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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.
“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...
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.
Daytime closures for Connecticut Avenue in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Officials with the City of Joplin say motorists traveling through the city should be aware of a daytime closure on Connecticut Avenue, just south of 38th Street. The closure will be in effect from 9 a.m., beginning April 30, until dusk each day, requiring drivers to...
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