Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:43:31 GMT
Pittsburg city leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss response efforts after Monday's storm. 1,100 hundred people were without power after the storm. Since then power has been restored. For some,More >>
Pittsburg city leaders met Wednesday morning to discuss response efforts after Monday's storm. 1,100 hundred people were without power after the storm. Since then power has been restored. For some, rebuilding is already underway.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:34:51 GMT
A day of triumph for some high school students in Pittsburg. Smiles on a lot of faces at Pittsburg High School for the graduation ceremony. 166 graduates walked across the stage. Family and friends gatheredMore >>
A day of triumph for some high school students in Pittsburg. Smiles on a lot of faces at Pittsburg High School for the graduation ceremony. 166 graduates walked across the stage. Family and friends gatheredMore >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:18:42 GMT
2,300 runners take to Joplin streets for the 2013 Joplin Memorial Run. The run was created as a way to honor the 161 people who lost their lives in the May 22nd 2011 tornado. Proceeds from the run willMore >>
2,300 runners take to Joplin streets for the 2013 Joplin Memorial Run.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:26:12 GMT
Gas prices are on the rise again. Both Pittsburg and Joplin are above the national average and analysts say it's due to oil prices and refineries shutting down. According to AAA, the national averageMore >>
Gas prices are on the rise again. Both Pittsburg and Joplin are above the national average and analysts say it's due to oil prices and refineries shutting down.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-13 21:44:36 GMT
Pittsburg residents could see some water changes at home as the fire department tests hydrants. Over the next three months two man firefighter crews will test every fire hydrant in the city of Pittsburg,More >>
Over the next three months two man firefighter crews will test every fire hydrant in the city of Pittsburg, more than 1,200 of them. Fire districts in Kansas are required to annually test city owned hydrants. Results from the test will determine insurance premium rates.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 7:32 PM EDT2013-05-11 23:32:57 GMT
A day of planting and learning for some pre-schooler's at the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center in Joplin. Children ages three to six participated in a "Wild About Flowers" seminar. Kids wereMore >>
A day of planting and learning for some pre-schooler's at the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center in Joplin.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 9:51 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:51:31 GMT
Starting this evening more than 1,000 students will receive their diploma's over the next two days in graduation ceremonies at Pittsburg State University. What's also important on this day for these graduatesMore >>
Starting this evening more than 1,000 students will receive their diploma's over the next two days in graduation ceremonies at Pittsburg State University.More >>
A mother says the effects of bullying lead to her son's death. Sadly we are seeing this happen time and time again in our community, the latest suicide just a few days ago. In March, Luke Nugent committedMore >>
Last April a Carl Junction teen came out as being bisexual. His mother says because of that he was bullied and harassed. On March 15, 2013 Luke Nugent, age 14, rode the school bus home for the last time.More >>
Sunday, May 5 2013 8:34 PM EDT2013-05-06 00:34:48 GMT
Chemical sensitivity also know as environmental illness has affected millions of people in America, today walks are held to raise awareness about the illness. Just being able to smell, can be taken forMore >>
Chemical sensitivity also know as environmental illness has affected millions of people in America, today walks are held to raise awareness about the illness.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:05:05 GMT
Some people are raising concern about an intersection on the eastern edge of Pittsburg saying it's unsafe. The corner of Highway 126 and North Free King is just a block away from Pittsburg High SchoolMore >>
The corner of Highway 126 and North Free King is just a block away from Pittsburg High School and neighbors in the area say this street is like a race track. But they're not only blaming students. People who live in the area say a majority of drivers along the road are not stopping at the stop signs. After complaints to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department and the Pittsburg Police Department, neighbors say not enough has been done.More >>
The story of Jackie Robinson was told through the movie titled "42 - A True Story of an American Legend." But the daughter of a character in the movie says her father was misrepresented. The movie hasMore >>
A Joplin woman says her dad did not hit Jackie Robinson in the head as a new movie portrays. Articles written at the time also say Robinson was not hit in the head. So now the daughter of Fritz Ostermueller is speaking out on his behalf.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-04-30 15:32:09 GMT
Eight year old Easton Murdock is just like any other kid. You would never know he's been battling cancer for three years. Easton and his family travel to Children's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis for treatmentsMore >>
Earlier this month we told you about Operation Jammies, a project started by eight year old Easton Murdock and his family as a way to give pairs of pajamas to sick children. Today we learned that Operation Jammies exceeded their goal.More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-04-29 23:23:09 GMT
