Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:26 PM EST2012-11-13 23:26:20 GMT
City leaders in Pittsburg are discussing the ability to have trash services bid for four sectors of the city. This would make trash pickup a city utility, which would be added to the water bill. TrashMore >>
City leaders in Pittsburg are discussing the ability to have trash services bid for four sectors of the city. This would make trash pickup a city utility, which would be added to the water bill.More >>
Friday, November 9 2012 7:44 PM EST2012-11-10 00:44:02 GMT
According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, drought has reduced pheasant population in most regions, but hunting preserves are keeping the sport alive. Pheasant season opens thisMore >>
Pheasant season opens this weekend for those hunting in the wild. But on hunting preserves, like Claythorne Lodge in Cherokee County, Kansas, the hunt has been going on since September.More >>
Monday, November 5 2012 6:19 PM EST2012-11-05 23:19:19 GMT
Freeman Health Systems agrees to pay millions of dollars to the government after self-reporting federal law violations. The hospital will pay $9.3 million in a settlement for violating the False ClaimsMore >>
Freeman Health gave incentive pay to 70 physicians based on contracts. Those physicians referred services that have a financial stake with Freeman, which is illegal. Audits caught the issue and now Freeman will pay $9.3 million in a settlement.More >>
Monday, October 29 2012 5:41 PM EDT2012-10-29 21:41:40 GMT
The Northeastern Tribal Health System is continuing its campaign to get as many uninsured Native American children signed up for Medicare or Medicaid programs due to the statistics of healthcare. TheMore >>
The Northeastern Tribal Health System is continuing its campaign to get as many uninsured Native American children in northeastern Oklahoma signed up for Medicare or Medicaid programs.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 2:32 PM EDT2012-10-25 18:32:40 GMT
The state of Kansas has more than 1,600 openings for truck drivers. The Kansas Department of Commerce says the high demand jobs are in the oil and gas industry. The Director of the Driving School atMore >>
The Director of the Driving School at Fort Scott Community College, Rob Minor, says there are about 250 participants each year between the schools in Kansas City and Fort Scott.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 1:55 PM EDT2012-10-24 17:55:47 GMT
In less than two weeks Cherokee County voters will decide a question that has the potential to boost business and increase revenue for the county. The ballot issue deals with the issue of alcohol sales. RightMore >>
Right now the sale of liquor, other than beer, with a 3.2 alcohol content is only available at private clubs within Cherokee County. But after the November election restaurants across the county could begin selling liquor by the drink without maintaining the state regulated percentage of alcohol to food sales.More >>
Thursday, October 18 2012 1:10 PM EDT2012-10-18 17:10:27 GMT
With an application of makeup, a camera and some lines from a script, teens transformed into zombies overtaking the Pittsburg Public Library on Wednesday. "It's easy to just show a movie to the kids,More >>
For Teen Read Week some teens are making a movie titled "It came from the library", a story about zombies taking over the Pittsburg Public Library.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 1:19 PM EDT2012-10-17 17:19:51 GMT
The Pittsburg State University's Department of Nursing will be receiving money from a federal grant program for $325,000. "We have received traineeship funds since 1996," says Cheryl Geifer, a professorMore >>
A $325,000 federal grant will provide funding for 26 part time Pittsburg State nursing students. Each student will receive tuition as well as a stipend.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-10-11 21:34:37 GMT
A lot of employees are suddenly needed in one Southeast Kansas community. The demand is high for these jobs even though it's seasonal work. For Heather McDonnell, at MDT Personnel, there is a need toMore >>
A lot of employees are suddenly needed in one Southeast Kansas community. The demand is high for these jobs even though it's seasonal work.More >>
A new destination for toddlers through third graders is in the works in Parsons, Kansas and is scheduled to open next month. Dinosaurs, space, the human body, and insects will be the topic of exhibitsMore >>
A new destination for toddlers through third graders is in the works in Parsons, Kansas and is scheduled to open next month. Dinosaurs, space, the human body, and insects will be the topic of exhibits at the newly formed Curious Minds Discovery Zone.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 6:49 PM EDT2012-09-24 22:49:33 GMT
Police in Miami, Oklahoma are working to solve about a half-dozen car burglaries, all on the southwest side of the city. The string of burglaries has been happening for about a week. Detectives say theseMore >>
The string of burglaries has been happening for about a week. Detectives say these crimes are even more reason for people to be aware of their surroundings.More >>
Wednesday, September 19 2012 6:03 PM EDT2012-09-19 22:03:03 GMT
