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Two people were arrested on numerous charges at the Galena Motel Monday night after a call regarding a domestic disturbance. Read the full press release below: Galena Officers arrived and contacted 25-year-old Riley Colon from Asbury, MO, and 23-year-old Morgan Boyer from Webb City, MO. While investigating the domestic dispute officers located illegal narcotics and …

Today, shortly before noon, Newton County Deputies attempted to contact an individual that was a suspect in a burglary as well as having warrants for his arrest. The individual pointed a weapon at the officers and fled in a vehicle. A pursuit ensued that began in Newton County and proceeded south into McDonald County. The Missouri …

JOPLIN, MO – There will be a first responders parade at  McKinley Elementary on Wednesday, May 19, after field day at 1 p.m. Fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars will take part. The city is allowing McKinley Elementary to host the event and working diligently with the school getting this set up for the event.  …

Missouri is closer than ever to joining every other state in having a statewide prescription drug database to flag possible opioid misuse. The House on Tuesday voted 91-64 to send Gov. Mike Parson legislation that would create such a program. Parson has said he supports prescription monitoring programs. The proposal has for years failed to …

A Kansas priest who died in a prisoner of war camp during the Korean War will be buried in Wichita on Sept. 29. The family of the Rev. Emil Kapaun and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Wichita announced Tuesday that Kapaun’s remains will be flown from Hawaii on Sept. 25. His body will be taken …

(AP) — Gov. Mike Parson says he’s cutting off all federal pandemic unemployment benefits to Missourians. Parson on Tuesday announced those federal benefits will end June 12. The Republican governor says there’s a labor shortage. He hopes cutting off extra unemployment aid will push people to work. At least four other states are also ending …