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US attorney experiencing ‘tidal wave’ of cases after ruling
by Ty Albright on August 11, 2020 at 9:40 pm
(AP) Federal prosecutors from as far away as New York and Florida are helping the U.S. attorney in Tulsa deal with what he describes as a “tidal wave“ of new cases. U.S. Attorney Trent Shores said Tuesday the increase in cases is a result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. That decision in McGirt …
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Accidental drowning ruled in death of five-year-old in Joplin
by Ty Albright on August 11, 2020 at 8:29 pm
A five-year-old girl, who was reported missing Saturday, was found dead by authorities due to accidental drowning. Read the full press release below: Saturday, August 9th, Jasper County Deputies responded to a residence on S. Meadow Lane in Joplin to assist the Duquesne Police with a search for a missing five-year-old female juvenile. The surrounding …
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DHS audit says Joplin Schools mismanaged, jeopardized FEMA funds
by Ty Albright on August 11, 2020 at 8:05 pm
The Department of Homeland Security released a report about an audit about the mismanagement of millions of dollars from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds stemming from the 2011 tornado. Read more details including that full report here: In that 43-page report, the DHS says “Joplin Schools did not account for and expend $187.3 …
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Sixteen broadband projects announced in Missouri
by Steve Smith on August 11, 2020 at 7:40 pm
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has announced that 16 broadband projects from eight broadband providers will receive more than $3 million through the state’s Emergency Broadband Investment Program. Parson says the effort will help connect almost 2,000 Missouri households. Gov. Parson said expanding broadband is essential to Missouri’s infrastructure. He said connecting more Missourians with high-speed …
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KDHE amends travel quarantine list
by Steve Smith on August 11, 2020 at 7:31 pm
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has amended its travel quarantine list, removing the state of Florida and adding attendance at mass gatherings greater than 500 people. Additionally, those countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with restrictions remain. This list is effective for all persons returning to or …
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Oklahoma Governor says he has donated plasma
by Steve Smith on August 11, 2020 at 6:25 pm
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, the first governor in the nation to test positive for the coronavirus, says he has donated plasma to help other virus patients recover. Stitt said in a statement Tuesday that he made the donation recently at an Oklahoma Blood Institute center in Enid. Convalescent plasma is being researched as a potential …
