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JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — According to Bookhouse Cinema, 715 Broadway, they are closing their doors.

WEBB CITY, Mo. (KOAM) — This weekend is Memorial Day, set aside America Honors military men and women who lost their lives in service to the country. The holiday is observed on the last Monday of May.

JOPLIN, Mo. — We’re learning more about the deeper impact a proposed nearly 375-million dollar project could have on the City of Joplin. “Our thoughts are, we’re excited. We’re excited to be part of it, we signed off on it,” said Chockie Billy, Joplin Golden Corral.

Sherman, Texas (KTEN) - It was opening day for the Sherman Shadowcats hosting the Joplin Outlaws!. Sherman took the 3-0 lead in the first but fall late 10-6 in the season opener.

Good Morning our Furry Friends! On todays Pick of the Litter, we get to meet Flash! Flash, is a wonderful pup who is super friendly and has high energy level, great for those who are athletic! Flash is a little skittish around felines, so be careful with kitties at home. Also, be sure to check out the Joplin Humane Society for Flash and all the other wonderful fur babies their shelter currently has! Lastly, please head to joplinhumane.org to make any donations of food and money especially cleaning supplies, supplies for cats such as food, litter, etc., or to volunteer as well!

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Joplin's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee held a meeting this afternoon to discuss their plans for the upcoming Unity Walk, scheduled for June's third Thursday. The goal of EDI is to ensure everyone feels included.

Bubba and Barry had Kyle Arnall, from Qupaw Nation, on today to talk about the Anti-Violence Project! The Project is to help make our area a nicer place and better for the communities! It can be hard for people to admit they need help but this is a place where you can definitely get that. Working with EMS, Fire and Police to help look at the best approach to help those in need. Sometimes EMS are the first ones to see this kind of violence or abuse, and they are there to help! Key information in really bad situations is the solution, and having everyone chipping in such as experts to help stand up against the violence. To learn more about how you can help or seek help go to https://www.fourstateshomepage.com/the-anti-violence-project/!

MIAMI, Okla. — Miami police are warning Four State residents about a possible fraud situation, leaving hundreds of residents out of thousands of dollars. Miami authorities say they’ve been receiving complaints involving a local travel agency, Wiford Tour and Travel. Police say Wiford has taken over $100,000 from...

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - On Thursday May 23, 2024 Jasper County Sheriff's Office and detectives were called to a home burglary happening south of Carthage. 

KEARNEY, Mo. - The Webb City Cardinals Baseball team meets the Kearney Bulldogs for the second consecutive season in the quarterfinals.

JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF) — On the Friday before Memorial Day, drivers from across America come together to celebrate National Road Trip Day. Memorial Day — a time to honor our fallen veterans — is also considered the unofficial kickoff of the summer travel season, with more than 38 million Americans expected to hit the road over the long weekend, visiting friends and family while paying tribute to our American heroes.

SPRINGFIELD – A Mt. Vernon woman was indicted by a federal grand jury last week for leading a conspiracy to purchase nearly 2,000 lottery tickets with stolen credit cards. Amy Young, 31, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield. The indictment alleges...