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- Life Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 5:00AMNEW YORK , March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Emmy® winning Planet Earth , the BBC and the Discovery Channel brought you the world like never before and set records as the #1 cable television event of 2007 and the #1 best-selling documentary on DVD of all time.  This spring, the BBC takes natural history to a whole new level with the DVD and Blu-ray release of LIFE . More than four years in the ...
- Illinois puppy mill legislation has its foes Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 1:43AMCarla Kibler said she wishes she had investigated before falling in love with Beefcake, an English bulldog puppy she bought from a Naperville pet store in December. Her 10-year-old triplets agreed to forgo their Christmas presents to get the dog, which cost more than $2,000.
- Animal activists target big breeders and puppy mills Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:19PMState and federal laws do not go far enough to protect animals, advocates say Carla Kibler said she wishes she had investigated before falling in love with Beefcake, an English bulldog puppy she bought from a Naperville pet store in December. Her 10-year-old triplets agreed to forgo their Christmas presents to get the dog, which cost more than $2,000.
- Wabash Valley Community Foundation hands out grants Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:42PMEighty-two area nonprofit organizations received more than $180,000 to support their operations. On Thursday, the Wabash Valley Community Foundation and its affiliates, the Clay County Community Foundation and the Sullivan County Community Foundation, made its annual distribution of grants totaling $187,347.29 from its funds designated for specific organization.
- Baseball. Stevens: Lobos' Climb Toward The Mountaintop Starts At Texas Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:13PMLobos vs. Texas Release in PDF Format The NCAA mountaintop is the direction and the destination on Birmingham's mind and in his heart. For Birmingham, there is no drop, no down, no doubts. He has pointed his nose and his program toward a high horizon and each year he has cut down the distance between the summit and his Lobos. He plans to make upward strides again in 2010. That's why his Lobos ...
- Local sports summary for Wednesday, February 17 Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:41PMA 17-2 first-half run gave the Carmi-White County Bulldogs a lead they never relinquished Tuesday night and helped put Jarrod Newell's team in prime position for a conference championship. Junior Josh Capps scored 13 of his 18 points in the second quarter to key the Bulldogs' big run in a 64-54 Senior Night win over visiting Eldorado.
- Kansas bill would let poor couples to waive marriage fee Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 6:08AMTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas House member has proposed a bill that would allow people to waive the state’s marriage license fee if they can’t afford it.
- MSU committee hopes to find new president quickly Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 6:08AMSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri State University committee wants the school to have a new leader by the next academic year. The presidential search committee is seeking a replacement for Mike Nietzel (NITS’-uhl), who has announced he plans to resign once his successor is picked.
- Company notifies state of plan to close Neosho operation Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 5:53AMNEOSHO, Mo. — Twin Rivers Foods in Neosho will permanently close its plant on April 9, with all 485 employees losing their jobs. The Missouri Department of Economic Development received the news Tuesday in a letter from Doug Quillen, human resources director for the company’s corporate offices.
- Police uncover stolen military items in truck Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:38PMA traffic stop Sunday night by a police officer led to the recovery of a rifle, tactical gear and other items suspected of having been stolen from the Air Force, according to Joplin police.
- Traffic stops result in charges against two men Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:38PMRecent vehicle stops by Joplin police have led to felony drug charges against two people. James W. Habersat, 23, of Carterville, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop Friday near Central Street and Brownell Avenue.
- Woman accused of courthouse bomb threat Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:38PMCOLUMBUS, Kan. — Investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday arrested a 30-year-old Scammon woman who is suspected of calling in a bomb threat Nov. 24 to the Cherokee County Courthouse.
- Teenager killed in traffic accident on Interstate 44 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:23PMA 19-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle accident at 8 p.m. Monday on Interstate 44, a half-mile east of Mount Vernon in Lawrence County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
- Carthage police receive report of statutory rape Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:23PMCARTHAGE, Mo. — Police are investigating a possible statutory rape reported Monday night in Carthage. Police Sgt. Bill Smith said in a news release Tuesday that police were notified of an incident involving a 15-year-old girl that took place in late January at a home on the east side of town.
