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Carthage man avoids prison time for high-speed DWI pursuit
CARTHAG, Mo. — A Carthage man accused of driving drunk and driving at speeds over 100 mph will not go to prison for the crime. Monday morning in Jasper County court, Michael Elliot, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of resisting arrest and one count of DWI. As part...
Carthage Historic Preservation present Golden Hammer Awards: Boots Court and Phelps Country House
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — Carthage Historic Preservation presented two Golden Hammer Awards recently for commercial and residential properties that have undergone transformation.
Adora is an Adorable Lab Mix Ready for Adoption
Adora, whose name fits because she is "Adora-ble." Despite this, she has been with the Joplin Humane Society for 162 days! Adora is a 2 - 3 yr old female Lab mix. She has a high energy level, so she would benefit from an active family with a fenced yard and plenty of space for daily exercise and play. She is loose and wiggly when greeting, and comes when called for snuggles and kisses. Adora does pull moderately on a leash, but with basic obedience training, she should be walking like a champ in no time! She is food motivated and knows the command "sit." She mixes well with other dogs in a kennel, but is afraid of cats in the shelter environment. Hopefully, after tomorrow's broadcast, she will find a fur-ever home!
Several Carthage residents voice their support for the Mayor and City administrator
Carthage, MO – Some Carthage community members are voicing support for the Carthage mayor and City Administrator. Earlier this month the council made a vote of no confidence in Mayor Dan Rife and to dismiss city administrator Greg Dagnon. Several people in the community have distributed a letter by email that says they are "in support of the immediate suspension of all proceedings leading to the removal of the two city officials.
The Last Joplin Memorial Run
The Joplin Memorial Run has brought runners from around the world to Joplin since the anniversary of the Joplin Tornado, This year brings the event to a close. Tune in to this segment with Event Emcee Bob Brown to find out why the event is ending and how you can take part in the final event. For additional details WWW.JOPLINMEMORIALRUN.COM.
Carthage Hardware donates $20k of free paint to support local youth
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) - Carthage Hardware has donated $20,000 worth of paint to local groups that work with children, including non-profits, clubs, and schools, through the True Value Foundation.
Joplin’s “Ghetto Tacos” wins accolade on “Best Bite in Town”
JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s official – Ghetto Tacos is the “Best Bite” in Joplin. The food truck competed against five other Joplin restaurants back in August for Food Network’s Best Bite in Town. In addition to bragging rights, Ghetto Tacos won $5,000 for the...
Two teenagers survive a 536-foot rollover crash Saturday.
Joplin, MO – Two teens were injured in a rollover crash that sent the car flying more than five hundred feet Saturday morning. The accident happened on Jaguar Road south of Joplin. Authorities say a southbound vehicle left the road and overturned several times throughout 536 feet. The two teens inside both suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Joplin High School Junior accepted into MIT Summer Program
JOPLIN, Mo (KOAM) - Christian Cavener, a junior at Joplin High School, is set to spend his summer engaging in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Cavener is one of only about 80 students worldwide selected for this prestigious program, offering a six-week residential experience in Boston focused on technology, engineering, and science.
Investigation concludes Christmas Eve shooting as “self-inflicted”, according to authorities
JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police say the investigation is complete – and a man who died in a Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. According to a report released to the Joplin Police Department last week – lab analysis found James Fischer, 58, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Where to drop-off unused and outdated medications in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — If you have unused or outdated medications in your home, this Saturday is National Drug Take-Back Day. From 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. you can take your medications to Access Family Care on Maiden Ln. in Joplin. There’s also a drop-off location at the Pittsburg Police Department on Pine St.
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