Cornell Complex to break ground Feb. 1
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex Feb. 1, 1:00 p.m. at the Complex site 212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO. All attendees will be asked to wear masks and observe social distancing practices.
Battle of the Badges mixes a chili cook-off and a blood drive
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- The Pittsburg Police and Fire Departments faced off today in the kitchen for the annual Battle of the Badges.
Area residents celebrate MLK Day with an act of service
JOPLIN, Mo. -- One of the local events celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was hosted by Joplin For Justice. Since…
MLK Day: Processing the past year with Officer Victor Sly
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Missouri Southern will hold its 21st annual celebration virtually tonight at 6pm. Hosted by Officer Victor Sly, the chapter president of the Joplin N.A.A.C.P., the university will…
Carthage Humane Society to host Jordan's Way
CARTHAGE, Mo. - The Carthage Humane Society will host Jordan's Way, a charity organization devoted to raising money for animal shelters, in a live stream fundraising event
Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation receive $20,000 grant
PITTSBURG, Kan. - The Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation receives a $20,000 grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission in partnership with the National Endowment of the Arts and the Kansas…
Local author shares how he made a habit out of writing
If someone says they love writing, they likely haven't written enough. That being said, one can turn penmanship into part of their daily routine with enough practice, persistence, and support. Larry Wood, a local…
SW Missouri Job Center offering advice to employers
This morning, Pam Regan stopped by to share details regarding today's virtual meeting being offered to employers, business owners, and those working in human resources. For more information about the Job Center and…
Elon Musk is close to overtaking Jeff Bezos the as world's richest person
LOS ANGELES - Elon Musk is getting close to grabbing the title of world's richest person from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. The Bloomberg real-time billionaire tracker now has the two multi-billionaires within $3 billion of…
Larry King, hospitalized with COVID, moved out of ICU
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Veteran talk show host Larry King, suffering from COVID-19, has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own, a…
Fun Zone Depot open for business in Pittsburg
The Fun Zone Depot is open in Downtown Pittsburg. A ribbon cutting was held in December.
Tanya Roberts, Bond Girl and 'That 70s Show' actress, has died
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Actress Tanya Roberts, who is best known for her role as a Bond girl in "A View to a Kill" and Midge Pinciotti on "That '70s Show," has died. She…
Connect2Culture: Goodbye 2020 & Hello 2021
As 2020 finally comes to an end, Emily Frankoski joined us on the KOAM Morning News to reflect on what the last year has taught local artists and shown…
'Gilligan's Island' star Dawn Wells dies, COVID-19 cited
Dawn Wells, who played the wholesome Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom “Gilligan’s Island," has died.
Lori Loughlin released after prison term in college scam
“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin was released from prison Monday after spending two months behind bars for paying half a million dollars in bribes to get her two daughters into college. Loughlin was released from the federal lockup in Dublin,…
Where you can see Christmas light displays and shows in the 4-States
Here's a list of 2020 Christmas light displays and shows to check out in the 4-States!
