Saturday, April 21 2018 6:15 PM EDT2018-04-21 22:15:10 GMT
Barbara Bush's passing has impacted many people in the country and that includes a longtime Joplin resident who had the opportunity to do Mrs. Bush's hair. Letha DeMier met the former first lady in November of 1998. Mrs. Bush visited Joplin to make a keynote speech at the Freeman Quality in Medicine Award. DeMier received a call requesting that she style Barbara Bush's hair before her speech. While DeMier says it was a little intimidating at first, she says the former first ...More >>
Barbara Bush's passing has impacted many people in the country and that includes a longtime Joplin resident who had the opportunity to do Mrs. Bush's hair. Letha DeMier met the former first lady in November of 1998. Mrs. Bush visited Joplin to make a keynote speech at the Freeman Quality in Medicine Award. DeMier received a call requesting that she style Barbara Bush's hair before her speech. While DeMier says it was a little intimidating at first, she says the former first ...More >>
Friday, April 20 2018 6:13 PM EDT2018-04-20 22:13:34 GMT
Although these students are too young to vote, they're plenty old enough to care about issues our country is facing today. "Ever since Parkland happened, the shooting at Park Land. I've always had this mentality, like it can happen here" Erie High School sophomore, Matthew Inman attended the Pittsburg March For Our Lives rally, and one of the leaders encouraged people from all congressional districts to hold town hall meetings, the spirit of activism was contagious. "...More >>
Although these students are too young to vote, they're plenty old enough to care about issues our country is facing today. "Ever since Parkland happened, the shooting at Park Land. I've always had this mentality, like it can happen here" Erie High School sophomore, Matthew Inman attended the Pittsburg March For Our Lives rally, and one of the leaders encouraged people from all congressional districts to hold town hall meetings, the spirit of activism was contagious. "...More >>
Friday, April 20 2018 2:38 PM EDT2018-04-20 18:38:13 GMT
The City of Pittsburg announces that Major Brent Narges has been appointed the interim police chief. He'll take over for Mendy Hulvey who announced her retirement last month. Her last day is June 29, 2018. "Brent is a Pittsburg Police Department veteran, who understands our community and will work well with Chief Hulvey, as she transitions into retirement," says City Manager Daron Hall. "He is well-respected by our officers and community, and I appreciate his w...More >>
The City of Pittsburg announces that Major Brent Narges has been appointed the interim police chief. He'll take over for Mendy Hulvey who announced her retirement last month. Her last day is June 29, 2018. "Brent is a Pittsburg Police Department veteran, who understands our community and will work well with Chief Hulvey, as she transitions into retirement," says City Manager Daron Hall. "He is well-respected by our officers and community, and I appreciate his w...More >>
Friday, April 20 2018 12:01 PM EDT2018-04-20 16:01:45 GMT
According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday (April 18), deputies were called to 10125 County Lane 273 in Carl Junction. Deputies spoke with two women who were trying to get their dog from their neighbors yard. The women were in the 71-year-old's driveway when the man came out with a pistol threatening to shoot them for trespassing. They say the man continued the threats as they tried to explain why they were there. When a deputy arrived, he approached the man...More >>
According to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office, on Wednesday (April 18), deputies were called to 10125 County Lane 273 in Carl Junction. Deputies spoke with two women who were trying to get their dog from their neighbors yard. The women were in the 71-year-old's driveway when the man came out with a pistol threatening to shoot them for trespassing. They say the man continued the threats as they tried to explain why they were there. When a deputy arrived, he approached the man...More >>
Thursday, March 10 2016 7:43 PM EST2016-03-11 00:43:13 GMT
Two four state school districts try a four-day school week. Chetopa and St. Paul it started with the semester in January, but Pierce City, MO started the school year at four days. Each added 30 to 40 minutes to the school day that pushes students energy levels getting up earlier, longer day at school, and some parents say its too exhausting. Elementary students seem to feel tired pains more than....
Two four state school districts try a four-day school week. Chetopa and St. Paul it started with the semester in January, but Pierce City, MO started the school year at four days. Each added 30 to 40 minutes to the school day that pushes students energy levels getting up earlier, longer day at school, and some parents say its too exhausting. Elementary students seem to feel tired pains more than....
