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Summer Discovery Academy at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School
Thomas Jefferson has opened registration for their Summer Discovery Academy. These classes are open to the public for students Pre-K through 12th Grade, and include specialty classes Musical Theatre Camp, Robotics, ACT Prep, Cooking, Weights, and more!. Our first class starts at the end of May, with a variety of...
Golden Lion Award: Tommy Walker
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — As the end of the school year grows closer, we highlight the final winner of the Golden Lion Award for Volunteerism. “I’ve been here since kindergarten moved to Carl Junction at about six. We’ve been here ever since,” said Tommy Walker, CJHS senior.
Boys & Girls Club van crashes in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Every one is okay after a van crash Monday afternoon in Joplin, the school district said. A Boys & Girls Club van collided with a pole just outside Stapleton Elementary while carrying students. In a release by the district, all students and the driver aboard were...
Severe Weather: Watch KOAM, resources to stay safe
(KOAM) - Severe weather will be moving through the KOAM viewing area. ( LATEST FORECAST ) Chief Meteorologist Doug Heady and Meteorologist Lindsey Gaffney are tracking them and have the latest for you on KOAM News Now YouTube LIVE - and will cut in over the air on KOAM (CBS Ch. 7, FOX14 Ch. 14).
Miami’s Main Street alive with creativity at the Ottawa County Arts Festival
MIAMI, Okla. — A stretch of South Main Street in Miami was filled with creativity and a sense of community. The Ottawa County Arts and Humanities Council hosted its annual arts festival. Around 50 vendors, along with many food trucks set up shop on Main Street. Attendees also enjoyed...
Protesters demand release of “Sniper One” identity in Clesslynn Crawford case
JOPLIN, Mo. — A little more than two years have passed since Clesslynn Crawford was killed during a shootout between her father and the police. Today, family and community members held a demonstration, in hopes others would join in on the battle to get the name of the officer who shot her.
GMFS Wildcat Glades Rummage Sale!
Bubba has a chat with Cameo Harrington, President of Wildcat Glades, came by to talk about an event going on this weekend. This Friday and Saturday will be their Rummage Sale! The donations they receive go toward their education programs and park upkeep. They also have a booth at the antique mall, so if you can’t make it there you can always go to the booth to help. The donations you can donate consist of things that you would want in your house, for example what would be beneficial to you and your home. To learn more about the event: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=466310405751850&set=gm.819311743163447.
High school students raise thousands for cancer survivor’s Disneyland wish
MIAMI, Okla. — Students at Miami High School are stepping up to help one of their own. During an all-school assembly at Miami High School, students had a celebration and reveal for a 4th-grade girl battling cancer. Nearly a year ago – Sydaleigh Gideon had her femur replaced after...
Spring River flooding across SWMO and SEK
KOAM METRO AREA — More rain began falling early Friday morning across the region about 5 a.m. We experienced hail and thunderstorms at the KOAM studios on US-69 west of Carl Junction, Mo. The rains triggered a Flash Flood Warning.
Route 66 is an American Portrait
Known for its kitschy curio shops, crazy photo ops and neon signs, Route 66 has a wealth of public art. From Chicago to Santa Monica, the best of post-World War II Americana is on display. Plan to include some of these noteworthy public art installations the next time your group...
GMFS Joplin Police Department!
Captain William Davis with the Joplin Police Department is back again today. He’s here as usual to update us on what’s been happening at the police department, and to talk about a Bike Safety Fair happening this Saturday the 4th, which is great for the whole family! There will be all kinds of safety tips and tricks to go along with the bike safety. There will be vendors, food trucks, a bicycle obstacle course, giveaways and much more. Davis says is important for kids to learn bike safety, but also for the parents to be involved. It is also important for bikes to know the rules and simultaneously for cars to know them as well. To learn more about the event go here:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=835313408626478&set=gm.1175949003590729.
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