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Can you ID? Individuals caught on Webb City Library security camera. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

4 killed as car crashes into motorcycles; Missouri State Highway Patrol MCIU investigate. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

JOPLIN, Mo. — People living, working, or driving through one part of an area city now have a lot more choices when it comes to food and beverages. One of the area’s most heavily traveled intersections is experiencing a boom in food and beverage businesses. Trackside Burgers and Barbecue and Cup o’ Joe Coffee Company are two of the relatively new businesses to open their doors near the intersection of 7th and Maiden Lane in Joplin. And customers aren’t the only ones glad they did.

UPDATE: Johnny Arehart continues to be held in the Jasper County Jail on a no bond hold for Felony Child Kidnapping (June 3, 2023). His next court date is June 21, 2023. Arehart has pending charges of Felony Vehicle Tampering from a January 2023 incident in McDonald County. An FTA warrant was issued for his arrest since missing court. However he continues to be jailed in Jasper County.

Sheriff and KDOT remind: Use the marked detour, Deputies are enforcing traffic laws. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

A project manager has been sentenced in federal court for misleading federal authorities about lead contamination in a Granby, Mo., city park after he was hired to conduct remediation at the site. Lynn Eich, 65, of Dewitt, Iowa, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips on Thursday, June...

Please remember your 'wake at the lake' says Missouri State Highway Patrol. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

Jun. 4—Employees at the Jasper County Administration Building may receive an outdoor picnic table to sit on during breaks sometime in the near future. Jasper County Treasurer Doug Bishop publicly requested the board of supervisors on March 23 to consider putting a picnic table outside the building. Bishop said he contacted the county's maintenance director and asked him to give him reasons why there wasn't a picnic table or two at the courthouse.

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A man was arrested in Jasper County after troopers say they found 80 pounds of meth in the rental car he was driving. Devion K.J. Boykin, 26, is charged in federal court with possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, distribute or dispense.

JOPLIN, Mo. - The Joplin Humane Society is bringing back the popular Tiny Tigers Cat Lounge and Adoption Center in Joplin, Missouri. The pop-up store, located in the North Park Mall, provides a relaxing space for visitors to interact with and potentially adopt cats and kittens.

JOPLIN, Mo. - Bookhouse Cinema in Joplin is today screening a new documentary for local movie-goers to enjoy. "The Launch" follows Ellen "Magellan" Falterman's remarkable journey to become the first person to circumnavigate the planet on a rowboat.

MoDOT complete projects around the region, expect delays if going to KC Royals games June 3-5 Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

Do you recognize this pair from Galena? Contact Galena Police. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

Jun. 2—It took a long time to pin down a date, but it appears that the new Flat Creek Grill in Webb City will open at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. When I drove by the restaurant earlier this week, it appeared that it had opened because of all of the cars that were parked on the lot. A note posted on the door said it was a training day for new employees. The note also said the opening date would be June 6.

COLUMBUS, Kan. - Local artists met today at the Maple Uncommon Guest House and Gallery with hopes of claiming top prize. Over 63 pieces of locally-crafted art were up on display today at the gallery, with members of the Joplin Regional Arts Coalition as judges.

Flat Creek founder Alan Kram is here for the opening and plans to stay for six weeks. He gladly shows off the large kitchen, which he calls the “back of the house.”. Webb Citians’ dream of having a family sit-down style restaurant is about to come true. Flat...

Howie isn’t entirely alone this morning. Jessica Pommert, the Joplin NALA Reads Director has popped in by to give tell us about some fun things coming up! A Murder Mystery where you play a prominent character in Joplin’s history! Plus you get to enjoy some delicious pizza from Palace Pizza! What’s not to love?

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Humane Society is working diligently to care for a major influx of animals this time of year. More than 600 — almost 700 — are currently in their care… and counting. “May and June are crazy for big dogs coming in,”...

GRANBY, Mo. — The same grounds that used to be home to a very rich mining deposit are the same grounds that the city celebrates that history on. It happens every year on Main Street in Granby. The weekend-long celebration highlights the mining history that created the town we...

NEOSHO, Mo. — A Neosho teen is dead following a head-on crash in Neosho Thursday morning. The wreck happened around 10 AM along MO 86 near Baxter Street in Neosho. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Sydnee Humphries, 18, was driving eastbound in a Chevy Malibu when she crossed the center line and hit a Kia Sportage straight-on in the oncoming westbound lane.