Pittsburg State University's College of Technology hosts its annual Company Day to help get students job offers and internship opportunities. Before 2008, more than 100 companies would show up for theMore >>
Pittsburg State University's College of Technology hosts its annual Company Day to help get students job offers and internship opportunities.More >>
Monday, September 3 2012 6:08 PM EDT2012-09-03 22:08:01 GMT
A southeast Kansas 17 year old aspires to be a magic act on the Vegas strip. He's already been to Vegas to practice and compete against other teens, and he hopes to go international. Jay Temaat is originallyMore >>
A southeast Kansas 17 year old aspires to be a magic act on the Vegas strip. He's already been to Vegas to practice and compete against other teens, and he hopes to go international.More >>
Posted at 1:30 PM CST: Fire crews are working a fire near 7th and Black Cat Road west of Joplin. We have a crew on the scene and will provide updates as they are confirmed.More >>
One benefit of the rain many Four State areas are enjoying is it reduces the risk of fires like the one that swept through the old Route 66 Speedway west of Joplin yesterday.More >>
Wednesday, August 22 2012 12:07 PM EDT2012-08-22 16:07:26 GMT
The City of Pittsburg has been experiencing a record number of waterline breaks due to the dry summer. In the last 20 days the city has seen about 31 waterline breaks, the same as last month, which setMore >>
In the last 20 days the City of Pittsburg has seen about 31 waterline breaks, but they are working on a solution.More >>
Monday, August 20 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-08-20 23:10:34 GMT
When a water main breaks and a mandatory boil order is issued the restaurant industry has to adjust operations. In a meeting today Parsons, Kansas officials and food vendors talked about how to handleMore >>
A water main break and mandatory boil order forced Parsons restaurants to adjust their operations.More >>
Thursday, August 16 2012 1:41 PM EDT2012-08-16 17:41:55 GMT
Digital photography printing is just a click away with the help of Pittsburg based MPIX, a brand of Miller's Professional Imaging. The company is seeing an increase in business and with the increasedMore >>
Miller's Professional Imaging expands as demand for digital photography printing continues to increase.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-08-10 23:18:29 GMT
Over the last five years the city of Pittsburg has seen more multi-plex housing coming in. More than half of Pittsburg properties are rentals and Tim Kundiger of SLB Property Management says there wasMore >>
More than half of Pittsburg properties are rentals and Tim Kundiger of SLB Property Management says there was a need for single bedroom housing, which most of the newer complexes accommodate.More >>
Wednesday, August 8 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-08-08 23:11:01 GMT
Fifty Pittsburg business owners gathered today to discuss the future economic developments of the city. The business leaders came from many different sectors, including manufacturing, banking, city governmentMore >>
Fifty Pittsburg business owners gathered today to discuss the future economic developments of the city.More >>
Friday, July 27 2012 5:58 PM EDT2012-07-27 21:58:31 GMT
The City of Pittsburg is looking at ways to enforce a property ordinance when it comes to repeat offenders. 183 properties were deemed a nuisance in Pittsburg. The city hopes to get $90,000 from propertyMore >>
183 properties were deemed a nuisance in Pittsburg. The city hopes to get $90,000 from property owners to cover work already complete.More >>
Tuesday, July 24 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-07-24 22:25:26 GMT
A community action program is looking to the city of Pittsburg to apply for funding. The SEK-CAP emergency shelter has written a grant, which it hopes will result in funding for the homeless family shelter. TheMore >>
SEK-CAP is asking for $50,000 which will go towards running the shelter.More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 2:03 PM EDT2012-07-16 18:03:41 GMT
A Southwest Missouri woman was bitten recently by a copperhead and some are blaming the heat for an increase in snakes in the area. Linda Jimenez of Anderson, Missouri says she and others in the areaMore >>
An Anderson, Missouri woman recently bit by a copperhead says her family has seen and killed 19 of the venomous snakes since July 5, a dramatic increase from the two or three a year she usually sees.More >>
Just one week after winning a unanimous approval to become the master developer Wallace Bajjali Development Group came with many projects to present at the standing room only meeting. Nineteen projectsMore >>
A key part of the plans presented by Texas-based Wallace Bajjali includes attracting outside developers. City officials say there is an interest.More >>
Tuesday, July 3 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-07-03 21:47:40 GMT
Crawford County firefighters warn of fire risk with high winds and the dry conditions. A field off of the intersection U.S. 400 and 190th Street caught fire late this morning spread due to the high winds. AMore >>
A field off of the intersection U.S. 400 and 190th Street caught fire late this morning spread due to the high winds. A farmer tells officials he had finished cutting the field and was letting it sit to bail.More >>
