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A man from Galena is facing several charges after allegedly pulling a knife on a couple in what appears to be an argument over a parking spot. Read the full press release below: On 2/18/2020 at approximately 1:30 PM, a road rage incident occurred at the Joplin Courthouse parking lot, 605 East Pearl Street. Robby … The post Galena man arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on couple outside Joplin courthouse appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

(AP) A Missouri man convicted of killing an 81-year-old mobile home park manager nearly three decades ago now faces execution in May. The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday set a May 20 execution date for Walter Barton. His case has been tied up in court for years due to mistrials, appeals and two overturned convictions. … The post Execution date set for man convicted of killing 81-year-old in Ozark appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Could a Kansas priest who died in a North Korean prison camp soon be named a saint? A panel of archbishops and cardinals will meet March 10th to vote on whether Fr. Emil Kapaun is worthy of the title of “Venerable,” which is the second step in the process toward sainthood in the Catholic Church. … The post Kansas Priest That Died In North Korea Considered For Sainthood appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

It’s an all-too-familiar site in Joplin, empty store fronts. In recent months Toy’s R Us, On The Border, Payless, Gymboree and most recently Sears have closed their doors for the last time. Just weeks ago rumors started to swirl about the possible closing of Macy’s inside the NorthPark mall and hundreds of other locations around … The post The death of retail appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

UPDATE: Carthage Police confirm that the weapons were two firearms. Police would not say what type of guns they were or if they were loaded. The first gun was found by school staff laying in the roadway near the High School. The second gun was found in close proximity.   Original Post: The Carthage Police … The post Weapons Found Outside Carthage High School appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

(Missourinet) State Representative Adam Schnelting, a republican from St. Charles, wants to change the legal definition of marriage to civil unions. During a Missouri House General Laws Committee hearing Monday about Schnelting’s bill, he says he wants to replace marriage licenses with contracts of domestic unions – sparking opposition by some traditional marriage supporters and … The post Domestic unions instead of marriage in Missouri? appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.