Local artist brings historic Murphysburg to life
To celebrate Historic Preservation Month, Historic Murphysburg Preservation Inc. commissioned a local artist to illustrate the Murphysburg Historic District.
The 4-States through Photos. Share your photos in the KOAM galleries:
(Photos may be used on-air)
Microburst Damage – Joplin May 2022
4-State Flooding – May 2022
Class of 2022
Mother’s Day
Pets
Nature / Wildlife
Storm Photos
Sports Fan Photos
Winter Storm: Feb. 2022
Winter Photos
Fall Fun
Other Photo Galleries
Newton County candidates host event prior to elections
People in Newton County had the chance to get to know candidates in some upcoming elections.
Non-profit gets the blood pumping for donor recipients
A local non-profit today collected blood from donors across the 4-State area.
Buffalo shooter targeted Black neighborhood, officials say
The 18-year-old gunman who authorities say killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket had previously threatened a shooting at his high school and was sent for mental health treatment. A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that Payton Gendron had appeared on the radar of police last year after he threatened to carry out a shooting around the time of graduation. Officials also say the gunman had researched the local demographics and arrived in the area a day in advance to conduct reconnaissance with the “express purpose” of killing as many Black people as possible. He's been arraigned on a murder charge.
Joplin Public Library hosts meet and greet with Mitsu Harter
Post Art Library (PAL) invites residents to meet the artist and photographer Mitsu Harter today at the Joplin Public Library.
Pittsburg student voted to be next Kansas HOSA President
The Kansas Health Occupations Students of America selected Pittsburg High School student Ella Rhuems as their president for the 2022-2023 school year.
Local law firm donates helmets to young ones in Joplin
Local law firm donates helmets to students at Stapleton Elementary in Joplin.
International tourist group Czech's out historic downtown Joplin
A tourist group from the Czech Republic stopped by Joplin today to check out historic Route 66 and other Joplin landmarks.
Fletcher Auto supports the Joplin Ronald McDonald House
Fletcher Auto Group in Joplin today made a donation to a local charity.
Privacy pods encourage students to open up about mental health
Students at McDonald County Schools introduced a private option for students seeking help with mental health.
Fitness center reopens in Uniontown, Kansas
The Uniontown Fitness Center has reopened to the public after shutting down due to COVID-19.
Local florist raises money for Ukraine
A florist in Joplin is teaming up with Samaritans Purse to raise money for Ukraine.
Fire destroys home north of Columbus, Kansas
A fire destroys a southeast Kansas home and storage trailers. It happened north of Columbus.
Emergency team hosts training event for public viewing
The Quapaw Nation Emergency Management Team hosted a meet and greet as well as a demonstration today, April, 18.
Joplin teacher surprised with Teacher of the Year award
Congratulations to Julie Pagan, the 2022 Joplin Teacher of the Year. The district hosted a surprise assembly today.
PSU breaks ground for nearly $7 million simulation hospital
Pittsburg State University breaks ground for a new simulation hospital. The new addition will be made to McPherson Hall.
