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“Just turn around, take a little longer route,” Carthage Fire Chief warns against driving in flood waters
CARTHAGE, Mo. — With more rain on the way, Carthage firefighters are asking for your help. Carthage Fire Chief Ryan Huntley said the city has been fortunate, so far. He said flooding in the city has minor to this point, mostly related to runoff and clogged drainage. They have...
Weather LIVE: Updates on KOAM News Now YouTube
(KOAM) - Severe weather moves through the KOAM viewing area. Meteorologist Doug Heady is tracking them and has 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).
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.
Daytime closures for Connecticut Avenue in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. — Officials with the City of Joplin say motorists traveling through the city should be aware of a daytime closure on Connecticut Avenue, just south of 38th Street. The closure will be in effect from 9 a.m., beginning April 30, until dusk each day, requiring drivers to...
FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS: Heavy rain leads to flooding fears across the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Heavy rain on Thursday led to flash flooding in several counties across the Ozarks. The National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for counties, including Christian, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, and Stone Counties. Several inches of rain fell from Carthage to Mount Vernon to Springfield. Expect flash...
Joplin City Hall building expansion follows new employee additions
JOPLIN, Mo. — Things are getting a whole lot busier at Joplin City Hall. That includes the building itself. Construction is continuing to reshape office space, centralizing neighborhood services on the first floor and adding extra offices on the higher levels. They’re needed for the new employees added in...
4-States Families go over severe weather plans to ease anxiety
NEOSHO, Mo.- As severe weather season approaches, families across the Four States area are drawing on past experiences and preparing their children for the possibilities of severe weather. In communities still marked by memories of devastating storms, such as the Joplin tornado, readiness and education are key to reducing anxiety and ensuring safety.
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