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Former Joplin councilman reveals why he stepped down

Joplin, Mo. (KOAM) — Former Joplin City Councilman Brian Cowles says the possibility of being removed from office over tax liens dating back more than a decade played a major role in his decision to resign just six months after being elected.

Joplin, MO · 7d

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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 · 7d
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Greene County to offer no-excuse absentee voting Saturday, Oct. 31

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller announced that no-excuse absentee voting will be available in person Saturday, Oct. 31, for eligible voters who want to vote absentee in the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at two...

Greene County, MO · 7d
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Monett group works to restore tombstone of 1920s physician and women's health advocate

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Monett, MO · 7d

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Kansas State Rep. Dan Goddard dies at 78

PARSONS, Kan. — A southeast Kansas politician passes away. According to the Kansas State Reflector, State Rep. Dan Goddard of Parsons passed away Thursday at 78 years of age. Goddard would have turned 79 on November 3. Goddard was elected to the State House in 2023 as a Republican...

Kansas · 6d

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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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Health inspectors put Springfield restaurant on risk control plan

Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors put a Springfield restaurant on a risk control plan after an Oct. 21 inspection, according to reports. Ohana Japanese Steakhouse, 310 W. Battlefield Road, had several ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food items that were not date marked for the third inspection in a row during an Oct. 21 inspection. The restaurant also had crab rangoon with debris on it and salad dressing and crab rangoon that was held past its 7-day discard date. A risk control plan is implemented when an establishment has three of the same priority violations in a row, in an effort to help a restaurant create "a new habit that keeps the food safe and our customers safe," Eric Marcol, program coordinator for SGCHD's environmental services division, told the Springfield News-Leader in 2023 . Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans

Springfield, MO · 8d

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Route 43 Spring River Bridge project on track following fatal motor crash

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - The Route 43 and Spring River Bridge is on target to be completed by December 1, 2026, MoDOT confirms.

Jasper County, MO · 8d

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A sweep through Pierce City’s past

When was the last time you gave much thought to an ordinary household broom?. Most of us probably haven’t, but there was a time when broom making was part of Pierce City’s small business community. Some operations employed a few workers, while others made brooms on the family...

Pierce City, MO · 8d

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Ozark Center Sets the Standard for Crisis Care in Southwest Missouri

Officials with the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH) recently gave special recognition to members of Ozark Center Crisis Intervention Team by ranking them as. the No. 2 mobile crisis response team in Missouri. In 2026, Ozark Center provided 1,479 Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) face-to-face interventions or telephone evaluations to...

Missouri · 8d

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Safe Halloween fun at Galena City Hall trunk-or-treat

GALENA, Kan. — A soggy Halloween didn’t keep little ghosts and goblins from hitting the block. That includes the city of Galena who hosted a “trunk-or-treat” Saturday evening. The event took place in the parking lot of Galena City Hall where businesses, organizations, churches, and residents...

Galena, KS · 6d

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Kansas Governor candidates bring points to Baxter Springs

Both Kansas governor candidates came to speak and discuss policies rather than political attacks at a meet and greet held in Baxter Springs on Oct. 21. The Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce organized Meet the Governor Candidates on Route 66. The event was held at Maple and Rose Events in Baxter Springs. Republican candidate, Ty Masterson, and Democratic candidate, Cindy Holscher gave some remarks and then were available for conversation.

Baxter Springs, KS · 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 · 9d

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Community members experience poverty simulation in Joplin

The Joplin Public Library hosted its fourth annual poverty simulation seminar organized by One Joplin to give community members insight into the daily struggles of those living below the poverty line.

Joplin, MO · 9d

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Main Street streetscaping project to bring lane closures starting Nov. 3

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The first phase of a $5.3 million Main Street streetscaping project is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Nov. 3, with lane closures between 12th and 15th streets.

Joplin, MO · 8d

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City Council begins discussion of data centers

Mayor Lynn Ragsdale began the regular City Council meeting on Monday with an open discussion about data centers. Gina Monson (2nd Ward) initially raised awareness of the issue when she learned that a firm that owns property in the Joplin/Webb City Industrial Park has reportedly inquired with Joplin city staff about possibly rezoning the property for use as a data center.

Joplin, MO · 9d

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Wake Up Recap: Joplin communications tower; Halloween festivities

(KOAM) -- Joplin first responders celebrate a new communications tower, and Four-State communities kick off Halloween festivities.

Joplin, MO · 7d

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Council approves revised garage sale ordinance

The amended first reading and second reading of the ordinance to increase garage sale enforcement, as presented, were approved during the Oct. 13 meeting of the Aurora City Council. This came back to council to address the following changes made from the last meeting, including:. • The duplicate section number...

Aurora, MO · 8d

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Mayor pro tem addresses Cowles’ resignation and claims

Joplin Mayor Pro Tem, Keenan Cortez talks openly about the social media statement made by Brian Cowles, posted just before his official resignation.

Joplin, MO · 8d