Baxter Springs Church broken into
BAXTER SPRINGS, Ks. –The Grace Baptist Church in Baxter Springs was robbed sometime between last Sunday…
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Third annual Memorial Golf Tournament remembers Brooke Nicolle Robinson's life
JOPLIN, Mo. –After losing their daughter Brooke four years ago, the Robinsons…
1 dead, 4 injured following crash in Barton County
One person is dead and four children injured following a single vehicle crash in Barton County.
First ever Bras At The Bridge fundraiser held at old Redings Mill bridge
The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks hosted its first ever "Bras at the Bridge" fundraiser at the Redings Mill bridge just south of Joplin. We spoke with a couple of breast cancer survivors on just how important the foundation is.
Folks flock to Jasper Days
JASPER, Mo. - Plenty of Four-Staters were out and about in Jasper, Missouri Saturday for the one and only Jasper Days! The day started with a VFW breakfast and was followed…
ETG Sports and Event Center holds community event
ETG Sports and Event Center rings in the fall with a free event for the community.
Walk to end Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburg
The Alzheimer's Association Walk to end Alzheimer's returns to Pittsburg after going completely virtual in 2020 because of the pandemic.
Ghost kitchens come to Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - Barbeque ribs probably aren't the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about Joplin Italian eatery Johnny Carino's,…
1 adult, 2 children dead in crash near Miami, OK
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. -- Three people are dead, including two children after a crash on State Highway 10, 100 feet east of S 670 Rd, approximately 5 miles east and 2 miles south Miami, Oklahoma. That crash killed 29-year-old Terry…
Arvest Foundation donates to Carl Junction schools for inclusive "spinner"
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. -- The Arvest Foundation donated $10,985 to the C.J. Educational Foundation. That money will pay for a "spinner" at the new playground…
Freeman Health System announces breast milk donation program
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health System is celebrating "Neonatal Nurses Week" by unveiling a new program. Freeman's NICU is creating a breast milk donation program. Children in…
Carl Junction Police investigate pipe bomb detonation
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. -- Carl Junction police and state authorities are investigating the overnight detonation of a pipe bomb. It happened around 2 A.M. on Friday, September…
Freeman pediatricians seeing increase in Covid-19 cases among kids
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health System pediatricians say they're seeing more kids with Covid-19. The doctors say the increase stems from the delta…
Joplin cardiologist sees COVID survivors recover from long-term cardiovascular health issues
A Joplin cardiologist says many who have had long-term cardiovascular related symptoms after recovering from COVID-19 are recovering from those symptoms as well. But for a Joplin resident who tested positive in November, 2020, that may not be the case.
U.S. Awards in Pittsburg to expand facility, holds groundbreaking
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- U.S. Awards in Pittsburg, which manufactures trophies, banners, and plaques, is expanding. A groundbreaking Wednesday, September 15, marked the beginning of construction. The company says…
Joplin prepares for it's city surplus auction
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, September 18, 2021, beginning at 9 a.m. The Auction will be held in the Street Maintenance…
EPA begins cleanup project in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The EPA is working to take care of lead contamination in a Pittsburg field. The field is on E. Fourth St., across from…
First Responders save two people in Shell Knob, MO fire
SHELL KNOB, Mo. -- The Central Crossing Fire Protection District in Shell Knob says first responders rescued two people from a fire. Crews were called out to the home in…
New exhibit at Pittsburg State focuses on mental illness
There's a new exhibit at Porter Hall on the campus of Pittsburg State University. It's focused on mental illness. We spoke with the artist behind the exhibit and has more.
Freeman location briefly shutdown due to staffing issues
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Freeman Health System's Webb City urgent care location was forced to shut down Tuesday, September 14, because it was understaffed. Freeman CEO Paula Baker says…
Marionville homicide victim identified, police now seeking a suspect
Police have identified a homicide victim in Marionville and are now asking for the public's help to find the suspect.
KOAM News to Know (9/15/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A major U.S. pharmacy says customers who registered for covid-19 tests may have had their data exposed. Reports say Walgreens exposed the information of its customers on its website…
Dollar General locations added to Kansas vaccine incentive program
TOPEKA, Kan - The State of Kansas has added Dollar General locations to the vaccine incentive program. Anyone who gets a vaccine at a participating Dillons or Dollar General location will receive a $50 gift card for each dose. There…
