The statue represents all the miners who worked in the Tri-State Mining District during peak production.

The transportation service has seen some roadblocks after relaunching.

Each piece of art featured was created by a community member and is meant to showcase what the Midwest is to the artist. The theme of the exhibit was chosen to coincide with the book for Joplin Public Library’s Joplin Reads Together program, “The Lager Queen of Minnesota.”

Melodee Colbert-Kean made history in 2013 as the first Black woman to hold the position in the city. Now, almost thirteen years later, she is a restaurateur and a prominent leader and connector in the city and community. KRPS’ Rachel Schnelle spoke with her about her experience as a woman in leadership.

The 2011 Joplin tornado is the subject of a new documentary film. “The Twister: Caught in the Storm" was released last week by Netflix, nearly 14 years after the tornado struck Missouri.

The proposed bond issue would allow an expansion of the high school and junior high buildings.

The Twister: Caught in the Storm premieres on Netflix on March 19. It'll tell a story that is reminiscent of Joplin residents – how a tight-knit community responded to the devastating 2011 tornado.