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KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Police pursuit in Crawford County leads to juvenile arrest

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) -- Police say a juvenile ignored their lights, initiating a police pursuit in Crawford County.

Crawford County, KS · 2d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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DWI crash into Downtown Joplin buildings, two arrested

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Shortly after 8 p.m. Friday evening, November 6, 2026, tipsters told us they heard a crash into a building in the 500 block of South Main St.

Joplin, MO · 1d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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House fire in Duenweg: Arson investigation

DUENWEG, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Just after 3 a.m. early Saturday morning, November 7, 2026, reports of a house fire at Rogers and Robin St alerted E-911.

Duenweg, MO · 1d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Lamar man recognized as Rising Star in national Agri Services

LAMAR, Mo. (MFA) - MFA in Columbia, Mo. announce that MFA Agri Services manager, Hunter Walls , has been named one of the 2026 Rising Stars in the industry.

Lamar, MO · 2d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Vehicle crashes into Joplin’s GameCo, again

DUQUESNE, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Just before 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2026, reports of a vehicle crashing into a building at GameCo, 3816 East 7th, alerted E-911.

Joplin, MO · 2d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Crash near Jasper on Base Line Blvd, one vehicle off into creek

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Just before 5 p.m. reports of a two vehicle crash on Base Line Blvd at County Road 80/State Hwy T alerted E-911.

Jasper, MO · 2d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Shannon's Big 3: Missing Anderson Couple Found Dead

(KOAM) -- Shannon Becker shared his top three biggest stories of the week, featuring an elderly woman pushed to her death in Joplin, and a missing couple found dead in Anderson.

Anderson, MO · 2d

KOLR10 News

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An Ozarks hillbilly took on the American middle class. She had plenty to say

Ethel Reed Strainchamps' 1965 memoir chronicles her journey from rural Ozark poverty to becoming a journalist and scholar while questioning the social implications of class and language.

Polk County, MO · 1d

Four States Home Page

partner publisher · 17.1K followers

New end zone facility coming to Carnie Smith Stadium

A new construction project is set to begin near Carnie Smith Stadium on the campus of Pittsburg State University.

Pittsburg, KS · 2d

Four States Home Page

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Webb City church hosts 77th annual turkey dinner

A Webb City church spends its afternoon providing meals to community members as part of a time-honored tradition.

Webb City, MO · 20h

Four States Home Page

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Missouri Southern football seals the deal against Central Oklahoma in last home game of season

The Lions defeated the Bronchos to secure their third consecutive MIAA win for the first time since 1997. HIGHLIGHTS:

Joplin, MO · 23h

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Gearhead Curios, plus 10 nearby lots, go up for sale for $450,000

The owner of Gearhead Curios in Galena, Kansas, has put the property on the market for $450,000. Owner Aaron Perry stated on Facebook Messenger that the price includes Gearhead Curios’ inventory, collectibles, the Muffler Man created in his likeness and 10 vacant lots in Galena where he once planned his Petrol Motor Quart motel.

Galena, KS · 2d

Country Herald

publisher · 10.8K followers

Missouri, Kansas Frost Alert Tonight: Lows Near Freezing

Springfield, Joplin, Branson and southeast Kansas communities face frost from midnight to 8 a.m.

Missouri · 2d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Old-School Missouri Drive-In Theater In Carthage Still Shows Movies Off Historic Route 66

Fireflies blink over a gravel lot while a giant screen glows right beside the old Mother Road. Folks lounge in truck beds, lawn chairs, and open trunks. The movie sound comes through your car radio. I like how simple the whole idea is. You buy a ticket, and many nights...

Carthage, MO · 22h

Four States Home Page

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Hundreds gather for Joplin Veterans Day parade

Local veterans and community members continue a tradition that's brought people together for nearly four decades.

Joplin, MO · 20h

Four States Home Page

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Solve a historic home puzzle to win $150 in Webb City

A big Webb City birthday will mean cold, hard cash for the first person to solve a historical challenge.

Webb City, MO · 2d

Springfield News-Leader

partner publisher · 22.5K followers

Inside Republic's epic triple overtime win vs Carthage that 'was a dogfight'

REPUBLIC — Republic (9-1) and Carthage (7-4) were separated by very little in the Class 5 District Semifinals on Friday, Nov. 6. When one team made a big play, the other followed suit. It was the most equal football game played so far in Southwest Missouri. In the end, Republic made one more play than Carthage. Republic kept its season alive by defeating Carthage 32-30 in triple overtime. “It was just two equal teams that both pride themselves in the same thing, playing hard, being physical,” Republic head coach Ryan Cornelsen said. “We just found a way to get one stop more than they did in the end to get the win.” Watch: Republic football coach Ryan Cornelsen breaks down 3OT win vs Carthage The Central Ozark Conference rivals went into the extra period tied at 14-14. On the first play of the first overtime, Republic's Baelor Cutbirth bounced a run to the outside for the touchdown. In a game where Carthage’s defense kept Republic in check throughout, Cutbirth’s run was one of the longest plays of the game. Carthage tied the game via a short rushing score from Karter Manzer. In the second overtime, both teams settled for field

Republic, MO · 1d