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Range Line Rd crash slows traffic in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Multi-vehicle crash Newman Road and Range Line Rd about 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, November 14, 2026, slowed traffic for about an hour.

Joplin, MO · 9h

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Pittsburg-based C.D.L. Electric files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - C.D.L. Electric Company, LLC, out of Pittsburg, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 6.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Dirt is moving at Joplin’s Prospect Village development

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Dirt is moving at the Prospect Village site in Joplin along the east side of Geneva Ave in the 2200 block.

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Joplin Schools Superintendent Kerry Sachetta resigns, effective after 2026–27 school year

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Joplin Schools Superintendent Kerry Sachetta has submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the 2026–27 school year.

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Trio of Webb City athletes put pen to paper on National Signing Day

Not one, not two, but THREE Webb City Cardinals signed their respective National Letter of Intent this afternoon. Louden Bolinger - Iowa State track & field Mason Young - MSSU baseball Zoey Ward - Crowder Esports Hear from each athlete below.

Webb City, MO · 3d

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Century-old Joplin building is still a market in the North Heights Neighborhood

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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.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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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 · 2d

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Joplin Thanksgiving meals, deals, and more

Skip the Thanksgiving prep! Cracker Barrel, Denny's, and Golden Corral offer festive meals for dine-in or easy takeout.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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Baxter Springs mother says school PTO shut her out; district disputes claim

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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 · 5d

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Four Carl Junction athletes sign National Letter of Intent

Carl Junction High School held a signing ceremony this afternoon with FOUR athletes signing to play college sports. Elsa Dogotch, Chance Golden, Madalyn Huffman and Kady Hunt all signed the dotted line today! Hear from each athlete below.

Carl Junction, MO · 2d

Washburn football outlasts Missouri Southern, finishes regular season 8-2-1

TOPEKA (KSNT) – A strong finish to the regular season for Washburn. The Ichabods (8-2-1, 7-2 MIAA) closed the regular season with a 28-20 win over Missouri Southern (4-7, 3-6 MIAA) at home 28-20. The Ichabods opened the scoring when Cam Robinson found the endzone from 10 yards out early in the first quarter to […]

Topeka, KS · 6h

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One year after the last U.S. penny was minted, local businesses are starting to see shortage effects

CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — One year after the U.S. Mint produced its last penny on November 12, 2025, the coin remains legal tender, but local businesses are starting to feel its absence.

Carthage, MO · 2d

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Mining documentary, 'The Ozark Uplift,' premiered in 2013

Mining prospered in the Tri-State District with the help of the streetcar line, which was centered in Webb City, on Madison Street, between Broadway and Daugherty Street. The photo above, of the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway maintenance building (right) and clubhouse for the company’s employees, is one of several sent by Karen Oheim for possible inclusion in a 2013 documentary, “Ozark Uplift.” She points out the mules (in the background at left), which powered the streetcars before electricity. The Clubhouse still stands and is headquarters for Charlie22 Outdoors.

Webb City, MO · 3d

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$750K donation to boost MSSU medical imaging programs

Bill and Tracy Gipson pledged $750,000 to Missouri Southern State University to expand its medical imaging programs and provide financial support for students.

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The streak continues: Lamar takes down East Newton for 19th consecutive district title

19 STRAIGHT DISTRICT TITLES The Class 2 powerhouse that be Lamar is through to the state quarterfinals with a comfortable win over East Newton. See our recap and highlights below.

Lamar, MO · 21h

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Wonder Boys drop season-opener to (rv) Missouri Southern

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Tech men's basketball team opened their 2026-27 season on the road as part of the GAC/MIAA Crossover Challenge on Friday afternoon and lost to (rv) Missouri Southern by a score of 68-54. The Wonder Boys struggled on offense in the first half, shooting just 28% overall from the floor (9-of-32) and 2-of-13 from long range (15.4%). Despite that, the Wonder Boys did not trail by more than four points until the 6:48 mark of the first half when Missouri Southern hit a three to go up by five, 22-17. By the 3:29 mark, the Lions had pushed the lead out to double-digits and built it out as high as 17 points before taking a 15-point lead into the locker room, 38-23.

Russellville, AR · 1d

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