Image of suspect in trailer theft released, authorities ask for public's help
The McDonald County Sheriff's Office is asking for public's help to identify a suspect involved in the theft of trailer.
Author: Stacie Strader
Lake in Fort Scott is restocked with trout for winter
Anglers in the Fort Scott area are going to be busy during winter. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Tourism, on Dec. 19, 2020, restocked the lake at Gunn…
Joplin Police find heroin, cocaine and stolen firearm in drug bust
Two men face charges after a drug bust in Joplin.
Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by semi in Riverton
A semi truck hits and injures an Oklahoma woman walking across the highway in Riverton, Kansas.
Pronto Pharmacy closes locations suddenly, sells to Wallgreens
Pronto Pharmacy locations in Joplin and Webb City close suddenly after being sold to Walgreens.
3rd suspect in Riverton robbery and assault enters no contest plea
A Carthage man today pleaded no contest to aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.
Verdict reached in 2016 Carthage murder case
A jury finds Ricky Marchbanks guilty of first degree murder and armed criminal action.
Dog being adopted is stolen from Joplin shelter
The Joplin Humane Society says it was the previous owner that stole a dog from the shelter on Tuesday (Jan. 14). They have contacted authorities to get the dog, Lillie McCoy, back. Lillie was scheduled to go to her new family today.
Possible medical emergency leads to crash on I-44 east of Joplin
A Fayetteville, Ark. man has died after a single-vehicle crash on I-44, about two miles east of Joplin, Mo.
Former Joplin man arrested on suspicion of murder in central Kansas
Police arrest former Joplin resident Jeffery Hill, 53, now of Wichita, for suspicion of second degree murder. Hill formerly lived in Joplin, where he was shot by police after driving toward officers in 2015.
3 people avoid arrest after a theft, pursuit in southeast Kansas
Authorities identify three suspects they claim stole a tractor from Woodson County, a vehicle from Crawford County and brandished a weapon before a police pursuit began.
Russell Stover to cut jobs in some areas, add jobs elsewhere
Russell Stover Chocolates plans to close some facilities and stores nationwide but the expected loss of about 400 jobs will be offset by new jobs resulting from expansion in other areas, the company announced Tuesday.
Pittsburg resident arrested after Wichita man dies from knife wound
A man stabbed Saturday night in Wichita, Kansas has died from his injuries. Now, a Pittsburg man could be charged with murder.
Day 2 Carthage murder trial: Witnesses take stand, prosecution rests
The murder trial of Ricky Marchbanks continues today. He's accused of killing Jeremy Neeper in 2016. Both sides are trying to prove whether or not it was in self-defense.
2nd murder charge filed after remains of Coy Cole are found in southwest Missouri
Prosecutors charge a second person for the murder of Coy A. Cole, after human remains were found in a burn pile at a home outside Miller, Missouri.
KOAM receives Fire Marshal report on Sandstone Gardens fire
The Fire Marshal's report on the fire at Sandstone Gardens is finished. Firefighters arrived at the scene on November 24th to find the building fully engulfed in flames.
Head-on crash claims life of a southeast Kansas woman
Authorities say Lois A. McCoy, 84, of Columbus, Kansas has lost her life after a head-on crash in Cherokee County.
Bills propose changes to current Missouri HIV criminal laws
Two bills aim to change current Missouri HIV criminal laws.
Vehicle image released in homicide investigation, suspect considered armed and dangerous
Joplin Police release security camera images of a suspect vehicle in a December homicide case.
Dierks officially ousted as Sheriff for misconduct
Robert Dierks is officially ousted from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office after a settlement hearing in District Court on Monday.
Update: Conservation order rescinded for Humboldt area
KDHE has reported that test results from samples taken on Saturday, Jan. 4 conform with federal water quality standards.
A father and his 9-year-old daughter were killed while hunting. They were mistaken for deer
A South Carolina man and and his daughter died after being shot while hunting deer on New Year's Day, a relative of the victims told CNN affiliate WCBD.
Judge sentences man for aggravated arson in Pittsburg
A judge sentences Richard Lee Dickerson to nearly 7 years (82 months) in prison and 3 years of supervised probation for aggravated arson.