- Kansas man faces charge in wake of break-in try Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 10:23PMA Kansas man is facing a charge of attempted burglary related to an incident Monday night at a former girlfriend’s home in Joplin.
- Kansas customers present opposition to proposed Empire rate increase Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 9:23PMBAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — About 100 residents turned out Tuesday night to protest Empire District Electric Co.’s proposed increase in the rates for its Kansas customers.
- Carthage father reports baby abduction w/ child search slide show Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 5:23AMCARTHAGE, Mo. — A father told police that he struggled Thursday night with one or two masked men who invaded his family’s home in Carthage and abducted his 8-month-old son.
- Forget the ACT, test your Super Bowl IQ w/ NFL and Super Bowl history, info Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 10:08PM1) Americans eat more today than any other day but one. Which one?
- Fifth suspect charged in ‘wrong Muller’ case Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 8:08PMNEVADA, Mo. — A Nevada contractor has been charged with concealing his involvement in a Missouri home invasion and a subsequent errant abduction of a New Jersey man.
- Nodler honored by veterans Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:54PMState Sen. Gary Nodler, R-Joplin, has been named Legislator of the Year by the Missouri Association of Veterans’ Organizations. Nodler received a certificate of appreciation from MAVO officers during an awards ceremony this week in Jefferson City.
- Neosho panel hires outside accounting firm Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:53PMNEOSHO, Mo. — The Neosho City Council unanimously approved up to a $10,000 contract with a Joplin accounting firm to help untangle the city’s finances.
- Local sports summary for Friday, February 5 Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:38PMKatelyn Weaver was wheeling and dealing, Shauna Whitley was knocking down shots left and right, and the Carmi-White County Lady Bulldogs were playing their best basketball of the season Thursday in a 64-25 Black Diamond Conference East home win over Johnston City. Whitley hit nine of her 11 shots from the field and finished with 21 points, and Weaver handed out 10 assists in addition to scoring ...
- Jurors return guilty verdict against Joos Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:53PMSPRINGFIELD, Mo. — It took jurors only nine minutes Tuesday to reach a guilty verdict against Robert Neil Joos Jr.
- Galena prosecutor dropping DUI charge against former PSU coach Broyles Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:53PMGALENA, Kan. — City Attorney Kevin Cure said Tuesday that he is dropping the misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence against former Pittsburg State University football coach Chuck Broyles.
- Federal judge denies post-trial motions on behalf of Ellefsens Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 7:38PMA federal judge has denied defense motions seeking either acquittal or a new trial for a Carthage surgeon and his brother who were convicted last year of tax evasion.
- Joplin department puts on demonstration of pickleball w/ Pickleball video Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 9:08PM“This game is a Vlasic,” an excited Scotty McDowell yelled Thursday night as he swung a “diller.” McDowell, of Joplin, and several other local residents experienced something new to the area: pickleball.
- Police find 2 pups stolen from pet shop Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 12:10AMExpensive bulldog still missing after $20,000 burglary.
- Doctors debut building in Galena Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 9:08PMGALENA, Kan. — The doctors of Orthopaedic Specialists of the Four States were dressed in tuxedos Thursday as they debuted their $8 million building near the Missouri state line.
- Economic downturn brings tough times to workshops too Saturday, December 19, 2009 @ 9:08PMThe downturn in the economy, coupled with a projected decrease in state aid, could spell trouble next year for the 8,000 adults with developmental disabilities who work in Missouri’s sheltered workshops.
- Local sports summary for Wednesday, December 16 Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 12:40PMBoth White County teams have received a seed for the upcoming Eldorado Holiday Tournament, to be held Dec. 26, 28 and 29 at Duff-Kingston Gymnasium. Jarrod Newell’s 4-3 Carmi-White County Bulldogs are the No. 8 seed and Doug Miller’s 7-2 Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals are seeded seventh. CWC will face Gallatin County in the opening round at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26 and NCOE ...
- Senate includes money for Lamar, Joplin in spending bill Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 9:53AMThe 2010 Omnibus Spending Bill just approved by the U.S. Senate includes $118 million for Missouri projects.
