News to Know (8/2/2021)
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Joplin artist's new mural hopes to inspire others to "look up and smile"
JOPLIN, Mo. —If you've taken a stroll in downtown Joplin lately, you'll probably notice some murals around town. And if you look up around…
Working to reduce animal violence in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. - A Kansas animal welfare group has created a new program to reduce animal violence in 23 Kansas counties. The project, Cruelty Stoppers, opens the door to care for abused animals that can be linked to domestic violence…
Emancipation Park Days Festival commemorates end of slavery
JOPLIN, Mo. —Joplin's emancipation celebration commemorates the freeing of slaves. It's different from juneteenth, due to the length of time it…
Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale held in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. —Four-state bargain hunters were in luck today. The city of Joplin held its annual downtown sidewalk sale. Businesses along main street between fourth and…
Oklahoma virus outbreak
OKLAHOMA CITY - The number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus in Oklahoma has topped 700 for the first time since mid-February. The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Friday reported 720 people hospitalized with COVID and 225 in intensive…
Poker run fun in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. - Saturday morning may have been a hot one here in the 4-State area but that didn't stop plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts…
Joplin hospital officials concerned over rising Covid-19 cases
JOPLIN, Mo. —"I think we all were very very hopeful that we had got around that curve, and we weren't gonna have this level of the disease again,…
News to Know (7/30/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden announced new covid-19 requirements for millions of federal workers...saying they must be vaccinated or face weekly testing, masking and social distancing rules. That comes as published reports…
EMS grappling with increasing calls, longer transports, amid COVID surge
Last fall, EMS personnel experienced an uptick in transports because of the pandemic. When vaccines rolled out, the numbers dropped off. But now that the delta variant is hitting the region, ems personnel are as busy as ever.
Nixa, MO man hikes through Joplin on way to 100 Hikes Across America
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Beau McCarter started his 100 Hikes Across America after he was inspired by an act of charity from a little girl he met on the road…
Parsons, KS organization brings in health expert to discuss pros and cons of vaccines
PARSONS, Kan. -- Successful Dreams in Parsons provides support services for people with intellectual disabilities. The organization brought in a health expert, Debbie Thuston, a nurse…
KOAM News to Know (7/29/21)
WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Biden is expected to announce today that millions of federal workers must show proof that they've been vaccinated against covid-19, or submit to regular testing, social distancing and…
Four-states health officials react to CDC's new mask guidance
Tuesday, the CDC updated guidance for masking, saying everyone should wear them indoors in areas with high infection rates. We spoke with local health officials to get their thoughts.
Seneca woman dies in hospital after crash
A Seneca, Missouri woman dies a day after a wreck in Newton County.
News to Know (7/28/21)
SENECA, Mo. - A Seneca, Missouri woman dies a day after a wreck in Newton County. It happened Monday evening on Missouri 43 about four miles north of Seneca. Police say a…
Olympic champ Biles withdraws from all-around competition
The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.
Joplin school board offering incentive for employees to get vaccinated
JOPLIN, Mo. –At Tuesday's Joplin school board meeting, although there were many items up for discussion, the two biggest items had to do with the safety…
USDA provides $480,000 grant to Erie, KS
ERIE, Kan. -- The USDA has released a $480,000 loan for the city of Erie. The loan comes from the Rural Economic Development Program. Through the…
SKIL Resource Center celebrations 31st anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act
PARSONS, Kan. -- The SKIL Resource Center in Parsons, Kansas celebrated the 31st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The…
Calls for vaccine mandates in health care settings increase
Calls for vaccine requirements in health care and long-term care settings increase as the delta variant continues to surge.
KOAM News to Know (7/27/21)
MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities in McDonald County arrest all three inmates who escaped from the McDonald County Detention Center Saturday. Sheriff Rob Evenson says David Molina, Carmelo Burgos, and Shun'Tavion Thomas…
Olympic champ Simone Biles injured, out of team finals
Reigning Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles is out of the team finals after apparently sustaining an injury during the vault.
Escaped McDonald County inmates captured
Authorities capture all three inmates who escaped from the McDonald County Jail over the weekend.
