Joplin Globe - Fri Nov 20

NEOSHO, Mo. - A rural Seneca man was charged Friday with sexual abuse of a 4-year-old boy, who this week was taken to a hospital after complaining of an injury.

KPLR-11 - Fri Nov 20

Newton County officials have charged Fairview Mayor Sid Oliver with two counts of felony stealing and one count of misdemeanor official misconduct.

Springfield News Leader - Fri Nov 20

A Newton County man died Thursday in a one-vehicle crash near Stark City, the Missouri Highway Patrol reported.