"Overcoming fear with education promotes understanding"
The Newton County Sheriff's Office released a PSA informing residents to stay cool when dealing with our cold-blood buddies in the wild.
Home and Garden
Joplin Chamber Members volunteered today to help those in need
Members of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce volunteered with the Joplin Garden Club today, April 12.
Master gardening classes return to the four states area
Master Gardener offers a series of gardening classes for beginners in the four states area.
Grant allows Rocky Comfort Elementary students to seed 10,000 plants
Agriculture students at Rocky Comfort Elementary will seed 10,000 plants thanks to a grant from Walmart.
Craft Expo On It's Way To NEO A&M
Keeley Adams, NEO A&M Honors Program Director. stopped by the KOAM studio to talk about the upcoming Craft Expo. This event is open to the public and anyone interested…
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Jesse Gilmore talks cutting and caring for fresh flowers
Jesse Gilmore, an agent from the K-State Extension Office, talks to Michael Hayslip about cutting and caring for fresh flowers.
WATCH: World's heaviest strawberry
There's a new record-holder for the world's heaviest strawberry.
Beekeeper class helps students learn the basics
Interested in becoming a beekeeper? This class at the Joplin Greenhouse teaches new beekeepers the basics.
Local beekeepers host informational class
Cherokee County Area Beekeepers (CCABclub) hosts Beginner's Beekeeping class today.
EPA limits herbicides in 5 southwestern Missouri counties
The EPA prevents the use of some herbicides in five southwestern Missouri counties.
Fall gardening tips from In The Garden
It's fall and that means a transitioning process for your garden. KOAM spoke to the owner of In The Garden in Pittsburg about fall gardening.
Gardening when it's dry: Prep soil, select plants wisely
Is your summer a summer of drought? No need to sit back and accept what Mother Nature offers — you can soften the impact of dry weather on your garden.
Webb City Farmers Market teaches kids gardening skills
Some area kids Tuesday worked on their green thumb in Webb City, Missouri.
MDC highlights return of the cicada to Missouri
It wouldn’t be a Missouri summer without the pulsating hum of its annual cicadas. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging people to learn more about the bug-eyed insects and the important role they play in the ecosystem.
Catch the 2021 Four State Farm Show May 21-23
The Four State Farm Show is back! This year, for the first time, it will be held at Pittsburg State University.
Neosho High School FFA selling homegrown plants
The Neosho High School FFA chapter begins its annual plant sale. Items on sale were all grown in the school's greenhouse.
The step you should always take before landscaping
April is National Call Before You Dig Month. Derek S. Leffert of the Missouri One Call System talked with Michael Hayslip about why it is so important call 811 before any digging project.
Down to Earth kick off first 'Spring Fling' market
Saturday, Down to Earth in Pittsburg hosted its first outdoor event of the year, the Spring Fling.
D-I-Y Decorating for Easter Sunday
Few know the art of the D-I-Y world better than the one and only Amy Sadler. That's why when it comes to prepping the house for Easter Sunday, her number is on speed…
Shrubs looking rough? K-State says "Be patient"
K-State agent says patience is key when deciding if plants are damaged after winter.
Free tool created for Missourians shopping for roof insurance
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) created a free online tool to help residents explore their options for roof insurance coverage.
Floral Frames with the D.I.Y. Queen
Amy Sadler joined us on the KOAM Morning News to show us a new project. God save our creative Queen. Long live our crafty Queen. God save the D.I.Y Queen. Send…
Spring into Spring with D.I.Y. décor
Amy Sadler knows the art of D.I.Y. more than almost anyone. That's why we go to her for new projects to tackle when we celebrate holidays, the arrival of a…
Freeman selling daffodils in support of local cancer patients
Freeman Health System is voicing support for caner patients in need in the form of Daffodil Days.
