Tucked away in southwest Missouri sits ... Just east of Joplin and easily accessible from Interstate 44, this gem offers a refreshing alternative to the “are we there yet?” family road trip.

Longtime community leader Betty Smith, a Joplin resident since 1929 who assisted with the peaceful integration of Joplin schools and the community, died Thursday after an illness. She was 96. Smith’s ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — A parcel of land in Joplin has been rezoned to meet the needs of the homeless. Seven acres, near East 12th Street and Iowa Avenue, was rezoned from “heavy industrial” to “manufactured ...

A deadly tornado that raged through Joplin, Missouri 14 years ago is once again in the spotlight after the release of a new Netflix documentary. The film is directed by Alexandra Lacey ...

The Joplin tornado tore through the Missouri city on May 22, 2011. Here’s everything to know about the natural disaster, including the death toll and what the city looks like today.

Caught in the Storm premiered on Netflix on March 19. It tells a story of how a tight-knit community responded to the devastating 2011 tornado.

Representatives from three states and several tribes joined in the unveiling of Joplin’s newest Route 66 attraction on Friday. It’s all in preparation for the Mother Road’s centennial celebration next ...

The recall will need about 6,700 signatures to make it to the ballot, something that hasn't happened very often in Jasper ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Around 500 people are “stayin’ alive” at the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet. Thursday night (4/10) was the 108th edition. It took place inside the Leggett and Platt ...

A recall effort launched against a member of the Joplin City Council will require signatures of 6,711 registered voters to trigger an election.