Thursday, March 3 2016 7:16 PM EST2016-03-04 00:16:49 GMT
KOAM History is a part of Four-State History. Thousands of Four-Staters grew up watching local programs produced by this television station. So when recordings of those shows were lost, it was a loss for all of us. A recent discovery has made it so exciting as you'll see (above) in Part 1: Lost Reels.
KOAM History is a part of Four-State History. Thousands of Four-Staters grew up watching local programs produced by this television station. So when recordings of those shows were lost, it was a loss for all of us. A recent discovery has made it so exciting as you'll see (above) in Part 1: Lost Reels.
Monday, April 4 2016 12:51 PM EDT2016-04-04 16:51:24 GMT
Native American Tribes across the United States are gradually losing their languages as fewer tribal members speak in their native tongue and elders stop passing it on to their grandchildren. Tribes in Oklahoma are taking a stand to stop this trend. In our special report "Lost Language" we look at how the local Eastern Shawnee tribe and Quapaw tribe are working to keep their languages alive for future generations.More >>
Native American Tribes across the United States are gradually losing their languages as fewer tribal members speak in their native tongue and elders stop passing it on to their grandchildren. Tribes in Oklahoma are taking a stand to stop this trend. In our special report "Lost Language" we look at how the local Eastern Shawnee tribe and Quapaw tribe are working to keep their languages alive for future generations.More >>
Thursday, January 26 2017 5:45 PM EST2017-01-26 22:45:47 GMT
Ruth Pendergraft lost her husband in the Vietnam War, The Army sent his belongings to his widow, for 50 years that's all she's had to remember him by. The box contained just a few items like his billfold, pieces of clothing, and a ring. A ring that didn't belong to her husband after nearly 50 years Ruth was ready to solve the mystery."I still probably think he won it, he played poker over there I know he did, I still think he won it in a poker game," Pendergraft saidMore >>
Ruth Pendergraft lost her husband in the Vietnam War, The Army sent his belongings to his widow, for 50 years that's all she's had to remember him by. The box contained just a few items like his billfold, pieces of clothing, and a ring. A ring that didn't belong to her husband after nearly 50 years Ruth was ready to solve the mystery."I still probably think he won it, he played poker over there I know he did, I still think he won it in a poker game," Pendergraft saidMore >>
Friday, November 13 2015 12:12 AM EST2015-11-13 05:12:16 GMT
The juvenile justice system in Jasper County Missouri seemed to be broken. The county was among the state leaders in both the percentage of juveniles locked up and in the percentage of repeat offenders. Some change was unavoidable. Since the former detention center in Joplin was deemed inadequate and unsafe earlier this year, the most serious juvenile offenders from Jasper, Newton and Mcdonald Counties have been held at the Greene County ...More >>
The juvenile justice system in Jasper County Missouri seemed to be broken. The county was among the state leaders in both the percentage of juveniles locked up and in the percentage of repeat offenders. Some change was unavoidable. Since the former detention center in Joplin was deemed inadequate and unsafe earlier this year, the most serious juvenile offenders from Jasper, Newton and Mcdonald Counties have been held at the Greene County ...More >>
Thursday, January 26 2017 5:45 PM EST2017-01-26 22:45:47 GMT
Ruth Pendergraft married her husband after a whirlwind romance, a truckman in the Army. He was sent to Vietnam and died after an explosion. The Army could only send Ruth his belongings, and she's kept them in a trunk for the last 48 years. "And when the(y) sent me his belongings, his personal belongings, which didn't amount to much, you don't need a whole lot in Vietnam, but among his items was a West Point military academy graduation ring from 1953. I knew he did...More >>
Ruth Pendergraft married her husband after a whirlwind romance, a truckman in the Army. He was sent to Vietnam and died after an explosion. The Army could only send Ruth his belongings, and she's kept them in a trunk for the last 48 years. "And when the(y) sent me his belongings, his personal belongings, which didn't amount to much, you don't need a whole lot in Vietnam, but among his items was a West Point military academy graduation ring from 1953. I knew he did...More >>
Thursday, November 5 2015 10:38 PM EST2015-11-06 03:38:44 GMT
