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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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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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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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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.

Seneca, MO · 1d

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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.

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Local woman returns from missionary service

Mar Jane Pankratz, Washburn, daughter of Gonzalo and Jessica Sanchez, recently returned from serving 18 months in the California Anaheim Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pankratz graduated from Exeter High School in 2023, where she participated in marching band, track and field, speech and debate, and scholarship bowl. Her hobbies are acrylic painting and graphs. Her future plans are to attend Crowder College to become an EMT and then on to a full paramedic. In speaking at the Cassville Branch, Pankratz said that her mission brought her closer to Jesus Christ “by sharing my testimony daily and by teaching others.” Contributed photo.

Washburn, MO · 2d

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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.

Webb City, MO · 1d

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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.

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Portion of Main Street in Joplin closed due to water line work

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Portions of Main Street in Joplin are expected to be closed overnight on Thursday.

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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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Webb City considers data center regulations as residents weigh concerns

WEBB CITY, MO. - (KOAM) - The city of Webb City is open to studying regulations for data center development, city officials said, as residents raise questions about a possible facility near homes in Joplin.

Webb City, MO · 3d

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Wake Up Recap: Animal cruelty charges; MSSU receives a donation

(KOAM) -- Quapaw Nation charged a man with 63 counts of animal cruelty after he allegedly deprived bison of water, and MSSU students facing insecurity receive a boost following a donation.

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Liberty Christmas Elves brings holiday cheer to older residents

JOPLIN (KOAM) -- For 40 years, Liberty’s Christmas Elves program has helped ensure that older residents in Southwest Missouri have a happy holiday season.

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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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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 High School’s Jaxon Landis, Presley Renger sign NLI

A pair of Joplin athletes put pen to paper this afternoon, signing to play collegiate sports! Jaxon Landis is heading to Friends University for baseball while Presley Renger will be attending TCU for equestrian. See more details below.