Luke Sachetta

JOPLIN, Mo. — In a post on Big R’s Facebook page – owner Kristy Cox announced they will be closing after taking over the restaurant from the original owners in 2021. And many in the community are sad to see the establishment go after nearly 30 years of se... See more

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A southwest Missouri man is arrested after video surfaces of him strangling and beating a dog, according to police. According to a probable cause statement, Brandon Youngblood, of Joplin, faces one charge of animal cruelty. It all ste... See more

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded to a call “unlike anything they’d seen before,” earlier this month, according to a recent release. Back on Saturday, December 13, troopers responded to the Will Rogers Turnpike near Vinita, after hearing ab... See more

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization is seeking public input on the proposed Amendment #2 to the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program – or TIP. The public comment period set for Amendment #2 ends Friday, December 2025 at... See more

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A southwest Missouri sheriff’s office is sharing good news after a recent alcohol compliance check. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday that, in coordination with the Alliance Southwest Missouri, their alcohol complia... See more