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2 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.

2 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Mike Olmstead

JOPLIN, Mo. — It was a busy Wednesday at the “Boys and Girls Club” in Joplin. State Representative Lane Roberts stopped by Wednesday morning for his latest tour of the facility. Board members got to talk to him about the continued funding and support needed from both the state and federal levels. As for the kids, Roberts also got to check this out, they had a special visit from representatives with Best Buy’s Geek Squad Academy.

2 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Luke Sachetta

Posted: Jun 25, 2025 / 11:44 AM CDT Updated: Jun 25, 2025 / 11:44 AM CDT SHARE McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — Trial is underway in the case of a McDonald County man accused of trying to kill his neighbor. A jury trial began Wednesday morning in the case against Ryan Stabeno, 46.

3 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Dustin Lattimer

OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — A northeast Oklahoma family has a big role to play in what could be the future of farming. Zach Rendel and his family are in the middle of harvesting 1,600 acres of wheat. But this year, they have some high-tech help. “This machine, it is fully autonomous all the way to the truck,” said Rendel. That machine is a self-operating combine harvester. It, along with an autonomous tractor are being put to the test this week at their Ottawa County farm.

3 days ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Mike Olmstead

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Educational excellence is recognized and awarded in Webb City. This year’s Regional Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon was held on Tuesday at the Southwest Center for Educational Excellence. Thirteen nominees opted to apply for the competition. A committee made up of area district educators and community members then had to select what were actually two winners. One each on the elementary and secondary education levels.