Goodwill to open in Pittsburg after building sits vacant for years
Goodwill plans a ribbon cutting at its location in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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Professional baseball won't happen this year in Joplin
Joplin's latest professional baseball team the Joplin Miners, named by residents, will not be playing at Joe Becker Stadium this summer.
Organizers are ready for the Festival of Eagles
The Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce invites residents out for a "wonderful opportunity to view bald eagles in the wild."
The Latest: Kansas militia member gets 30 years in bomb plot
The alleged ringleader of a foiled plot to massacre Muslims in southwest Kansas has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Settlement reached in Joplin police lawsuit
The Joplin City Council settles a lawsuit that cited unreasonable use of force and false arrest by the Joplin Police Department.
Woman says she can't honor her father due to government shutdown
A woman comes to Southwest Missouri to visit her father when he unexpectedly dies. He's a Korean War veteran, and she begins the process of getting him a military funeral, but gets shutdown.
Public Service Commission holds meeting for proposed windfarms
The public service commission held a public hearing on the campus of Missouri Southern to discuss Liberty Utilities - Empire District's proposal for three wind farms in the area.
Veterans shuttle service coming to Fort Scott
A new shuttle service in Fort Scott will transport veterans from around the area to Topeka and Leavenworth for appointments at VA hospitals.
Carthage fire station delays opening amid construction concerns
The City of Carthage's Fire Station Number #2, located right off of the 571 exit on Grand Avenue, was initially expected to open this month, but city officials say that due to construction concerns, a certificate of substantial completion has yet to be issued by the city's project engineers.
Public invited to PSC hearing for proposed wind farms
A public hearing slated tonight lets citizens question proposed wind farms.
Missouri ranks at bottom for states driving safety laws
Safety report ranks Missouri at the bottom for driving safety laws.
City of Joplin preparing policy aimed at curbing traffic speed in neighborhoods
Speeding in residential neighborhoods is the focus of a new policy that could be coming to Joplin.
PSU nursing students make history
"I was nervous, but I was confident that I learned everything I needed to know to pass," said PSU nursing school student Stormy Carter.
News you need to know 1-24
The City of Joplin is working on a policy to deal with speeding in residential neighborhoods. Plus, all the news you need to know before you head out the door.
Joplin student arrested with gun, no direct threat
Joplin school officials say a juvenile is in custody after being found with a gun at the high school. Police say there was no direct threat to the school or intent to harm.
Kansas offers unemployment benefits to furloughed workers
The Kansas Department of Labor says federal employees who are furloughed during the partial government shutdown can seek unemployment benefits.
Plea deal in 2017 home invasion, fatal shooting case
Ronald "Ronnie" Lomax enters a plea deal in a 2017 fatal shooting case in Cherokee County, Kansas. The courts originally charged him with aggravated burglary, aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
Concerns over Ottawa County Sheriff's budget prompt state audit
Budget concerns at the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office prompt an audit through the state auditor's office.
Abortion opponents rally for change to Kansas Constitution
Some abortion opponents are promising to pursue a change in the Kansas Constitution if the state's highest court rules that the document protects abortion rights.
Chiefs Defensive Coordinator out
The Kansas City Chiefs tweet that Bob Sutton is relieved of his Defensive Coordinator duties.
Pro-Life supporters rally in Lamar
Rally for Life in Lamar draws more than one hundred supporters.
NEO holds first MLK day of service
NEO A and M holds their first ever day of service and remembrance for MLK Day.
Westar solar customers see spike in bill charges
Since last September, Westar renewable energy customers who weren't grandfathered in on previous rates, have been seeing an increase on their energy bills across Kansas, and right here in Pittsburg.
KOAM Morning News to Know 1-22
If you're driving in Newton County, specifically along route A you'll need to take an alternate route. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
