EPA limits herbicides in 5 southwestern Missouri counties
The EPA prevents the use of some herbicides in five southwestern Missouri counties.
Home and Garden
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.
Repair or Replace: Learning to identify the types of pipes
This past week's weather has tested the pipes in our house. So what do you need to know when fixing them? We stopped by Henkle's Ace Hardware in Webb City to learn…
Missouri American Water urging customers prepare pipes for extreme cold
With below freezing temperatures forecasted in the coming week, Missouri American Water is warning its customers to be aware of the steps need to prevent freezing pipes.
US home prices rise at fastest pace in more than 6 years
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices jumped in October by the most in more than six years as a pandemic-fueled buying rush drives the number of available properties for sale to record lows. That combination of strong demand and limited…
PSU Students provide a greenhouse for high schoolers
PITTSBURG, Kan - Pittsburg State students give high school students a space to develop their green thumb. The students…
Melania Trump announces Rose Garden 'renewal' project
Melania Trump has announced plans to renovate the White House Rose Garden. President Donald Trump has been using the Rose Garden a lot more lately for statements and news conferences in the age of coronavirus. The first lady says the renovation will make the garden more accessible to people with disabilities, and make improvements for audiovisual and broadcasting needs.
Ag officials warn of unsolicited seed shipments to states
Agriculture officials in multiple states have issued warnings about unsolicited shipments of foreign seeds and advised people not to plant them.
Armyworms: Scouting and control tips
The University of Missouri Extension releases information about armyworms, when scouting should begin and how you can control them. They released the following: Scout Fescue Pasture for True Armyworm Scout for true armyworm in fescue pastures. Migrating moth flights start in…
Stuck inside? Use plants to revitalize your home
Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) -- With our ability to access parks and public spaces limited amid global lockdowns, there has never been a better time to embrace greenery at home. Building and maintaining a collection of indoor plants may feel…
Kitchen Confidential: Making the most of your pantry
As we try to limit the number of trips we make to the grocery store in order to continue preventing the spread of COVID-19, we're also looking for…
