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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.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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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 · 2d

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.

Webb City, MO · 3d

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Four Generations Share National Honor Society Legacy

On Tuesday, November 3rd, a rare occasion occurred at Southeast High School, Cherokee, KS. Four consecutive generations of National Honor Society members were gathered in one place. Evelyn Garner graduated in 1961 and was a member; her son, Bill Garner, graduated in 1981 and was also a member. Bill and Cindy Garner’s daughter, Dr.Sarah (Garner) Maxton, graduated in 2005 and was a member as well. Her son, sophomore James Maxton, was inducted at Southeast High School, making the fourth consecutive generation to be in the National Honor Society. According to the NHS website, this specific milestone is exceptionally rare due to both the historical timeline of the organization and the shifting criteria for selection.

Cherokee, KS · 1d

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Liberty Christmas Elves brings holiday cheer to older residents

JOPLIN (KOAM) -- For 40 years, Liberty’s Christmas Elves program has helped ensure that older residents in Southwest Missouri have a happy holiday season.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Wake Up Recap: Native American celebration; Veterans Day events

(KOAM) -- Commerce Public School students celebrate Native Americans, and local communities honor veterans for Veterans Day.

Commerce, OK · 1d

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Veterans thanked for defending our freedom

Area veterans were honored Wednesday during two Veterans Day ceremonies in Webb City. The annual Veterans Day all-school assembly was held in the Cardinal Dome at Webb City High School. JROTC Cardinal Battalion led the ceremony, which featured performances by the choir and band. The police department escorted the veterans...

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Michael Renburg fills in as mayor during Oronogo Board meeting

Mayor Pro Tem Michael Renburg presided Monday night as the Oronogo Board of Aldermen made quick work of their monthly agenda. Mayor Charles Wilkins couldn’t attend because he was out of town. Tony Cantrell, public works superintendent, reported that after almost two years of effort, the city has obtained...

Oronogo, MO · 1d

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You can drive-thru now to order your dirty soda by Pop It Like It's Hot

Multiple chambers of commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday for Pop It Like It’s Hot Dirty Soda at 920 W. Fourth St. – but that was part of the action. Jimmi and Ben Isenmann were hosting a parking lot party, featuring vendors and even alpacas to pet. Their...

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Golden Lion Award: Megan Napton

We continue our recognition of local teens who go above and beyond with a Carl Junction senior this week.

Carl Junction, MO · 1d

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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.

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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 · 2d

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25th Annual Gift of Light Tree Light Ceremony brings Christmas cheer to Joplin

JOPLIN (KOAM) -- You can c elebrate the start of this holiday fundraising campaign at Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, November 14th as they light their 26-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy a free Open House for the community from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., with the magical Lighting of the Tree at 5:30 p.m.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Ichabods swept in MIAA Tournament Quarterfinals

No. 18 Washburn volleyball falls in opening round of MIAA Tournament.

Topeka, KS · 16h

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Pittsburg’s Mantooth stays close to home, signing to Pitt State softball

Brilee Mantooth will stay close to home, signing to play softball at Pitt State. SIGNING:

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Tree Removal Project: S. Elm & S Locust

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a contractor will begin the removal of trees in the right of ways. The contractor will begin at E. Cleveland and S. Elm and continue to work North to 4th Street. Over the next couple of weeks, the contractor will be working on both S. Elm and S. Locust in these areas.

Pittsburg, KS · 2d

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Wyandotte’s Dori Custer signs to Missouri Southern softball program

Wyandotte's Dori Custer is the newest member of the Missouri Southern softball program. Find out why MSSU is the right fir for her.

Wyandotte, OK · 1d

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Pitt State football gears up for #7 Northwest Missouri in last regular season game

Pitt State will face the No. 7 Bearcats in its last regular season game in Kansas City this Saturday. PRESSER:

Pittsburg, KS · 17h

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School Board poised to decide amount of levy increase proposal

The day after the next Webb City R-7 Board of Education meeting, on Dec. 8, Superintendent Brenten Byrd says he will go to the Jasper County Courthouse to place a levy-increase proposal on the April 6 election ballot. The amount of the suggested levy increase hasn’t been nailed down, but...