Live your life like the "Astrofarmer"
After six generations, the family farm is now in the hands of Jason Burns. "Get on a tractor out there with me, and watch a Kansas sunset with me at…
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Traveling with your cat or dog
With the weather warming up and our world inching its way toward a post-pandemic world, Jasmine Kyle shares some tips for how to get your furry friend into the swing of travel. Along…
Dragging JOMO Pride into the spotlight
In 2019, a local drag queen named Shayna Towers appeared on the KOAM Morning News for an interview discussing her craft, community, and drag culture as a whole. The Facebook…
Pet Spotlight: Are you kitten me?
This morning, Tianna Fisher and an adorable kitten stopped by the KOAM Morning News to share some info on the different kittens now up for adoption at the Joplin…
April Preview with Connect2Culture
As we move into warmer weather and inch our way closer to a post-pandemic world, Emily Frankoski with Connect2Culture joined us on the KOAM Morning News to share what's happening in…
The story behind the 4-States CW's "All-American Stories"
Tonight at 8pm on the 4-States CW, Yogi Roth will be sharing four of the most incredible stories you'll ever hear. Four athletes that have taken four different paths to where they are…
D-I-Y Decorating for Easter Sunday
Few know the art of the D-I-Y world better than the one and only Amy Sadler. That's why when it comes to prepping the house for Easter Sunday, her number is on speed…
Little activities can lead to Big mentorship
For people like Emily Roth, it's clear that the role models who were present in her childhood inspired her to take on a career…
Freeman launches Caregivers Support Group
Today on the KOAM Morning News, we spoke with Jennifer Berry with Freeman Health about their new caregiver support group. If you're interested in attending, RSVP to Kathy Mason at kdmason@freemanhealth.com or…
Fish have pandemics too
Human beings aren't the only ones who deal with pandemics. Just ask a fish. Or the team at the State Fish…
Wildcat Wednesday: Pond Management
For this week's Wildcat Wednesday, we met up with James and Adaven at the Farlington State Fish Hatchery to learn what they're up to this spring and how people can care for outdoor fish…
Go on a Staycation in Pittsburg
For Spring Breakers, a "staycation" might be the answer this year. We met up with Brittan Brenner from the City of Pittsburg to learn about the different events, programs,…
Rally for Recovery to benefit ROCC, other local orgs
This Wednesday, local organizations like the Recovery Outreach Community Center will be fundraising as part of Give Joplin Day. In an effort to build awareness and recover as an organization, the ROCC and other…
The difference a CASA advocate can make
Having someone in your corner can be invaluable -- especially when it feels like no one else has your back. For thousands of kids across the country, that person is a court-appointed…
Guess Zoo: Enter the Outback
Warmer weather means outdoor activities for families, and one of the places that’s stretching its legs is the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, Kansas. We stopped by to meet some of the…
Floral Frames with the D.I.Y. Queen
Amy Sadler joined us on the KOAM Morning News to show us a new project. God save our creative Queen. Long live our crafty Queen. God save the D.I.Y Queen. Send…
Guess Zoo: Meet Shadow from Independence
Warmer weather means outdoor activities for families, and one of the places that's stretching its legs is the Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, Kansas. We stopped by to meet some…
Don't forget about that trip to the dentist
Ah, yes. The timeless, and occasionally cringeworthy, soundtrack of the dentist's office. Sorry if you're not a fan, but it's just been a while since a lot of Americans have had the chance…
Spring into Spring with D.I.Y. décor
Amy Sadler knows the art of D.I.Y. more than almost anyone. That's why we go to her for new projects to tackle when we celebrate holidays, the arrival of a…
Making your own parachute with Pitsco Education
With the weather warming up and the summer within sight, there are all sorts of ways to spend your time outdoors. Ask Pitsco Education in Pittsburg, and they'll show you how to…
This classic Windows background has a Missouri connection
If you've ever owned or used a Microsoft Windows computer running the Windows XP operating system, there's a good chance that at some point, this was your desktop's…
Chair yoga with Nevada Parks & Rec
If you've ever wanted to workout at work, there might be a new solution for you. That's right. Chair yoga. Contact the Nevada Parks & Rec Department for more information about…
Parks & Rec departments are gearing up for Spring & Summer
As we slide our way into warmer weather, parks and recreation departments around the Four States are preparing to get outdoor programming back into full swing. While last year threw…
