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KOAM News to Know (5/29/2020)

Ku Furloughs Athletics

Kansas Athletics face furloughs and pay-cuts due to COVID-19

Oklahoma Congressional District

A group looking to redraw Oklahoma's Legislative and Congressional Districts gets initiative petition approved

Washington Hope Center Opens

Washington Family Hope Center opens in Joplin to help homeless families

Oklahoma approves Saturday classes to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus

Oklahoma approves Saturday classes to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus

8 Wrongful Death Lawsuits are filed against a Kansas care facility where 36 people have died of Coronavirus

8 Wrongful Death Lawsuits are filed against a Kansas care facility where 36 people have died of Coronavirus

Web Marathon Story

Local qualifiers react to cancellation of Boston Marathon

Joplin City Hall Exterior

Joplin's Mayor discusses the next step in reopening the city

Helping A Webb City Police Officer Involved In A Car Accident

Here to Help: Community rallying behind family of Webb City officer who was hospitalized in Florida

Packaged Meat

States ask federal investigators to look into price swings in beef markets

Joplin Police Department car

Police make arrest in shooting on S. Moffet Ave, victim stable

An officer involved shooting leaves a suspect dead and an officer injured in Wilburton, Oklahoma

An officer involved shooting leaves a suspect dead and an officer injured in Wilburton, Oklahoma

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KOAM News to Know (5/28/2020)

Claycomo Ford Plant halts production to clean facility after an employee tests positive for COVID-19

Historic fountain returns to the Pittsburg Public Library

Farm to Table: Missouri Farm Bureau creates list of farmers who sell direct to consumers

We take a look at southeast Kansas will manage taking over COVID issues

Pandemic prompts drive-through job fair in Pittsburg

The Joplin Public Library sets reopening date with regulations in place for safety

MINK League cancels 2020 baseball season

Former Pineville pastor sentenced for producing child porn

A missing Chelsea, Oklahoma man found drowned in the Verdigris River

KOAM News to Know (5/27/2020)

Bad weather postpones SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

Joplin School Board meets to discuss an earlier start date and raises for the faculty

Some southwest Missouri roads close due to flooding

Small COVID-19 outbreaks are reported in 2 Northwest Arkansas poultry plants

A look at June 2nd municipal elections

Joplin Public Library announces tentative reopening date

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CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

Oklahoma approves Saturday classes to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus

Oklahoma approves Saturday classes to help fight the spread of the Coronavirus

8 Wrongful Death Lawsuits are filed against a Kansas care facility where 36 people have died of Coronavirus

8 Wrongful Death Lawsuits are filed against a Kansas care facility where 36 people have died of Coronavirus

Joplin City Hall Exterior

Joplin's Mayor discusses the next step in reopening the city

Audiologist Shows Off A Plastic Face Shield

Face masks complicate communication for hearing impaired

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News You Need 5 29

KOAM News to Know (5/29/2020)

Ku Furloughs Athletics

Kansas Athletics face furloughs and pay-cuts due to COVID-19

Oklahoma Congressional District

A group looking to redraw Oklahoma's Legislative and Congressional Districts gets initiative petition approved

Washington Hope Center Opens

Washington Family Hope Center opens in Joplin to help homeless families

Latest Stories

Packets Are Handed Out At Pittsburgs Drive Through Job Fair

Pandemic prompts drive-through job fair in Pittsburg

May 27, 2020 6:52 PM

Joplin Library

The Joplin Public Library sets reopening date with regulations in place for safety

May 27, 2020 3:57 PM

Outlaws Drop to 0-2

MINK League cancels 2020 baseball season

May 27, 2020 2:27 PM

Pineville Youth Pastor Charged with Child Molestation

Former Pineville pastor sentenced for producing child porn

May 27, 2020 1:06 PM

A Chelsea, Oklahoma man drowns in the Verdigris River

A missing Chelsea, Oklahoma man found drowned in the Verdigris River

May 27, 2020 7:17 AM

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KOAM News to Know (5/27/2020)

May 27, 2020 6:56 AM

Nasa Facebook Live, Spacex

Bad weather postpones SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

May 27, 2020 6:54 AM

Joplin School Board Meeting (5 26)

