Recapping Joplin City Council's meeting for declined mask ordinance
After a four-hour-long meeting, the Joplin City Council voted down an ordinance that would have required residents wear masks.
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Southwest Missouri health departments implement the "Box In" strategy
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Southwest Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is partnering with local health departments to implement what they're calling…
Pittsburg City Commission approves COVID-19 relief grants for small businesses
The City of Pittsburg has approved grants for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Newton County Sheriff's Office investigating after human remains found at Joplin campground
The Newton County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a human scalp was found at the Holly Haven Campground in Joplin. They believe the remains may have been moved there by an animal.
Cherryvale, KS summer weights suspended due to positive COVID-19 case
CHERRYVALE, Kan. - Cherryvale Middle Senior High School is temporarily suspending its Summer Weights and Conditioning Program after a person involved tests positive for COVID-19. According to school officials the person attended the weight session on Thursday, June 18 and…
Shawnee Tribe files lawsuit against U.S. Treasury Dept., Dept. of Interior
As some local tribal nations start receiving federal pandemic relief funding, the Shawnee Nation has filed a lawsuit alleging they didn't get the amount they were supposed to.
Man arrested after crashing car into apartment in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo - Joplin police arrested a man after he crashed a car into an apartment building early Sunday…
A caravan for Christian Heady
Doug Heady has an 11-year-old son who is currently fighting cancer. Christian Heady's recent diagnosis came as a shock but the community…
Little Balkans Days festival cancelled
Pittsburg's Little Balkans Days festival has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 concerns. This year's festival was set for September 4th…
Quapaw High School holds graduation ceremony for class of 2020
The community came together in Quapaw to honor the class of 2020.
New public health officer sworn in for Crawford County
Former Crawford County health officer and current Crawford County Health Department Director Rebecca Adamson didn't want to comment to KOAM on Friday an about stepping down from the public health officer…
Crash in Joplin between car and motorcycle leaves one person dead
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Police say one person is dead after a crash between a motorcycle and a car on June 19. Officers responded to the intersection of 32nd St. and S. Mississippi Ave. at 3:09 p.m. for an injury crash.…
Food giveaway in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo - The Bible Baptist Church in Carthage will give away food today at 5:30 P.M after a new USDA program helps those negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. The church is taking a few trailers to load up cheese,…
Kansas Corporation Commission to investigate Evergy
TOPEKA, Kan - The Kansas Corporation Commission votes to open a general investigation into an agreement between regulated utility, Evergy, and asset management company Elliot International. The agreement, reached in February, requires the utility to consider cutting costs or pursuing…
Officer Involved Shooting in Jay, Oklahoma
JAY, Okla - The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation investigates an Officer-Involved Shooting in Jay, Oklahoma. According to the OSBI, just before midnight on June 18th, an individual at the 200 block of south Hampton, called 911 to report another…
Heat, virus no deterrent for Donald Trump supporters camped outside arena
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Rick Frazier drove more than 750 miles from Ohio to Tulsa to be one of the first campers in line for President Donald Trump's first rally in months, undeterred by a days-long wait in searing heat,…
Carthage pastor uses radio to keep congregants informed about COVID-19
On most days, you can find Carthage Pastor Francisco Bonilla preaching to his congregants, and keeping them informed about the latest developments concerning COVID-19. "At about 2 PM…
Neosho council to discuss pay increases for police, fire, during budget work session
The city of Neosho is holding its first budget work session for the 2021 fiscal year, during which they will discuss increasing police and fire salaries because of a new half-cent public safety sales tax.
Pittsburg State University increases tuition by $83 per semester
PITTSBURG, Kan - Pittsburg State University increases tuition by $83 per semester following a proposal presented at the Kansas Board of Regents. The increase will apply to in-state and non-resident undergraduate and graduate students. Following the increase, full-time undergraduate students…
Optic Communications says goodbye to cable service
Columbus, Kansas-based Optic Communications is making a major change that will affect about 700 of its customers. The company announced that at the end of the…
City of Parsons to track dogs after they bite residents
Officials in Parsons, Kansas are trying to keep track of what dogs in town could be dangerous.
Pineville, Missouri cancels annual Jesse James Days for 2020
PINEVILLE, Mo - Pineville's annual Jesse James day is cancelled after an increase in Coronavirus cases in the area over the past several weeks. Organizers say they hope to see everyone…
Arkansas man killed in a wreck with a semi
A northwest Arkansas man dies following a wreck in McDonald County, Mo. It happened just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday morning on MO-43, about two miles north of Southwest City. Authorities say a van…
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
Researchers in England say they have the first evidence that a drug can improve COVID-19 survival: A cheap, widely available steroid called dexamethasone reduced deaths by up to one third in severely ill hospitalized patients. Results were announced Tuesday and…
