Rachel Schnelle
Feature ReporterRachel Schnelle is a Feature Reporter for KRPS. She reports on Kansas and Missouri issues. Since joining KRPS in 2025, she's covered public policy, renewable energy and the intersection of health and environment. Originally from Southwest Missouri, she has almost three years of experience working in the public radio industry. In 2022, she graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
She can be reached by email at @rschnelle@pittstate.edu
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The school's website says the complete report card is a “comprehensive look at how our schools are serving Joplin's PreK-12th grade students across academics, the arts, activities and daily experiences.” -
A familiar face around the city of Joplin, is retiring after fifteen years with Visit Joplin. Patrick Tuttle is grateful for the partnerships he's made throughout his career and time with Joplin. -
The rules could limit the chances of people attending medical school, further exacerbating the healthcare worker shortage. -
The state is taking bids to create a mental health transportation system. Without it, people in crisis can end up in the hands of law enforcement or simply waiting in emergency rooms. -
The news comes after Thomas Ross withdrew his name on Friday as the Republican candidate for District 161 of the Missouri House of Representatives after criminal charges of attempting to plant cocaine and adderall on Secker. -
Thomas Ross has withdrawn his name as the Republican candidate for District 161 of the Missouri House of Representatives. The Jasper County Republican Central Committee made the announcement on their Facebook page on Friday. -
Help from the University of Kansas and funding are allowing school districts to study the best ways to use AI in classrooms. -
The prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers are using electronic trackers to study their movements. -
The newly renovated and finished buildings are in downtown Pittsburg within two blocks of each other. City and area residents filled the blocked-off Broadway street to tour the two places. -
Experts believe lawsuits like this one could open up what type of betting is allowed on reservation land in Kansas.
