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Earlier this week, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Detectives began an investigation after a resident fled from the home where she was held against her will, beaten and threatened over the course of several days. Read the full press release below: “As a result of the horrific injuries sustained by this multi-day attack, which involved a handgun … The post 60-year-old arrested on several charges after alleged beatings appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport has changed their name. It will now be known as Northwest Arkansas National Airport. The airport’s board of directors made the decision on Wednesday. While it may sound like a major headache just ahead of the holiday travel season, officials say the “XNA” will remain the same when searching for flights. The post Northwest Arkansas Airport Changes Name appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Smoke detectors (and family pets) save lives! Just before 12:30 Wednesday morning, a family dog started acting strange, then the smoke detector started going off, which saved the lives of a woman and her daughter in south Joplin. The house fire in the 3300 block of S. Connecticut was ruled accidental.   Press release: On … The post Dog Alerts Family To Joplin House Fire appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

Lots of family fun is coming to town!  The Holiday Express Train will be rolling into Joplin Sunday evening! It’ll be at the Union Depot from 4:30 to 8, just east of B and North Main Streets. You and your kiddos can board the train, tour the inside of three of the festive six-car train, … The post Holiday Express Train Rolling Into Joplin appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

An eastern Oklahoma man was arrested early Wednesday in western Arkansas for the stabbing of his supervisor at a fast food restaurant and the abduction of his own wife and 2-year-old daughter. Police in Fort Smith say 32-year-old Derek Martin Perez was arrested without incident at a motel and his wife and daughter were found … The post Employee Stabs Fast Food Manager; Kidnaps Family appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.

A man from Sikeston, Missouri is in custody following a late night strong armed car-jacking in rural Cherokee County. Read the full press release below: Just before 9:00 p.m., a Cherokee County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a Ford truck, south of the K26 Junction on Highway 166. As the vehicle came to … The post Carjacker in custody after pursuit appeared first on Newstalk KZRG.