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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Science
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MSSU hosts 84th Commencement Ceremony
JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern's newest graduating class celebrates their achievement this morning. Graduates and their loved ones filled the Leggett and Platt Athletic Center for the 84th commencement ceremony. Families weren't just visiting from across the United States, but from around the world, coming from as far as Brazil, New Zealand, and Africa to cheer on today's graduates. MSSU hosts 84th Commencement Ceremony Golden Lion Award: Emma Hudson MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences Miles Rollerson and Mckayla Lee say it's that endless support that's gotten them across the finish line. 'I just want to be the best version of me. I just want to make my family proud and myself proud, so, yeah,' said Myles Rollerson, MSSU Psychology Graduate. 'After this, I'm going to move to Kansas City. I'm going to work at the research hospital and I'm going to get cross-train into MRI,' said Mckayla Lee, MSSU Radiology Graduate. Graduates from the College of Health, Life Sciences, and Education celebrated alongside Applied Sciences grads at 10:00 a.m.. The ceremony for Arts and Sciences; Business, Communication and Technology; and General Studies graduates was at 2:00 p.m. Also taking to the stage today, Golden Grads, commemorating 50 years since they got their degrees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
STRAY TRACKER: How many strays in your area?
(KSNF & KODE) — As the years go by, the problem of excess stray cats and dogs continues to increase across the world, including the Four State region. MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences Top 10 restaurants around Joplin, according to Yelp Two injured after crash in Joplin Newton County votes to retain Joplin Special Road District Ticks in Midwest pose risk for diseases like Lyme disease Everyday somewhere in the Four States, dogs and cats are dumped and abandoned on the side of a local road, the faithful companions forever wondering why they were left behind by the people they thought would be their forever companions, some of them potentially never coming to the understanding that those that left them behind will never return. While there is no question that most consider strays a very sad truth in the world, they can also pose a threat to the safety of the community depending on the circumstance. Too many strays of the same or similar breeds can often lead to destructive and/or territorial pack-like behavior, and strays are more prone to catching dangerous, spreadable diseases like rabies. Not to mention excess Strays can cause local populations to skyrocket at a faster rate than you might expect. We've reached out to local officials to present you with a breakdown of the true numbers of stray animals in the Four State area: BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Officials in Baxter Springs told us in 2024 alone they picked up 82 dogs, 52 strays with 25 dogs being surrendered by their owner. CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage officials reveal in 2023 and 2024, 771 dogs and 464 cats were rounded up. They say of the combined total between dogs and cats, 300 animals were returned to owners. COLUMBUS, Kan. — Columbus officials say they do not currently have a facility to process or house the stray cats of Columbus, but they budget for a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) program, in which the male cats are sought out, temporarily detained, and taken to a veterinarian who will then neuter the animal. After recovery, the animal is reintroduced to the outdoors. When it comes to the dogs of Columbus, officials say the combined total caught in 2023 and 2024 was 139 dogs. JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin officials tell us in 2023 and 2024; 2,167 dogs and 1,131 cats were picked up, with 806 dogs and 94 cats returned to owners during that time frame. MIAMI, Ok. — Miami officials tell us in 2023 and 2024 combined; they picked up 386 stray cats and 341 stray dogs. MONETT, Mo. — Officials in Monett tell us they do not pick up stray cats as per their city ordinance regarding them as feral. The city of Monett does pick up stray dogs and tell us their numbers for the last two years indicate they've picked up approx. 156 stray dogs. Out of these strays, 95 were adopted and 61 were sent to rescues. NEVADA, Mo. — Nevada officials tell us in 2023 and 2024; 439 dogs and 176 cats were picked up, with 131 dogs and 7 cats returned to owners during that time frame. 271 dogs were adopted; 150 cats were adopted. 18 dogs were euthanized, while 3 cats were euthanized. SARCOXIE, Mo. — Sarcoxie officials tell us they have picked up approximately 15 stray dogs over the past two years, as they only pick up canines that are deemed a danger to the public because they do not have a large pound to house the animals nor sufficient staffing for such task. Sarcoxie does not attempt to intervene with stray cats at this time. We are still actively compiling stray dog and cat data from other local cities for our STRAY TRACKER. If you don't see your city listed yet; keep in mind, we will periodically update and post this article as new info comes in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
