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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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City celebrates 16 employees for milestone years of service

On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg celebrated 16 employees who dedicated a combined total of 315 years of service to the city and community. The staff were also recognized by the League of Kansas Municipalities. Their years of service were shared across the state of Kansas. Municipal Court Judge Frederick...

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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Street improvements project update: E Atkinson Ave.

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, contractors will begin mill and paving operations on East Atkinson Ave, from South Rouse to Free Kings Hwy. During working hours, this segment will be closed to through traffic and restricted to local traffic only. The milling and paving operations should be complete by the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 12.

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Southeast Kansas food pantries busier than ever this year, officials say

Food insecurity is reportedly on the rise, and southeast Kansas pantries say they're busier than ever.

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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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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of the City of Galena

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. Customers in the Empire Area from north of Front Street to either side of North Main should boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water instead. Dispose of ice cubes from trays and automatic ice makers. If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears. Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled, but supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.

Galena, KS · 16h

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Preservation commissioner says brick street rule was misunderstood

FORT SCOTT — A member of Fort Scott’s Historic Preservation & Resource Commission says a percentage rule in the city’s brick street policy, discussed at the Oct. 20 City Commission meeting, does not apply to existing brick streets. “The 30% or 35% does not apply to an...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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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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.

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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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Joplin school leaders question Missouri's new A-F grades ahead of December release

JOPLIN, Mo. – Joplin Public Schools leaders say Missouri's new A-F school grades, created under an executive order Gov. Mike Kehoe signed in January 2026, will not give parents and residents the full picture of how schools perform. The state plans to release the grades in December based on the 2024-2025 school year.

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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.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Missouri grants Ozark Center $1.46 million for new treatment center

The Missouri Department of Social Services awards Ozark Center $1.46 million.

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Veterans honored in new downtown Carthage banner project

During Veterans Day week, the Carthage Historic Preservation Committee is shining a light on those who served.

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