JOPLIN, Mo. — Over the weekend Joplin R-8 staff worked overtime to move important items to the new Dover Hill Elementary, 1100 North Main. Loading up important boxes and marked items for teachers and staff like, storage shelving, file cabinets, books, mini-fridges, etc. We spotted dozens of maintenance staff and some administrative staff flexing their muscles as opening day gets closer. On January 4, 2023, students from West Central and Columbia will move into the new building at 1100 N. Main. Welcome Home to Dover Hill, Joplin! Two open houses are planned to welcome our neighbors into thi ..read more

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The survivor of a shooting at an Oklahoma marijuana farm that killed four people has been arrested after being released from a hospital where he was treated for gunshot wounds. 44-year-old Yifei Lin was arrested last week after the Oklahoma bureau of narcotics filed notice to seize the farm west of Hennessey a town about 55 miles northwest of Oklahoma City. Lin remained jailed according to jail records, although court documents do not show that formal charges have yet been filed. Lin’s attorney, Clay Curtis, says he has not been provided the likely charges, though illeg ..read more

ORONOGO, Mo. — Friday morning, December 9, 2022, about 7:30 a.m. reports of a structure fire near MO-96 and Prairie Meadow Lane alerted Jasper County E-911. Oronogo Fire Dept, Oronogo Police Dept and METS ambulance responded. Mutual aid fire depts included Webb City and Tri-Cites. “Upon of arrival Oronogo E1 & Oronogo Chief 1 found a single story residential structure with heavy fire & smoke showing.” — Oronogo Fire Dept The resident got out of the structure and two dogs were rescued. Oronogo Fire state in a release, “Crews made an aggressive transitional attack on the fire… No inju ..read more

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Post Art Library in Joplin today hosted its annual Holiday Tea event. The gathering included: Tea Cookies Performance by Midwest Regional Ballet. The event gives residents a chance to connect during the holidays. Watch KOAM and Fox 14 Evening News to see the whole story or check back later for additional content. Click here to learn more. COPYRIGHT 2022 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED ..read more

Federal data: Kansas oil spill biggest in Keystone history TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A ruptured pipe dumped enough oil this week into a northeastern Kansas creek to nearly fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, becoming the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in nine years and surpassing all the previous ones on the same pipeline system combined, according to federal data. Click here to learn more. Firefighters quick work save main house from burning CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — About 9:30 p.m. Saturday night, December 10, 2022, reports of a structure fire at 410 W Walnut alerted Carl Junction E-911. Click h ..read more

PITTSBURG, Kan. – You may have already taken a photograph with the jolly red man this year, but have your four-legged friends? The Crawford County Historical Museum is celebrating the ‘Howlidays’ with residents and their pets. Today from 1-4 p.m., residents have the chance to snap a picture of their pooch with the north pole’s very own Santa Paws. Officials say the Santa Paws event raises money for the SEK Animal Advocates group. Click here to learn more or check back later for additional content. The museum says Christmas crafts are available for little ones during photo shoots.   COPYRI ..read more

PITTSBURG, Kan. -Local businesses are teaming up today to provide a unique shopping experience to 4-State residents. The Holiday Sip & Shop is a locally organized craft show that features items like: Clothing Sweets Candles Signs & More Coffee and hot chocolate are provided to help keep guests comfortable while they check off their Christmas shopping lists. Watch KOAM & Fox 14 news to see the whole story or check back later for additional content. Those wishing to attend the event can do so until 3:30 P.M. at the Frisco Event Center. Click here to view all vendors in attendance ..read more

Today is Sunday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2022. This is Today in History. World news In 1946, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established. In 1997, more than 150 countries agreed at a global warming conference in Kyoto, Japan, to control the Earth’s greenhouse gases. In 2017, A Bangladeshi immigrant set off a crude pipe bomb in a New York City subway passageway in a botched suicide bombing; it did not fully detonate and Akayed Ullah was the only one seriously hurt. Politics In 1816, Indiana became the 19th state. In 1941, Germany and Italy declared w ..read more

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — About 9:30 p.m. Saturday night, December 10, 2022, reports of a detached garage on fire at 410 west Walnut alerted Carl Junction E-911. Carl Junction Fire, METS ambulance and Carl Junction Police responded. Walnut was closed to all traffic as hoses ran across the roadway. No one was injured in the fire. Neighbors tell us there were loud booms heard as the garage was burning. It’s unknown what that could have been. There was a vehicle consumed by the fire. CJ Fire worked quickly to control the fire drone spreading to the main residence just feet away. The heat of the flames ..read more