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MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences
JOPLIN, Mo. — Missouri Southern unveils its newest technology, which is expected to be a big tool for its Health and Science Center. This morning the university officially launched the Missouri 3D Printing Center for Precision Health. It was made possible through a grant from the Science to Jobs program through the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The new facility will serve as a hub for research and workforce training. While the main focus will be on health care, MSSU administrators say anyone can benefit from this new technology. MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences New agreement eases path for students in agriculture business field KGCS relocation postponed by weather conditions 'Dental medicine is actually leading a little bit the way for 3d technology and we have a dental technology program on campus and I can well imagine having a course that those students take that allows them to learn the technology and the process,' said Dean of College Health Dr Crystal Lemmons. 'Part of the vision for this center that Dr Lemmons has lead the development of is to provide training, certificates so that practicing health care professionals or anyone really interested in 3d printing can come in, get some experience, get some training, get some creditinal and go out and do great things,' said MSSU President Dr Dean Van Galen. Lemmons said it will still be awhile before classes in the center actually now it's being housed in the Ummel Technology Building, but the 3D center will eventually be housed in the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center in 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
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Volunteers restore homes for foster families in southwest Missouri
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Volunteers in southwest Missouri got up early to help families in the foster care community. 'Fostering Hope' held its first-ever work day, restoring the homes of two local foster families. Volunteers from the organization and the Missouri Southern football team got started at 9:00 a.m. Some volunteers picked up brushes and tape and got to painting one house got to landscaping, weed eating and clearing out brush and tree limbs from the fence line. For the second home project, the group refreshed the garden by adding flowers and vegetables. Diego Oliver, alongside his MSSU teammates, says they don't mind helping out others. 'I was raised in a home where, you know, we always try to put our best foot forward to help other people. So anytime I get an opportunity to volunteer or, you know, help my football team as an organization, like I said, it's just something exciting for me, in itself,' said Diego Oliver, MSSU football player. 'We have so many great families that step up and are willing to stand in the gap for vulnerable kids in our community. And so as Fostering Hope, we feel like it's our responsible to stand in the gap for those families and provide them support and resources. So we hope that today the families that we're serving really feel the love and support of their community,' said Joanna Holden, Fostering Hope program director. This work day isn't the only way Fostering Hope supports local foster families. The organization has also partnered with 'Both Hands' to fundraise for its 'Caring Closet'. The closet provides for year-round needs like clothes, toys, and Christmas gifts for children in the foster care system in southwest Missouri. Volunteers restore homes for foster families in southwest Missouri Sting with alleged predator leads to arrest of Webb City school employee Southwest Center marks 26th annual 'Celebration of Schools' event Webb City's Gibson Berendt shines in national free throw contest Hank Rotten Jr. memorial plans announced Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Climate
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KGCS relocation postponed by weather conditions
JOPLIN, Mo. — Weather is causing some delays for KGCS at MSSU as it tries to relocate its antenna transmitter closer to campus. The original plan was to temporarily take the TV station off air April 22 for a few days while the equipment is moved. The weather has gotten in the way of the relocation process. As of now, crews haven't even started the process of relocating the transmitter and aren't sure when it will happen. KGCS relocation postponed by weather conditions MSSU's World Music and Cuisine Festival celebrates global culture University station to temporarily go off-air for equipment move 'It gets really muddy, so and you can't climb a tower in a severe weather situation or a thunderstorm where there might be lightning, so we have had a bit of a weather delay. But weather permitting, the antenna will come down and go back up on campus at a tower here,' said Lisa Olliges Green, MSSU KGCS News General Manager. Once they get the okay from the crews working on moving on that, they will have a scheduled outage for about four days. After the work is complete, the TV station will go back to its normal scheduled programming. If you still want to watch KGCS programs while they are off air, then you can watch it on their YouTube channel. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
