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.

Although school board elections are typically non-partisan Gander, a Navy veteran has been endorsed by the Missouri GOP.

Lori Muser previously served two terms on the Joplin School Board prior to retiring in January.

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.”