. Wade. That decision, Dobbs v. Whole Woman’s Health Organization, makes clear that there has never been a fundamental right in the U.S. Constitution to kill unborn children and that Roe was egregiously wrong when it was decided. Now the voices …

Kansas flags will fly at half-staff next week to honor the life of Joshua Haynes of Pleasanton, who died while helping fight a fire this week. In accordance with Executive Order 20-30, Governor Laura Kelly directs flags be flown at half-staff at all state grounds, buildings, and facilities on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in honor …