Busted bbq hopes to be back in business
Work is underway repairing Boomer's BBQ in Carthage, Missouri.
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Update: autopsy confirms identity of body in freezer, no foul play suspected
Police say Barbara J. Watters was taken into custody today without incident. The investigation is ongoing after police say they found a body in a freezer in her home.
Police increasing patrols after increase in crashes at Crawford and Bourbon County Line
Law enforcement agencies increase patrols on 69 highway near the Bourbon and Crawford county line as crashes increase near four to two-lane merge.
Kansas sees record-high deer-related wrecks
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, the state has hit a 10-year-high for deer-related wrecks.
Vehicle crashes into building after fleeing from police in Carthage
A man loses control and crashes into a building in Carthage after fleeing from authorities, according to the Carthage Police Department. Police say the 20-year-old driver was intoxicated.
Casey's chooses Joplin for site of a new distribution center
Casey's General Store announces a new warehouse, logistics and distribution facility in Joplin.
Neighbors to home where body was found in a freezer express shock to news
Joplin Police continue an investigation into a body that was found in a freezer in a Joplin home. Residents say they're shocked to hear what happened.
Fort Scott sends Christmas love to troops overseas
Andrew Kopaczewski is a member of the U.S. Army who's served three tours overseas, and he's giving the care package goodies put together by the Fort Scott Presbyterian Village and Fort Scott Community College his personal seal of approval.
KOAM News to Know 11-15
oplin, Mo - Police make an arrest in the case of a body found in a freezer in a Joplin home.
US-71 wreck kills two, including a 6-year-old
Two people die in a wreck in McDonald County, MO. Police report that one of the fatalities was a 6-year-old.
Free dental services offered to veterans through 'Oral Health for Hero's' program
The lack of benefits for those leaving the military or long-time veterans leads to a neglect of their oral hygiene. And the Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas has seen a need in the area for that care.They decided to offer an ‘Oral Health for Hero’s’ program for the month of November. The program is offered at their Pittsburg, Coffeyville and Iola locations.
Sarcoxie Schools could move to four-day school week
There are 61 school districts in Missouri that operate on four-day school weeks, and Sarcoxie could be the next.
Electronic scooter rentals planned for Pittsburg
There's a good chance you'll soon see electric scooters around downtown Pittsburg, on Pitt State campus, and in other parts of the city.
Joplin Police Chief Matt Stewart looks back at his 20 years with JPD
Joplin's Chief of Police, Matt Stewart, announced today, he's retiring, early next year.
KOAM News to Know 11-14
Joplin, Mo - Joplin police are searching for a woman accused of abandoning a corpse.
Wednesday afternoon blog: Warming up but it gets active down the road
Good Wednesday afternoon! I hope your week is going great so far. Mine has been pretty good. However, fall would be great to see return. We had a really great month in October, well except the last week when we…
Authorities say they rescued a 4-year-old locked in his home, alone, outside Iola
Law enforcement in Allen County, Kansas rescue a child they say was locked in his room, which had human waste in it.
Murder charge re-filed in the death of a Neosho man
The Newton County Prosecutor's Office says they have once again filed a second degree murder charge against a man in the death of Joshua Collier.
Joplin Police Chief announces retirement
Joplin Police Chief Matt Stewart has announced his retirement effective January 3, 2020, according to the City.
Conference held in Pittsburg to push for payday and title loan reform
Protesters in Kansas push back at what they see as predatory payday loans, and they want lawmakers to take action.
Ottawa County Sheriff pushing for new roof, continuous leaking and water damage
The Ottawa County Sheriff's office is pushing to replace the roof of the jail after continuous flooding and leaking issues.
NEO surpasses fundraising goal at annual Development Foundation Gala
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M college's Development Foundation Gala surpassed its goal for the first time.350 people attended the event and being NEO'S Centennial year, community members were challenged to raise $100,000.
New Jersey man biking across America to raise awareness for traumatic brain injuries
A New Jersey man is spending some time in Fort Scott as he travels across America, to raise awareness, for brain injuries.
PSU Veterans Day Ceremony honors vets, educates sixth graders
Pittsburg State University held their annual Veterans Day ceremony, to not only honor the veterans but educate local sixth graders on the meaning of Veterans Day.
