Pittsburg, Frontenac prep for "Crosstown Throwdown"
The two teams will meet for their first ever dual Thursday.
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Rep. Ben Baker files library oversight bill to keep sexual material away from minors
Missouri Representative Ben Baker has introduced a bill that would make it so no library that gets state funding could make material with sexual content available to minors. Opponents say its a decision that should be made by parents.
Webb City police asking for public's help in attempted burglary
WEBB CITY, Mo. - Officials with the Webb City Police Department say around 2:40am on Friday, January 10th, officers were called to the 1000 block of Joanne Drive in Webb City in reference…
Joplin's Tash recognized for national record
Tash completed 73.6% of his passes in his career at Joplin High School.
Today's top headlines (1/13/2020)
JOPLIN, Mo - A Joplin home invasion results in shots fired. According to the Joplin Police Department, two men entered the residence of 1302 South Missouri Avenue at 1 P.M. Saturday. An altercation…
Home under construction on S. Bird Avenue damaged by fire
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a second house fire on Saturday night, January 11th.
Home on S. McKinley Ave damaged by house fire, ruled accident
A fire in Joplin leaves a home damaged.
Huge Chief's fan celebrating her 100th birthday gets surprise of a lifetime with Chief's playoff tickets
Helen Hubbard of Carthage received the surprise of a lifetime at her 100th birthday party celebration.
Are "Meat Free" products actually healthy alternatives? A local dietitian weighs in
The latest craze is meat free products, but are they actually a healthy alternative?
Officials looking to add hours of operation to Neosho parks, help decrease vandalism
The City of Neosho is looking at adding hours of operation to the area parks to help decrease vandalism.
Winter weather safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones
Protect yourself and your loved ones during a winter storm. Check out safety tips from the CDC.
Wrangling a Junior Rodeo World Championship
MULLBERRY, Kan - Becoming a champion Isn't about natural born talent, its about dedication, sacrifice, and obsession. At the age of 3, Jake Holmes of Mulberry, Kansas took to roping. He dedicated all…
Today's top headlines for Friday, January 10th
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Kan - Lawrence County authorities have charged a man with 10 counts related to the disappearance and death of a Miller, Missouri man. Matthew Abney's charges include First Degree Murder,…
Missouri lawmakers fighting to change HIV laws, want to reduce penalties
Currently Missouri HIV law states there are felony penalties, Class A or B felony if an HIV positive person does not disclose their HIV status before engaging in sexual activity and if transmission occurs. Felony penalties also go for donating blood, organs, semen or tissue, or through contact of certain fluids, biting or sharing of needles.
KOAM receives Fire Marshal report on Sandstone Gardens fire
The Fire Marshal's report on the fire at Sandstone Gardens is finished. Firefighters arrived at the scene on November 24th to find the building fully engulfed in flames.
Head-on crash claims life of a southeast Kansas woman
Authorities say Lois A. McCoy, 84, of Columbus, Kansas has lost her life after a head-on crash in Cherokee County.
Bills propose changes to current Missouri HIV criminal laws
Two bills aim to change current Missouri HIV criminal laws.
SEK-CAP announces homeless housing applications
Krissy is a woman living in Pittsburg who used to be homeless. She didn't want to give her whole name, but spoke to KOAM about how the city's rental assistance program helped her get off the street. "Once I got…
Jasper County Courthouse to temporarily move court services to Joplin
Big changes are coming to the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage and that means a change of venue for upcoming court hearings.
‘The Fifteen Percent’ non-profit in Liberal served more than 12,000 meals in 2019, continues to grow
The nonprofit is called ‘The Fifteen Percent’, as a reminder of the goal to feed 15% of the Liberal, Missouri population. It served over 12,000 meals to kids and adults last year alone.
Vehicle image released in homicide investigation, suspect considered armed and dangerous
Joplin Police release security camera images of a suspect vehicle in a December homicide case.
Today's Top Headlines for Wednesday, January 8th
WELCH, Okla. - The continued search for the missing Welch girls from 20 years ago receives federal assistance. The U-S Department of Interior's office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement aids local…
Neosho School District looks to invest in major building and improvement project
The Neosho Board of Education agreed to pursue up to $22 million in funding for a variety of capital improvements.
Iran: missiles fired at Iraqi air base housing US troops
(AP) Iran state TV says Tehran has launched “tens” of surface-to-surface missiles at Iraq’s Ain Assad air base housing U.S. troops.