Officials are evacuating people from a portion of southeast Parsons, Kansas. A KOAM/Fox14 videographer at the scene confirms 10th through 13th Streets between Leonard and Briggs have been evacuated. PoliceMore >>
A Parsons, Kansas resident says he purchased the contents of a storage locker, brought the boxes home, and when he opened one of the boxes he found what he believed were two pipe bombs.More >>
Monday, July 2 2012 6:12 PM EDT2012-07-02 22:12:53 GMT
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas will almost double its size as a multi-million dollar construction project is set to begin next month. The project is being made possible with federal grantMore >>
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas sees almost 3,000 new patients each year. Officials say their new expansion will nearly double the size of their Pittsburg facility.More >>
Friday, June 22 2012 2:16 PM EDT2012-06-22 18:16:56 GMT
A Joplin, Missouri mother turns to using public humiliation as a way to teach her teenagers there are consequences for their actions. On Thursday Stacy Daniels made her 13 and 15 year old sons createMore >>
On Thursday, Stacy Daniels made her 13 and 15 year old sons create bright signs listing their wrongdoings in large type, then made them hold the signs in public at a busy Joplin intersection. More >>
Friday, June 8 2012 4:38 PM EDT2012-06-08 20:38:12 GMT
Hundreds of kids show up for a public safety kid's day camp in Parsons, Kansas. It's the eighth year for the camp, with topics that include demonstrations about seat-belts, severe weather and water safety. OrganizersMore >>
It's the eighth year for the camp, with topics that include demonstrations about seat-belts, severe weather and water safety.More >>
Updated April 24 at 7:55 PM by Jordan Aubey: Baxter Springs say the past few weeks have been divisive over politics. Do to the number of residents attending tonight's city council meeting it was movedMore >>
Baxter Springs Mayor Jenifer Bingham has resigned. She announced her resignation in a letter to the Galena Sentinel Times... More >>
Wednesday, May 30 2012 6:29 PM EDT2012-05-30 22:29:57 GMT
Dorm renovations now underway at Pittsburg State and are expected to be complete in time for students to move in next semester. The renovations at the Tanner Annex Residence Hall has a price tag of $2More >>
This renovation is part of a $12 million residential hall renovation plan, which started in 2009. But when this building is finished the 1950's era building will be energy efficient and like new.More >>
Tuesday, May 29 2012 7:15 PM EDT2012-05-29 23:15:21 GMT
Neosho County, Kansas residents will soon be able to receive emergency alerts on cell phones. The Neosho County commission just approved the Code Red system that will help residents throughout the county,More >>
Residents will be able to register their phones to receive the messages based on their location and the system will be able to make those alerts available to only the affected areas.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 7:02 PM EDT2012-05-23 23:02:53 GMT
Katy Days in Parsons, Kansas celebrates the history of the Katy Railroad, which goes back to the 1800's and is rich with pride and tragedy. It's been celebrated for 12 years but this year is the 100thMore >>
Katy Days in Parsons, Kansas celebrates the history of the Katy Railroad, which goes back to the 1800's and is rich with pride and tragedy. It's been celebrated for 12 years but this year is the 100th anniversary of a tragic event from train company's history.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-05-23 22:37:02 GMT
A Girard, Kansas man is being hailed as a good Samaritan by the Crawford County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Sandy Horton says Christin Johnson lost control of her vehicle just north of Girard. TheMore >>
Sheriff Sandy Horton says Christin Johnson lost control of her vehicle just north of Girard. The van flew into the air, landed in a tree and caught fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 22 2012 6:55 PM EDT2012-05-22 22:55:59 GMT
Thousands of people take to the streets of Duquesne and Joplin, a part of Joplin's journey that began when the two communities took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado on May 22, 2011. That tornado killedMore >>
The journey will continue for many years. But today, in a Walk of Unity, thousands of victims, volunteers and those who support them walked the route of the tornado.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 8:14 PM EDT2012-05-22 00:14:51 GMT
As always the security of the upmost importance for the Presidential visit. It's known as "the bubble", the security surrounding President Obama in his visits. The Joplin Police Department is workingMore >>
The Joplin Police Department is working closely with Secret Service in which some security details are very classified.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-05-21 22:24:42 GMT
While the media attention hasn't necessarily been on the freshman and sophomores of Joplin High School in the last year students say they don't mind. They were placed in the Memorial Middle School afterMore >>
While the media attention hasn't necessarily been on the freshman and sophomores of Joplin High School in the last year students say they don't mind.
