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A man charged with 1st degree burglary back in October of 2011 enters into a plea deal. Robert Barbre plead guilty on Monday to a misdemeanor charge of 3rd degree domestic assault.

The work began Monday morning on the cement slab for the 40,000 square foot surgery center. Officials say the surgery center will have five operating rooms, a new family and visitor waiting area, and

Sales at the Candy House in Joplin are doing so great the company is expanding. The location at 7th and Kentucky will be used for storing and distributing the delicious chocolate and candy treats, add

Local groups are taking the extra steps to help people with disabilities get involved in sports and other activities. It's a weekly tradition for members of Community Support Services, getting special

News release issued by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the area's not-for-profit blood supplier, is proud to recognize the newest inductees into

As their names were called and they walked across the stage to receive their medallions, many, like Ryan Pittsenbarger, were anticipating their first day with students.

The City of Joplin announces that Dave Allgood has been hired as the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management.  Allgood brings more than 25 years of experience in the human resources and risk m

The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) announced today that the guidelines and application for the Fiscal Year 2014 Special Event Grant are available.

KOAMTV.com provides news, weather and sports for Carthage, Columbus, Girard, Joplin, Lamar, Miami, This year, IRS trained volunteers with the SWMO We Care Coalition Volunteer Income Tax Assistance...

A group of 10 local high school students win the Missouri State Scholar Bowl Championship in the Class 1-A. The team from Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School competed against Pilot Grove High Scho

Miami, Oklahoma is testing the city's outdoor warning sirens throughout the day on Monday. It's something they do every month  but as we are in early stages of severe weather season it's important to

The I-44 eastbound on-ramp will be closed beginning Monday, lasting until May 20th.

A Joplin teen loses his battle with brain cancer.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms a fatal accident.

A Seneca Missouri city wide garage sale benefits a local Newton County library.

Missouri lawmakers consider changing the rules for commercial drivers' licenses which could prevent the loss of federal transportation funding.

Pittsburg State University uses drones to teach students about the ever changing world of technology. PSU is using the drones in the classroom and for promotional videos.

Firefighters are encouraged to replace their fire resistant clothing every 10 years, but according to Fairland Volunteer Fire Chief Jeff Reynolds it's been 12 years since they have been able to replac

The Children's Center of Southwest Missouri has received a little help from Roper Kia. A check for $14,000 was presented Friday to the Center.

It's called Eddie's Closet, named for the Joplin Eagle mascot. The store has a number of Eagle-wear items and all profits go back in for more merchandise.

The Pawprints on the Heartland's low-cost spay/neuter van will be operating in PITTSBURG on THURSDAYS, MAY 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th.

The OK Kids Day event scheduled for May 4th has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, October 12th.

True Charity Initiative believes there's a better solution than welfare, especially food stamps and handouts that they say creates a dependency.

Union workers tell us they will be meeting with Thermoid at 3 p.m. to discuss their latest proposal. We will post updates on the strike in Chanute as information is provided.