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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.
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(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).
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...
Breaking the Silence run unites survivors and supporters helping others to find freedom from their silence and shame
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Breaking the Silence 5K & 10K is an annual event that speaks against Child Sexual Abuse. It unites survivors and supporters helping others to find freedom from their silence and shame.
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.
High school students lead spring cleanup in Southeast Kansas
RIVERTON, Kan. — A Southeast Kansas town is getting some extra T.L.C. today – thanks to hundreds of volunteers pitching in to help. “You know, tourists come through Route 66 all the time. To be able to see this house and be like, Oh, this is like a nice neighborhood,” said Dillon Leggett, Riverton Senior.
Baxter Springs Police Chief Brian Henderson announces run for Sheriff
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — In light of Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves announcing his exit from office before the upcoming election another lawman has announced he will be running for the top spot.
Flash flooding hits parts of the 4 states tops Shannon’s Big 3 this week
Big story #3 –Just after 5:15 p.m., reports of a structure fire in the 2800 block of North Brownell alerted Joplin 911.Joplin fire, METS, and Joplin police responded. WebbCity Fire responded as auto-mutual aid. firefighters rescued one woman from the home.
A Miami organization honors veterans with new memorial brick garden
MIAMI, Okla. — A Miami organization continues to honor the sacrifice of veterans – nationwide. Members of American Legion Post 147 held a groundbreaking – today – for a new veterans memorial brick garden that will be constructed on the grounds of the military museum. It...
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