News to Know (12/7/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. - A Joplin man is arrested for kidnapping another man. Joplin police say Benjamin Bartlett held the man at gunpoint in the back of a car and refused to let…
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Joplin man charged with kidnapping
A Joplin man allegedly kidnaps another adult, holding him at gunpoint.
Thanksgiving holiday COVID numbers are in
We're nearly two weeks past the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and Coronavirus case numbers for that time are starting to come in.
News to Know (12/6/21)
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The ice queen and her little sister make a stop in Pittsburg on Sunday to bring some holiday cheer to area kids. Elsa and Anna came by the fun…
Columbus Farmer's Market holds annual 'holiday market'
The Columbus Farmer's Market was the place to be Saturday as it kicked off the annual 'holiday market.'
Neosho Chamber holds annual "Breakfast with Santa"
The Neosho Chamber of Commerce held its annual "Breakfast with Santa" at the Civic Center.
Miami Senior Center holds craft show
Some folks in Miami had the opportunity to beat the supply chain situation and get some holiday shopping done with instant results.
Pittsburg Church hosts community nativity festival
PITTSBURG, Kan.--Over three hundred nativity scenes from all over the world were on display in Pittsburg Saturday morning. It was all a part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' effort to tell the story behind Christmas. "We…
Baxter Springs Church hosts German inspired Christmas Market
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan.--The Baxter Springs first assembly of God hosted a Christmas market, inspired by Christmas markets in Germany. The church's pastor, Steve Bell says he felt inspired after a visit to the country a few years ago. Bell says…
Webb City claims third state championship in five years
The Cardinals top Holt Friday night in Columbia in the Class 5 state championship.
Rural Hospital braces for possible increase from new Covid-19 variant
NEODESHA, Kan.--In November, the Wilson Medical Center administered four hundred and nineteen Covid-19 tests, of those, sixty came back positive. Those numbers look better compared to numbers from last November…
Neosho's Big Spring Park waterfall is back
NEOSHO, Mo. -- Neosho's Big Spring Park once featured a waterfall. It was taken out in the 1980's. But now, thanks to a contribution from the "Save Our Heritage Foundation,"…
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosts Women in Business Breakfast
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Women in Business Breakfast. The breakfast served to honor the 2022 Women of Distinction and this…
Joplin Christmas Parade judges and parking
The Joplin Christmas parade is nearing and the judges, parking and alternate routes are announced.
Lane and road closures to begin for 32nd Street project
Crews will start removing trees as preliminary work for the 32nd Street widening project starts Monday, December 6, 2021.
Tips released after carbon monoxide incidents in Pittsburg
After two carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, the Pittsburg Fire Dept. reminds residents of the importance of working detectors in the home.
Chanute teacher named "P.E. teacher of the year"
CHANUTE, Kan. - The Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education and Dance named Teri Lund, the Middle School Physical…
Neosho School district cuts ribbon on new practice facility
NEOSHO, Mo. - The Neosho School District put taxpayer funds to use and showed some of what…
Carthage woman speaks out after being scammed online
CARTHAGE, Mo.--Sandra Hudson was looking forward to receiving an inflatable waterslide for…
Remembering Virgil Glenn: A musician, pioneer and part of KOAM family
A member of the KOAM family who was a beloved pioneer of Four-State broadcasting has passed away.
Police investigate death of Galena man
Authorities are conducting an investigation into the death of a 68-year-old Galena man.
News to Know (12/2/21)
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Now that it's December, it might be time to start thinking of ways to weatherize our homes, and experts say it's not just something to do in the winter…
