Panhandling suit proceeds even after city ditches ordinance
A federal judge has rejected a southwest Missouri city's request to dismiss a free speech lawsuit over its old panhandling ordinance.
Top Stories
News you need to know 12-25
One Joplin kitchen prepares meals for hundreds, plus all the news you need to know before you head out the door.
Joplin offers three locations for natural Christmas tree recycling
The City of Joplin offers three locations where residents can drop off natural Christmas trees.
Christmas Eve Kitchen Party
Five hundred or so Joplinites who could use a hot meal on the holidays will enjoy a Christmas feast, and many of them are familiar with Charlie Brown, the Salvation Army Volunteer who's been helping prepare it for the last 8 years.
Miami Police Department airplane raffle update
"It's very reliable, it's easy to fly. It's one of the basic airplanes that's being used all of the country for several years" Jerry McFerron is a former Navy pilot instructor and has been flying ...
RK Gun show draws big crowd
Dozens of vendors showcased a variety of unique guns and knives, including some weapons from the Civil War.
Pictures with Santa
Santa Claus made his annual appearance at Hideout Harley-Davidson in Joplin, Saturday.
Anonymous donation provides hope to those in need in Pittsburg
Santa came early for some Pittsburg residents in need.
Concealed Carry Training
Residents in Joplin took part in a monthly concealed carry course on Saturday.
Local farmers, businesses, react to industrial hemp being legalized at federal level
The 2018 farm bill has been signed by the president, and with it the legalization of industrial hemp. We take a look at how it could impact our local area.
Mt. Moriah light display in Carthage nearing ten years
A Christmas lights display in Carthage that was started as a high school project is nearing it's tenth year, and continues to grow in popularity.
KOAM Morning News to Know 12-24
A train hits and kills a pedestrian in Joplin. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
Fatal crash in Sarcoxie claims life of teen
One vehicle crash injures one and kills teen three miles north of Sarcoxie, Missouri.
Train hits and kills pedestrian
According to JPD, a southbound train cleared the intersection crossing of 15th and Indiana where it encountered 27-year old Arielle S. Graddy-Ideker, of Joplin, on the tracks.
Police chase across Kansas ends in arrest
A southeast Kansas man leads authorities on a chase across Kansas. He was arrested in western Kansas.
Jasper man charged after machete attack
Authorities arrest a man from jasper accused of attacking another man with a machete.
Santa brings Christmas to the Freeman NICU
Freeman officials say Santa Claus left the North Pole a few days early to make a pre-Christmas stop at Freeman NICU and Freeman Pediatrics Unit.
Local organizations and trade schools help former students, staff of Vatterott College
The Missouri Job Center has teamed up with local trade schools to put on an informational meeting for former students and staff of Vatterott.
Two suspects arrested on drug, firearm charges
Joplin police arrest two men in the parking lot of the West 7th Street Wal-Mart.
Oklahoma father pleads guilty to mistakenly shooting son
Tony Rutherford is sentenced for manslaughter. He was accused of shooting his 13-year-old son about a mile from their home in Delaware County, Oklahoma on April 7th, 2018.
4 juveniles, 3 adults charged in Monett tire slashing incidents
Officials file charges against four juveniles and three adults for tire slashing crimes that happened in late October and early November in Monett, Missouri.
Vatterott closure sends ripples through Joplin and beyond
Monday at 4:00pm Vatterott campuses nationwide, shutdown. That's left faculty and students wondering where they go from here.
Show Me Courts aimed at helping with minor tickets and misdemeanors
Jasper County has been a pilot for a new case management program in Missouri to help residents keep up on traffic tickets and other misdemeanors.
Parsons police investigate stabbing of 10 year old
A game of tag with a knife left a ten year old stabbed in Parsons and a14 year old boy in custody.
