Four-State Staycation: Fredonia Flag on the Mound
The next Four-State Staycation Destination takes us to Wilson County, Kansas to learn the story behind the Fredonia Flag on the Mound
Author: Kaden Milner
Diamond man killed in late night wreck south of Galena
A Diamond, Missouri man dies in a two vehicle wreck south of Galena, Kansas Thursday night.
Lake Hudson's Kerr Dam explosion kills two contractors
Authorities say two contractors died in an explosion at Kerr Dam on Grand Lake early Thursday.
Missouri lawmakers vote to keep lottery winners secret
Missouri lawmakers have passed legislation that could keep the names of state lottery winners secret.
Charges filed against man shot by police in southwest Missouri
Newton and McDonald County Prosecutors file charges against a man shot by police following a chase on Tuesday
Forecast: Kansas farmers will harvest bountiful wheat crop
Kansas farmers are expected to harvest a bountiful winter wheat crop this season, according to a government forecast released Wednesday.
Vaccine Day: Health Expert Q&A
KOAM's Zach Dodge talked with some of the health experts from Mercy Hospital Joplin who are spending the day taking calls and answering questions for COVID Vaccine Day.
$500 reward offered for Lowell Cemetery vandals
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office offers a $500 reward for information that leads to the arrest of gravestone vandals.
Joplin Fire Chief Jim Furgerson to retire after 20 years of service
The City of Joplin announces the retirement of its fire chief, Jim Furgerson.
Golden Apple Awards recognizes outstanding Joplin teachers
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Monday night honored Joplin educators with the Golden Apple Awards Program.
Joplin Council reviews feasibility study for Memorial Hall renovation
Joplin city leaders discuss proposed additions to the city's downtown.
NASA to bring asteroid sample back to earth
Associate Director for Solar System Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center talked with Michael Hayslip about what went into the OSIRIS-REX mission and why it could have a lasting impact.
KC area Amber Alert canceled, child found safe
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issues an amber alert for 2-year-old Samyia D. Barr after police say she was abducted by her father De'Shawn Barr-Cotton.
Mercy Hospital offering walk-in COVID vaccines today
Mercy Hospital Joplin announced Wednesday it has enough supply to accommodate COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins.
Walmart/Sam's Club offering walk-in COVID vaccinations
Walmart and Sam's Club announce they will begin offering walk-in vaccine appointments at all of its locations
Neosho discusses performing arts center partnership with the school district
The City of Neosho, Missouri and the Neosho School District are looking into a partnership regarding the construction of a new performing arts center at the school.
Wildcat Wednesday: Real World 4-H Applications
Katie Townsend of Wildcat Extension District talked with Michael Hayslip about how youth are taking the skills they learn to make money on the side.
Joplin crews battle early morning house fire
Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire at 2421 S Florida Ave around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. The lone occupant of the home escaped without serious injury.
Missouri House votes to crack down on highway protests
The Missouri House has passed legislation to crack down on protesters who block roadways. The Republican-led House voted 98-50 to pass the bill.
MDC encourages people to help Missouri bumble bees
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is giving people the chance to help Missouri's bumble bees through the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas community science project.
3 MO nurses help deliver baby on plane above Pacific Ocean
Three nurses from North Kansas City Hospital helped delivered a baby on a plane that was heading to Hawaii.
Sen. Jerry Moran tours Parsons Cytocheck Laboratory
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas made a stop in Parsons, Kansas.
Kansas lawmakers override vetoes on taxes, guns, elections
Republican lawmakers on Monday cut Kansas' income taxes, lowered the age for carrying a concealed gun and tightened state election laws by overriding Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's vetoes of those measures.
