Crawford County sheriff's office: Suspect, armed with knife tried to get deputies to shoot him
PITTSBURG, Kan - The Crawford County Sheriff's Office says a man broke into a…
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Joplin Police, SWAT, respond to report of armed man in the Joplin-Webb City Industrial Park
The Joplin Police Department and SWAT Team responded to a report of an armed person at a former Eagle Picher facility in the Joplin-Webb City Industrial Park.
Pittsburg High School Thespian Troupe hosts "Gender-Bent Cabaret"
PITTSBURG, Kan –Pittsburg High School theatre students put on a cabaret to raise funds for their theatre program. Although it wasn't a typical cabaret.…
Butter Buffalo
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Kansas's state animal - the buffalo - is being celebrated at the State Fair this year with a 700-pound butter sculpture. The Hutchinson News reports that a sculptor from Iowa, Sarah Pratt, had to do some research…
Traffic stop leads to four arrests, including one for First Degree Murder warrant
A routine traffic stop leads to the arrest of four people, including one wanted for First Degree Murder of an infant.
Parsons firefighters honor 9/11 heroes
PARSONS, Ks. - For firefighters in the Parsons, Kansas area, repeatedly…
Pittsburg State University ROTC conducts annual "9/11 Patriot Day Rememberance"
PITTSBURG, Kan –Pittsburg State University held their own 9/11 tribute this morning at Carnie Smith Stadium. Cadets took turns reading the names of 2977 killed in the attacks, including an…
Local veteran ministry holds 9/11 memorial event
WEBB CITY, Mo. –Charlie 22 outdoors, a veteran ministry with a mission to spread their word through the outdoors, hosted an event to remember 9/11. The day started with a…
Ottawa County first responders remember 9/11 by participating in stair climb
MIAMI, Okla. –Ottawa County firefighters gathered at NEO early this morning to honor the 343 first responders who lost their lives 20 years ago today. First responders as well as…
Afton man killed in crash near Fairland
An Afton man is dead following a crash in Ottawa county.
Former KOAM anchor reflects on events of 9/11
PITTSBURG, Kan - People all over the nation felt a personal connection to 9/11. That includes people right here at KOAM News. 20 years ago our evening…
Pittsburg Fire Chief reflects on time spent assisting with recovery efforts on 9/11
PITTSBURG, Kan –Twenty years ago, most Americans remember exactly where they were, and what they were doing the moment they heard the…
Pittsburg farmer uses technique that takes Mother Nature out of the equation
PITTSBURG, Kan - A Pittsburg man is taking farming indoors. Brad Fourby moved to the Four-States from California. He says the area is perfect for his specific brand…
Joplin area veterans reflect on Afghanistan withdrawal ahead of 9-11 anniversary
Dozens of area veterans attend the Joplin veteran's expo to learn about resources available to them and their families. But many of those veterans had big things on their minds -- the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Resources for veterans, military spouses, families
Veterans, spouses and widows find resources throughout the 4-State area at today's Veteran Expo.
KOAM News to Know (9/9/21)
JOPLIN, Mo - Hundreds of work-from-home jobs are currently available in the Joplin area. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor statistics shows 13-percent of employed people teleworked or worked from…
Freeman officials recommend flu vaccine in briefing
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Freeman Health System officials talked about the upcoming flu season and how the pandemic could effect it. Last year flu cases hit a record low, which…
Several area health departments report new Covid-19 deaths
Several area health departments are reporting new Covid-19 related deaths. The Joplin Health Department reports one new death, bringing the city's total deaths to 165. Officials say the resident was a 54-year-old female. The Jasper County Health Department reports five…
Joplin employers embracing work from home model.
Some Joplin employers are embracing the work-from-home model on a more permanent basis as the coronavirus slows many companies' plans to get people back into the office.
Ozark Center hosts suicide awareness workshop
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin's Ozark Center hosted a workshop focused on suicide awareness. The theme of the event was "Be Someone's Lifeboat." At a separate location, boats were launched honoring…
Spring River Mental Health and Wellness celebrates 40 years
RIVERTON, Kan. -- The Spring River Mental Health and Wellness Center in Riverton is celebrating 40 years of service. Spring River is a non-profit mental health center that…
Wanted Pittsburg man arrested after 9 hour standoff
Authorities capture a wanted Pittsburg man after a nine-hour standoff. Charges against him include aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault.
Lawsuit between City employee and Fort Scott dismissed
The Court orders the dismissal of a lawsuit between the City of Fort Scott and a City employee.
