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No charges to be filed in Joplin Police Officer-Involved Shooting
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Capt William Davis of Joplin Police says last week the investigation was complete in the February 9, 2024 Officer-Involved Shooting on West 7th. They were then submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.
Tuesday, April 30: May comes in warm, humid and with near-daily storm chances
The line of severe storms from earlier today has since broken up into two groups of thunder, one in Southeast Iowa (fading) and another in Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma. The Oklahoma storms will remain severe a while longer as they build south and southeast into unstable air. Some stronger storms may clip areas from […]
Carthage Humane Society is asking for your help to Empty the Shelters
Katie Logan from the Carthage Humane Society joined us in the studio this morning to share how you can help animals in shelters across the country with reduced adoption fees with the Bissell Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters event.
Webb City residents asked to check their water pipes
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Webb City is sending out thousands of letters to check a potential impact to the water supply. They’re sending out a voluntary survey asking residents to check their water pipes to see if they’re made of lead. It’s part of a statewide effort by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to determine how many lead water pipes remain in use.
How a Carthage vineyard combats late frost
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KSNF/KODE) — Recent cold snaps in Southwest Missouri have threatened this year’s crops for many farmers. A late frost could decimate this year’s harvest – and it has. Murphy Orchard in Marionville, Mo. has reported 60-80% crop loss on this year’s peaches. Fortunately, they say their other crops escaped the frost unharmed.
Spring River flooding across SWMO and SEK
KOAM METRO AREA — More rain began falling early Friday morning across the region about 5 a.m. We experienced hail and thunderstorms at the KOAM studios on US-69 west of Carl Junction, Mo. The rains triggered a Flash Flood Warning.
“Just turn around, take a little longer route,” Carthage Fire Chief warns against driving in flood waters
CARTHAGE, Mo. — With more rain on the way, Carthage firefighters are asking for your help. Carthage Fire Chief Ryan Huntley said the city has been fortunate, so far. He said flooding in the city has minor to this point, mostly related to runoff and clogged drainage. They have...
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