Joplin School Board meets to discuss an earlier start date and raises for the faculty

May 27, 2020 6:46 AM

Some Area Roads Closed Due To Flooding

Some southwest Missouri roads close due to flooding

May 27, 2020 6:42 AM

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Sports

Ku Furloughs Athletics

Kansas Athletics face furloughs and pay-cuts due to COVID-19

Local qualifiers react to cancellation of Boston Marathon

MINK League cancels 2020 baseball season

Pitt State football cancels June camps

Former Parsons football assistant Wade gets first head coaching shot in Coffeyville

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Crime

High Speed Chase Crosses State Lines

Suspect arrested after chase in Missouri crosses state line

Former Pineville pastor sentenced for producing child porn

3 arrested after shooting incident in Delaware County

Bullet holes found in home after drive-by shooting in Parsons

Man arrested for murder after woman is found dead in Lawrence County

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Morning Show

Bobby Reed Pt.. 1

Here to Help: Major Bobby Reed goes above and beyond for Bourbon County residents

Here to Help: Seven-year-old boy throws his babysitter a prom

Tips for buying the perfect camper to keep you traveling

Senior Sendoff 2020: Ortiz, Herring, Keyser

Senior Sendoff 2020: Bryant, Botkin, Gilbert

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Shareable Stories

Helping A Webb City Police Officer Involved In A Car Accident

Here to Help: Community rallying behind family of Webb City officer who was hospitalized in Florida

Local veterans organize Memorial Day ceremonies amid weather, pandemic

Idris Elba to host Africa Day Benefit Concert with some of the continent's biggest music stars

Astronomers spot 'twist' evidence of a baby planet in a young star system

A 10-year-old girl has sent more than 1,500 art kits to kids in foster care and homeless shelters during the coronavirus pandemic

Politics

Crawford County Courthouse In Girard

We take a look at southeast Kansas will manage taking over COVID issues

A look at June 2nd municipal elections

FBI director orders internal review of Flynn investigation

Biden says he was too 'cavalier' about black Trump backers

Gov. Kelly addresses bill passed by legislators to shift coronavirus-related power to lawmakers

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Money

Cattle Standing In The Rain In A Field

Farm to Table: Missouri Farm Bureau creates list of farmers who sell direct to consumers

Proposed legislation would allow cannabis businesses to use banks

AG files lawsuit against Branson-Area business for inflated mask prices, deceptive sales practices

River Bend Casino to reopen June 1

Downstream Casino reopens after COVID-19 closure

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National & World News

How poop could help warn of the next coronavirus outbreak

How poop could help warn of the next coronavirus outbreak

Twitter labels Trump tweet, says it violates platform's rules

Trump reverts to usual impulses by stoking tensions over Floyd protests

(RADIO 2/TEASE) TRUMP DECLARES WAR AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA (4AMET)

(RADIO 1/TEASE) TRUMP DECLARES WAR AGAINST SOCIAL MEDIA (4AMET)

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Recalls

Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches recalled after they were found to be peanut butter instead

Ritz cheese cracker sandwiches recalled after they were found to be peanut butter instead

Marriott says new data breach affects 5.2 million guests

Ford recalls 268K cars in North America to fix door latches

Volvo recalls vehicles to fix automatic braking malfunction

Hyundai joins Kia in another recall to prevent engine fires

Entertainment

Ribbon Cutting For A Joplin Shelter

Opening of new Joplin homeless shelter celebrated with ribbon cutting

'The Match II' is the most-watched golf telecast in the history of cable television

CW to recast 'Batwoman' after Ruby Rose exits series

Gregory Tyree Boyce, 'Twilight' actor, found dead with girlfriend

Heartbroken comedy stars reflect on how Fred Willard inspired them

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Lifestyle

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Armyworms: Scouting and control tips

States ask federal investigators to look into price swings in beef markets

Mr. Food: Flank Steak Pinwheels

Farm to Table: Missouri Farm Bureau creates list of farmers who sell direct to consumers

Medicaid expansion advocates visit Joplin's Freeman Hospital

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