The following information was released by Newton County Sheriff, Matt Stewart: On January 8, 2026 around 6:00AM, Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in Fairview.

The Miami Police Department has announced an arrest in a case involving allegations of child sexual abuse. Miami Police worked alongside the Bureau of Indian Affairs Predatory Crimes Unit to ...

Big changes could be coming to Missouri taxes this year. Thursday marked day two of the 2026 legislative session, with no session scheduled Friday and lawmakers returning Monday. Senate Democrats say ...

Southwest Missouri Congressman Eric Burlison told the KZRG Morning Newswatch that we should! "I'm a small government kind of guy, but would be the greatest deal in like 200 years. Maybe it would be ...

President Donald Trump isn't too happy with Missouri US Senator Josh Hawley and four other GOP Senators after the chamber advanced a resolution that would limit Trump’s ability to conduct further ...

On Tuesday, January 20th, Watered Gardens Ministries will present checks to beneficiaries of the 13th Annual Empty Bowls event.

The Jasper County Special Operations Group (JSOG), a multi-jurisdictional SWAT team formed two years ago (approaching its ...

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College proudly congratulates Landry Layton, a graduate of the NEO Agriculture Department, on being named Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2026. Layton was crowned on January 1, 2026, at ...

On November 3rd, 2025, Joplin Police responded to a report of a past tense sexual assault of a sixteen-year-old juvenile ...

The complaint charges Wu with one count of taking photographs of a vital military installation and military equipment without authorization, in violation of U.S. law. The complaint alleges that on ...

Joplin citizens are now encouraged to download a new, FREE and anonymous crime tip app called “JoplinPD” – powered by Tip411.

January performances feature an international classical pianist, larger-than-life bubbles, and an unforgettable Broadway tribute. We ...