If your intentions were to get a head start on planting this Spring experts say you might want to wait a couple more days. With lower temperatures in the forecast later in the week garden experts areMore >>
If your intentions were to get a head start on planting this Spring experts say you might want to wait a couple more days. With lower temperatures in the forecast later in the week garden experts are warning planters to wait.More >>
A Jay Oklahoma middle school principal is charged with felony first degree manslaughter and misdemeanor reckless operation of a vessel. On July 29th, 39 year old Roger Shane Carroll of Eucha OklahomaMore >>
Roger Carroll has been found not guilty by a jury on charges of first degree manslaughter and reckless operation of a vessel. The Jay, Oklahoma middle school principal had been charged in the death of Monte Price. More >>
Monday the downtown Colonial Fox Theatre will remove their marquee. It's been the focal point at the Fox for 59 years . After the removal you'll see the Italian renaissance design behind. This will beMore >>
A marquee on the historic Colonial Fox Theater was removed Thursday. The project revealed some historic details of the building.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 8:16 PM EDT2013-03-14 00:16:38 GMT
Crowds celebrated in St. Peter's Square as the 115 Cardinals elected a new Pope. Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina is now the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. He will be called Pope Francis IMore >>
Wednesday's announcement brought cheers at St. Mary's Elementary School in Joplin. Fifth grade students celebrated as the Pope walked out on the balcony.More >>
Wednesday, March 13 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 23:11:58 GMT
A month after a fatal crash authorities honored two women who rescued a baby from the wreckage. The accident happened on February 6 at Fir Road and County Road 175 in Jasper County. Two people died whenMore >>
A month after a fatal crash authorities honored two women who rescued a baby from the wreckage. The accident happened on February 6 at Fir Road and County Road 175 in Jasper County.More >>
Saturday, March 9 2013 8:18 PM EST2013-03-10 01:18:19 GMT
Improvements for storm ready systems are going into place in Pittsburg. New storm sirens are being installed with back up batteries. Three new sirens will be in place, because they could not be convertedMore >>
Improvements for storm ready systems are going into place in Pittsburg. More >>
Friday, March 1 2013 4:39 PM EST2013-03-01 21:39:48 GMT
The Riverton, Kansas plant for Empire District Electric Company is switching from coal to natural gas, and the company is dispelling some rumors about the plant. The rumors began on an online forum page,More >>
The Riverton, Kansas plant for Empire District Electric Company is switching from coal to natural gas, and the company is dispelling some rumors about the plant.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-27 18:41:25 GMT
Changes are coming to Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg. On Tuesday night city commissioners unanimously approved a community development loan fund investment of $250,000 to extend utilities to a vacant lot. FromMore >>
From an aerial view a plot of land owned by Meadowbrook Mall sits vacant. Soon, construction will start to extend water and sewer utilities to the property.More >>
Saturday, February 23 2013 9:09 PM EST2013-02-24 02:09:54 GMT
South west Missouri gun owners and second amendment supports rally at a Joplin park. Missouri state representatives and other speakers addressed the crowd encouraging them to let their voices be heard. GunMore >>
Southwest Missouri gun owners and second amendment supporters rally in Joplin.More >>
Wednesday, February 20 2013 5:59 PM EST2013-02-20 22:59:15 GMT
In anticipation of a winter storm, preparations are underway to help drivers in the days to come. Crews continue to be on hand at the Kansas Department of Transportation location in Pittsburg. TrucksMore >>
After pretreating the roads earlier today, crews with the Kansas Department of Transportation are on standby in Pittsburg.More >>
Wednesday, February 13 2013 7:07 PM EST2013-02-14 00:07:37 GMT
A special agent of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation will make a home at the Miami Police Department. The OSBI director is trying to anchor agents to police departments and sheriff's officesMore >>
The Director of the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is trying to anchor agents to police departments and sheriff's offices across the state, allowing local authorities in those areas immediate access to state assistance.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 7:12 PM EST2013-02-13 00:12:51 GMT
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback made a stop in Pittsburg on Tuesday to discuss future transportation projects. The preliminary engineering plans include changing U.S. 69 and U.S. 400 to four-lane highways. TheMore >>
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback made a stop in Pittsburg on Tuesday to discuss future transportation projects. The preliminary engineering plans include changing U.S. 69 and U.S. 400 to four-lane highways.More >>
Friday, February 8 2013 5:47 PM EST2013-02-08 22:47:37 GMT
Parsons, Kansas police report a decline in the number of meth busts in recent years. Some police and city leaders say it's due to a city ordinance. In 2011 there were 30 methamphetamine cases in Parsons.More >>
Parsons, Kansas police report a decline in the number of meth busts in recent years. Some police and city leaders say it's due to a city ordinance.More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 6:39 PM EST2013-02-07 23:39:09 GMT
