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Show Me Reptile Show returns to Joplin Expo Nov. 28-29

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The Show Me Reptile Show will return to the Joplin Expo on Nov. 28-29 for its final event of the 2026 season.

Joplin, MO · 19h

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Mining documentary, 'The Ozark Uplift,' premiered in 2013

Mining prospered in the Tri-State District with the help of the streetcar line, which was centered in Webb City, on Madison Street, between Broadway and Daugherty Street. The photo above, of the Southwest Missouri Electric Railway maintenance building (right) and clubhouse for the company’s employees, is one of several sent by Karen Oheim for possible inclusion in a 2013 documentary, “Ozark Uplift.” She points out the mules (in the background at left), which powered the streetcars before electricity. The Clubhouse still stands and is headquarters for Charlie22 Outdoors.

Webb City, MO · 1d
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Joplin loses oldest VFW member & WWII veteran

The Joplin area has lost its oldest active VFW member and World War II veteran.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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Veterans of 5 wars Honored at Peace Church Cemetery

Veterans of 5 wars Honored at Peace Church Cemetery. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

Joplin, MO · 1d
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Carthage Humane Society reopens after parvovirus lockdown

The Carthage Humane Society has reopened after a Parvovirus outbreak temporarily shut down operations and put the facility under lockdown.

Carthage, MO · 1d

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Michael Renburg fills in as mayor during Oronogo Board meeting

Mayor Pro Tem Michael Renburg presided Monday night as the Oronogo Board of Aldermen made quick work of their monthly agenda. Mayor Charles Wilkins couldn’t attend because he was out of town. Tony Cantrell, public works superintendent, reported that after almost two years of effort, the city has obtained...

Oronogo, MO · 1d

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Joplin hosts hundreds at annual Bold Women’s Summit

Building leadership is the focus of the BOLD Women's Summit held today in Joplin.

Joplin, MO · 2d

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You can drive-thru now to order your dirty soda by Pop It Like It's Hot

Multiple chambers of commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday for Pop It Like It’s Hot Dirty Soda at 920 W. Fourth St. – but that was part of the action. Jimmi and Ben Isenmann were hosting a parking lot party, featuring vendors and even alpacas to pet. Their...

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Liberty Christmas Elves brings holiday cheer to older residents

JOPLIN (KOAM) -- For 40 years, Liberty’s Christmas Elves program has helped ensure that older residents in Southwest Missouri have a happy holiday season.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Veterans thanked for defending our freedom

Area veterans were honored Wednesday during two Veterans Day ceremonies in Webb City. The annual Veterans Day all-school assembly was held in the Cardinal Dome at Webb City High School. JROTC Cardinal Battalion led the ceremony, which featured performances by the choir and band. The police department escorted the veterans...

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Golden Lion Award: Megan Napton

We continue our recognition of local teens who go above and beyond with a Carl Junction senior this week.

Carl Junction, MO · 1d

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25th Annual Gift of Light Tree Light Ceremony brings Christmas cheer to Joplin

JOPLIN (KOAM) -- You can c elebrate the start of this holiday fundraising campaign at Ronald McDonald House on Saturday, November 14th as they light their 26-foot Christmas tree. Enjoy a free Open House for the community from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., with the magical Lighting of the Tree at 5:30 p.m.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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School Board poised to decide amount of levy increase proposal

The day after the next Webb City R-7 Board of Education meeting, on Dec. 8, Superintendent Brenten Byrd says he will go to the Jasper County Courthouse to place a levy-increase proposal on the April 6 election ballot. The amount of the suggested levy increase hasn’t been nailed down, but...

Webb City, MO · 1d