The Joplin City Council held their second night of budget discussions. Three items to talk about, one of those, was the city's contract with the chamber of commerce for economic development.
The City of Joplin has had a contract for economic development services with the chamber of commerce for many years. However, some residents feel, the contract, needs to go to someone else.
As we get further into the new school year local schools are finding out if their COVID precautions are enough.
The Newton County Health Department sent out a letter to school districts in the county letting them know about a change to the quarantine procedures for students. While most districts were on board with the changes, some state officials, and some parents, were not.
One four-state woman issues a warning about a potentially serious Coronavirus complication. She says she's developed heart problems after having the Coronavirus.
Authorities are still on scene investigating a death at 416 N. Warren Street in Pittsburg.
Amid calls to reallocate police funding across the country Missouri Senator Josh Hawley files a bill that would increase funding.
Local law enforcement agencies are hiring new officers, but recruiting them is becoming a challenge.
Missouri health officials have added another 906 COVID-19 cases to the state’s count on Monday as the number of people known to have contracted the virus has reached at least 94,340.
A group of University of Kansas students went on a strike from classes on Monday to protest the opening of the campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crawford County Commissioners also approved two major changes to the county restrictions brought on by the pandemic.
Crawford County Health Officials say they're adding more positive cases to the county's count of active cases. Crawford County's Health Officer made the announcement at the commissioner meeting today adding at least 40 more cases to the active list.
The White House COVID-19 Task Force recommends Missouri look at implementing mask mandates. The report came out August 9th listing Missouri as a "red zone" state which also had Jasper and Newton counties in "red" and "yellow" zones.
A dog is taken to the Joplin Humane Society after it was allegedly abandoned and abused. One local woman is fighting for justice for the dog, however, that justice is limited.
American Airlines has filed their intent to stop all scheduled air service to and from the Joplin Regional Airport. However, it may not be the end of commercial flights at the airport.
American Airlines provided KOAM with a filing with the Department of Transportation announcing their intent to terminate scheduled air service at the Joplin Regional Airport.
It's game night in the four-states with Missouri and Oklahoma districts getting back on the field for the first time in months. We spoke with districts in each state to see what they’re doing to keep fans safe.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson made a stop in Joplin today to discuss telehealth in the state amid the pandemic.
The Joplin School District is in the process of submitting reimbursement requests for CARES Act funding.
A settlement has been reached with one of the companies currently working with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for odor issues.
It's Monday and while it's the first day of the work-week, it's also the first day of school in nearly five months for several local districts including Joplin. We spoke with district officials on the attendance numbers and getting back to class.
The City of Joplin is seeking your input on what the next step for memorial hall should be.
American Airlines announces it'll temporarily suspend air service in Joplin this October. The announcement was made public today however, airport officials were surprised by the news.
Officials and residents respond to the Joplin City Council's decision to allow the mask mandate to expire.
