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West Quincy Street in Pittsburg expected to close for construction work

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- The City of Pittsburg is warning residents of a road closure starting Friday, November 13.

Pittsburg, KS · 14h

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City celebrates 16 employees for milestone years of service

On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburg celebrated 16 employees who dedicated a combined total of 315 years of service to the city and community. The staff were also recognized by the League of Kansas Municipalities. Their years of service were shared across the state of Kansas. Municipal Court Judge Frederick...

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Street improvements project update: E Atkinson Ave.

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, contractors will begin mill and paving operations on East Atkinson Ave, from South Rouse to Free Kings Hwy. During working hours, this segment will be closed to through traffic and restricted to local traffic only. The milling and paving operations should be complete by the end of the day on Thursday, Nov. 12.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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Tree Removal Project: S. Elm & S Locust

Starting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, a contractor will begin the removal of trees in the right of ways. The contractor will begin at E. Cleveland and S. Elm and continue to work North to 4th Street. Over the next couple of weeks, the contractor will be working on both S. Elm and S. Locust in these areas.

Pittsburg, KS · 14h

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Part of the City of Galena

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Galena public water supply system located in Cherokee County. Customers in the Empire Area from north of Front Street to either side of North Main should boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation or use bottled water instead. Dispose of ice cubes from trays and automatic ice makers. If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears. Water used for bathing does not need to be boiled, but supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested.

Galena, KS · 17h

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Southeast Kansas food pantries busier than ever this year, officials say

Food insecurity is reportedly on the rise, and southeast Kansas pantries say they're busier than ever.

Pittsburg, KS · 1d

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County’s computer contractor wants $95 an hour to search records; one resident’s request shows the cost

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County commissioners on Monday will take up a question that affects anyone who asks the county for public records: who pays when the county’s computer contractor has to search county email?. Stronghold Data of Joplin, Mo., which runs the county’s computer systems, says those...

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The Oklahoman

Oklahoma landowners pack hearing to oppose 34-mile transmission line

Dozens of northeast Oklahoma landowners, ranchers and community advocates packed an Oklahoma Corporation Commission hearing Monday to voice their opposition to a proposed high-voltage transmission line, raising concerns about multigenerational family farms and potential health and wildlife consequences. The agency held a prehearing conference and public comment session on American Electric Power (AEP) Oklahoma Transmission Company Inc.’s application for a certificate of authority to construct the Northeast Oklahoma Transmission Enhancement Project (NEOTEP) West. The west segment of the project involves building a 34-mile, 345-kilovolt overhead electric transmission line through Washington and Nowata counties, connecting the existing Delaware Substation to the Oklahoma-Kansas border. The line, according to a June filing by AEP, would utilize steel poles ranging from 110 to 150 feet in height along a 150-foot-wide right-of-way corridor. NEOTEP West is part of a federally regulated, regional reliability initiative mandated by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional transmission organization covering a 14-state network. The full NEOTEP, which carries a $342 million cost, is designed to route wind energy from Kansas through northeastern Oklahoma to load centers in Missouri. It includes a planned eastern segment that runs 68 miles across Craig and Ottawa counties. More: Will Oklahoma data centers put

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Chanute to conduct chlorine flush on water distribution system

CHANUTE, Kan. (KOAM) -- The City of Chanute Water Department will be conducting a free chlorine flush on November 12.

Chanute, KS · 12h

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No exceptions, even for commissioners: County bars personal use of its property

FORT SCOTT — Bourbon County employees can no longer use county vehicles, equipment or property for personal purposes, and commissioners can’t grant exceptions, under a policy adopted Nov. 2. The vote was 3-1, with Commissioner Joe Allen voting against. Commissioner Mika Milburn-Kee removed language that would have let...

Bourbon County, KS · 1d

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Preservation commissioner says brick street rule was misunderstood

FORT SCOTT — A member of Fort Scott’s Historic Preservation & Resource Commission says a percentage rule in the city’s brick street policy, discussed at the Oct. 20 City Commission meeting, does not apply to existing brick streets. “The 30% or 35% does not apply to an...

Fort Scott, KS · 2d

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Wilson Co. Commission Hears election Update

The Wilson County Commission approves purchases for the Road and Bridge Department and gets an update on last week's election. During its latest meeting, commissioners approved a request from Road and Bridge Supervisor Kary Tatum to spend 122-thousand dollars with Murphy Tractor Company for a motor grader. County Coordinator Kris...

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Public comment sessions held for high-voltage transmission line project in Green Country

OKLAHOMA — People in northeastern Oklahoma can weigh in on a proposed high-voltage transmission line project that would stretch about 100 miles through Green Country. The project, called the Northeast Oklahoma Transmission Enhancement Project, is being proposed by AEP, which is PSO's parent company. It is divided into two section, west and east, and would cross Washington, Nowata, Craig and Ottawa Counties.

Green Country, OK · 2d

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Joplin tenants ordered to vacate Zahn Apartments by Nov. 30

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Joplin, MO · 2d

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Tenants of downtown Joplin apartment ordered to vacate due to safety risks

Residents of a downtown Joplin apartment building are being forced to move after city officials determined the property poses a serious safety risk.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Portion of Main Street in Joplin closed due to water line work

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- Portions of Main Street in Joplin are expected to be closed overnight on Thursday.

Joplin, MO · 13h

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How two Joplin veterans found love at Whiteman AFB

For some with a background in military service, Veterans' Day can be a family affair. Often, there are dads, brothers, grandparents and uncles who served. And for two local veterans - it was also where they met the love of their life.

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Joplin loses oldest VFW member & WWII veteran

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin area has lost its oldest active VFW member and World War II veteran. Fred Horst, 100, of Webb City, has passed away. He served in the Navy at the end of World War II, training to work on landing craft maintenance. In recent years, Horst had been active with American Legion Post 13, including serving in leadership and on the honor guard.

Joplin, MO · 1d

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Webb City considers data center regulations as residents weigh concerns

WEBB CITY, MO. - (KOAM) - The city of Webb City is open to studying regulations for data center development, city officials said, as residents raise questions about a possible facility near homes in Joplin.

Webb City, MO · 2d

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