Thursday’s town hall in Joplin was the fourth in a series this month in the area.

The 1,188 square mile mine covered parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas. Many towns in the area started because of the presence of mines.

The fiber internet company, ALLO, is in the construction process for expanding Greater Joplin’s Wi-Fi access.

Thursday May 22 was the 14th Anniversary of the E-5 tornado that devastated Joplin, Missouri and claimed the lives of 158 people. Michael Weaver was a resident in Joplin at the time and a prospective medical student. KRPS's Rachel Schnelle spoke with him about how the tornado impacted his personal and professional life.

Once built, the neighborhood will be available for veterans and senior citizens.

Ben Baker served District 160 for eight years. His seat will be filled through a special election.

This weekend's theme was 'charity and how to give.' The panelists, each representing a different faith, shared their unique but equally inspiring commitment to charity.

The owner of Run Around Shoes, Erik Bartlett, said he is unsure of how big the impact of tariffs will be on his business.

Thomas Ross is a businessman running for Joplin School Board. While the board seats are typically nonpartisan, Ross is one of two candidates endorsed by the Missouri GOP. He is also running for a Missouri House of Representatives seat in District 161.

David Weaver has raised his children in Joplin and is currently serving a term on the Joplin School Board. As an Accounting Professor at Pittsburg State University, he said he is 'uniquely qualified' for a seat at the board.