- POOLSIDE PROFILE: Bulldog freshmen are record-setters Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 9:30PMTo say that the freshmen girls have made an impact on New Albany’s girls’ swim team doesn’t quite tell the story.Freshman have broken — or had a hand in breaking — seven school records through four meets.
- Back in Time 12-03-09 Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 10:11AMDec. 3, 1929: Prof. J.V. Havener, former Plainview band director, is receiving considerable publicity for his recent composition, "Greater Chicago March."
- Bulldogs top ‘Pups Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 8:13AMMcPherson’s Beau Johnson cranks the arm of Arkansas City’s Wyatt Villers. On the mat, Arkansas City won only one more match than McPherson High here Thursday night.
- Judge orders man to stand trial Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 10:23PMA Joplin man waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday in Jasper County Circuit Court on a charge of second-degree statutory rape. Christian G. Dobbs, 25, 314 N. Harlem Ave., was ordered bound over for trial by Associate Judge Richard Copeland.
- Wichita casino hesitation similar to area scenario Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:23PMWYANDOTTE, Okla. — The scenario may seem familiar: An applicant to manage a state-owned casino in Kansas has second thoughts because of a nearby tribal casino.
- Another resident picks up petitions to run for Joplin City Council Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 8:23PMAnother potential candidate has entered the race and three candidates have been certified to run for Joplin City Council. Jonathan Kelly Maddy, 26, 2010 Kentucky Ave., has picked up petitions to run for a general seat on the council, according to Barbara Hogelin, city clerk.
- Kansas casino on hold over Wyandotte Nation plans Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 2:38PMTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An Indian tribe’s long-standing efforts to build a casino near Wichita are clouding plans by Kansas to open a state-owned gambling hall south of the city.
- PSU's Broyles retires w/ news conference audio Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 2:38PMPittsburg State University football coach Chuck Broyles announced today that he will retire effective immediately as head coach.
- Group asks for action against McCaskill Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 1:23PMST. LOUIS (AP) — Anti-abortion activists are urging Roman Catholic bishops to rebuke Catholic lawmakers if they support publicly financed abortion in the national health care bill.
- Council members moving toward state audit w/ Jan Blase statement Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 11:38AMTwo members of the Neosho City Council are now voicing support for a state audit of the city finances. The council is set to take up that question during a special meeting next week.
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- Beachfront property dispute at Supreme Court Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 10:23AMWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is wading into a new property rights dispute over who owns the sand the state of Florida dumped onto a stretch of beach to control erosion.
- Strafford man fined for selling protected turtles Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 9:38AMSPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Strafford turtle breeder has been fined $5,000 for selling a protected Missouri turtle species to Japan.
- PSU coach Broyles to announce retirement Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 8:38AMLongtime Pitt State football coach Chuck Broyles is expected to announce his retirement from coaching at a press conference later today. Broyles has coached the Gorillas for 20 years, and has posted more victories than any football coach in PSU history.
- Big Crowd awaits Palin at Springfield book signing Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 8:23AMThis morning more than 500 people were lined up at Borders for an appearance by former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Brandon Shilling of Joplin said he arrived at 6:30 a.m. for the signing and was surprised by the size of the crowd.
- H1N1 vaccination clinic scheduled in Joplin Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 8:23AMAccess Family Care, in collaboration with the Joplin and Jasper County health departments, will offer the H1N1 flu vaccine from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 530 Maiden Lane in Joplin.
- Four injured in traffic accidents on roads in area Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 10:23PMThree people were injured in a two-vehicle accident at 6:55 p.m. Thursday on Missouri Highway 60, five miles east of Granby, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
- Mother of victim of group home fire sues former administrator, others w/ wrongful death lawsuit Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 7:38PMRita Hunter, former Jasper County public administrator, has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection with the fatal fire in November 2006 at the Anderson Guest House group home.
- Newton County food basket campaign ramps up Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 7:08PMNEOSHO, Mo. — This year’s Newton County Food Basket Brigade campaign is under way. The effort officially kicked off earlier this week, and so far the group has collected about $12,000 in donations that will in turn be used to purchase food for distribution to certain needy residents.