Former County Assistant Attorney charged with DUI, battery on LEO
A local former assistant county attorney faces charges after an alleged DUI incident in June.
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Neighbors and Healthcare Workers rush to assist those injured in head-on crash
JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday reports of a two vehicle head-on crash at 32nd and Oliver Ave alerted Joplin Emergency Dispatch. Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police, Newton Co Ambulance and METS ambulance responded. On the scene Joplin…
Joplin man takes plea deal in 2021 Ewert Park stabbing
A homeless Joplin man takes a plea deal for a non-fatal stabbing in July of last year.
FBI Announces Results of Sex Trafficking Operation, JPD assist in Midwest region
Local agencies assisting FBI Kansas City during Operation Cross Country XII include: Overland Park Kansas Police Dept Kansas City Missouri Police Dept Wichita Kansas Police Dept Sedgewick County Kansas Sheriff's office Kansas Internet Crimes Against Children (CAC) Homeland Security Investigations…
Joplin City Council discuss next steps in improving public safety
Joplin’s City Council meeting focused on discussing the next steps in improving public safety.
Pickup goes off-road, flips upside down into trees near Seneca, Mo.
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning reports of a single vehicle crash along State Hwy K near Seneca alerted…
Volunteers hand out water on Big Elk
The McDonald County Community Coalition passed out water in an effort to share an important message on Saturday, Aug. 13.
News to Know: Bomb explodes near Parsons courthouse, house explodes in Wyatt, Mo., and McDonald County schools focus on safety
PARSONS, Kan. - The city of Parsons, Kansas was rocked Monday morning when a bomb exploded in a dumpster. The explosion happened around 4:55am yesterday morning in a dumpster in a parking…
Local church hosts Back2School Bash for area youth
Victory Life Church today hosted its Back2School event at Lincoln Park.
Joplin Community rallies to support local restaurant
Joplin residents support restaurant on the brink of closing
McDonald County Teachers familiarize themselves with new safety features
McDonald County Teachers and Coaches gathered today to celebrate the upcoming school year.
Doggie Swim Day is off the leash in Pittsburg
Pittsburg's Annual Doggie Swim Day kicked off today for the pool's last day of the 2022 summer season.
Joplin City Council regular scheduled meeting for August 15, 2022
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin City Council meet in person at 6 p.m. every other Monday on the 5th floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S Main. The…
Carthage Fire take quick control of garage fire which showed a huge plume of black smoke
CARTHAGE, Mo. — About 12:15 p.m. Monday reports of a structure fire at 1008 Prospect alerted JasCo E911.…
Sheriff: Bomb detonated in dumpster near Parsons Courthouse
Sheriff Darren Einhinger confirms a person detonated a bomb near the courthouse in Parsons, Kansas.
Carthage child found unresponsive in hot vehicle has died
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Friday about 1:30 p.m. Carthage Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of North Maple in reference to a 3-year-old female unresponsive inside a hot vehicle. Lieut Jeff Pinnell tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker the child died…
News to Know: Fatal 3-wheeler crash in Lawrence County, 3 JPD officers retire, and a local hospital honors 1st responders
HALLTOWN, Mo. Authorities respond to a three-wheeler crash just outside of Halltown, Missouri. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol Edward Griffin, age 72, of Halltown traveled off the left side of the…
House fire in Neosho, all residents out safely
NEOSHO, Mo. — About 5:15 a.m. Monday call for fire at 712 West Spring Street alerted Dispatch. Neosho Fire, Neosho Police and Newton County Ambulance responded. Redings…
Fire Chief announces burn ban in Sarcoxie
The City of Sarcoxie Fire Department today announced a burn ban for the city until August 19.
Woman awaiting trial for Murder in Missouri, has now gone missing in Arkansas
#UPDATE: McDonald Co. Sheriff Rob Evenson tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker, Dawn Rene Wynn’s Bond is now revoked. Warrant for her arrest issued. All LEO agencies are alerted through the FBI’s NCIC (National Crime Information Center). Sunday night in a public…
3 teens killed in crash near Stockton, Mo., MCIU investigate tragedy
CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol release preliminary information regarding a crash where three teens died east of Jerico Springs, Mo.…
Autocross event kicks off at Crowder College
4StateVettes today hosted its Autocross racing event for all members of the community.
Local art studio spreads the love with one-of-a-kind butter dishes
ArtForms in Pittsburg today hosted a class today that will soon bring style to the kitchen.
I-44 W to I-49 N closes to widen and extend ramps at Fidelity cloverleaf
FIDELITY, Mo. — Beginning Monday, August 15, those traveling I-44 westbound to I-49 northbound (Exit 18) will need an alternate route for the next month as the ramp will close for construction. The construction will widen and extend the length…
