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Confirmed tornado touched down near Joplin
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – At roughly, 1:38 pm a tornado touched down in Jasper County north of Joplin. Tower camera video from our sister station KSNF/KODE was able to confirm the expected rotation and capture event. Damage reports have sadly already started to come in. Thankfully, most are reporting minor damage. We have received reports […]
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.
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.
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.
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...
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