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Cattle Standing In The Rain In A Field

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

Crawford County Courthouse In Girard

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

Packets Are Handed Out At Pittsburgs Drive Through Job Fair

Pandemic prompts drive-through job fair in Pittsburg

Joplin Library

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

Outlaws Drop to 0-2

MINK League cancels 2020 baseball season

Pineville Youth Pastor Charged with Child Molestation

Former Pineville pastor sentenced for producing child porn

A Chelsea, Oklahoma man drowns in the Verdigris River

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

News You Need 5 27

KOAM News to Know (5/27/2020)

Nasa Facebook Live, Spacex

Bad weather postpones SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

Joplin School Board Meeting (5 26)

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

Some Area Roads Closed Due To Flooding

Some southwest Missouri roads close due to flooding

Arkansas Poultry Plan Covid Cases

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

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A look at June 2nd municipal elections

Health departments expand testing, asymptomatic cases appear

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

Pittsburg's Minniefield signs to join Pitt State track and field program

Reopening Kansas: Gov. Kelly returns control to county officials

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

KDHE recommends 14 day self-quarantine for those who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend

A minor is in the hospital with serious injuries after a canoe wreck on Elk River

KOAM News to Know (5/26/2020)

GAR Cemetery cancels Memorial Day ceremony due to rain

Area fans and players see the first baseball tournament held in Joplin since the pandemic

Fort Scott honors veterans virtually for Memorial Day

Local veterans organize Memorial Day ceremonies amid weather, pandemic

PSU's Memorial Day Ceremony turns virtual due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements

News to Know (5/25/2020)

McDonald County records major spike in water rescues over weekend

Joplin Health Department announces new case of COVID-19

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CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

Cattle Standing In The Rain In A Field

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

Crawford County Courthouse In Girard

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

Joplin Briefing Regarding Joplin Schools

Joplin School officials talk about earlier start date at city briefing

Packets Are Handed Out At Pittsburgs Drive Through Job Fair

Pandemic prompts drive-through job fair in Pittsburg

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Crawford County Courthouse In Girard

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

High Speed Chase Crosses State Lines

Suspect arrested after chase in Missouri crosses state line

A Group For Medicaid Expansion Stops In Joplin

Medicaid expansion advocates visit Joplin's Freeman Hospital

Joplin Briefing Regarding Joplin Schools

Joplin School officials talk about earlier start date at city briefing

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Pride, James

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

May 26, 2020 11:17 AM

Lake Of The Ozarks Map

KDHE recommends 14 day self-quarantine for those who traveled to Lake of the Ozarks over Memorial Day weekend

May 26, 2020 10:52 AM

A minor is in the hospital with serious injuries after a canoe wreck on Elk River

A minor is in the hospital with serious injuries after a canoe wreck on Elk River

May 26, 2020 10:01 AM

News To Know 5 26

KOAM News to Know (5/26/2020)

May 26, 2020 6:06 AM

Gar Cemetery Cancelled Memorial Day Plans Due To Rain

GAR Cemetery cancels Memorial Day ceremony due to rain

May 26, 2020 5:57 AM

First Area Baseball Tournament In Joplin Since The Pandemic

Area fans and players see the first baseball tournament held in Joplin since the pandemic

May 26, 2020 5:53 AM

Fort Scott's Way Of Honoring Veterans On Memorial Day

Fort Scott honors veterans virtually for Memorial Day

May 26, 2020 5:40 AM

Two Local Veterans Remind Locals What Memorial Day Is All About

Local veterans organize Memorial Day ceremonies amid weather, pandemic

May 25, 2020 6:42 PM

PSU Memorial Service

PSU's Memorial Day Ceremony turns virtual due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements

May 25, 2020 5:49 PM

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Sports

Outlaws Drop to 0-2

MINK League cancels 2020 baseball season

Pitt State football cancels June camps

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

Pittsburg's Minniefield signs to join Pitt State track and field program

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

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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

Senior Sendoff: Brooklyn Bryant

Senior Sendoff 2020: Bryant, Botkin, Gilbert

Crawford County Cares provides critical care nurse in NYC with much needed supplies

Senior Sendoff 2020: O'Brien, Carder, Fosnight

Rebooking you vacation because of COVID complications

Here to Help: Spreading the joy of music

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Two Local Veterans Remind Locals What Memorial Day Is All About

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

Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts to graduating seniors dressed in their caps and gowns

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

Minneapolis protests clash with police demanding justice for George Floyd

Minneapolis protests clash with police demanding justice for George Floyd

Russian doctors facing distrust as they battle coronavirus

Overworked and mistrusted: Russia's medical workers risk their lives with little applause

DISNEY CEO:WILL ENFORCE GUESTS WEARING MASKS

NY: TIMES SQUARE GOES DARK TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES

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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

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

'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

Pittsburg Community Theatre cancels remainder of season

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Lifestyle

Cattle Standing In The Rain In A Field

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

Medicaid expansion advocates visit Joplin's Freeman Hospital

Mr. Food: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Bad weather postpones SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

Red Cross gives tips to stay safe during summer fun

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Election Coverage

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