"What should I do about Thanksgiving?" That's the question that millions of Americans are asking themselves as we head into the weekend before our national day of gratitude. This morning, Dr.…
Walmart and Ibotta, a mobile rewards platform, team up with Cambell's, Butterball and Coca-Cola for the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program, aiming to feed millions of American families this Thanksgiving.
Whether it's decking the halls, lending a hand to your local non-profits, or simply checking in with your neighbors, there are many ways to dive headfirst into the holiday season as early…
Ahead of the Joplin Parks & Recreation Department's 21st annual Turkey Shootout, we challenged Jessica Johnson to a duel for the ages on the KOAM Morning News. Two contestants. One shot. One…
Thanksgiving will be on the lighter side when it comes to the typical number of travelers on the roads and at airports.
Right off Rouse Street in South Pittsburg sits a parking lot with a sign indicating the entrance to a Veterans Memorial. If you leave your car and walk into the bowl,…
Pittsburg Parks and Recreation plan a drive-thru Christmas parade in Lincoln Park.
Freeman Health System and the City of Joplin unveil the theme and plans for the 50th annual Joplin Christmas Parade.
NEOSHO, Mo - Registration is underway for the 2020 Neosho Christmas Parade, presented by the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce & Lyerla Heating and Air. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. Entry applications are available…
The Salvation Army in Pittsburg serving Crawford County Kansas is gearing up for its annual Christmas Distribution for families in need.
Organizers cancel the Sweet Street & Boo Ha Ha Parade for 2020 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says Americans should rethink their usual plans for Thanksgiving gatherings, citing increased coronavirus infections and hospitalizations.
Halloween is around the corner, and Hershey wants to ensure coronavirus doesn't spook trick-or-treaters from eating candy. The company launched a website that maps out how to trick-or-treat safely in every county in the United States.
So many people look forward to Halloween, but this year is going to be vastly different for many. An association for haunted attractions estimates half among 800 or so of its members won't open. Parents and governments are weighing whether door-to-door trick-or-treating can safely happen. Block parties, festivals and parades are off around the United States.
Kansas City Southern says it will still raise money to benefit the Salvation Army, but due to the pandemic, won't operate the Holiday Express train.
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips that can help promote safe outings this Labor Day weekend.
Organizers have canceled the 2021 Rose Parade because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on long-range planning for the New Year’s tradition.
During the festivities, it's important to keep a close eye on our furry friends to make sure they're safe and enjoying the activities as well.
Missouri and Kansas rank in the top three states that use the most fireworks per capita, according to a recent study by Zippia.
Between social distancing and inclement weather, Memorial Day ceremonies in the area had to be canceled or done differently. But two local veterans made sure that didn't happen in their communities.
Art teacher Amber Davis from Webb City joins Jesse to show off how to do Easter origami.
By Alicia Lee, CNN (CNN) -- Like most churches this Easter, the historic Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy, will be closed to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic. But over the empty pews on Sunday, the voice of famed opera singer Andrea Bocelli will…
By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) -- Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church's Easter service will boast some serious star power. According to CNN affiliate KPRC, rapper Kanye West, singer Mariah Carey and media mogul Tyler Perry will participate in the church's virtual…
Jesse Irwin stops by Mandy's Place in Pittsburg to celebrate Fat Tuesday by learning how to make a king cake. Along the way, he celebrates one 4-staters birthday and learns a…
