The Kansas Supreme Court upholds the sentence of a Fort Scott man convicted of killing his mother and stepfather.

According to a press release from the Newton Police Department, Interim Police Chief McKenzie Patrick was officially named the Police Chief of the city of Newton.

Dillan Wilson, 25, was arrested at 10:25 p.m. June 23 by Newton County Sheriff’s Police. Arrest Number: :2025-000201. Booking Date: 2025-06-23 22:25:46. Sex: M. Race: W. Charges: IC 35-44.1-3-1(B)(1)F ...

A Joplin dentist who is facing multiple felony charges related to weapons and drugs is reset for arraignment in August.

A Joplin dentist who is facing multiple felony charges related to weapons and drugs has pleaded not guilty to a felony count ...

Gregg Hamilton and Bobbi Flahive were recently honored for 30 years of service at the Newton County Sheriff's Office. They ...

Throughout the last 31 years, the makeup of Newton County Government has changed and shifted in more ways than one. The ...

The Joplin dentist charged with doing a drug deal across the street from his dental office appears in a Newton County ...

WNBA star Caitlin Clark had a seven-word reaction to her teammate Sophie Cunningham's pregame outfit over the weekend.

A Chester man was bound over for court on first-degree murder and related charges in the death of 34-year-old Shante Whitaker, who was struck by gunfire from a drive-by shooting.

Newton County deputies along with the U.S. Marshal’s Service captured a wanted fugitive early Thursday morning in a house on ...

Newton County approved a new outdoor pickleball court for its Senior Enrichment Center after receiving a $32,473 donation.