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Missouri Southern basketball sweeps Arkansas-Fort Smith
Missouri Southern basketball sweeps Arkansas-Fort Smith
The Lady Lions win their fifth-straight game.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Missouri Southern basketball sweeps Arkansas-Fort Smith
Joplin voters to decide on police and fire funding continuation
Joplin voters to decide on police and fire funding continuation
The Brief
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January 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joplin voters to decide on police and fire funding continuation
KDHE rescinds boil water advisory for Allen County RWD 15
KDHE rescinds boil water advisory for Allen County RWD 15
ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) -- The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil advisory for the Allen County RWD 15 water supply.
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January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
KDHE rescinds boil water advisory for Allen County RWD 15
Warrants served at Columbus and Weir Galaxy Food Marts
Warrants served at Columbus and Weir Galaxy Food Marts
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) — On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and Special Agents with the Kansas Gaming and Racing Commission served search warrants at two
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January 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Warrants served at Columbus and Weir Galaxy Food Marts
Missouri House to consider changes to solid waste management fees and recycling programs
Missouri House to consider changes to solid waste management fees and recycling programs
MISSOURI - (KOAM) - Missouri lawmakers are set to consider significant changes to the state's solid waste management system that could affect disposal fees and recycling programs across the state.
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January 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Missouri House to consider changes to solid waste management fees and recycling programs
Boil order issued in Commerce due to water tower mechanical issues
Boil order issued in Commerce due to water tower mechanical issues
COMMERCE, Okla. (KOAM) - The City of Commerce has issued a water boil order for residents due to mechanical issues affecting the city water tower during freezing temperatures.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Boil order issued in Commerce due to water tower mechanical issues
Columbus Fire Rescue assist Galena Fire and Lola Fire, 2 fully-involved house fires
Columbus Fire Rescue assist Galena Fire and Lola Fire, 2 fully-involved house fires
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) — Columbus Fire Rescue responded to two structure fires across the county.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Columbus Fire Rescue assist Galena Fire and Lola Fire, 2 fully-involved house fires
Pittsburg city commission addresses property tax error, approves mill rate reduction
Pittsburg city commission addresses property tax error, approves mill rate reduction
PITTSBURG, Kan. - (KOAM) - The Pittsburg City Commission held a meeting to address public concerns over increased property taxes after a clerical error led to higher-than-expected bills for residents
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January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Pittsburg city commission addresses property tax error, approves mill rate reduction
Beware of the Ice; knowledge is power for saving lives
Beware of the Ice; knowledge is power for saving lives
The Brief
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January 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Beware of the Ice; knowledge is power for saving lives
Seneca mom accused of supplying underage daughters with marijuana
Seneca mom accused of supplying underage daughters with marijuana
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- Prosecutors charge a Seneca woman after she allegedly provided marijuana to her underage daughters.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Seneca mom accused of supplying underage daughters with marijuana
PSU infielder Dagen Brewer named preseason All-American
PSU infielder Dagen Brewer named preseason All-American
The senior hit a program record 25 home runs in 2025.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
PSU infielder Dagen Brewer named preseason All-American
Firefighters rescue horses, fell through ice on pond
Firefighters rescue horses from frozen pond
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Firefighters from the Cuba Fire Protection District responded to assist rescue of two horses from a pond on Monday.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Firefighters rescue horses, fell through ice on pond
Independent Snow Plowers keep businesses going
Independent Snow Plowers keep businesses going
• Snow plow operators in Joplin worked around the clock during the weekend snowstorm, with some getting only two hours of sleep
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January 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Independent Snow Plowers keep businesses going
Dog Falls through ice, STL Marine Rescue get to work!
Dog Falls through ice, STL Marine Rescue get to work!
ST LOUIS, Mo. (KOAM) — Although it has been cold across the region it’s not really cold enough to get out on the ice yet. However over the weekend a
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January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Dog Falls through ice, STL Marine Rescue get to work!
Structure Fire in Jasper, smoke and flames visible from I-49
Structure Fire in Jasper, smoke and flames visible from I-49
JASPER, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening a structure fire (non-dwelling) was reported at 110 N 6th St alerting E-911.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Structure Fire in Jasper, smoke and flames visible from I-49
I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike closed near Miami, multiple crashes
I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike closed near Miami, multiple crashes
OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. (KOAM) — Just before 10:45 a.m. Sunday Oklahoma Highway Patrol tell us they have closed I-44 near Miami.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike closed near Miami, multiple crashes
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Thousands of flights have been canceled for the weekend across the U.S. as a monster storm began wreaking havoc across much of the country. Power outages began mounting Saturday in
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January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Thousands of flights canceled as major winter storm moves across the US
Most major roads in 4-States partially snow covered; Here's a breakdown
Most major roads in 4-States partially snow covered; Here's a breakdown
(KOAM) -- Parts of the Four-States are starting to experience some snow accumulation, which may cause dangerous road conditions.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Most major roads in 4-States partially snow covered; Here's a breakdown
Semis crash and burn closing I-44/Turner Turnpike
Semis crash and burn closing I-44/Turner Turnpike
STROUD, Okla. (KOAM) — About 1 p.m. Friday semis crash and burn on I-44/Turner Turnpike.
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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Semis crash and burn closing I-44/Turner Turnpike
Joplin food distributor at center of RICO sentencing for hiring undocumented workers
Joplin food distributor at center of RICO sentencing for hiring undocumented workers
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- A federal judge sentenced 11 people for their role in a racketeering conspiracy to hire, harbor, and transport undocumented workers within the Midwest.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Joplin food distributor at center of RICO sentencing for hiring undocumented workers
Local high schools tip off Bill Hanson Memorial Thursday
Local high schools tip off Bill Hanson Memorial Thursday
The Lady Purple Dragons come away with a win.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Local high schools tip off Bill Hanson Memorial Thursday
Four State Area prepares for first major snowfall of winter season
Four State Area prepares for first major snowfall of winter season
Missouri and Kansas transportation departments have activated winter weather response plans as the Four State Area faces its first major snowfall of the season
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January 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Four State Area prepares for first major snowfall of winter season
US Marshals arrest stabbing suspect; Go Fund Me for victim
US Marshals arrest stabbing suspect; Go Fund Me for victim
SPRINGDALE, Ark. (KOAM) — Man wanted for violent stabbing assault is arrested. Victim stabbed 10 times is stable police say.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
US Marshals arrest stabbing suspect; Go Fund Me for victim
DWI crash investigation in Carl Junction closes Mo-171
DWI crash investigation in Carl Junction closes Mo-171
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 10:45 p.m. Wednesday night reports of a crash on Mo-171 just north of E Pennell St alerted E-911.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
DWI crash investigation in Carl Junction closes Mo-171
T-Bone crash Baseline Blvd and Mo-43
Highway speed t-bone crash and rollover, Baseline Blvd and Mo-43
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Just before 8:15 p.m. Wednesday evening reports of a t-bone crash at Mo-43 and Baseline Blvd alerted E-911.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
T-Bone crash Baseline Blvd and Mo-43