Joplin Schools discuss changes to lunch, breakfast for upcoming school year
As the school year approaches it's important to know how districts plan to get students those vital meals safely.
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Pitt State to test all incoming students living in residence halls for COVID-19
PSU is expecting around 600 students to move into residence halls this weekend.
Four States Forward with MSSU
Dowe Quick talks with Darren Fullerton, the VP For Student Affairs at MSSU. As families prepare for the coming school year during this time of uncertainty, KOAM will be speaking with several area educators ahead of the semester.
Joplin School official responds to audit that says district mismanaged disaster recovery funds
The results of an audit conducted by the Department of Homeland Security says Joplin Schools did not properly handle funds it received for disaster recovery.
Miami Police Dept see increase in theft calls, residents concerned with uptick of crime in the area
Miami Police Chief Thomas Anderson says they have recorded a 3% increase in theft calls for the year. With different factors that contribute to the increase.
MSSU rolls out self-assessment app to help with contact tracing this fall
Missouri Southern State University is using technology to help decrease the spread of COVID-19 this fall.
Biden selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as running mate
Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. It’s a move that fulfills the wish of Democrats clamoring to see a woman of color on a major party’s presidential ticket for the first time in history.
Audit of Joplin Schools finds mismanagement of $187.3 million in FEMA grant funds
The Department of Homeland Security says Joplin Schools inadequately managed $187.3 million in FEMA grant funds.
Investigation started in Cherryvale after officer accused of using excessive force on a minor
The KBI has been asked to investigate an incident involving a Cherryvale Police Officer and a group of kids that has parents upset and concerned.
Joplin City Council holds first budget discussion for upcoming fiscal year
The Joplin City Council held their first of many budget discussions tonight for the upcoming fiscal year.
Four States Forward with Carl Junction Schools
Dowe Quick spoke with Carl Junction Superintendent Dr. Phil Cook in the studio this evening about how "Back to School" will look this fall. As families prepare for the coming school year during this time of uncertainty, KOAM will be speaking with several area educators this week.
Southwest Missouri families forming "Learning Pods" to help educate kids during the pandemic
As we get closer to the beginning of school, parents, retired teachers and volunteers are forming "learning pods" to help their kids learn during the pandemic. Now, they're popping up in a southwest Missouri community.
Practice begins for fall high school sports in Missouri
The Webb City Cardinals and Carthage Tigers hit the field Monday for their first practices of the year.
UPDATE: Human remains found in rural Crawford County
A southeast Kansas resident discovers human remains in rural Crawford County.
Officials cancel Apple Butter Makin' Days 2020
City officials cancel the popular southwest Missouri Apple Butter Makin' Days festival.
Joplin's Britton announces September fight in Mexico
Teejay Britton is 6-2 in his professional MMA career.
Chiefs star Mahomes having 2020 nobody will soon forget
Super Bowl title. Super Bowl MVP. Record-setting contract. 2020 has been kind to Patrick Mahomes.
Former Pittsburg standout Elkamil commits to Tulsa
Gavyn Elkamil averaged 24 points and 12 rebounds his senior year for the Purple Dragons.
TommyHawks FourStates holds weekend long fundraiser for Brotherhood of Warriors
The Brotherhood of Warriors is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping better the lives of veterans and their families. For Co-Owner of TommyHawks Four States Jimmy Burgess, it's personal.
Local artist shares her inspiration for her critter art exhibit at Spiva
"It wasn't that I found objects," says Brame. "It was that I made the found objects and then attached the critters and the wheels and the propellers and anything else that I thought made sense on that particular item to make it move."
Local woman raising funds, selling graphic tees for Granby animal shelter construction
The East Newton Animal Coalition is in the process of building a much needed new animal shelter in Granby, as the current one is deteriorating.
Police investigate shooting in Miami, woman injured, suspect in custody
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is assisting Miami police with a Saturday afternoon shooting.
Joplin woman says Freeman COVID-19 testing bill was nearly double anticipated amount
A woman in Joplin says she was charged nearly double what she expected to pay for her COVID-19 testing through Freeman.
KOAM Facebook Live: Submit your Back to School questions here
We are asking your back to school questions to area educators.
