A lawsuit accuses the top election official in Kansas of violating the state's open records law by refusing to release the names of people who cast provisional ballots or say whether their votes were counted.
TOPEKA, Kan - The Kansas Department of Transportation reminds citizens that political signs and billboards are not allowed on the right of way of a highway. The law states the right of way on a state highway can only be…
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Senate candidate and former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach reported that he had four guns stolen from his pickup truck parked at a Wichita hotel over the weekend. Officers responded to a call from Kobach…
PITTSBURG, Kan - U.S. Senate candidate and plumber Bob Hamilton stops by Pittsburg to meet with the community. Hamilton is running for Senator in Kansas as a Republican after the current Senator,…
"I am extremely appreciative and humbled and thankful for the opportunity. People put their trust in me to represent them, and I don't take that lightly."
Joplin’s upcoming City Council race slated for June 2nd, 2020 will feature five open seats available and 11 candidates vying for your vote. Of the five seats available, there are two four-year General Seats, one two-year general seat, one Zone…
Missouri Senator Josh Hawley opens up about the legislation he's filed to hold China accountable for the damages caused by the Coronavirus.
Governor Mike Parsons postpones all Missouri municipal elections previously scheduled for April 7, 2020, to June 2, 2020.
Created in 1973, the Silver Haired Legislature is an elected body of Missouri Citizens 60 and older. They advocate for the needs of seniors. This morning at 8:00 A.M., delegates met with…
Residents in Ottawa County, Oklahoma talk about their expectations going into the primary election and who they're pulling for in the presidential election.
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft reminds Missourians that candidate filing for the Aug. 4 primary election will open tomorrow, Feb. 25.
Since Sam Anselm resigned from his position as the Joplin city manager in March 2019, the city has been looking for a permanent replacement. Now, they've narrowed the pool to four.
It was "Meet the Candidates" night in Joplin on Feb. 19, 2020. Residents got the chance to hear from the candidates for Joplin City Council.
A public "meet and greet" is scheduled for the final four Joplin City Manager candidates.
KOAM's Michael Hayslip sits down with Navy veteran Danyell Lanier to discuss her bid for the 2nd Congressional District in Oklahoma. The Democrat candidate talks about her push for more rural healthcare…
Past statewide officials have faced similar questions about their use of state vehicles.
JOPLIN, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson toured Joplin's "Watered Gardens Ministries".
KOAM’s Michael Hayslip sits down with Lindsey Simmons, a lawyer from Marshall, Missouri who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 4th congressional district. The Democrat candidate is a…
Koam's Michael Hayslip sits down with U.S. Representative from Kansas, Roger Marshall. The not only discuss his Republican run for the U.S. Senate, but also recent votes he took part in…
KOAM's Michael Hayslip sits down with UMKC Economics Instructor Brian Matlock. They discuss Matlock's self-described Republican Socialist platform and his bid for the U.S. Senate in Kansas.
Koam's Michael Hayslip sits down with the Manhattan, Kansas Mayor, Usha Reddi, as she talks about her campaign and democratic run for the U.S. Senate.
Commissioners in Ottawa County, Oklahoma have decided to hold the county sheriff financially and personally responsible for future overages on his budget.
There's a constitutional amendment on the November 5th ballot for Kansas residents that deals with how the state adjusts census numbers.
A state lawmaker from Cameron says he plans to run for the GOP nomination for governor in 2020.
