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.
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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.
Pre-trial hearing set for 2015 Joplin murder case
A Joplin, Missouri man accused of shooting and killing Carissa Gerard appeared in court on December 19th, 2018.
Kansans could face higher electric rates
Liberty Utilities-Empire District asks the Kansas Corporation Commission to allow it to raise electric rates for Kansas customers.
Shop with a Firefighter in Pittsburg
You've heard of shop-with-a-cop, but what about shop-with-a-firefighter?
Mental health court starting in Labette county, Kansas
An alternative to prison time for people with a severe mental illness is coming to Labette county, Kansas. A new mental health court will focus on getting treatment for those with severe and persistent mental illnesses, instead of sending them to prison.
Vatterott response event scheduled in Joplin
The Missouri Job Center in Joplin teams up with Crowder College, Franklin Technology Center and Carthage Technical Center to help former Vatterott college students.
69 & 400 highway intersection progress
For the last half year, KDOT has been upgrading one of Crawford County's busier intersections, and they're about 90% done.
Missouri American Water hosts first public meeting to discuss proposed water reservoir
Some Newton County landowners say they're opposed to a proposal that would bring a 1,200-1,500 acre water reservoir to their area. Missouri American Water officials meet with affected landowners during their first public meeting to discuss one of two proposed sites for a dam in Newton County.
Two-vehicle crash claims life of southwest Missouri man
A southwest Missouri man dies after a crash south of Pineville, Mo.
KOAM Morning News to Know 12-19
Upgrades to a major Southeast Kansas intersection are almost complete despite some cold weather delays. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
Seneca's Taylor Mailes signs to Northwest Missouri Track & Field
Seneca High School senior Taylor Mailes signed her Letter of Intent Tuesday to join the Northwest Missouri State Track and Field team.
Warrant issued after Missouri man misses sentencing date
Authorities issue a failure to appear warrant for a Carterville, Missouri man who was scheduled to be sentenced on December 17th, 2018.
Automated garbage truck eases load in Miami
As the city of Miami, Oklahoma looks back on its Year in Review, we check in on the Solid Waste Department's transition to an automated commercial collection system.
Joplin City Council meets for the last time this year
The Joplin City Council meeting tonight is to be their last meeting of 2018. A few items on the agenda to get through.
KOAM Morning News to Know 12-18
Vatterott college locations are shut down. According to notices posted outside the Joplin location, the shut down is effective immediately and has to do with financial issues. Plus all the news you need to know before you walk out the door.
Former Carl Junction LB Chase Johnston transferring to Pitt State
Johnston is transferring from Kansas State after four years with the program. He was an All-State linebacker at Carl Junction HS.
Friends, Family, and Faculty Remember Jack Overman
"He loved his family. We all knew that to our core. He loved Pittsburg, Kansas. Even 47 years later, people ask me 'Where am I from?' I am from here," said Steve Overman, as he eulogized his father.
Vatterott College closes campuses, letter sent to students
Vatterott College notifies the Missouri Department of High Education (MDHE) that the school was closing its campuses effective immediately.
Joplin police and fire compete to help the Salvation Army
The boys in blue and red take part in a competition to help the Salvation Army.
Joplin Firefighters Christmas for kids campaign overcomes challenging year
The community steps up in a big way, after a prominent donor can't give to the Joplin Area Firefighters Christmas for Kids campaign. But, they still need donations.
Estimated bills concern Empire customers
Some Liberty-Utilities-Empire District customers believe they might be paying more than they need to through estimated bills.
Shop with a Cop in Parsons
Ten lucky kids in Parsons, Kansas had a blast Sunday evening shopping with local police at their area Walmart.
