Crawford County voters get a new option for voting
Residents in Crawford county come out in high numbers to vote... and get the chance to use new machines.
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Shawver brothers shine at Riverton
Ethan and Will Shawver have combined for 2,000+ rushing yards this season.
Tuesday Afternoon November 5th - Rain chances ready to roll back in
After our mostly sunny afternoon, get ready for clouds and rain chances for the next few days.
Joplin voters facing 1/2 cent sales tax on November 5th ballot
Polls opening Tuesday across the four-states. Many key issues on ballots across the area, including Proposition B, in the City of Joplin.
KOAM News to Know 11-5
Moran, Ks - A southeast Kansas man remains in the hospital following a house explosion on Saturday. Around 12:40 P.M. on Saturday afternoon, Max Houk's house exploded.
Woman dies after being hit by a car on Broadway Street
A woman in Pittsburg dies after being hit by a car while walking down Broadway Street. Police say it happened on the 2600 Block of N. Broadway St. around 5:55 p.m.
A Moran, Kansas man still hospitalized following home explosion, Saturday afternoon
A house explosion on Saturday, November 2nd, left one man hospitalized, and a dog dead. The man, Max Houk is still in the hospital following the events. The cause of the explosion may be because of the homes heating system, but the investigation is still ongoing.
Dozens of local educators learn about social emotional learning at Greenbush
Nationwide, schools have seen an increase in school shootings, suicides, and virtual bullying... something that can take a toll on students. Now, teachers are learning how to help them manage their emotions.
Cherokee County Courthouse repairs get back on track
There's no shortage of civil servants in Cherokee County, Kansas who take pride in the county courthouse.
Judge gives 40 years to man convicted of stabbing outside Joplin rescue ministry
A man convicted in a 2017 Joplin stabbing hears his sentence today in Jasper County District Court.
Joplin man sentenced for 2018 murder at Economy Inn & Suites
A judge sentenced Kosaksy Phillip to 20 years in prison today for shooting and killing 33-year-old Diamond J. Bradley, also of Joplin. Phillip took a plea deal for second degree murder.
KOAM News to Know 11-4
A man is shot in the leg at a trailer park in Monett, Missouri. Around 2:30 P.M. on Saturday afternoon, the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office and First Responder were dispatched to a call of shots fired at a trailer park on Lawrence 1093.
Family loses home of 17 years to fire in Redings Mill
A family of five loses their longtime home in an overnight fire.
"Supertam on 66" closes early for season
"Supertam on 66," an ice cream parlor and Superman museum in Carterville, Missouri closes it's doors early for the season after its owner takes ill.
Pigskin Preview: Where we were right, where we were wrong
Sports Director Jacob Lenard discusses where we were right and where we were wrong in our Pigskin Preview season predictions.
Late Sunday November 3rd - Watching storm systems this week
We may stay a bit mild to start the work/school week out, but changes are on the way for this week...
Mo-Kan Dragway offering Sunday fun drags before winter closing
Every Sunday for the rest of November, Mo-Kan Dragway is letting people race their cars one last time before winter.
McCune Farm to Market hosts soap making class
McCune Farm to Market offered a soap making class, one of many classes they offer on Sundays.
Late Saturday November 2nd - Chilly week ahead of us
After a wet and cloudy start to the week, we ended things on a calmer note from Halloween through today. The new work/school week will stay quiet before we see our next chance for rain work in...
Monett, Missouri man shot at trailer park
A man is shot in the leg at a trailer park in Monett, Missouri.
Red Cross urges 'Turn and Test' as daylight saving time ends
The Red Cross is issuing a timely reminder, urging the public to "turn and test" smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends.
Pickleball demonstration held for developmentally disabled and special needs players
The Community Support Services group in Joplin partnered with Millennium Family Fitness to offer a pickle ball demonstration for those developmentally disabled or with special needs.
Joplin cuts the ribbon on two new trails opening options for cyclists, walkers
Two new trails totaling nearly two miles have officially opened in Joplin.
Friday Night Blog: Month long forecast.
Good Friday night! I hope you made it through the candy rush and ready for the weekend. The weather was much better for us today as we warmed into the mid 50s for highs. We do have a cold front rolling through tonight that will cool us down just a bit. However, most of the rain will stay north of the area.
