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WEBB CITY/ORONOGO, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 7:30 a.m. Saturday reports of 1075 North Madison at the power substation that a transformer had caught fire.

CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) -- A federal judge sentences a Carthage man for possessing methamphetamine to distribute.

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday evening Joplin Police attempted to stop a suspect DWI driver near Junge and Jackson Ave. The silver SUV did not stop so JPD initiated a pursuit.

A Galena man faces charges following a domestic disturbance near Baxter Springs yesterday. Deputies from the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office were called to the scene on a roadway outside of Baxter Springs around 4pm. There they found 27-year-old Justin Brown and his girlfriend who has allegedly been involved in an argument while in a car. When the vehicle stopped, the female exited the car and began walking. Brown reportedly chased her down, nearly striking her with the car. Brown then got out of the car and the two engaged in a physical altercation. Brown is then suspected of forcing the woman back into the vehicle and attempting to drive off.

Pitt State student knocked out; video viewed over 23 million times. On the evening of Saturday Sept. 7, a Pitt State freshman was filmed at 505, a Pittsburg bar, receiving a “hurricane shot” involving a slap to the face that rendered her unconscious. The video posted on Sept. 9 to X (formerly Twitter) was viewed over 23 million times before it was eventually taken down roughly nine days later and currently sits at over 14 million views on the TikTok page of Barstool Sports.

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The driver in a motorcycle crash where the female passenger was killed September 25, 2024 on South Main Street in Joplin is now charged in her death. 

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A Carthage attorney will be appointed judge in Jasper County in the coming months. Governor Mike Parson will appoint Nicole Carlton to the Division Five seat as an associate circuit judge. She’ll take over from Judge Joe Hensley, who is unopposed in the November election for the circuit judge seat in Division One.

OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL (KOAM) — The states OTA (Oklahoma Turnpike Authority) Trooper of the month is recognized for his work with Newton County Sheriff’s Office.

REPUBLIC, MO — Webb City’s woeful season continues with the Cardinals fourth loss in their last five games, this time falling to Republic 15-13 on the road. Only one touchdown was scored in the first half, and it was Republic’s Matthew Pelfrey to break the deadlock before halftime. Webb City answered in the second half […]

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — About 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Joplin Police attempted a traffic stop on a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta near the intersection of 7th and Jefferson Ave.

The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney’s office filed driving while intoxicated and felony resisting arrest charges against a Diamond man after he led the Carthage Police Department on a chase with speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. Carthage Police began following Christopher Michael Preston (DOB 1980) after he left what...

CARTHAGE, MO — The Carthage Tigers improve to 5-1 on the season after a thrilling 23-20 overtime win against Joplin. The Tigers’ run game stole the show in this one, opening the game with a 10-minute drive. Neither team found the end zone on their first attempt, but the offenses got going in the second […]

NEW HEIGHTS, MO – The 3-2 New Heights Cougars traveled to Webb City to match up with the 3-1 Plattsburg Tigers in their homecoming weekend. Fast forwarding to 4:50 minutes left on the clock the Tigers had a 8-6 lead. New Heights quarterback Logan Decker would go on to throw a 50 yard bomb down […]

JOPLIN, Mo. — Sometimes the real education begins when you leave the classroom. That’s what a group of future physicians did today. Part of becoming a doctor is learning about the human body from textbooks and lectures and labs. “So it helps me to learn to trust my...

Porchfest enlivens the North Heights Neighborhood from noon to 6 pm on Saturday, October 5. Attendees can expect 52 bands, soloists, dancers, and performers throughout the event as well as food, beer garden, arts market and a wide variety of children's activities. New this year, PorchFest adds seating to the center block of the event for people who may have mobility difficulties or simply need a spot to rest and enjoy the music. Porchfest kicks off with a concert on Friday, October 4th and the new afterparty on Saturday after Porchfest from 6PM to midnight at Chaos Brewing in Joplin. For details, schedules, and map: northheightsporchfest.com.

The Cardinals softball team came back twice against the Carthage Tigers on Thursday, but they lost by a run, 9-8. When Webb City was down 5-2 in the seventh, catcher Liz Rhuems hit a three-run homer that sent the game to extra innings. In the eighth, Carthage scored four runs...

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A Carthage woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 5 p.m. Wednesday on Route H a half mile west of Carthage. According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Hannah R. Reed, 25, Carthage, was stopped at the top of the southbound I-49 exit ramp at Route HH, then attempted a left turn and pulled into the path of a 2012 Toyota Camry driven by Monieta G. Pullara, 81, Carthage.

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — We continue our look at the November ballot – tonight with a focus on Amendment 6. “Jasper County, we’re fortunate we have what we call lagers, which is a form of retirement. But a lot of the counties in the state of Missouri don’t have that,” said Jasper Co. Sheriff Randee Kaiser.

A program in Joplin is helping some homeowners make major repairs to their houses. The Joplin Homeowner Rehabilitation Program-2 also known as JHRP-2 is a project of the City of Joplin and the Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area. It’s funded with money awarded to Joplin through the federal American Recovery Plan Act.