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Today in History (May 9)
Today is Monday, May 9, the 129th day of 2022. This is today in history.
Students from KCU celebrate graduation
267 students graduated from KCU- Joplin this past weekend during the school's second-ever commencement ceremony.
Graduating McAuley High School seniors take part in "Warrior Walk"
JOPLIN, Mo. -- It's an annual tradition for some Joplin high school students, the "Warrior Walk." Graduating seniors at McAuley High School took a trip down memory…
Washington Family Hope Center hosts Blooms of Hope
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The Washington Family Hope Center in Joplin is looking for your help to support moms and kids. The center is hosting its second annual Blooms…
Spring Carnival kicks of at Joplin mall
The rain didn't stop the fun at Joplin's Northpark Mall on Thursday.
Local church celebrates National Day of Prayer
WEBB CITY, Mo. -- May 5th is the National Day of Prayer. It's an annual day of observance designated by congress in 1952. To celebrate, First Baptist Church in…
Big Kansas Road Trip focuses on 3 SEK counties
PITTSBURG, Kan. -- Some people in Kansas are traveling around our part of the state for the Big Kansas Road Trip. It's an annual event to highlight different counties in…
Long-time musical program inducted into MSSU's Regional Broadcasting Hall of Fame
The Missouri Southern State University inducted 'Melody Matinee' into its Regional Media Hall of Fame today, May 3rd.
'Toddlers and Tiaras' star dead at 16, a Brittney Griner update, and more trending topics
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the United States will more aggressively work to secure her release.
Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76
Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and Ashley Judd, has died. She was 76. The daughters announced her death on Saturday in a statement provided to The Associated Press. The statement said that they lost their mother to “the disease of mental illness.” It did not elaborate further. The Judds were to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday. Led by Wynonna's powerful vocals and Naomi's harmonies, their hits included “Love Can Build a Bridge," "Mama He’s Crazy," and “Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain." The mother-daughter performers scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades.
Carthage Water & Electric hosts its Annual Tower 2 Tower event
Carthage Water & Electric Plant today hosts its Annual Tower 2 Tower run on April, 30th.
Carl Junction hosts Special Olympics Track and Field Day
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. -- Carl Junction hosted an event for the Southwest Missouri Regional Special Olympics. Athletes of all ages gathered to compete on a Track and Field Day. During…
Get ready for the Four States Music Festival
Organizers announce the area's inaugural Four States Music Festival.
KOAM SkyView gets bird's eye view of Third Thursday
Third Thursday is in full swing in Joplin. KOAM's SkyView drone was above head last week once again to get a bird's eye view.
Unwanted tire drop-off event in Crawford County
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. - Crawford County officials host an unwanted tire drop-off event this spring. On Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7, 2022, Crawford County will host a tire reclamation event for residents to safely dispose of unwanted tires.…
Crime victims' rights awareness week gets national attention
The spotlight of national recognition shines on crime victims this week. Amanda Douglas, the coordinator for the Office of Victim Services for the Missouri Department of Corrections, sat down with…
