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Severe Weather: Watch KOAM, resources to stay safe
(KOAM) - Severe weather will be moving through the KOAM viewing area. ( LATEST FORECAST ) Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady and Meteorologist Lindsey Gaffney are tracking them and have the latest for you on KOAM News Now YouTube LIVE - and will cut in over the air on KOAM (CBS Ch. 7, FOX14 Ch. 14).
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.
Protesters demand release of “Sniper One” identity in Clesslynn Crawford case
JOPLIN, Mo. — A little more than two years have passed since Clesslynn Crawford was killed during a shootout between her father and the police. Today, family and community members held a demonstration, in hopes others would join in on the battle to get the name of the officer who shot her.
Breaking the Silence run unites survivors and supporters helping others to find freedom from their silence and shame
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Breaking the Silence 5K & 10K is an annual event that speaks against Child Sexual Abuse. It unites survivors and supporters helping others to find freedom from their silence and shame.
Granby City Hall changing location
GRANBY, Mo. — Granby’s city hall will soon be relocating. City Administrator Lawna Price, said all city staff are about a week away from moving to a new building. It’s connected to the Granby Police Department at 418 N. Main St. Price said the move will provide...
Scammers Taking Advantage of Consumer Willingness to Make Large Online Purchases
Making purchases online has become second nature for millions of Americans, however, scammers are increasing their efforts to target individuals who buy and sell cars virtually. KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more. Making purchases online during the pandemic became even more of a lifeline for those who didn’t want to...
Flash flooding hits parts of the 4 states tops Shannon’s Big 3 this week
Big story #3 –Just after 5:15 p.m., reports of a structure fire in the 2800 block of North Brownell alerted Joplin 911.Joplin fire, METS, and Joplin police responded. WebbCity Fire responded as auto-mutual aid. firefighters rescued one woman from the home.
Neosho High School’s FFA hosts annual plant sale
NEOSHO, Mo. — An annual plant sale returned to Neosho High School this weekend. The Neosho FFA hosted its annual sale through Saturday at the Neosho High School Ag building. Prices range from $2 for smaller plants, and up to $20 for the larger ones. This event raises funds...
4-States Families go over severe weather plans to ease anxiety
NEOSHO, Mo.- As severe weather season approaches, families across the Four States area are drawing on past experiences and preparing their children for the possibilities of severe weather. In communities still marked by memories of devastating storms, such as the Joplin tornado, readiness and education are key to reducing anxiety and ensuring safety.
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