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Pittsburg seeks assistance from members of community

The city is encouraging members of the community to volunteer their time to help the city with a number of focus areas.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Undersheriff offered commissioner an escort after heated Oct. 19 exchange

The most heated exchange of the Oct. 19 Bourbon County Commission meeting came after the meeting adjourned. FortScott.biz checked the transcript with several people who were in the room, both to confirm what they understood was said and to learn what happened after the video ended. Just before the meeting...

Bourbon County, KS · 3d

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Effort to recall Joplin council member resumes

A recall petition against a member of the Joplin City Council continues to gain momentum.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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Montgomery Co. Hears Update on IT

Montgomery County is taking internet security seriously. That was the word this week from County I-T Director Jason Clubine. During his quarterly report to the county commission, Clubine described a recent training seminar done by the National Association of Counties or NACo. He says the training was cybersecurity preparedness exercise addressing emerging AI-related threats.

Montgomery County, KS · 2d

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Former Miami teacher regains credentials after investigation

The Oklahoma State Board of Education has reinstated former Miami teacher and coach Chris Mercer, whose credentials were previously revoked following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

Miami, OK · 2d

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Council weighs removal of Pennsylvania Avenue viaduct

A presentation is brought before the Joplin City Council about what to do with the now-closed Pennsylvania Avenue viaduct.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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Pittsburg opens its registration for the city's Christmas parade

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- The City of Pittsburg opened its registration for this year's Christmas parade.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Wilson County oil well uses passing trains to pump oil, owner envisions public park

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. - (KOAM) - A Wilson County oil well owner says trains passing nearby help his wells produce oil, and he wants to turn an open field across the highway into a public park.

Wilson County, KS · 17h

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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 · 1d

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Allen County General Election Update

Voters in Allen County said, “no” to the county sales tax question on the 2026 General Election ballot, which would have gone toward funding the Allen County ambulance service. According to unofficial results from the Allen County Clerk’s office, 2,204 were opposed to the sales tax, while 1,860...

Allen County, KS · 2d

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City suspends solar award to seek bids; $558,564 sewer truck ties 2-2

The Fort Scott City Commission voted 3-1 on Nov. 3 to suspend its award for the solar project it approved two weeks earlier so the city can look for other bids. Commissioners also tied 2-2 on a $558,564 sewer cleaner truck and put off decisions on selling lake lots and hiring a new tourism marketing firm until Nov. 17.

Fort Scott, KS · 1d

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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 · 2d

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IOLA NAMED BEST TAP WATER

What do you think of your local tap water? Living in Ottawa, I think the water from the tap tastes great! Other people, not so much. What city do you think has the best tasting tap water? A recent competition by the Kansas section of the American Water Works Association brought together water utilities from across the state with five judges, evaluating three water samples. Judges were instructed to sniff, sip, slurp, swish and swallow each sample before ranking its taste and overall quality.

Iola, KS · 3d

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Independence Voters Split on City Sales Tax

Independence voters approve one sales tax measure and reject another. Independence voters were asked to approve two sales tax measures on Tuesday's ballot. One of those measures passed while the other failed, both by narrow margins. Passing with 51% of the total vote, the 1% Educational Sale Tax will be replaced with a General Purpose Sales tax on October 1, 2028. However, the 1% Special Purpose Sales Tax failed by just 14 votes. That tax will remain in effect until it expires in 2032.

Independence, KS · 2d

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A Bolder Humboldt receives $10,000 state tourism grant

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Southeast Kansas organization A Bolder Humboldt has received a statewide tourism grant worth $10,000 that will fund digital outreach aimed at visitors from across Kansas and neighboring states, and at people who may consider moving to town. The grant is one of 18 awarded statewide, according to the group that runs the program.

Humboldt, KS · 18h

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Independence Seeks Applicants for Economic Board

The City of Independence is accepting applications to fill two openings on its Economic Development Advisory Board. The appointments will begin January 1st, 2027, and run through January 1st, 2030. The board reviews the city's economic development policies and makes recommendations to the City Commission on strategies, incentives, tax abatements...

Independence, KS · 1d

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Neodesha Side-By-Side/Golf Cart Registration Renewals Begin Dec.1

The City of Neodesha is reminding residents that its almost time to renew registration for golf carts and side-by-sides. Registration for the use of those vehicles on Neodesha streets are set to expire on January 1st. Those who wish to continue to use their vehicles inside the city limits will need to renew their registration. The City will open the registration process on December 1st.

Neodesha, KS · 1d

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