Rachel Schnelle
Missouri Feature ReporterRachel Schnelle is a Feature Reporter for KRPS. Originally from Southwest Missouri, she has almost three years of experience working at Midwest Public Radio stations - covering healthcare, community-driven stories, and politics. 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 annexation plan was approved on Jan. 12 by Joplin’s planning commissionwith a 6-1 vote. It is in the very beginning stages of the approval process, according to Joplin city officials. -
The Besse Hotel and Kelce College of Business are part of the Project Gorilla Rising - which includes renovations Block 22, two apartment complexes. The business school anticipates an August 2026 ribbon-cutting. -
Customer testimonies from the July public hearings have become the cornerstone of the Public Service Commission's orders. -
Economic development and tourism were key touchstones during Wednesday's two-hour ceremony. -
Joplin passed an ordinance in November 2025 forbidding the displacement of transient individuals. -
KRPS underwent significant change in 2025 with major contributions from Rachel and Raegan. Additions include expanded local reporting, a new All Things Considered host, and a new weekly music show. -
Executive Director Nicole Brown, said the Thrive Project is a grassroots effort -
The drive-thru light show started small but has evolved into a fan favorite in the surrounding region. -
The facility will provide the sort of access scientists and engineers can only dream of - according to Susan Bon, PSU's Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. -
Addressing homelessness has been a top priority for Joplin city officials
