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Joplin Police Capt. honored for heroic actions during 2022 shooting spree
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Joplin, Mo., Police Captain has been honored for heroic actions he took during a 2022 shooting spree that took the lives of two of his coworkers. U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) announced on Friday, May 17, that Joplin, Missouri, Police Captain William Davis was honored as a Champion of Missouri following his heroic actions. The announcement comes during National Police Week.
Joplin man killed in single-car crash
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A Joplin man is dead after a crash on Wednesday night. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), 33-year-old Darren G. Shockley was southbound on Blackcat Road northwest of Joplin when the crash happened around 7:30 p.m. MSHP said Shockley lost control of a Chevy Avalanche, ran […]
New Planned Parenthood clinic set to open in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kans.- Planned Parenthood Great Plains is set to expand its services into Southeast Kansas this fall, with a new health center opening in Pittsburg. Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood Great Plains announced that the clinic will offer a variety of services, including abortion services, STI and HIV testing, and more.
Prospect Village hopes to redevelop nearly 80 acres just east of Joplin’s Rangeline
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Coming Monday on the agenda for the Joplin City Council there will be a presentation for Prospect Village, a multi-million dollar development along the east side of South Geneva from 22nd Street to 30th Street.
A Tuesday night bus crash carrying a high school baseball team tops Shannon’s Big 3 this week
Big story #3 – Joplin Police Captain Will Davis updates us the male driver is stable at an area hospital. The female passenger is serious but stable. At about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night reports of a single vehicle crash near 12th and Wall Ave alerted Joplin E-911.Joplin Fire, Joplin Police and METS ambulance responded.
Heritage Tractor honored as 2024 Employer of the Year by City of Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kans. — In a ceremony held on Thursday, May 16, Heritage Tractor, a local John Deere dealership, was celebrated with the 2024 Employer of the Year award by the City of Pittsburg. This accolade recognizes the dealership’s contributions to the community, particularly in terms of quality job creation, innovation, and substantial reinvestment in the local area.
GALLERY: Corvette enthusiast congregate in Joplin for national convention
JOPLIN, Mo. — It’s been said that you can’t buy happiness. But owners of a particular brand of car might disagree – and there are a lot of them in Joplin this week. To several car enthusiasts, nothing looks or sounds quite like a corvette. A hundred fifty of the high octane machines and the people who swear by them have been in Joplin this week, some since Monday, as part of the first ever national corvette convention to be hosted in and by the Four State Corvette Club based in Joplin.
Pittsburg mini golf course officially re-opens
PITTSBURG, Kan. — A new attraction is now officially re-open in the city of Pittsburg. A new 18-hole mini golf course opened to the public Thursday, as part of Four Oaks Golf Course inside Lincoln Park. The previous course had drainage issues but now the course is open with...
Kansas prepares to kick off 100th Route 66 anniversary celebration
GALENA, Kan. (KOAM) - Kansas is gearing up for the 100th anniversary celebration of Route 66, America's Main Street. Although the centennial isn't until 2026, the festivities are already underway.
GMFS Dog Days of Summer Adoptathon!
Howie and Bubba went down to the Joplin Humane Society to get a preview of some of the animals up for adoption for this years Dog Days of Summer! Dog Days of Summer is a yearly event that KSN and KODE host in order to bring awareness to the countless homeless pets in the Four State area, and is sponsored by Fletcher Subaru. This year’s event is taking place on May 17th, 2024 from 11am -7pm. This is a great opportunity to add a dog or cat to your family with FEE WAIVED adoptions on all of their shelter pets (including the ones in these videos)! This adoption special is only until Sunday and they cannot wait to see who you pick out as your new furry family member! We need you to share this with all of your family, friends, and coworkers please! Each pet will receive goodies like a bandana, grooming brush and a bag of pet food (while supplies last) when you adopt from May 17th-19th. Adoption Event Hours are Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm!
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