They were placed in the Memorial Middle School after the tornado and students say morale has been good for the circumstances.More >>
Wilson County, Kansas authorities are working a plane crash east of Highway 75 near Chanute. The Neodesha Fire Department confirms there were five people on board. We do not know what type of plane orMore >>
Four people are now dead and another remains in critical condition Friday's twin engine plane crash in Wilson County, Kansas.More >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-02 23:17:27 GMT
Visible progress now on both the old Saint John's Hospital and new Mercy facility. The job of clean up at the old hospital at 26th and McClelland is one that is meticulous and a little time consuming.More >>
The job of clean up at the old hospital at 26th and McClelland is one that is meticulous and a little time consuming. While that process is underway, there is also progress on the new Mercy site on the southeast corner of Interstate 44 and Main Street.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 10:03 AM EDT2012-04-30 14:03:23 GMT
Joplin health officials warn about a new trend among teens that involves drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk. Liquid hand sanitizer contains about 65% ethanol and officials say just a few squirts ofMore >>
Joplin health officials warn about a new trend among teens that involves drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk.
Liquid hand sanitizer contains about 65% ethanol and officials say just a few squirts of the substance is equal to two shots of alcohol.More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 9:59 AM EDT2012-04-30 13:59:44 GMT
New legislation was one of the many topics at this year's Oklahoma Pet Professional's Education seminar on Sunday in Miami, Oklahoma. The group says a bill proposed by the Humane Society will remove allMore >>
New legislation was one of the many topics at this year's Oklahoma Pet Professional's Education seminar on Sunday in Miami, Oklahoma.More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 5:25 PM EDT2012-04-26 21:25:38 GMT
Pittcraft Printing in Pittsburg already prints for major teams in the region, including the KU Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburg State University athletics. Now they are also printing for theMore >>
Pittcraft Printing in Pittsburg already prints for major teams in the region, including the KU Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburg State University athletics. Now they are also printing for the Kansas City Royals.More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 10:43 PM EDT2012-04-26 02:43:49 GMT
The circus is in town in Chanute, Kansas. Technically, you could say it's been there for a number of years. And this circus involves kids, but not as spectators. Around 100 Chanute Middle School studentsMore >>
Around 100 Chanute Middle School students are preparing for their opportunity to join the fun. The founder of Circus of the Kids, Bruce Pfeffer, has been going to schools and summer camps for the last 30 years teaching circus acts.More >>
Monday, April 23 2012 6:24 PM EDT2012-04-23 22:24:09 GMT
The Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative is trying to get customers to save energy and in turn get paid. The Peak Savers Program will be in the months of July and August from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and customersMore >>
The Heartland Rural Electric Cooperative is trying to get customers to save energy and in turn get paid. The Peak Savers Program will be in the months of July and August from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and customers who enroll in the program will be paid $1 for every kilowatt-hour saved.More >>
Friday, April 20 2012 6:14 PM EDT2012-04-20 22:14:55 GMT
The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and Joplin School's Bright Futures program celebrates the TREK program with a bowling party. The 100 volunteers are helping at-risk kids one day a week to improve elementaryMore >>
With the poverty rate increasing in some local schools, the need for help is at an all time high. Reporter Zach Fletcher investigates what it takes to bridge the gap between poverty and success in school.More >>
Saturday, June 4 2011 11:47 PM EDT2011-06-05 03:47:12 GMT
The Joplin Museum Complex is trying to ensure family memories, like photos, are preserved before they are a total loss. Museum Curator Chris Wiseman says saving the memories of Joplin families is importantMore >>
Saturday, June 4 2011 11:44 PM EDT2011-06-05 03:44:23 GMT
The tornado tore up almost a third of Joplin, and started near 32nd and Central City Road. The path's beginning ripped off roofs, removed shingles, blew out windows and demolished parts of the residentialMore >>
Thursday, June 2 2011 11:56 PM EDT2011-06-03 04:56:49 GMT
There is a tale of survival a week and a half after the twister.
