Fred Fletcher-Fierro
General Manager, Morning Edition Host, Journalist, Content and News Director, Digital ProducerSince 2017 Fred Fletcher-Fierro has driven up Highway 171 through thunderstorms, downpours, snow, and ice storms to host KRPS’s Morning Edition. He’s also a daily reporter for the station, covering city government, elections, public safety, arts, entertainment, culture, and more. Fred has also spearheaded and overseen a sea change in programming for KRPS from a legacy classical station to one that airs a balance of classical, news, jazz, and cultural programming that better reflects the diverse audience of the Four States.
In addition to programming, hosting, and reporting, Fred worked with NPR and personnel at Pittsburg State to create and launch this website. Regardless of the small staff of KRPS, he felt that listeners across the Four States deserved an up-to-date website where listeners learn more about the news stories, shows, and all of the details that make KRPS what it is today.
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Even 70 years after ‘Dial M For Murder’ debuted in May of 1954 the story continues to resonate. The story was recreated as a movie 1998’s, A Perfect Murder starring Micheal Douglas. The sitcom Frasier titled an episode, ‘Dial M for Martin’ that followed a similar plot involving characters during season six. -
According to MoDOT, 989 fatalities occurred on Missouri roadways in 2023. This is a decrease of 6% when compared to 2022 when there were 1,057 fatalities. This is the first year since 2019 that Missouri has seen a decrease in roadway fatalities. -
Fewer than two weeks after Joplin residents elected new council members, that body will continue discussions that will reshape downtown Joplin for decades. -
This membership camapgin KRPS has three levels of thank you gifts, $8,$10 & $12 per month. Donations can also be paid annually. -
Join PSU’s Alumni & Constituent Relations for a pasta making class taught by Angela Meyer (BS '06), Vice President of the Pittsburg State University Alumni Association. Registration is open to the public. -
For the first time, multiple events will be combined into a week-long focus on Pitt State, with a couple of new things added to the mix, as well. -
For parents of high school students, SAT and ACT scores are a huge deal. With college admissions and scholarships on the line, paying for tutors and test prep materials may be worth the price. -
The 42 slide presentation outlines possible outcomes from Charity’s recommendations, in addition to work the non-profit urges the city to follow through on to improve homelessness in Joplin in the upcoming three months.
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The accreditation signifies a commitment by the college to put students first and provide them with a world-class business education. This spring, the college is celebrating its 25th anniversary year as an AACSB-accredited business school. -
The Lady Gorillas jumped out to a 15 to 7 first-quarter lead and never trailed. Macie Mays led the team with 17 points, while Grace Pyle had 15 and Karenna Gerber added 10. Pittsburg State women’s basketball drew 22 foul shots, making 19. In comparison, Fort Hays had only 14 shots from the charity stripe, making 11.
