Family
What do I have? COVID-19 vs. Flu vs. Common Cold
When you're feeling a little under the weather, it's easy to read into whatever a Google search pulls up. Don't get us wrong: As long as you don't let what you…
Fun things to do in November with Connect2Culture
Looking for things to do with the family? With your partner? On your own? Lucky for you, we asked Emily Frankoski with Connect2Culture to zoom by to share the different events, exhibits, performances,…
Meditation 101: Deep breathing tips for the Election
Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in... LaStacia Ross stopped by the Morning Show on Wednesday to share some tips for deep breathing and meditation. In a presidential election like this, you may want to…
The Spooky Schoolhouse in Waco, MO
There is no education like the one you'll get at a former schoolhouse in Waco, Missouri. When the Renn Brothers bought the abandoned building a few years back, they knew exactly what…
5-month-old Kira takes the Internet by storm
When Nick Janzen lifted up his daughter in the middle of a Wichita Wal-Mart, he had no idea he was creating a social media sensation. Neither did her mother, Ivy, who'd gave birth…
It's never a bad time to make Oobleck
Dr. Seuss would be proud. While the last 8 months have been challenging, they've also shown us new ways to have fun at home. Whether you're a parent…
Domestic Violence Awareness: What you can do
If one thing is clear, it's that Safehouse Crisis Center helps 4-staters put their present situation in the past, and turn their focus to the future. With it being National Domestic Violence…
Starting things back up at the Joplin Family YMCA
♫ Young man, there's a place you can go (again) ♫ After almost 8 months of this new normal, local organizations like the YMCA are doing their best to slowly and safely kick…
Static Science & Lysol Wipes with Becky Falke
If you have a Curious Mind, then you've come to the right place. Becky Falke with Curious Minds checked in with the morning show to share a fun experiment for kids…
Missouri loosens nursing home visitation restrictions
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is loosening the restrictions on visits at nursing homes in the state.
Meet Kansas kids ready for adoption
Meet some children in Kansas ready to be adopted into a forever family.
Previewing the 2020 Neosho Fall Festival
With the 2020 Neosho Fall Festival right around the corner (October 3rd), Paul Richardson stopped by the morning show to explain what this year's festival looks like. If you go, who knows?…
Here's what to know about wooden toys for children
Here's a closer look at wooden toys, including BestReviews' recommendations on good choices for children.
4-State Hero returns home and surprises daughters at school
ARMA, Kan. -- Michael Montgomery returned home after a year stationed with the Army in Korea. He decided to surprise his two daughters, Madilyn and Peighton at school in…
Four Years Stronger: The Gift of Griffin Albritton
"He's definitely proved all of his doctors wrong. We're blessed he's still even with us because his doctors didn't think this was possible for him."
Curious Minds Discovery Zone shows us their new location
This morning on the KOAM Morning News, Becky Falke from Curious Minds Discovery Zone virtually joined us to show off their new location. Based in Parsons, the children's museum/activity center…
6 ways to make healthy, simple kids' lunches in an unusual school year
Whether you have a toddler, tween or teenager, you and your child can prepare school lunches that will keep your family nourished and organized as the school year unfolds.
Sharing "Family Secrets" can be powerful
"Family Secrets" is on display at Spiva Center for the Arts through October 10th. We all have our own internal struggles, and often what makes them so painful is that we…
Things to do in September with Connect2Culture
As we make our way into the fall and look for things to break up our weeknights and weekends, Emily Frankoski with Connect2Culture shows us some of the different events, exhibits, classes, and…
Back to School Week: Joplin
All week long, we’re going live in the mornings from a different school in the area as 4-state kids make their way back into the classroom. Joplin students made their…
Back to School Week: Pittsburg & USD 250
All this week, we’re going live in the mornings from a different school in the area as 4-state kids make their way back into the classroom. As USD-250 starts classes today, we…
As schools reopen, these are the cities with the fewest “stay-at-home” parents
Millions of American children will spend at least some of their time learning from home this year. The share of families potentially lacking an available parent to supervise the kids varies widely across cities and states.
Back to School Week: Girard & USD 248
All this week, we’re going live in the mornings from a different school in the area as 4-state kids make their way back into the classroom. For Tuesday's adventure,…
