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Part of new Neosho road extension named after project board member
NEOSHO, Mo. -- A local government organization is recognizing the hard work of one of its board members. Gene Schwartz has served on the board of…
Fletcher Hyundai donates $10,000 to Ronald McDonald House
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin's Ronald McDonald House is getting a big check from a long-time supporter. Fletcher Hyundai gave $10,000. Fletcher Auto Group has donated funds to…
Pat Carroll, Emmy winner and voice of Ursula, dies at 95
Pat Carroll, a comedic television mainstay for decades, Emmy-winner for "Caesar's Hour" and the voice Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," has died at age 95.
Christian Heady Foundation, '88 Strong Passing It On', Inaugural 5K, Kickball and Cornhole Tournaments
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Doug and Leslie Heady lost their son, Christian, to cancer in 2021. Many followed on social media through Christian’s Journey. To continue Christian’s legacy the inaugural ‘88 Strong Passing It On’ is being held on Sept…
Missouri American Water celebrates pipe replacement project
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Missouri American Water is celebrating the completion of a water pipe replacement project in north Joplin. The multi-phase project began…
Local middle schoolers graduate from summer enrichment program
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Some local middle schoolers are celebrating. The students graduated from the Compass Academy Network enrichment program in a ceremony held at Joplin's Thomas Jefferson Independent…
Route 66 Heritage Festival gets underway; food, music, cars...
The Route 66 Heritage Festival gets underway today in Miami, Oklahoma.
SKIL Resource Center celebrates 30 years in Parsons
SKIL Resource Center in Parsons today celebrated its 30th anniversary along with the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Voters, candidates invited to annual Republican watermelon feed
Voters are invited to meet Missouri Republican candidates this evening at Big Spring Park in Neosho.
Jordan Peele's ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 with $44 million
Jordan Peele’s UFO thriller “Nope” topped the North American charts in its first weekend in theaters with an estimated $44 million in ticket sales, Universal Pictures said Sunday. Though it doesn’t come close to the $71 million debut of “Us,” it is still significantly impressive for an original, R-rated film — and the biggest of the pandemic for an original screenplay. “Nope,” which opened on 3,785 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, is the most expensive film Peele has made to date with a reported $68 million production budget. It knocked “Thor: Love and Thunder,” which is nearing $600 million total, to second place in its third weekend.
Hideout Harley Davidson holds blood drive with Joplin Police
JOPLIN, Mo. — Today until 4 p.m. the Boots, Badges and Bikes Community Blood Drive is being held at Hideout Harley Davidson. “All donors will receive two free shirts and be entered into a drawing for a special giveaway.” —…
Local museum shows off old-time restaurant history from the 4-States
The Miners Hall Museum has everything you need to know about old-fashioned dining with its new exhibit ‘Cooking up Arma Memories’.
Joplin event helps those who can't afford basic life amenities
The Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton County hosts a Homeless Connect Event.
Kota Lewis turns up red dirt rock and roll in the KOAM studio
Local musician Kota Lewis sat down with Tawnya Bach during the KOAM Morning News to talk about rock and country, upcoming live concerts, and a brand new album - talk about…
A Kansas artist creates a 1-acre Eddie Munson crop circle
Eddie Munson, a character from the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" is now taking up a 1-acre space in Indiana.
MO-KAN Dragway 60th Anniversary Summer; The legendary Don Garlits returns this weekend
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — This weekend the '60th Anniversary Summer of MO-KAN Dragway' continues with special guest, the father of drag racing, "Big…
