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City of Joplin railroad crossing repairs to continue
by Ty Albright at 5:28 pm
The city of Joplin says work will continue on repairing rough railroad crossings around town. Work on the Pennsylvania Ave, Joplin Ave, and Illinois Ave. crossings near 10th Street are complete. Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 28, those roads will be opened, and St. Louis Ave. will be closed near Campbell Parkway for the crossing to …
US Supreme Court won’t review GOP’s Kansas congressional map
by Ty Albright at 4:48 pm
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court won’t review a congressional redistricting law enacted by the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature that some voters and Democrats saw as political gerrymandering. The nation’s highest court said Monday without explaination that it won’t hear an appeal of a Kansas Supreme Court ruling from May 2022 that partisan gerrymandering …
St. Louis sues Kia, Hyundai over rash of car thefts
by Ty Albright at 4:13 pm
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal lawsuit filed Monday by the city of St. Louis accuses automakers Kia and Hyundai of failing to install industry-standard anti-theft technology, resulting in thousands of vehicle thefts in the Missouri city. The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $75,000 plus punitive damages. St. Louis joins several other cities that …
Family of girl killed by police during Baxter standoff sues
by Ty Albright at 3:54 pm
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. (AP) — The family of a toddler who was fatally shot by a police officer during a standoff last year between her father and law enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit over her death. Kansas authorities have said that 2-year-old Clesslyn Crawford was shot by a Joplin, Missouri, police officer during a …
Details released on Carthage R-9 District Summer School
by Steve Smith at 2:59 pm
The Carthage R-9 School District is making plans for summer school. Kindergarten through eighth grade summer school will take place Tuesday, May 30th – Monday, June 26th Students who will be in K-3rd grade for the 2023-2024 school year will attend at Columbian Elementary, Fairview Elementary, and Steadley Elementary. Students who will be in 4th …
Supreme Court won’t hear civil rights case brought by parents of teen fatally shot by Police
by Steve Smith at 2:26 pm
The Supreme Court won’t hear a civil rights case brought by the parents of a teenager who was naked and unarmed when he was fatally shot by an Oklahoma police officer in 2019. The high court on Monday rejected without comment the lawsuit bought by the parents of Isaiah Lewis. Police have said that the 17-year-old was …

National News

Louisiana police helicopter crash kills 2 officers
on March 27, 2023 at 11:01 pm
A Louisiana police helicopter crashed into a surgarcane field, killing two officers Sunday. The aircraft's disappearance wasn't noticed for several hours, when a search was launched.
New Mexico community to resume police services after 3 year gap
on March 27, 2023 at 11:00 pm
A New Mexico community is set to have a police agency again for the first time in three years. The Questa Police Department is scheduled to reopen April 1 with four police officers.
New investigation accounts for remains of US airman whose plane was shot down in Germany
on March 27, 2023 at 10:50 pm
The remains of a U.S. airman whose plane was shot down during World War II have been accounted for. Investigators searched the Germany crash site and found two other sets of remains.
Wisconsin senior gets 10 years for 1986 killing, county's oldest unsolved case
on March 27, 2023 at 10:46 pm
Lou Griffin, 67, of Racine, Wisconsin, was sentenced to ten years in prison Monday for Lisa Holstead's homicide by reckless conduct in 1986.
Van crashes into northern Maine living room killing 2 people
on March 27, 2023 at 10:39 pm
A van crashed into a northern Maine living room and killed two people Saturday evening. The vehicle spun out of control and crashed into the home killing the occupant and motorist.
Lake Tahoe casino shooting kills 1, brings heavy police response
on March 27, 2023 at 10:37 pm
A shooting in a Lake Tahoe casino killed one and brought a heavy police response. Nevada officials arrested an alleged assailant and a woman in vehicle nearby.

Sports

'NASCAR Race Hub' crew reacts to Daniel Suarez's frustrations with Alex Bowman after COTA
on March 27, 2023 at 11:18 pm
"NASCAR Race Hub" gave their thoughts on Daniel Suarez bumping his teammate Alex Bowman and if he will be penalized for it.
Why Jack Campbell to the Steelers 'makes too much sense' | The Joel Klatt Show
on March 27, 2023 at 11:17 pm
Joel Klatt explains why Iowa's Jack Campbell and the Pittsburgh Steelers would make a perfect pair. Aside from sharing the same colors, Klatt says that the organizations have a lot in common in terms of toughness, the ability to play smart, having the identity on the defensive side, and more.
John Lynch: Brock Purdy has 'earned that right' to be 49ers' starting QB
on March 27, 2023 at 11:09 pm
49ers GM John Lynch explains why Brock Purdy is the team's presumed starting quarterback for 2023.
Why Tyree Wilson would be a great addition to the Detroit Lions defense | Joel Klatt Show
on March 27, 2023 at 11:02 pm
Joel Klatt gives some insight on why the Detroit Lions should draft former Texas Tech OL Tyree Wilson in the first round. Joel gave his thoughts on who to draft at pick No. 18 and gave some ideas with who to draft for the second round.
Jerry Jones, Mike McCarthy open to Ezekiel Elliott returning to Cowboys
on March 27, 2023 at 11:01 pm
The Dallas Cowboys are open to bringing Ezekiel Elliott back after releasing him earlier in March.
2023 March Madness women's Elite Eight highlights: South Carolina leads Maryland at half
on March 27, 2023 at 10:59 pm
The 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament continues Monday with the final two Elite Eight games. Here are the top plays!