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McDonald County records major spike in water rescues over weekend

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Joplin Health Department announces new case of COVID-19

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Missouri State Highway Patrol reports fatal drowning in McDonald County

Light At Joplin

The Light at Joplin Church begins their building facelift project as they prepare to reopen

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McDonald County Health Department reports new asymptomatic COVID-19 case

Web Delaney

Baxter's Delaney Barnes signs to John Brown University volleyball

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Pushing For Non Cash Transactions

Proposed legislation would allow cannabis businesses to use banks

Devestation following the EF-5 tornado in Joplin

How lessons learned from the Joplin tornado are shaping COVID pandemic responses

Cj Tornado Damage

Community reflects on Carl Junction tornado and recovery

President Trump At White House

President Trump deems churches 'essential,' calls for them to reopen

Kansas Covid Restrictions

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

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Kansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing governor

A Coffeyville man is arrested after a police chase where children and firearms were found in the van

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Missouri staff gets creative to stay connected with kids

Downstream Casino reopens after COVID-19 closure

Caney Valley's Kaminska named 2X Gatorade Kansas Baseball Player of the Year

Pitt State's Misse, former Columbus Titan Jace McDown named MIAA Fall Student-Athletes of the Year

Firefighter recaps mayday call during incident at former hotel

Barbara Watters lawsuit for the return of her husband's body moves to federal court

Kansas AG doubts governor's orders as lawmakers seek limits

New charges for convicted cattle thief in southeast Kansas

Top educator taught Kansas preschoolers alongside retirees, winning 2020 Teacher of the Year

KOAM News to Know (5/21/2020)

Kansas Crossing Casino sets to reopen on May 22nd with some changes

Oklahoma Governor signs Red Flag Laws bill

A Diamond, Missouri man dies after being struck by a car while walking on Highway 10 and South 600 Road

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri to use CARES Act money to help homeless veterans

Monark Southern Baptist is working with organizations with 25 million dollar food grant

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CORONAVIRUS HEADLINES

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17th COVID-19 case in McDonald County.

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Joplin Health Department announces new case of COVID-19

Crowd At Lake Of The Ozarks

Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks packed amid COVID-19 pandemic

Volunteers Hand Out Food In Webb City

Webb City church feeds community during pandemic

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News You Need 5 25

News to Know (5/25/2020)

Elk River

McDonald County records major spike in water rescues over weekend

drowning graphic

Missouri State Highway Patrol reports fatal drowning in McDonald County

Volunteers Hand Out Food In Webb City

Webb City church feeds community during pandemic

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Web Mcdown Misse

Pitt State's Misse, former Columbus Titan Jace McDown named MIAA Fall Student-Athletes of the Year

May 21, 2020 7:23 PM

Joplin Firefighter John Miles talks with Chief Furgerson

Firefighter recaps mayday call during incident at former hotel

May 21, 2020 7:04 PM

Home Of Barbara Watters, Joplin, Mo, 2019

Barbara Watters lawsuit for the return of her husband's body moves to federal court

May 21, 2020 3:40 PM

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Kansas AG doubts governor's orders as lawmakers seek limits

May 21, 2020 1:31 PM

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New charges for convicted cattle thief in southeast Kansas

May 21, 2020 12:44 PM

Top educator taught Kansas preschoolers alongside retirees and wins 2020 Teacher of the Year

Top educator taught Kansas preschoolers alongside retirees, winning 2020 Teacher of the Year

May 21, 2020 8:40 AM

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KOAM News to Know (5/21/2020)

May 21, 2020 6:06 AM

Kansas Crossing Set To Reopen

Kansas Crossing Casino sets to reopen on May 22nd with some changes

May 21, 2020 5:59 AM

Oklahoma Red Flag Laws

Oklahoma Governor signs Red Flag Laws bill

May 21, 2020 5:51 AM

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Sports

Keselowski wins 600 to extend Johnson's losing streak

Keselowski wins 600 to extend Johnson's losing streak

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning win 'Champions for Charity' golf match

Baseball starts to make a comeback in the Four-States

Baxter's Delaney Barnes signs to John Brown University volleyball

Caney Valley's Kaminska named 2X Gatorade Kansas Baseball Player of the Year

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Crime

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Roofing scam targets Joplin contractor

New charges for convicted cattle thief in southeast Kansas

Sarcoxie Police Chief charged with misuse of information

Newton County man pleads guilty to conspiracy to distribute meth

Missouri man charged with arson, public assisted in identifying suspect

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Morning Show

Senior Sendoff: Gabe Freeman

Senior Sendoff 2020: Freeman, Lawhon, Garrison

Here to Help: Hutchinson, Kansas Tequila Fairy

How the Spirit Tree helped unite and inspire Joplin residents after the 2011 tornado

Senior Sendoff 2020: Lynn, Friel, Hogan

Put the Good in Your Morning - May 21st

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Shareable Stories

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

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

Trident the dog has a new leash on life

Politics

Michael Flynn Former United States National Security Advisor

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

Kansas lawmakers OK barring COVID-19 suits, curbing governor

Missouri governor not only allows graduation, but will speak

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Money

Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Are Pushing For Non Cash Transactions

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

MOKAN Goodwill store in Pittsburg opens back up

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National & World News

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ADAPTS TO PANDEMIC

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ADAPTS TO PANDEMIC

Sports star surprises fans with bright new hair

Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning win The Match II

Tom Brady shows he's human as Tiger Woods backs up trash talk at 'Champions for Charity' golf match

Trump trashes Jeff Sessions during interview

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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

CW to recast 'Batwoman' after Ruby Rose exits series

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

Beyoncé shares video of mobile Covid-19 testing sites she set up in her hometown

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Lifestyle

Mr. Food: Mac & Cheese Burger

Mr. Food: Mac & Cheese Burger

Joplin announces tentative schedule for city pools

Mr. Food: Cold Fudge Cake

PSU modifies summer camp options for kids

Former Real Madrid star Esteban Granero is using his AI company to help fight coronavirus in Spain

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