Gretchen Bolander

6 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gretchen Bolander

WEBB CITY, Mo. — A beautiful Friday paved the way for hundreds of Special Olympics athletes to compete today. Webb City High School hosted more than 300 kids who competed in everything from the 100-meter dash and long jump…to the javelin toss and low mobility contests. Participants come from 14 school districts with plenty of fans and one big name supporter… The KC Wolf. Student partners work with the Special Olympics athletes to navigate the day and make sure everyone gets to take part.

6 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gretchen Bolander

PARSONS, Kan. — One investigation tool is showing big results for the Parsons Police Department. A little over a year ago, the department set up their flock safety system. It’s a camera system connected to state and national databases giving the department real-time alerts on license plates — monitoring things like stolen vehicles — wanted suspects and missing people. The parsons police department has five of the cameras that have scanned 66-thousand license plates over the past year.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gretchen Bolander

JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s National Nurses Week a chance to recognize the women and men who help keep us healthy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. At Freeman Health System, that includes a special ceremony to elevate the sacrifice and commitment of the profession. “Seeing that patient come in so ill and seeing them leave in way better spirits. Their health has improved. Their vitality has improved.

1 week ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gretchen Bolander

JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s National Nurses Week a chance to recognize the women and men who help keep us healthy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. At Freeman Health System, that includes a special ceremony to elevate the sacrifice and commitment of the profession. “Seeing that patient come in so ill and seeing them leave in way better spirits. Their health has improved. Their vitality has improved.

1 week ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gretchen Bolander

JOPLIN, Mo. — The city of Joplin is working to expand its trail system this year, including some unique features. “You know, our goal is to connect the north of Joplin to the south of Joplin with these projects going on right now. We’re getting that just one step closer,” said Paul Bloomberg, Joplin City Parks & Rec Dir. Expansion in Joplin’s trail system is pushing that change.