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Freeman Learning Center

Freeman Health System unveils finished Learning Center

Alfa And Omega

Jasper County Health Dept. gives more info on COVID-19 patient who attended church service in Carthage

Reflecting With Melodee Colbert Kean

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Jameson Long (2)

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

School classroom desk

Oklahoma releases school reopening framework

Joplin enters Phase 2-Step 2 to reopen and recover

Web Legion Ball

Pittsburg American Legion baseball team embraces change, prepares for 2020 season

67-year-old McDonald County man dies after an ATV crash

67-year-old McDonald County man dies after an ATV crash

Joplin moves to phase 2 or reopening plan

Joplin moves to phase 2 of their reopening plan

Kansas Governor appoints team to help with the state's economic recovery

Kansas Governor appoints team to help with the state's economic recovery

Possible Covid 19 Exposure At A Carthage Church

Jasper County Health Department confirms a COVID-19 patient who attended Alpha Omega church in Carthage

Nevada voters pass a $15-million bond issue for the water and sewer system.

Nevada voters pass a $15-million bond issue for the water and sewer system

Neosho County passes half-cent tax increase that focuses on dispatch services

Newton County passes half-cent tax increase that focuses on dispatch services

Jasper County sees "disappointing," but about average, voter turnout

Nephew of Newton County murder victim charged in case

Boys and Girls Clubs of Ottawa County opens up as Oklahoma enters phase 3 of reopening

Woman sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $1.2M from employer

KOAM News to Know (6/2/2020)

4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests

Joplin City Council votes on handful of ordinances pertaining to local construction and funding

Protests continue in Joplin for third day, residents push for racial equality

Silver Dollar City to hold Season Pass weekend, then opens to all public June 15

The Latest: Floyd's brother appeals for peace in Minneapolis

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case

Joplin Police Chief on death of George Floyd

Victim's name released in Newton County death investigation

ESC facilities reopen with some restrictions

Ashcroft Awards Reading Challenge Software Grant to Carthage Public Library

St. Louis man accused of providing napalm recipe in wake of George Floyd protests

Election Results - June 2

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Car-onomics

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CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

A Missouri Southern graduate collaborates with local company to put designs on face shields.

A Missouri Southern graduate's design for socks are now seen on face shields

Joplin city hall

City of Joplin encourages people to answer survey about Covid-19

Alfa And Omega

Jasper County Health Dept. gives more info on COVID-19 patient who attended church service in Carthage

School classroom desk

Oklahoma releases school reopening framework

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map of Fatal Wreck In Newton County

Neosho woman dead after wreck involving truck

Alfa And Omega

Jasper County Health Dept. gives more info on COVID-19 patient who attended church service in Carthage

Reflecting With Melodee Colbert Kean

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Jameson Long (2)

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

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June 2, 2020 6:31 AM

4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests

4 St. Louis officers hit by gunfire during protests

June 2, 2020 5:59 AM

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Joplin City Council votes on handful of ordinances pertaining to local construction and funding

June 1, 2020 8:47 PM

Protests In Joplin For The 3rd Day

Protests continue in Joplin for third day, residents push for racial equality

June 1, 2020 8:43 PM

Silver Dollar City Opens To Everyone June 15

Silver Dollar City to hold Season Pass weekend, then opens to all public June 15

June 1, 2020 3:12 PM

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The Latest: Floyd's brother appeals for peace in Minneapolis

June 1, 2020 2:35 PM

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2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case

June 1, 2020 12:05 PM

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Joplin Police Chief on death of George Floyd

June 1, 2020 11:54 AM

15726 Finch Drive, Newton County, Mo, Homicide Investigation May 2020

Victim's name released in Newton County death investigation

June 1, 2020 11:28 AM

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Sports

Web Legion Ball

Pittsburg American Legion baseball team embraces change, prepares for 2020 season

Wes Unseld, NBA Rookie of Year and MVP in 1969, dies at 74

Schibi tabbed as next Parsons head football coach

Pitt State football leads MIAA in 2019 attendance

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

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Crime

Jameson Long (2)

2-year-old dies in Joplin child abuse case, investigation ongoing

Nephew of Newton County murder victim charged in case

6 Atlanta officers charged after students pulled from car

Woman sentenced to prison for embezzling more than $1.2M from employer

Australia will investigate attack on journalists by police in Washington

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Morning Show

Reflecting With Melodee Colbert Kean

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Wildcat Wednesday: Sericiea Lespedza

DIY with Amy Sadler: Book decorations

Everything happening around Joplin in June with Connect2Culture

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

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Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Boy, 9, with cerebral palsy completes marathon on his walker, half a mile at a time

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

Politics

Reflecting With Melodee Colbert Kean

End of an Era: Joplin's Melodee Colbert-Kean reflects during her final days on City Council

Jasper County sees "disappointing," but about average, voter turnout

Everything you need to know about the June 2nd Joplin City Council Race

How southeast Kansas will manage taking over COVID-19 issues

A look at June 2nd municipal elections

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Money

Silver Dollar City Opens To Everyone June 15

Silver Dollar City to hold Season Pass weekend, then opens to all public June 15

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

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National & World News

Donté Stallworth: Trump is throwing gas on the fire

Donté Stallworth: Trump is throwing gas on the fire

NBA player Thabo Sefolosha, a victim of police brutality himself, opens up about George Floyd's death

DC: PROTESTS: LARGE GATHERING AHEAD OF 11P CURFEW

FILE- AMC THEATERS HAS "SUBSTANTIAL DOUBT" IT CAN STAY IN BIZ

FL: SPACEX STARLINK SATELLITES LAUNCH ON FALCON 9

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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

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

Carole Baskin awarded the zoo once owned by 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic

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

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Lifestyle

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Pet Vet on Call (6/3/20)

Ascension Via Christi launches Chronic Wounds Awareness Week

Partnership between KOAM and area food banks helps those in need

Freeman Health System unveils finished Learning Center

Mr. Food: Quick-as-a-Wink Pasta

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