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“Tebowmania” comes to Super Bowl

2012-02-02T15:20:39-06:00

Someday, Tim Tebow hopes to be playing in the Super Bowl rather than just visiting.
The Denver Broncos quarterback made the media rounds at the Super Bowl on Thursday, talking about everything from what he needs to work on before next season to his admiration for Eli Manning and Tom Brady to his video game rivalry with his brother.

Blaze engulfs downtown building in Pittsburg

2011-05-21T17:18:26-05:00

A fire has destroyed two longtime businesses in downtown Pittsburg, according to reports from the scene on Saturday.

In our view: Utilities and rates

2010-04-14T07:29:00-05:00

Both Empire District Electric and Missouri American Water are applying for rate increases locally to the Missouri Public Commission. Public outcry against such increases is being heard in various public forums. As always there are two sides to the story that deserve attention.

Soldier from Picher helps Kirkuk residents rebuild

2010-04-13T21:03:22-05:00

Drip irrigation versus flood irrigation. The benefits of hoop houses. Micro-grants for small farmers. It’s a far cry from the blood-and-mud training given to U.S. Army soldiers. But for a former resident of Picher, Okla., who recently commanded soldiers in Iraq, it was all in the line of duty.

Cold slows start of twister season

2010-04-12T22:44:00-05:00

The coldest winter in 30 years has cooled the prospect for tornadic weather this spring.

Grandfather’s influence found in Joplin mural by Anthony Benton Gude: w/video and slide show

2010-04-11T23:17:15-05:00

FRANKFORT, Kan. — The family farm is in the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas, nestled several miles off the highway via a series of dirt and gravel roads. Anthony Benton Gude is still technically a farmer — raising livestock for organic beef — though his artistic endeavors have gradually become his primary focus.

Memorial garden proposed for city park

2010-04-11T18:02:00-05:00

A request to build a memorial garden dedicated to crime victims has the city of Joplin studying whether organizations should be allowed to use portions of city parks for their causes.

Soldier lives to see his street dream

2010-04-09T22:27:00-05:00

LAMAR, Mo. — It was just what Brian Stoner needed to keep him grounded after putting in a 10-hour day as a helicopter pilot in the embattled skies over Afghanistan. Instead of reliving that day’s war when he went to bed at night, he would dream of the cool street rod he would drive when he got back to the United States.

Tuition freeze plan may melt under budget heat

2010-04-08T22:00:00-05:00

Missouri Southern State University officials say they may have no choice but to consider raising tuition if state lawmakers are unable to authorize a deal that would freeze tuition in exchange for limiting cuts to next year’s higher education budget.

CMN works to assist children, families with medical needs

2010-04-08T15:33:59-05:00

Each day she spends at work, Rachel Bemo sees first hand the difference that Children’s Miracle Network can make. A nurse in the neo-natal intensive care unit at Freeman Health System, Bemo and other staff members there use vital equipment such as IV pumps and transport carts to treat their young patients.