
Education News
Old space becomes a colorful relaxing point at MSSU
A new mural is taking shape at Missouri Southern State University.
Carthage School District Plans After Performing Arts Bond Fails
The Carthage School District is still looking for ways to fund a new performing arts center. Even after the bond's failure in the Missouri primary.
$3 million grant to commercialize materials made at PSU
Pittsburg State University accepts a $3 million grant to boost the commercialization of materials made on campus.
KCU in Joplin hosts White Coat Ceremony for students
KCU in Joplin today hosted two White Coat Ceremonies for students starting their medical school journey.
Freeman holds graduation for Freeman Learning Center's first class
JOPLIN, Mo. - 11 graduates put on their caps and gowns to walk the stage for their graduation at Freeman Learning Center. But not for medical school…
Hofmeister: "It’s pornography that does not belong in any public school library"
Oklahoma's education leader demands the quick removal of pornographic books in school libraries.
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Weekend Wrap (August 6 & 7)
Here is a quick look at the top local stories from the weekend
Cornell Complex nearing completion, the new home to Spiva Art Center and Connect2Culture
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex is nearing completion. It will be the home of the Spiva Art Center and Connect2Culture. “Crossland Construction Company, Inc. has put in long hours at �
SUV T-boned on Murphy Blvd, overturns near former Sears Plaza
JOPLIN, Mo. — About 6:20 p.m. Saturday evening reports of a two vehicle t-bone rollover crash near 9th and S Murphy Blvd alerted Joplin E-911. Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police and METS ambulance responded. An SUV was �
Walmart teams up with The Salvation Army for annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event
Walmart and The Salvation Army today teamed up for their annual 'Stuff the Bus' event that collects school supplies for underprivileged students.
Emancipation “Park Days” Celebration kicks off at Ewert Park
The Joplin Emancipation Celebration Committee today hosted its Annual Emancipation "Park Days" Weekend Celebration.
Support group meets in Joplin to support breastfeeding mothers
Chi Chi Mama's Breastfeeding Group today hosted its annual event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Joplin.
Brown throws no-hitter; Pittsburg advances in Little League Midwest Regional
Gabe Brown throws a no-hitter in Pittsburg's 7-0 win Saturday.
Some areas get rain, burn bans remain in place; Marionville City Fire grassfires this week caused by open burning
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — Although some have received rain this week across the region burn bans still remain in effect. Friday between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. the Springfield area experienced a stationary thunderstorm as �
Boone County Sheriff warns residents of recent phone scam
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a recent phone call scam that intends to steal personal information.
Marian Days is open to the public; Dine on Boba Tea and Pho or Chicken Strips and Fried Oreos
CARTHAGE, Mo. - Marian Days is a festival and a pilgrimage for Vietnamese American Roman Catholics celebrated since 1978 on a 28-acre campus of the Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix in Carthage, Missouri. The event �
Purdy Police looking for owner of pet cremains
Forget something? The Purdy Police Department seeks the owner of pet cremains found in a box at the Purdy Dollar General Store.
Weekend Blog: This heat is getting old, but some rain chances. -Doug
I hope you guys had a great work week and ready for the weekend of course. Sadly, the heat sticks around, but it is the weekend. Friday was day number 19 that we have hit �
Parsons 14-year-old Autumn Sands finds confidence in CrossFit
Sands competes in weightlifting and CrossFit at the national level
4-State back-to-school bashes and sales tax holidays
While some states may have a sales tax holiday this weekend, not all cities are joining in. So, other organizations are hosting their own savings holidays.
Webb City wins opener in Little League Midwest Regional
Webb City erases a 4-1 deficit to win 5-4 Friday in Indianapolis.
Education News
Freeman Health Systems host Health Academy for High Schoolers
Freeman Health System in Joplin is hosting a week-long Health Academy for students interested in Healthcare and STEM.
Local organizations hand out free school supplies to Quapaw & Commerce students
Commerce Public Schools today handed out free school supplies for Quapaw and Commerce public school students.
Joplin Schools shift back to its pre-pandemic reduced-price lunch program
The NSLP's decision to stop providing free school lunches as a result of the pandemic has Joplin Schools switching back to its typical low-cost program.
Some US schools hit hard by COVID make few changes for new year
Families across the U.S. are fearing the return of a pandemic scourge that could sideline teachers, close school buildings and force remote learning.
Carthage hosts a Hiring Fair to bring in new employees
The Carthage R-9 School district hosted a hiring fair today to fill open positions with new workers.
'Construct Your Future: 2' teaches area youth important building and design skills
Kids at Pitt State were constructing their future thanks to a week-long camp focused on building, design, and construction.
Missouri Southern and Crowder College announce '2+2' program to help students
Missouri Southern teamed up with Cowder College to cement their '2+2' program to make the pathway to certification completion easier on some students.
Oklahoma public schools receive nearly $10M in grant funding
The Oklahoma State Department of Education awarded 102 grants totaling $8.4 million to schools throughout the state.
School Security: Webb City district puts new measures in place
The Webb City School District looks at its security system ahead of the new school year.
Joplin Schools has first Bus Safety Day in 3 Years
Joplin School District today hosted its yearly Bus Safety Day event and featured some new tech.
Miami Public Schools respond to inquiries about sensory space
KOAM reaches out to the Miami Public Schools about a sensory space, as various opinions cause discussion on social media.
Joplin School District seeks paraprofessionals for the upcoming year; lessens requirements
The Joplin School District hopes to broaden its range of applicants for paraprofessionals thanks to a new certification path from the State of Missouri.
Baby stars, dancing galaxies: NASA shows new cosmic views
NASA has unveiled a new batch of images from its new powerful space telescope. Views released Tuesday included a foamy blue and orange shot of a dying star, five galaxies in a cosmic dance and a sparkling landscape of baby stars. The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope unveiled Monday was a jumble of distant galaxies that went deeper into the cosmos than humanity has ever seen. The latest images were released at an event at NASA’s Goddard Space Center in Maryland.
PSU launches summer workshops for kids
Pittsburg State University welcomed 4-State's youth for some summer education workshops.