Purdy woman killed in train collision, two grandchildren flown to hospital
A train collides with a car in Purdy, Missouri, leaving one woman dead and her two grandchildren with critical injuries.
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The Joplin School District talks about the early payoff of the Recovery TIF
Last night's announcement at the Joplin City Council meeting regarding the Recovery TIF and it's April payoff date came as a surprise to council. It also came as a surprise to taxing jurisdictions, that can start to collect the revenue.
Missouri Southern hosts Education Career Fair
JOPLIN, Mo. - MSSU's Career Services hosts an Education Career Fair.
Future teachers get a shot at potential jobs at PSU
PITTSBURG, Kan - 120 PSU teaching students got the chance to interview with potential employers.
Labette County, Kansas car theft suspects arrested after police chase
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan. - Police say as they chased a stolen car in Labette County, Kansas the driver of another car tried to interfere.
Joplin police reflect on Ring's effectiveness
LABETTE COUNTY, Kan - The Labette County sheriff tells KOAM that Tuesday's burglary arrest was the first time his department used Ring camera footage to catch a suspect. KOAM wanted to know if…
Police identify where guns found on Carthage High School property came from
CARTHAGE, Mo. -- On February 18, Carthage Police were alerted to possible weapons on the Carthage High School campus near the South Tech Center. During a search of all school properties, Police say they found 2 guns. They extended the…
Boil Water Advisory issued for Neosho County Rural Water District #4 and Northern portions of Labette Co.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for all of Neosho County RWD #4 located in Neosho and northern portions of Labette Co. Including the communities of Morehead located in Neosho County and Dennis located in Labette County.
Today's top headlines for February 20th, 2020
FERGUSON, Mo - Authorities arrest the man they say shot an off-duty police officer at a Ferguson Walmart. Police say the suspected gunman was taken into custody after a chase in St.…
Joplin city officials make announcement regarding the 2011 disaster recovery
Joplin's Finance Director shares an announcement that is big news for the city, the school district and residents.
Medical school students talk about educational experiences with elementary students
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Third graders from Irving Elementary took a field trip to KCU Joplin.
Joplin students showcase "National History Day" projects
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin Middle School students showed off their knowledge of history at the library today.
Fort Scott High School's scholar's bowl team wins the state championship
FORT SCOTT, Ks. -- Students at Fort Scott High School are scholar bowl champions.
Southeast Kansas man bound over on involuntary manslaughter charge
Patrick Commons is the suspect in the crash that happened on Highway 69.
Four State Farm Show will now be held on Pittsburg State University's campus
PITTSBURG, Ks. -- Four State Farm Show organizers and Pittsburg State University officials announced on February 18 the Four State Farm Show will be hosted at PSU's Robert W. Plaster Center in 2020,…
Authorities remove suspicious device from downtown Cherryvale, Kansas
CHERRYVALE, Ks. -- Cherryvale Police responded at 10:15 A.M. on February 18 to a report of an unexploded device in the downtown area. They evacuated a 2 block area, which included businesses and homes, as a precaution. Kansas Highway Patrol…
Ottawa County jail housing 14 inmates after being closed four months
The Ottawa County Jail is housing some inmates again after being empty since a fire in October 2019. Now, officials are hopeful finishing touches will be done in a few weeks, so they can get the jail open.
How drivers feel about potholes in the area
New data shows Missouri drivers really don't like potholes. We wanted to find out are things really as bad as social media makes them out to be?
Kansas AG finds Frontenac officials violated Kansas Open Records Act
The Kansas Attorney General has found the City of Frontenac, Kansas has violated the Kansas Open Records Act.
New data shows Missouri No. 1 in country for Jan. pothole complaints, Kansas No. 8
New data shows Missouri residents complained the most about potholes on Twitter in January than any other state in the nation. Kansas also made the list at #8.
Galena principal delivers valentines to students
On Valentine's Day, the principal of Galena Middle School donned a dinosaur costume to spread some love, passing out student's valentines.
Spiva class teaches film photography in Joplin
In this digital age, a Joplin photographer is bringing back film photography with a class explaining the ins and outs of analog cameras.
Dozens of girls search for prom dresses at Prom Palooza while raising money for Project Graduation
Dozens of girls searched for prom dresses at Prom Palooza which is an annual fundraising event for Neosho High Schools ‘Project Graduation’. The event raises money while giving girls gowns at a discount.
Pride and Purpose Day honors Missouri Southern alumni
Missouri Southern alumni are recognized for their contributions to the university on Saturday, Feb. 15.
