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Southeast Kansas’ newest farm show begins

Starting Thursday and lasting through Saturday, an event center in Frontenac doubles as a farmer paradise.

Frontenac, KS · 21h

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SEK Farm Show Returns to Camptown Nov. 5-7

FRONTENAC, KS – The Southeast Kansas Farm Show welcomes all local farmers, agriculture enthusiasts, and families to attend its upcoming event this weekend, November 5–7, at Camptown Events Center in Frontenac, Kansas. The event aims to recapture the excitement of farm shows held in the area in years past while celebrating the agricultural industry and its continued growth throughout the region for a wide audience of all ages and levels of agricultural knowledge.

Frontenac, KS · 2d
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AmericanMaid Plastics to bring 200-plus jobs to Fort Scott's old Timken building

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Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 19h

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Independence Voters Split on City Sales Tax

Independence voters approve one sales tax measure and reject another. Independence voters were asked to approve two sales tax measures on Tuesday's ballot. One of those measures passed while the other failed, both by narrow margins. Passing with 51% of the total vote, the 1% Educational Sale Tax will be replaced with a General Purpose Sales tax on October 1, 2028. However, the 1% Special Purpose Sales Tax failed by just 14 votes. That tax will remain in effect until it expires in 2032.

Independence, KS · 2d

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CVR Energy expands refinery holdings

Carl Icahn controlled CVR Energy, Inc., owner of refineries in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and Coffeyville, Kansas is adding to its family of refineries in a $4.2 billion deal to acquire Marathon Petroleum Corp. refineries in North Dakota and Minnesota. The company announced the refineries are in St. Paul Park, Minnesota, and...

Coffeyville, KS · 3d

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City suspends solar award to seek bids; $558,564 sewer truck ties 2-2

The Fort Scott City Commission voted 3-1 on Nov. 3 to suspend its award for the solar project it approved two weeks earlier so the city can look for other bids. Commissioners also tied 2-2 on a $558,564 sewer cleaner truck and put off decisions on selling lake lots and hiring a new tourism marketing firm until Nov. 17.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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Independence Seeks Applicants for Economic Board

The City of Independence is accepting applications to fill two openings on its Economic Development Advisory Board. The appointments will begin January 1st, 2027, and run through January 1st, 2030. The board reviews the city's economic development policies and makes recommendations to the City Commission on strategies, incentives, tax abatements...

Independence, KS · 1d

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This Underrated Missouri City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody hands you a map to the good life anymore, but if they did, there’s a solid chance it would have a pin dropped right on Joplin, Missouri. This city in the southwest corner of the state has quietly become one of the most compelling places in America for Gen Z buyers who are done watching their homeownership dreams get priced out of existence.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex unveils 83-kilowatt solar system to cut energy costs

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Joplin, MO · 22h

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Landrum Drug closes after 18 years of business

Mt. Vernon’s Landrum Drug has closed its doors after 18 years in service to the town. Owners Adam and Jill Freitas announced the immediate closure of the pharmacy in a Facebook post on Oct. 27. The Freitases stated that its customers would now use Hometown Pharmacy. It is currently...

Mt Vernon, MO · 22h

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Walmart and Symbotic agreement supports supply chain transformation

Retailer will deploy Symbotic’s technology to bring additional automation capabilities to 25 regional distribution centers.

Bentonville, AR · 3d

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Black walnut harvest extends through November due to delayed walnut drop

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) – Hammons Black Walnuts has extended its  buying season through November 30, giving local harvesters more time to collect the nuts that did not drop during a dry October.

Jasper County, MO · 1d

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Bennie Skelton Named 2026 WIX Filters Counter Professional of the Year

WIX Filters and Counterman have named Bennie Skelton of Crow-Burlingame’s Bumper to Bumper store in Neosho, Missouri, the 2026 Counter Professional of the Year. Skelton brings more than four decades of parts experience to the counter, building customer relationships that now extend across generations. His career reflects a commitment to helping customers and a determination to overcome challenges.

Neosho, MO · 2d

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Missouri Public Service Commission Schedules Hearings on Evergy’s Proposed Energy Projects

The Missouri Public Service Commission is inviting customers to provide input on Evergy’s request to construct new electric generation and battery storage facilities in Missouri. Evergy Missouri Metro and Evergy Missouri West have filed an application seeking three Certificates of Convenience and Necessity, which would authorize the companies to...

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Pittsburg businesses can register for Small Business Saturday passport event

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - Pittsburg-area businesses can register through Friday, Nov. 6, to take part in the city’s Small Business Saturday Passport Event on Nov. 28.

Pittsburg, KS · 2d

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Jasper County 2026 tax bills statements mailing next week

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — The Jasper County Collector is reminding residents they’ll soon see their 2026 tax statements in the mail. Steve McIntosh will be mailing out those bills on November 2, barely a week away. That gives you two months to pay that property tax bill. And he adds that there are several options to make your payment.

Jasper County, MO · 6d

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Ambassador Spotlight: Richard Huskey, Southwest Missouri Bank

Meet Richard Huskey, Lender – Vice President from Southwest Missouri Bank! He’s been a dedicated member of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce for 30 years. Richard has been actively involved as an Ambassador since 1998 and is a familiar face at Chamber ribbon cuttings. He brings a strong commitment to community, connection, and supporting the growth of local businesses. Get to know more about his Chamber experience in the Q&A below.

Joplin, MO · 5d

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Jasper County 2026 tax bills statements mailing next week

The Jasper County Collector is reminding residents they'll soon see their 2026 tax statements in the mail.

Jasper County, MO · 7d

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Mid-Weston Autoworks breaks ground for new building in Webb City

Parcel is the last to be sold by the city on East Street. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday morning for Mid-Weston Autoworks at 705 N. East St. The business will be operated by Regan and Brandt Weston, who have already been doing general auto repair and performance enhancements in Purcell since 2022. They say they hope to be open at their new location by July 2027.

Webb City, MO · 8d