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County’s computer contractor wants $95 an hour to search records; one resident’s request shows the cost

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County commissioners on Monday will take up a question that affects anyone who asks the county for public records: who pays when the county’s computer contractor has to search county email?. Stronghold Data of Joplin, Mo., which runs the county’s computer systems, says those...

Bourbon County, KS · 3d

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SEK Area Agency on Aging seeks hot meal kitchen to serve homebound seniors in southeast Kansas

The SEK Area Agency on Aging serves adults 60 and older across nine counties in southeast Kansas. A recent one-time grant helped the agency buy a van that can transport hot meals from kitchens in Coffeyville and Pittsburg. The agency has a waiting list of more than 380 people who need home-delivered meals. The agency is seeking another kitchen in the region to cook hot meals for Allen, Neosho and Woodson counties, which currently receive only frozen meals. It also plans to add meal sites.

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West Quincy Street in Pittsburg expected to close for construction work

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- The City of Pittsburg is warning residents of a road closure starting Friday, November 13.

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No exceptions, even for commissioners: County bars personal use of its property

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County employees can no longer use county vehicles, equipment or property for personal purposes, and commissioners can’t grant exceptions, under a policy adopted Nov. 2. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Joe Allen voting against. Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee removed language that would have let...

Bourbon County, KS · 2d

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Jerry Fisher, 24-year City Council member has died

Jerry Fisher, a 24-year member of the Webb City Council has died. Mayor Lynn Ragsdale made that announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 10. “It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that our friend and leader on the City Council, Jerry Fisher, went to his heavenly home this morning. We will miss him greatly and count it a bountiful blessing to have served with him and to know him. Jerry was a fixture in our city and in many ways provided a sense of groundedness for us.

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Joplin loses oldest VFW member & WWII veteran

The Joplin area has lost its oldest active VFW member and World War II veteran.

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Webb City considers data center regulations as residents weigh concerns

WEBB CITY, MO. - (KOAM) - The city of Webb City is open to studying regulations for data center development, city officials said, as residents raise questions about a possible facility near homes in Joplin.

Webb City, MO · 3d

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Veterans thanked for defending our freedom

Area veterans were honored Wednesday during two Veterans Day ceremonies in Webb City. The annual Veterans Day all-school assembly was held in the Cardinal Dome at Webb City High School. JROTC Cardinal Battalion led the ceremony, which featured performances by the choir and band. The police department escorted the veterans...

Webb City, MO · 1d

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MDC PIVOTS CWD TESTING TO STATEWIDE ROTATION

In anticipation of the firearms portion of deer season kicking off Saturday morning, the Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters of this year’s changes. Conservation agent Chase Wright tells KMMO News that several changes stem from

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Carthage hosts parade and VFW Post dinner for veterans

Veterans Day celebrations galore in the area.

Carthage, MO · 1d

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School Board poised to decide amount of levy increase proposal

The day after the next Webb City R-7 Board of Education meeting, on Dec. 8, Superintendent Brenten Byrd says he will go to the Jasper County Courthouse to place a levy-increase proposal on the April 6 election ballot. The amount of the suggested levy increase hasn’t been nailed down, but...

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Michael Renburg fills in as mayor during Oronogo Board meeting

Mayor Pro Tem Michael Renburg presided Monday night as the Oronogo Board of Aldermen made quick work of their monthly agenda. Mayor Charles Wilkins couldn’t attend because he was out of town. Tony Cantrell, public works superintendent, reported that after almost two years of effort, the city has obtained...

Oronogo, MO · 1d

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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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Joplin, MO · 3d

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Tenants of downtown Joplin apartment ordered to vacate due to safety risks

Residents of a downtown Joplin apartment building are being forced to move after city officials determined the property poses a serious safety risk.

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Portion of Main Street in Joplin closed due to water line work

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Portions of Main Street in Joplin are expected to be closed overnight on Thursday.

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Joplin loses oldest VFW member & WWII veteran

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin area has lost its oldest active VFW member and World War II veteran. Fred Horst, 100, of Webb City, has passed away. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II, training to work on landing craft maintenance. In recent years, Horst had been active with American Legion Post 13, including serving in leadership and on the honor guard.

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How two Joplin veterans found love at Whiteman AFB

For some with a background in military service, Veterans' Day can be a family affair. Often, there are dads, brothers, grandparents and uncles who served. And for two local veterans - it was also where they met the love of their life.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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Joplin hosts hundreds at annual Bold Women’s Summit

Building leadership is the focus of the BOLD Women's Summit held today in Joplin.

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Anderson begins $4.5 million water system upgrade

Anderson residents may have noticed new water lines being installed as part of a multi-million-dollar project.

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