A round up of local Kansas and Missouri news.

The Newton County Democratic party is calling on Gov. Mike Kehoe to hold a special election to fill the Missouri House District, responding to the sudden vacancy.

Shirk Hall has been many things since its building in 1958, including the KRPS home. However, it was initially constructed as a men's dormitory. Four men lived there in the sixties and say they valued the experiences in the dorm.

Frank Baker served as KRPS's General Manager during the station's first years - from 1988 to 1992. He looks back fondly at his time at the station - as KRPS is celebrating its 37th year on air.

Experts say what is causing the city’s homelessness issue is unique – but reflects a growing national trend of new unhoused population demographics.

The former SNL cast member spoke as part of this year’s 2025 H. Lee Scott Speaker Series

In the first Crimson and Gold of the Spring semester, Taylor tells about the introduction of the Telus Student Support for Pittsburg State students. The new partnership allows CHCSEK staff to work with Telus counselors for a more complete health picture for students.

One of the goals of this relaunching is to develop a plan for the region's future growth.

The use of Ranked Choice Voting in the US dates back to over 100 years ago when it was first used in Aspen, Colorado, and Burlington, Vermont. Later, in the 1940’s the system would spread to Cambridge, Massachusetts where they would use it to elect city council people.

According to City Attorney Peter Edwards the land will be available to acquire after it goes through Joplin’s surplus property protocol.