Pat Cole had been walking with her brother-in-law looking at his home when they heard barking, a cry for help.
Pat Cole, found the dog, says, "He said well it sound's like it's hurt so we started looking around and he had to go inside and come back and look through those windows and look down in that hole."More >>
Friday, May 20 2011 9:09 PM EDT2011-05-21 01:09:23 GMT
Who is watching you or your family in the privacy of your own home? Zach Fletcher tonight.. Shows us the insecurity of security cameras.. And what experts say you should do to keep your family safe.More >>
Thursday, May 19 2011 10:11 PM EDT2011-05-20 02:11:38 GMT
Third Thursday events in Joplin have become a staple for the city, drawing thousands to the downtown district and promoting business as well as family fun. Through the crowds of people looking for aMore >>
Wednesday, May 18 2011 10:35 PM EDT2011-05-19 02:35:24 GMT
A 19 year old cold case is renewed by the Cherokee county sheriff's department and the K-B-I. the sheriff's department wants to take a deeper look into the case of Jennifer Judd -- found murdered in her home. koam's Zach Fletcher tells us how the department and family members are looking at the case and hoping to gain justice for Jennifer and her family.More >>
Saturday, May 14 2011 11:55 PM EDT2011-05-15 03:55:06 GMT
A new medical and dental center comes to Cherokee county.
an open house was held at the community health center of southeast Kansas in Baxter springs. Closer than the Pittsburg facility helping those with transportation issues. the center provides medical and dental care for the under-insured.More >>
Saturday, May 14 2011 11:44 PM EDT2011-05-15 03:44:25 GMT
History comes to life today in Southwest Missouri as the 150th anniversary of the Civil War draws thousands of participants and viewers out to take place in the reenactment of The Battle at Varthage. It'sMore >>
Thursday, May 12 2011 5:56 PM EDT2011-05-12 21:56:35 GMT
Jasper County commissioners today toured the county jail to see problems that have the sheriff sending prisoners to other facilities, overcrowding and mechanical failures. The lieutenant who runs the jail and maintenance crews pointed out some serious flaws during the tour that indicate prisoners are not completely secure.More >>
Wednesday, May 11 2011 10:38 PM EDT2011-05-12 03:38:21 GMT
No doubt competition for summer jobs is about to get heated. the end of school is almost here. Zach Fletcher found an agency in Joplin.. That's helping youngsters find work.
Sam Mondragon sifts through clothing at the hope chest. he's been working there for about a month --- dropping out of school at the seventh grade and entering the workforce.More >>
Zach Fletcher
Reporter
Zach grew up in the Pittsburg and Frontenac, Kansas area and joined us as a 17 year old incoming high school senior in July 2006. He has been a photographer, news assistant, and in July 2010 was named a reporter.
In addition to working at our station, Zach interned at KMBC-TV in Kansas City, Missouri during the Summer of 2010.
He graduated from Pittsburg State University in May 2011, majoring in Communications with a minor in Political Science.
At the age of three, Truman Oaks was staring death in the face after being run over by a 3,800 pound SUV. Pinned underneath the rear tire Truman was unconscious and not breathing.
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Caffeine side effects range from irritability to insomnia, but everyone has a different tolerance level. For a Carl Junction, Missouri teen an energy drink overload nearly cost him his life.More >>
Side effects of caffeine range from irritability and agitation to insomnia, but there are different tolerance levels for each person. For Dakota Sailor, a Carl Junction, Missouri teenager, an energy drink overload nearly cost him his life in 2009. After drinking an energy drink he had laid down to take a nap when his mother found him turning blue and trying to take a breath.More >>
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