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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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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.

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Teen soccer player’s ICE detention rattles rural Noel, Missouri

The ICE detention of a 19-year-old Mexican asylum-seeker has split a rural Midwest town.

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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.

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

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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.

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New Caring Closet serves foster families in three counties

Fostering Hope debuts its newest Caring Closet.

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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.

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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.”

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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...

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Carthage Fire Department receives new $1.2 million ladder truck

A new set of wheels rolled into Carthage today.

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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 Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond

New Anderson-Shiro CISD elementary school takes shape as part of $60 million voter-approved bond.

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Former council candidate arrested for bullhorn protest in Joplin

Monday's Joplin City Council meeting was interrupted by a protester with a bullhorn.

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Veterans honored in Neosho during special pinning ceremony

Ahead of Veterans Day next week, a special thing happened Wednesday morning in Neosho.

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Route 66 work in Joplin continues; Florida Avenue closed

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - A project to improve pavement, sidewalks, traffic signals and safety along Missouri Route 66, also known as Seventh Street, is underway in Joplin.

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Noel reschedules hearing for suspended city marshal to Nov. 9

NOEL, Mo. (KOAM) - The City of Noel has rescheduled a hearing for its suspended appointed marshal to Nov. 9 at the request of the involved party, the city announced.

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Main Street to close for Joplin Veterans Day parade

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Several blocks of Main Street in Joplin will close Saturday morning for the city’s annual Veterans Day parade .

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