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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 […]
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Catching Spawning Bass on the Beds; read the lakes report
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Bass Pro Shops sponsored angler and owner of Webb’s Guide Service Mike Webb shares this week’s fishing report on area lakes. With the full moon coming up this week and warmer temperatures, another group of fish will move up to spawn. Puke-colored Teaser Tubes and Ned rigs are working great in the spawning pockets.
Fairlawn Roundabout Maple Leaf Sculpture continues taking shape in Carthage
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — In March 2022, more than two years ago, Vision Carthage unveiled landscaping plans for the Fairlawn Roundabout to be completed in partnership with the Carthage Parks and Recreation Department.
22nd Annual 4-States Baby Contest Winners
Each year, we are delighted and honored to share the sweetest babies with readers in our Annual Cutest Baby Contest while supporting a wonderful organization. All of these children are adorable, and we enjoyed seeing the precious photos that were submitted. A big thank you to our judges for their...
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.
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.
Stockton man killed in truck vs. UTV crash
CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Stockton, Missouri has died following a crash involving a utility vehicle and a truck in Cedar County Saturday. The crash report says the accident occurred seven miles south of Stockton on County Road 1801 as 50-year-old Joey Gray was heading northbound in a John Deere Gator. At 5:45 […]
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