Some travelers along Highway 69 near Riverton today waited for more than an hour to cross a set of railroad tracks due to a failed signal component. This is not the first time this has happened. TheMore >>
Some travelers along Highway 69 near Riverton today waited for more than an hour to cross a set of railroad tracks due to a failed signal component. This is not the first time this has happened. The crossing gates come down but a train nowhere in sight.More >>
Tuesday, February 5 2013 6:41 PM EST2013-02-05 23:41:11 GMT
Baxter Springs School District is preparing to protect its students and consolidating costs along the way. Students participate in a groundbreaking at the Baxter Springs High School. The high schoolMore >>
Baxter Springs School District is preparing to protect its students and consolidating costs along the way. Students participate in a groundbreaking at the Baxter Springs High School. The high school is one of three schools that will see changes during 2013.More >>
Saturday, February 2 2013 7:11 PM EST2013-02-03 00:11:21 GMT
A mother of seven, with three disabled children, shops for sheets and says she isn't worried about the price. In a garage beside the Galesburg Christian Church, the front door sign reads "Free Store".More >>
In a garage beside the Galesburg Christian Church, the front door sign reads "Free Store".More >>
Thursday, January 24 2013 5:51 PM EST2013-01-24 22:51:12 GMT
The new owners of a long vacant building in Pittsburg building are getting ready to open the doors for business. In 2002, McNally Steel closed their facility in Pittsburg. But the building is once againMore >>
CDL Electric now owns the building and already employs 45 works. The heating and air company must add at least five more employees over the next two years as part of a deal with the city.More >>
You want to be aware before filing your taxes this year, new requirements and some adjustments might affect you and with just days left until you can officially file, there's some things you should remember. "ThereMore >>
Because of a delay caused by the fiscal cliff, the earliest you can submit your taxes is January 30. Depending on when you file, you may also have to wait 21 days before receiving your return.More >>
Saturday, January 19 2013 9:34 PM EST2013-01-20 02:34:12 GMT
A group of disc golf players take advantage of the beautiful weather. The Pitt Disc Golf Club hosted it's day and night disc golf tournament and earlier today they got into action at Schlanger Park inMore >>
A group of disc golf players take advantage of the beautiful weather.More >>
Saturday, January 19 2013 8:25 PM EST2013-01-20 01:25:50 GMT
A cub scout troop put together birdhouses for homes being built in Joplin today. Pack 77 headed out to home depot this morning to build birdhouses of all shapes and sizes. The birdhouses will go to familiesMore >>
A cub scout troop put together birdhouses for homes being built in Joplin today.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 8:01 PM EST2013-01-19 01:01:56 GMT
A Labette County, Kansas high school student was seriously injured in a car wreck this week. Now the community and a rival high school are helping the family. On the morning of on January 15, 911 dispatchMore >>
Earlier this month a car went off the road, struck a tree and caught fire, leaving a Labette County High School student trapped inside. Now students from his school as well as a rival school are coming to his aid.More >>
Working toward a common goal a special task force meets tonight to develop a plan to help clean up the city of Pittsburg. In 2000 the city of Pittsburg started working on plans to ensure every PittsburgMore >>
In a final vote the Solid Waste Task Force approved a plan to present to the City of Pittsburg. It requires all residents to have a trash service provider, allowing residents to choose who they want.More >>
Thursday, January 17 2013 6:36 PM EST2013-01-17 23:36:14 GMT
The Quapaw Tribe is in a land dispute with Cherokee County, Kansas. Both the tribe and the county lay claim to land that's become part of a legal settlement. The land in question is 200 acres in theMore >>
The property where Penn National Gaming once planned to build a casino is now in a land dispute between Cherokee County and the Quapaw Tribe, which owns the nearby Downstream Casino.More >>
Wednesday, January 16 2013 7:58 PM EST2013-01-17 00:58:30 GMT
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is again proposing to eliminate mortgage interest deductions. It's a proposal that was rejected last year by lawmakers. It's part of the governor's proposals intended toMore >>
It's part of the governor's proposals intended to create an additional $541 million in new tax revenues for the next fiscal year. If approved the elimination would last two years starting this July.More >>
Wednesday, January 9 2013 5:42 PM EST2013-01-09 22:42:01 GMT
Art Feeds in Joplin says thank you to NBA Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Cuban was recently fined $50,000 for his Twitter comments about league officiating. His fine was to go to a charity of hisMore >>
NBA Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was recently fined $50,000 for a Twitter comment and his fine was to go to a charity of his choice. He chose Joplin-based Art Feeds.More >>
Rudy Harper
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Rudy grew up in St. Charles, Missouri and joined KOAM in January 2013.
He graduated from Park University in Kansas City with a Bachelor's in Communication Broadcast and a minor in Public Relations. He has been with KMBC 9 and KSHB, both in Kansas City.
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