Webb City advances to state semifinals
The Cardinals got by Bolivar 7-3 in the quarterfinals Thursday night.
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Pittsburg starts program to create more affordable housing
The city of Pittsburg is working to create more affordable housing as the nation faces an eviction crisis.
Teachers seeing increased workload with in-person, virtual classes
Some teachers say the combination of online and in-person classes has doubled their workload. We spoke to a couple of Joplin High School teachers about how they’re handling the changes.
FDA approves first COVID-19 drug: antiviral remdesivir
U.S. regulators have approved the first drug to treat COVID-19. Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine given through an IV.
President Trump posts unedited '60 Minutes' interview ahead of air date
President Donald Trump has posted his full, unedited interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes” on Facebook ahead of the show’s Sunday air date.
Pittsburg launches CARES Act Landlord Incentive Program
Press Release PITTSBURG, KS – The City of Pittsburg Public Housing Authority has launched a new landlord incentive program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for families in Pittsburg. The program reimburses landlords participating in the Section 8 Rental Assistance program…
Missouri passes new public safety training for police
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft approves new training standards for Missouri police officers. Missouri police are required to take annual continuing education courses on de-escalation techniques…
News to Know (10/22/20)
TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly plans to host bipartisan talks with state legislators about a statewide mask mandate. The move comes as Kansas reports as many…
With games moved to spring, MSSU football turns focus to weight room, classroom
The Lions plan to play four games in the spring.
Cassville Dispensary is one of first medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to open
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Missouri are opening, almost two years after voters approved the law in the state. That includes a dispensary in Cassville, which is still waiting for cannabis products.
Cottey College partners with Nevada Regional Medical Center to provide COVID-19 testing to students
Monday through Friday physicians with the Nevada Regional Medical Center head to Cottey College campus to provide students with an hour of COVID-19 care and testing and to answer any questions they have.
Joplin releases sales tax numbers for 2020, results surprising to officials
Back in May officials with the City of Joplin were concerned about sales tax revenues during the pandemic. Now, the report for this year is out and the numbers, aren't exactly where they were expected to be.
Search for truck underway in Greene County suspicious death investigation
Authorities are searching for a truck in connection with a suspicious death investigation in Greene County, Missouri (Springfield area).
News to Know (10/21/20)
TULSA, Okla. - Archaeologists in Oklahoma say they have found human remains in their investigation into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Tuesday marked the second day of digging in Oaklawn Cemetery. Historians…
Webb City aims to advance to final four
The Cardinals will face Bolivar in the state quarterfinals Thursday night.
Neodesha shuts out Southeast for first district win
The Bluestreaks beat the Lancers 26-0 Monday night.
Colgan girls claim state golf championship
The Panthers had three golfers finish in the top 5.
Lease agreement for four Joplin ball parks doesn't pass immediately, what's next for potential tenant
The Joplin City Council failed to pass an emergency ordinance at Monday night's meeting which would have approved a lease agreement between Parkwood Tournament, LLC and the city for four of the city's ball parks.
Thank you Dowe Quick for 40 years of service
In October of 1980, Dowe Quick joined the KOAM News team. Congratulations Dowe, and on behalf of the 4-States, thank you for your 40 years of service.
Political signs stolen, vandalized, throughout area
As we get closer to the election, more and more political signs are popping up. But they are disappearing just as quickly.
Souls Harbor residents return from quarantine, officials putting more guidelines in place
“We had been doing everything that we were told to do, sanitizing every 30 minutes, everyone was wearing masks, so we were really surprised that it actually did happen. So then when we did find out we had one person and we started checking with other clients we had a whole house full so it was quite a surprise"
Prosecutor: Man admits to disposing of bodies of Wisconsin brothers
A Missouri judge denies a request to drop abandonment of corpse charges against a man accused of killing two Wisconsin brothers.
Baxter Springs man dies in U166 crash
A single-vehicle crash claims the life of a Baxter Springs, Kansas resident.
News to Know (10/20/20)
JOPLIN, Mo. - The search continues for a missing teen from Joplin. 14-year-old Leora Hardee went missing more than a month ago, on September 17th. On September 28th, Joplin police were joined…
