A conversation with Cherokee County's first confirmed COVID-19 patient
"We can all stay a little bit further away from each other, and yet, pull together at the same time."
Morning Show Interviews
Working from home with Jesse Irwin
PITTSBURG, Kan - Jesse checks in from home to talk about his experience working from home, the importance of working from home and social distancing, and how you can help do your…
How the Coronavirus affects senior living with the Area Agency on Aging
JOPLIN, Mo - Jesse stops by the Area Agency on Aging to talk to Charlotte Foust about in home services for people, how they're affected by the Coronavirus, and what those services entail.…
Doctor on Call: Curbing Coronavirus concerns
Dr. Rick Schoeling stops by the KOAM studio to answer your Coronavirus questions.
Germ-friendly science experiments to do at home
Jesse Irwin is joined by Becky Falke of Curious Minds Discovery Zone to learn three easy and germ free ways to have fun at home amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. Puffy Paint Shaving Cream…
Feel Good Friday: Bobby DeGonia and Ashlynne Grey
Bobby DeGonia and Ashlynne Grey stop by the KOAM Studio to talk about music, their upcoming shows, and to play a few songs. You can catch Bobby and Ashlynne on Saturday, March…
Saying goodbye to Morning Show director Ashley Maddern
We send our Morning Show director Ashley Maddern off the only way we know how! With a bang!
DIY: Giving an old chair new life
Amy Sadler of Chateau Chic stops by again to teach us how to refurbish an old chair. All you'll need is an old chair, sandpaper, paint, some fabric, and a staple…
Pet Connection: Stella & Midnight
KOAM's Tawnya Bach sits down with Marianne and Lexi from Golden Paw to meet Stella, a Great Pyrenes Mix and Midnight, a Dachshund Mix, and one very cuddly cat!
Silver Haired Legislators in Missouri
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…
What to look for in the Missouri Primary
This morning, Jesse Irwin was live from the Donald E. Clark Justice Center ahead of the Democratic Primary in Missouri. Throughout the morning, he spoke with Krista Stark, the…
Killer Trash performs some songs at the KOAM Studio
Jacob Boyles and Justin Akin of Killer Trash stop by the KOAM studio to talk about music and the Joplin music scene, all the while performing a few songs along the way.…
Watered Gardens Respite Shelter Center ribbon cutting
Jesse Irwin talks with Travis Hurley, the Director of Advancement at Watered Gardens, about their upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly opened Respite Shelter Center. The official ribbon cutting will be…
Tarzan Zerbini Circus preview
Jesse Irwin sits down with Tarzan Zerbini to talk about his circus' upcoming trip to Joplin from March 6th through the 8th.
Connect 2 Culture March event round-up
Emily Frankoski from Connect 2 Culture stops by the KOAM Studio to talk about some of the events going on around Joplin for the month of March. [field59_video account="KOAM" key="c6fd5f490228ec1260ed565e84150ccd97c95abd" vtitle="Connect 2…
Super Tuesday in Miami, Oklahoma
Jesse Irwin was live in Miami, Oklahoma ahead of Super Tuesday to see how the state voted in the past Democratic primary. He also sat down and talked to residents to see what…
Turning Memorial Hall into an Irish pub
An international touring act, this cast has ability to turn any venue into "the best pub concert you've ever been to."
Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Salad Part 2
Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Salad 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cups olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ cup white wine vinegar Salad:…
Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Salad Part 1
Garlic Shrimp and Orzo Salad 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined ¼ cups olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp pepper ¼ cup white wine vinegar Salad:…
PSU International Food and Culture Fair preview
Jesse Irwin stops by Pittsburg State University to learn about the PSU International Food and Culture Fair. He does some dancing, tries some dishes, and talks to PSU students. The International Food and…
DIY: Garden Topiary
Amy Sadler of Chateau Chic stops by to teach Jesse how to make a simple topiary for your garden.
Cooking a king cake for a Fat Tuesday treat
Jesse Irwin stops by Mandy's Place in Pittsburg to celebrate Fat Tuesday by learning how to make a king cake. Along the way, he celebrates one 4-staters birthday and learns a…
Simple science at Greenbush
GREENBUSH, Kan - Jesse heads over to Greenbush to talk with Emily Rith, the Camp Enrichment Coordinator, where they do some science experiments and talk about some of their upcoming camps. The two make…
Entrepreneurs of the future: Mudd's Jams and Jellies
Girard Sophomore Alan Bryant joins Michael Hayslip to talk about her business, Mudd's Jams and Jellies. Bryant recently won the Girard High School Entrepreneurship Challenge. Ahead of the Pittsburg Business Expo, we…