Operating a law firm in Miami, J. Ken Gallon says gaming has been good for his business. Specifically.. bankruptcy law."Close to 30 percent of my business is because of gambling debt," Gallon said.Gallon couldn't say whether the bankruptcies associated with gambling were a direct result of the multiple casinos in Oklahoma. "Nationally, the bankruptcies are way down across the nation," Gallon said. "But my business has increased, and increases every ye...More >>
Operating a law firm in Miami, J. Ken Gallon says gaming has been good for his business. Specifically.. bankruptcy law."Close to 30 percent of my business is because of gambling debt," Gallon said.Gallon couldn't say whether the bankruptcies associated with gambling were a direct result of the multiple casinos in Oklahoma. "Nationally, the bankruptcies are way down across the nation," Gallon said. "But my business has increased, and increases every ye...More >>
Thursday, November 5 2015 7:09 PM EST2015-11-06 00:09:37 GMT
Kansas school superintendents says the state is poised for the perfect storm to create a teacher shortage. Becky Cleland left Kansas after teaching twenty-two years in Girard.More >>
Kansas school superintendents says the state is poised for the perfect storm to create a teacher shortage. Becky Cleland left Kansas after teaching twenty-two years in Girard.More >>
Monday, April 17 2017 4:28 PM EDT2017-04-17 20:28:09 GMT
ust South of the construction site, it's not in a destination spot, but Terry Sims has operated an adult outlet store since 2008 on the corner of 160 & 69. A location originally chosen for it's remote placement."There's no children coming out this way," Sims said. "I'm out here in the middle of nowhere. And now they're going to put in a casino and I won't be in the middle of nowhere."And for the few business owners like Sims, neighboring the development.."I...More >>
ust South of the construction site, it's not in a destination spot, but Terry Sims has operated an adult outlet store since 2008 on the corner of 160 & 69. A location originally chosen for it's remote placement."There's no children coming out this way," Sims said. "I'm out here in the middle of nowhere. And now they're going to put in a casino and I won't be in the middle of nowhere."And for the few business owners like Sims, neighboring the development.."I...More >>
Monday, July 6 2015 1:44 PM EDT2015-07-06 17:44:04 GMT
Dog breeder Dave Miller talks about Newfoundlands."They're just big 'ol' loving... well... They love everybody."Miller says the breed has a great disposition, making them an ideal fit for his latest project. "To provide therapy dogs to veterans at no cost to them.More >>
Dog breeder Dave Miller talks about Newfoundlands."They're just big 'ol' loving... well... They love everybody."Miller says the breed has a great disposition, making them an ideal fit for his latest project. "To provide therapy dogs to veterans at no cost to them.More >>
Monday, July 6 2015 1:44 PM EDT2015-07-06 17:44:04 GMT
Research shows that dogs can help veterans who are dealing with emotional and psychological effects from serving. There is an abundance of examples of dogs who have helped their veteran owners overcome obstacles and find hope. Here, two dogs are doing just this for southwest Missouri veterans.More >>
Research shows that dogs can help veterans who are dealing with emotional and psychological effects from serving. There is an abundance of examples of dogs who have helped their veteran owners overcome obstacles and find hope. Here, two dogs are doing just this for southwest Missouri veterans.More >>
Thursday, April 23 2015 6:01 PM EDT2015-04-23 22:01:38 GMT
The world of sports is big business and serious competition even at the high school level. Missouri home school students. Hope to follow in the footsteps of Tim Tebow who was a home schooler who played football with a public high school. But in Lamar, home of four state championships.. Not all are in favor."You're not the underdog now you're the big dog trying to hold steady wonder if people see that and want to be a part of that," explains Kristi Lehman who has sent 4 athletes to Lamar High ...More >>
The world of sports is big business and serious competition even at the high school level. Missouri home school students. Hope to follow in the footsteps of Tim Tebow who was a home schooler who played football with a public high school. But in Lamar, home of four state championships.. Not all are in favor."You're not the underdog now you're the big dog trying to hold steady wonder if people see that and want to be a part of that," explains Kristi Lehman who has sent 4 athletes to Lamar High ...More >>
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