Surprise Crew
Local hero gets honored by the KOAM Surprise Crew
The KOAM Surprise Crew thanks a local man who went out of his way, while at work, to help someone in dire need of medical attention.
Surprise Crew helps a woman with immeasurable perseverance
Lori Parsely was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer last spring. She underwent chemotherapy and immunotherapy, only to have it return in August. But Lori's story is truly one about never giving up. The KOAM Surprise Crew caught up with her, to lend a bit of help, just before she prepared a meal for someone else in need.
Surprise Crew: Thanksgiving Turkeys
Holidays are all about traditions, and we're starting to carve out one of our own. Once again this year, the KOAM Surprise Crew gives back to 4-State families with a holiday staple – turkeys! Bec...
Surprise Crew: Halloween Costumes
Little Isabella had no idea why we paid her a visit before it was time to go trick-or-treating. But we knew she wanted to take part in her school's parade. So while she was being a great big siste...
Surprise Crew: A Girl & Her Horse
The KOAM Surprise Crew returns with the story of a little girl... and her horse!
Surprise Crew: Ewert Pool
The KOAM Surprise Crew helps 4-State families save a couple dollars and cool off at the same time at Joplin's Ewert pool.
Surprise Crew: Will White & Compass Quest
It's a special KOAM Surprise Crew this Independence Day Holiday. It's about the story of a military veteran whose road to recovery...both physically and emotionally, has meant service to others.
Surprise Crew: Miami Boys & Girls Club
The KOAM Surprise Crew heads to the Miami Boys and Girls Club to help the kids stay "cool" this summer!
Surprise Crew: Soaring Heights Elementary
At KOAM we consider ourselves lucky to have the opportunity to give tours to 4-State students and let them sit in during our newscasts to see what it's like behind the scenes.There's one school in ...
Surprise Crew: Mother's Day
As we draw closer to Mother's Day, kids get to show off their crafty side. This week the KOAM Surprise crew went to the Pumpkin Patch daycare to help the kids make the perfect gift just in time fo...
Surprise Crew: Classroom Tablet
From the abacus to the old T-I calculator, math class is not like you and I remember it today. So we found a teacher that's continually thinking about evolving technology, and that's when we sent ...
Surprise Crew: Angel Sense for Levi
Most parents make the safety of their children priority number one, and while parenting brings a myriad of challenges, those with children on the autism spectrum face many you may not be familiar w...
Surprise Crew: Community Clinic of Joplin
This morning the KOAM Surprise Crew takes a trip to the doctor's office... but not just any office... one that specializes in serving the underprivileged.
Surprise Crew: Valentine's Day Contest
For the first time the KOAM Surprise Crew introduced our online Valentine's Day contest...a chance for you to tell us why your significant other deserves a night on the town. The submissions we re...
Surprise Crew: Mercy Strawberries
February not only means Valentine's Day, but it is in fact American Heart Month. And here in the Four States we are fortunate enough to have a number of medical professionals dedicated to heart he...