BBB tips to shop smart for Halloween
Be aware of online scammers taking advantage of hard-to-find items by creating fake websites and substandard products and offering them at “too good to be true” prices.
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As summer fades, check out these beach photos from our Destinations Photo Contest
Soak up the sun with these beach photos from our Destinations Photo Contest.
Mardi Gras 2022: House floats? Yes. Parades? Maybe.
The group behind the wave of houses decorated to look like floats will continue the tradition in 2022 while the mayor weighs whether to allow parades during the upcoming Carnival season.
US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated
The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What to Expect If You Get COVID While Traveling Abroad
Middle school science teacher Stefanie Guggenheim was set to fly home to Illinois from a weeklong family vacation through Spain — a last hurrah before the school year would start.…
The Surprising No. 1 Travel Concern That Emerged This Summer
That’s according to a report by TripIt from Concur, a travel and expense management company that surveyed more than 1,500 of its U.S. users in July 2021 about their upcoming travel…
This Growing 2022 Vacation Trend Could Make You Fitter
When lockdowns started in March 2020, Steve Schneiter lost all his revenue. Schneiter is the owner of Denver Microbrew Tour, a company that gives guided brewery tours. Considering both travel…
Fauci says it's safe to trick-or-treat this year
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that it’s an important time of year for children, so “go out there” and “enjoy it.”
The Holiday Shopping Season Already Started. But When Will You Find the Best Deals?
The most popular gifts may be hard to come by.
Local firefighters get their gear out for fire safety
Local firefighters bring out the truck and gear for Fire Prevention Week.
Join in! Tag KOAM on social media for #AmericanTouchTagDay
Tag, you're it! October 8th, 2021, is American Touch Tag Day, encouraging kids of all ages to get out and play. #AmericanTouchTagDay
Google Maps will now help travelers find the most eco-friendly route
Driving and flying are huge contributors to carbon emissions and climate change. So Google is helping users make more informed decisions about how they travel.
Hit the road with these images from our Destinations Photo Contest
Some days you just need to hit the road.
How you can travel without a credit card
Do you need a credit card to travel? Not exactly. Though it’s true that built-in card benefits, like purchase protection and the ability to dispute a charge, make using a credit…
US says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct.
How to Find Out if a Destination Is Safe for Travel
If you’re planning a trip and want to know if the destination is safe to visit, there are so many resources at your disposal to help you decide. As someone…
Disney World opened 50 years ago; these workers never left
Of the 6,000 who worked at Disney World on Oct. 1, 1971, two dozen are still employed at the theme park as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Catch Rock-A-Thon in Joplin through Sept. 26, 2021
You can catch some beautiful sights at this year's Rock-A-Thon in Joplin, Missouri.
2021: Catching the best colors as the leaves change
It’s Autumn and the leaves will be changing. The Farmers Almanac released some dates to help you see the best fall colors for 2021.
AAA: Pandemic prompts more to get travel insurance
A new AAA Travel survey finds that more travelers will be insuring trips specifically due to the pandemic.
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.
'I am Bearsun' travels through 4-state area for a good cause
I am Bearsun continues to make his way through the 4-states. Today, he started in Galena, Kansas traveling to Joplin, Missouri.
Why You Should Pack a Travel Guidebook, Even in 2021
I’ve seen more travel guidebooks on library shelves and coffee tables in vacation rentals than I have in travelers’ hands as they navigate a new city. I get it. Travel…
