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Pennies pitched - one year later

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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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Dirt is moving at Joplin’s Prospect Village development

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Dirt is moving at the Prospect Village site in Joplin along the east side of Geneva Ave in the 2200 block.

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Tenants of downtown Joplin apartment ordered to vacate due to safety risks

Residents of a downtown Joplin apartment building are being forced to move after city officials determined the property poses a serious safety risk.

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Joplin Schools Superintendent Kerry Sachetta resigns, effective after 2026–27 school year

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Joplin Schools Superintendent Kerry Sachetta has submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the 2026–27 school year.

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Tiger Prep Academy students learn from Carthage firefighters

Tiger Prep Academy students have been honing their alphabet skills beyond the classroom. Today, they learned that F is for firetruck, fireman, and fire department. Which is why they spent some time this morning learning from Carthage firefighters at Station One. “It’s great to teach the younger community members of...

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An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

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One year after the last U.S. penny was minted, local businesses are starting to see shortage effects

CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — One year after the U.S. Mint produced its last penny on November 12, 2025, the coin remains legal tender, but local businesses are starting to feel its absence.

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Joplin Thanksgiving meals, deals, and more

Skip the Thanksgiving prep! Cracker Barrel, Denny's, and Golden Corral offer festive meals for dine-in or easy takeout.

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Expert advice on managing thinning, brittle bones

Strong bones can be a challenge for many patients. Often, bones become brittle as you age - prompting the need for calcium, lifestyle changes and even medication.

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Jerry Fisher, 24-year City Council member has died

Jerry Fisher, a 24-year member of the Webb City Council has died. Mayor Lynn Ragsdale made that announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10. “It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that our friend and leader on the City Council, Jerry Fisher, went to his heavenly home this morning. We will miss him greatly and count it a bountiful blessing to have served with him and to know him. Jerry was a fixture in our city and in many ways provided a sense of groundedness for us.

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Diamond High School’s Taelyn Reeder, Brayden Wright sign NLI

Diamond's Taelyn Reeder and Brayden Wright are heading to the next level! Reeder signed with Washburn softball while Wright signed with Ottawa baseball on National Signing Day! Hear from the signees below.

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You can drive-thru now to order your dirty soda by Pop It Like It's Hot

Multiple chambers of commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday for Pop It Like It’s Hot Dirty Soda at 920 W. Fourth St. – but that was part of the action. Jimmi and Ben Isenmann were hosting a parking lot party, featuring vendors and even alpacas to pet. Their...

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Show Me Reptile Show returns to Joplin Expo Nov. 28-29

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The Show Me Reptile Show will return to the Joplin Expo on Nov. 28-29 for its final event of the 2026 season.

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How two Joplin veterans found love at Whiteman AFB

For some with a background in military service, Veterans' Day can be a family affair. Often, there are dads, brothers, grandparents and uncles who served. And for two local veterans - it was also where they met the love of their life.

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Mining documentary, 'The Ozark Uplift,' premiered in 2013

Mining prospered in the Tri-State District with the help of the streetcar line, which was centered in Webb City, on Madison Street, between Broadway and Daugherty Street. The photo above, of the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway maintenance building (right) and clubhouse for the company’s employees, is one of several sent by Karen Oheim for possible inclusion in a 2013 documentary, “Ozark Uplift.” She points out the mules (in the background at left), which powered the streetcars before electricity. The Clubhouse still stands and is headquarters for Charlie22 Outdoors.

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Pair of Seneca High School athletes sign to respective colleges

A pair of Seneca athletes signed their commitment to play sports at the collegiate level this morning. Check out where they'll be headed.

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Trio of Webb City athletes put pen to paper on National Signing Day

Not one, not two, but THREE Webb City Cardinals signed their respective National Letter of Intent this afternoon. Louden Bolinger - Iowa State track & field Mason Young - MSSU baseball Zoey Ward - Crowder Esports Hear from each athlete below.

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Cardinals trio solidifies commitments for collegiate athletics

Louden Bollinger signs with the Iowa State track and field team, Mason Young joins his brother, Andrew, on the MSSU baseball squad and Zoey Ward continues her Esports career at Crowder.