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Missouri woman indicted for alleged lottery ticket scheme
(KOAM) - A federal grand jury in Springfield, Missouri, indicted Amy Young, a 31-year-old woman from Mount Vernon, for her alleged role in a conspiracy to purchase nearly 2,000 lottery tickets using stolen credit cards.
Two years since Kenneth Jay Mathews murder, JPD continue seeking leads
JOPLIN, Mo. — Thursday marks a grim anniversary in the death of a Joplin man. It’s now been two years since the death of Kenneth Jay Mathews. On May 16, 2022 he was walking with a friend in the 400 block of S. Connor Ave. when someone opened fire on them.
Jasper county sheriff's, Joplin police join for communication tower groundbreaking
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Members of public service departments including the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, Joplin Police, and others, gather for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new communication tower.
Whataburger Drive-Thru Diverts to Neighborhood Instead of Rangeline
JOPLIN, Mo. - The new Whataburger in Joplin opened its drive-thru this week. To avoid traffic on Rangeline, the drive-thru line is currently being directed to the neighborhood behind the restaurant.
Summer camp at Boys & Girls Club of SWMO offers something for kids of all ages
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Boys and Girls of Southwest Missouri is getting ready to kick off its summer programs. This year staff anticipate filling 300 slots for Camp Comingo – the name “Comingo” coming from the street the Boys and Girls Club is on in Joplin.
Peer Support Specialists provide essential help for mental health patients
JOPLIN, Mo. — Seeking help for mental health issues can be overwhelming for some patients. But you don’t have to go through it alone – with help from a peer support specialist. “The peer program gives people the opportunity to have extra support on top of their...
Dreyer & Tinney Personal Injury Attorneys Describe the Types of Personal Injury Cases
What are the common types of personal injury cases, and how do they differ in terms of legal proceedings? Shelly Dreyer shares the critical difference between criminal and civil cases when dealing with personal injuries.
The Next Step collecting gently worn shoes in Joplin and Carl Junction
JOPLIN, Mo. — If you have a gently worn pair of shoes, or even a pair you bought but never wore, an area non-profit would like to have them. The Next Step – Joplin is an organization dedicated to helping those in the homeless community “take the next step” to a better life.
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