PHS students prepare for opening night
Pittsburg, Kansas High School students are gearing up for Footloose at Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium. Opening night is February 14th and it runs through Sunday.
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Trail project stirs concern and questions in Crawford County
Residents in Crawford County, Kansas are raising questions over a plan to turn an abandoned railway into a walking and bike trail. Questions that, unfortunately, don't have a lot of answers.
Former Pitt State CB Bausby gets interception in AAF debut
We caught up with Bausby to talk about his AAF debut, making it back to the NFL and what he's learned in four years as a pro.
Move-In day at the new VA Clinic in Joplin
Jamaar Hairston is a veteran and a health technician working at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks' newest clinic located in Joplin. It's tough to say whether he's more excited about the new V.A. clinic or the many veterans he'll meet at work.
Hangin' out with Art Feeds
Art Feeds provides creative outlets for thousands of kids, and now our Jesse Irwin wants in on the fun.
JOMO Pride plans events for 2019
A pride group in Joplin meets to make plans for the upcoming year.
Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat visits Freeman in Joplin
Children welcome Cat in the Hat at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.
SIX Performs on Morning Show
Playing nicely with your siblings is always good, but these brothers take it to another level.
KOAM Morning News to Know 2-12
A new bill going through Oklahoma's state legislature could change abortions laws for the state. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
A foster home for veterans
Air Force veteran Eldon Kee Jr. lives in Joplin's very first medical foster home for veterans, and he's not complaining.
Neosho kids seeing clearer with new technology
The Neosho School District is helping kids see clearer with a new spot vision screener.
Church prepares for Convoy of Hope Giveaway in Noel
A local church gets a larger than normal donation for the community.
A Four States Love Story
Our Jesse Irwin sits down with Sophie Stoebel, a senior at Joplin High School and now playwright who will be making her directorial debut this Monday night.
Run with the Wind
Local runners got a chance to run with the wind this weekend! This year's Run with the Wind event kicked off in Sarcoxie, Missouri on Saturday morning.The annual 25k finished at the Carthage high school.
ArtCon in Neosho
Comic book, anime, and pop culture fans got a real treat Saturday over in Neosho. That's because the very first ArtCon was held at the Neosho Civic Center.
The Cupid Chase
There was a battle of the sexes Sunday over in Joplin. The Runaround in Joplin put on their ever first Cupid Chase 5K.
Lovely art
Love was in the air over at the Urban Art Gallery in Joplin on Sunday. In fact, "Love Is" was the name of this month's art reception.
KOAM Morning News to Know 2-11
Kansas officers investigate a shooting Saturday. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
Baking with Sweet Designs Cakery
Being useful in a kitchen has never been Jesse's thing.
KDOT short on road equipment operators
KDOT struggles to hire road equipment operators.
Graffiti streaks across Joplin parks
Graffiti found in Parr Hill Park and at the Wildcat Glades is frustrating officials, and it's also desecrating a memorial to one woman's late son.
Semi loses load of eggs
A fully-loaded semi carrying 40,000 pounds of eggs loses it's load in Neosho this morning.
Refunds looking slimmer after tax rate changes
Tax refunds are something many Americans like Wayne Schauer look forward to, but this year is a little different.
