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170 rescued animals from Lawrence County will stay in Humane Society care

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A Lawrence County judge ruled that more than 170 animals rescued in September will remain in the care of the Humane Society of Missouri.

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Ozark Center ranks No. 2 in Missouri for mobile crisis responses

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Ozark Center’s Crisis Intervention Team ranked second in Missouri for mobile crisis responses, according to state figures released by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.

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JASCO Tower ribbon-cutting celebration

First responders celebrate a joint project between Joplin and Jasper County near Black Cat and Belle Center roads.

Jasper County, MO · 8d

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Grant secured: MOmentum Bike Park new trail will connect to Landreth/Dover

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Visit Joplin make a special announcement to bike trails connecting in the city.

Joplin, MO · 9d

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Joplin unveils 2026 Christmas parade theme

The holiday season is nearly here, and Joplin community members now have a more clear understanding of what this year's Christmas parade will look like.

Joplin, MO · 9d

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Cowles announces Joplin council resignation, details City Hall concerns

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Brian Cowles announced his intention to resign, citing a lack of transparency and independent oversight at City Hall. In a statement, Cowles says, "I leave grateful for the opportunity to serve, but concerned about the direction and operation of city government."

Joplin, MO · 9d

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Jasper County fire departments struggle with dwindling volunteer numbers

Duneweg Assistant Fire Chief Ron King says about six years ago they had 15 active volunteers and now they're down to about four.

Jasper County, MO · 10d

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Firefighting costs rise as Seneca district seeks funding

A southwest Missouri fire department is asking for the public's vote next Tuesday.

Seneca, MO · 9d

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Public testing prepares Newton County for midterm elections

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — As the mid-term elections approach, the Newton County clerk wants voters to know the county’s election equipment undergoes extensive testing before ballots are ever cast. Tami Owens says the county conducts a public accuracy test before every election, typically following poll worker training. During...

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Northpark Mall in Joplin, MO once had six anchors. Now the city is weighing what comes next for the land

In 1972 Newman's left the downtown Joplin building it had used since 1910 and reopened in a new mall on Range Line Road. By 2000 Northpark Mall had six anchors. In 2009 Vintage Stock moved into part of the old Montgomery Ward building. Inside, customers could play video games or coin-operated arcade machines, and the store had a stage for concerts.

Joplin, MO · 13d

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New plan hopes to fix Paradise Lake leaks in King Jack Park

Ongoing water issues at a Webb City park are now getting extra attention.

Webb City, MO · 11d

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Tornado siren fixes underway in these Cherokee County towns

Fixes have either been done or will be done soon to tornado sirens in Cherokee County.

Cherokee County, KS · 11d

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Jasper County property tax bills mailed starting Nov. 2nd; payments due by Dec. 31

CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — Jasper County property owners will receive their property and real estate tax bills in the mail starting November 2nd, and the county collector says payments are due as soon as residents receive them. Taxes become delinquent only after Dec. 31, and paying by that date keeps residents from accruing interest and penalties.

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New housing builds surge in Lamar

New housing developments are on the rise in one local community.

Lamar, MO · 11d

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Cherokee County residents push for smoother roads as officials cite budget limits

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - Cherokee County residents packed the county courthouse to discuss ongoing concerns about road conditions. Residents say the county's road graders have not kept roads smooth enough. County officials say repairs come down to money, materials and manpower.

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Mayes Cafeteria Fails Health Inspection

UPDATE: On Oct. 28, this article was updated to clarify that The Chart is in the process of contacting university officials regarding these reports. Updates following contact with these officials are currently underway. Following a health inspection conducted on Oct. 26, the City of Joplin Health Department has failed MSSU’s...

Joplin, MO · 11d

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Public hearing scheduled for final Main Street improvements

Joplin city staff will host a public meeting on Tuesday, October 27, to discuss the final phase of a $5 million Main Street streetscaping project funded by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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