Missing person found alive after 4 days in Vernon County
A Cedar County, Missouri resident, missing since March 26, was found alive this morning after reportedly missing for four days. AeroCare Med Flight flew the male to a Joplin hospital.
Author: Stacie Strader
Pittsburg man dies in single-vehicle crash in southwest Missouri
A Pittsburg, Kansas man has died in a single-vehicle crash in southwest Missouri.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kansas, federal aid made available
FEMA announces that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Kansas. President Donald Trump issued a major disaster declaration for the state.
UPDATE: Woodson County arrest woman after residents were asked to stay inside
Woodson County authorities say a woman is in custody after they had asked residents to stay inside.
Crawford County confirms first death related to COVID-19
The Crawford County Health Department confirms the county's first death related to COVID-19.
Dollar General offers discount to medical personnel, National Guardsmen and first responders
Dollar General is offering all medical personnel, first responders and activated National Guardsmen a 10 percent discount on qualifying purchases. The announcement was made today, March 30, 2020.
Crawford County, Kan. issues "stay at home" order
Crawford County updates its previous order, now making it a "Stay at Home/Movement Restriction Order." It will go into effect at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020. County officials plan to re-evaluate the order, at a minimum, every seven days.
Newton County Sheriff: Victim of machete attack shoots suspect
The Newton County Prosecutor's Office files charges today against a Granby, Missouri man for allegedly attacking a person with a machete.
Bourbon County, Kansas issues stay-at-home order
Officials pass an emergency stay-at-home order to take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020. It will remain in effect for 30 days, until 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2020 unless officials amend it sooner.
Joplin mother arrested for abuse after child is hospitalized and put on dialysis
Prosecutors charge a Joplin woman with abusing her daughter. Documents state a Child Abuse Pediatrician's initial impression and classification was "Child Torture." Children's Mercy admitted the girl to its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Missouri Attorney General and Grocers Association work together to combat price gouging
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and the Missouri Grocers Association are working together to combat price gouging across the state.
Surveillance photos released as Joplin police investigate man being shot multiple times
Police are looking for the man seen in surveillance photos as they investigate a shooting that happened earlier this month. The victim is still hospitalized with critical life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Nevada woman changes plea, charged with selling drugs at Burger King
A Nevada woman charged with selling drugs at a fast food restaurant changes her plea to guilty.
1 of 2 escapees from northeast Oklahoma jail is captured
Authorities capture one of two men who escaped a northeast Oklahoma jail.
Online freebies for adults and kids while at home: Education, Fitness, Church, Art and more
There are several companies and organizations offering freebies while residents stay inside due to the COVID-19 pandemic. KOAM gathered a few lists to help people stay entertained, fit and mentally healthy.
Oklahoma votes to close school buildings, implements distance learning for remainder of year
The Oklahoma State Board of Education votes to finish the school year without reopening school buildings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board went live on Facebook this morning, March 25, 2020, for its meeting.
UPDATE: One dead, two injured after shooting and standoff in Ottawa County
Authorities say one man is dead and two others are injured, including an Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper, after an incident in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
New information released about places visited by Bourbon County COVID-19 patient
Health officials release new information about recent locations visited by a person who tested positive for COVID-19 in Bourbon County, Kansas.
Woodson County has it's first positive case of COVID-19
Health officials say a Woodson County, Kansas test was confirmed positive for COVID-19 this afternoon.
INTEGRIS Health launches online COVID-19 symptom checker
INTEGRIS has introduced a new, free online tool to help Oklahoma residents determine if they have symptoms that could be consistent with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
Lightning strike ruled cause of house fire in Joplin
The Joplin Fire Department says the cause of an early morning house fire was ruled as a lightning strike.
Crawford County passes restrictions for businesses
Crawford County Commissioners pass an order for public gatherings, government functions and businesses. The restrictions were recommended by the Crawford County Health Department.
Jasper County Sheriff's Office encourages kids to send letters, drawings to folks in nursing homes
Jasper County Sheriff's Office suggests kids at home send drawings or special messages to residents in area nursing homes who can't have visitors due to COVID-19 related restrictions.
Health organizations, City of Joplin partner to open drive-through COVID-19 test site
The City of Joplin says with Missouri's first cases of COVID-19 sparking concern in the community, they have partnered with area health organizations to open Joplin's first drive-through COVID-19 test collection site. Patients must call ahead to be screened.
