JPD Chief Richard Pearson unveiled the department’s new initiative, Operation Silver Shield, a program that provides wellness ...

The Joplin Police Department has launched "Operation Silver Shield", a free program to provide wellness checks to residents ...

On Friday, June 5, 2026, just before 8:45 a.m. the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a home in Sarcoxie in ...

"We are standing in the Mobile Mental Health Unit. It used to be what it called, but it's now called Hope on Wheels," said ...

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police. The ...

Spiva Center for the Arts celebrated its history with a 50s-themed birthday event, featuring artwork from the past, live ...

Nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild and a spirit of community service continues to this day. Researchers studying human behavior catastrophes can bring out compassion in surprising ways.

Community members gathered at Cunningham Park for Operation Bar BEQ relief proclamation and food distribution to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Joplin tornado ...

While her home was completely destroyed, Amy Jump, her husband and three children all survived the tornado that devastated Joplin. DAVID EULITT/The Kansas City Sta Star file photo On the 15th ...

A special program marking 15 years since the deadly EF-5 tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri, is set to air on The Weather Channel, according to a community announcement. The one-hour program, ...

A Neosho homeless center is hoping to address mental health needs by providing more resources. Restoration Life Center in Neosho has partnered with Access Family Care in Joplin to bring mental health ...

Joplin, MO. (KOLR) – The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Jasper County on Friday, causing damage across parts of Joplin. According to storm survey crews, ...