Jakob Butler

2 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Jakob Butler |Gretchen Bolander

JOPLIN, Mo. — The cost of getting a college degree is going up on a Joplin campus. The Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors approved a 3.45% increase in tuition today. In-state tuition is now 300 dollars per credit hour. Officials with Missouri Southern say the rising cost of doing business is a big reason behind the increase. “Like every organization, costs go up. Operating costs, utilities, retirement costs, insurance.

2 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Jakob Butler |Gretchen Bolander

JOPLIN, Mo. — A local university is honoring the service and achievements of a southwest Missouri lawmaker. Missouri Southern State University presented its Richard Webster Medallion to Cody Smith. MSSU leaders cited the former state representative’s eight years in Jefferson City and especially his commitment to furthering education. Smith, who also the House Budget Chair, termed out of his representative seat in December.

3 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Jakob Butler |Damara Hale

GROVE, Ok. — A new campaign is helping to bring out of town visitors to local businesses this summer in Northeast Oklahoma. The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce launched its new Grand Lake Adventure Passport, a way for visitors to shop and stop at different locations across the area. This includes local businesses, restaurants, antique malls and cafes in Grove, Fairland, Afton and Eucha. For every shopping stop made, your name will be entered into a cash drawing of up to 500-dollar increments.

1 month ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gretchen Bolander |Jakob Butler

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A controversial Jasper County neighborhood may be a step closer to dealing with deteriorating roads. The Jasper County Commission Tuesday voted to accept the streets that make up the Hickory Hills neighborhood just northwest of Joplin. Complaints detailing a host of road issues there left unfixed helped push forward a recent effort to disband the Joplin Special Road District, which is in charge of that general area.

1 month ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Jakob Butler |Gretchen Bolander

Posted: May 20, 2025 / 04:21 PM CDT Updated: May 20, 2025 / 06:30 PM CDT SHARE JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Time is running out for older Jasper County homeowners to apply for a tax credit program.