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Webb City exploring data center ordinances

City leaders say there are no data centers in the works at this time. But they are looking at what other cities, like Joplin, have done to set limits on that kind of construction.

Webb City, MO · 6d

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City Council will discuss $22 million Joplin animal shelter proposal

A new study is recommending Joplin stop relying solely on outside shelter services and build its own city-run animal shelter.

Joplin, MO · 6d

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Quilts of Valor honors veterans in local ceremony

The bond between those who served is one that can, and often does, last a lifetime.

Dade County, MO · 6d

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Jasper County disagrees with the rest of the state on Amendment 3

Jasper County Clerk Charlie Davis reports that 32,454 ballots were cast in the Nov. 3 general election. That is 38.51% of the 84,283 who were eligible to vote. Jasper County residents mostly agreed with their counterparts across the state, except on Amendment 3, which sought to reverse the voters’ decision in 2024 to overturn an abortion ban.

Jasper County, MO · 7d

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Carthage Water and Electric readies Central Park lights for Nov. 23 lighting

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Carthage, MO · 5d

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Barry County illegal re-entry case ends with a time-served sentence

A Guatemalan national has been sentenced to time served in federal custody for illegally reentering the United States following a previous deportation. Julien Cristobal-Perez, 62, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Douglas Harpool in connection with an illegal reentry offense committed May 25, 2026, in Barry County, Missouri. Cristobal-Perez received a sentence of time served after spending five months and 10 days in custody. He is to be transferred immediately to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody for deportation to his native Guatemala.

Barry County, MO · 6d

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Carthage Fire Department receives new $1.2 million ladder truck

A new set of wheels rolled into Carthage today.

Carthage, MO · 7d

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New traffic delays planned for Joplin’s 7th Street

The Missouri Department of Transportation is laying out the next round of work on 7th Street in Joplin.

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New Joplin autism therapy clinic meets community need

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) – A new autism therapy clinic is opening in Joplin to help children ages two through six build communication and social skills.

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Missouri elections see narrow wins and high turnout

For Missouri voters, the results are in - although in some cases by very small margins.

Missouri · 7d

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Ozark Center receives $1.46 million grant to expand residential behavioral health care

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Ozark Center has received a $1.466 million state grant to renovate a building in Joplin and expand residential behavioral health services in southwest Missouri.

Joplin, MO · 6d

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

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Joplin, MO · 6d

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Cheryle Perkins defeats Angela Thomas in Missouri House District 160 race

Cheryle Perkins has won House District 160 by 45% of the votes against her Democratic opponent, Angela Thomas. In a post on her campaign Facebook page, Angela Thomas said “Congratulations to Cheryle Perkins on her victory. I wish her well and look forward to seeing how she will lead and deliver for our community in the days ahead.”

Newton County, MO · 8d

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Republican Louise Secker wins Missouri House District 161 race

Republican Louise Secker has won Missouri House District 161 against Democrat Aaron Metzger. The race between the two candidates was close, with Secker winning by 218 votes. She’s likely one of the only women to be elected to the district, which covers Webb City and parts of Joplin. Her win maintains Republican control of the district, which has been occupied by Lane Roberts since 2019, who did not seek re-election.

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New librarian aims to increase program participation at Pierce City branch

The Barry-Lawrence County Regional Library’s Pierce City branch has hired a new adult and youth services coordinator. Olivia Carrigan, who graduated from East Newton High School in 2021, started her new position on Sept. 8. “I am in charge of planning and executing all of the library’s programs, including...

Pierce City, MO · 6d

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Joplin to celebrate Ewert Park reopening Dec. 17

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Joplin will mark the reopening of historic Ewert Park with a celebration at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, after months of renovations.