Two passengers were pronounced dead and a third passenger were injured after an early morning crash in Joplin. Joplin police report the one vehicle roll over crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. June 15thMore >>
The names of victims are released after a weekend crash in Joplin. The crash happened in the area of Saint Louis and G Street at 1:15 Saturday morning. Investigators say the driver was going too fast around a curve and lost control.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 2:36 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:36:00 GMT
The Labette County Sheriff's Office says a Goodman, Missouri man is dead following an accident east of Edna, Kansas. Officials say they were called to a one vehicle accident at U-166 and Meade Road onMore >>
Ronald L. McDonald, 62 of Goodman, Missouri, is dead following a crash east of Edna, Kansas.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 3:35 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:35:09 GMT
One suspect is at a local hospital following a late night officer involved shooting which occurred near the intersection of 36th and Finley. A Joplin Police Officer conducted a car stop on a vehicleMore >>
Charges have been filed against the suspect involved in a weekend shooting with Joplin police officers. The shooting occurred during what began as a routine car stop shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday.More >>
AT&T is reporting widespread outages on their Facebook page. Outages have been reported on their Facebook page as far north as Kansas City, as far west as Wichita, as far south as Texas and as far eastMore >>
After this morning's outage, AT&T customers tell us that while some sort of a refund wouldn't hurt, they want a more detailed explanation of why the outage occurred.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:18:00 GMT
A woman who is worried about flooding issues relating to a new apartment complex being built in Duquesne says she now has more reasons to worry. Duquesne resident Cinda Sweet is worried the apartmentMore >>
A woman who is worried about flooding issues relating to a new apartment complex being built in Duquesne says she now has more reasons to worry.More >>
The southeast Kansas company - Apex stages began manufacturing mobile hydraulic performance stages in 2005. It's just one of five company's to do so in North America. "We have had everyone from jimmy buffetMore >>
A southeast Kansas Company Apex Stages will be featured on a TV Show "How it's Made."More >>
A youth group is building a home for a Joplin tornado victim, from the basement of their church in Elgin, Illinois. Emily Morrison lost her home in the Joplin tornado. After issues of fraud and strugglesMore >>
Last month we told you about a church outside of Chicago building a house for a Joplin tornado victim in the basement of their church. The youth constructed all of the walls and roof of the home in their basement, to be transported by truck in pieces to Joplin in time for the youth's mission trip. That time has finally arrived.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:00:34 GMT
A daycare in Iola will be closing according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. KDHE has issued an Emergency Order of Suspension at Amy's Lil Monsters child day care home, located at 324More >>
A daycare in Iola will be closing according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.More >>
By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer Focus on the details, and the cases seem very different. One was killed by virulent white racists, the other by a part-Hispanic neighborhood watchman who...More >>
By JESSE WASHINGTON AP National Writer Focus on the details, and the cases seem very different. One was killed by virulent white racists, the other by a part-Hispanic neighborhood watchman who insists he...More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:27:54 GMT
850 riders make their last stop in Galena today in the Biking Across Kansas event. Riders started on the Colorado border and made 16 stops along the way. It took one week for cyclist to complete theMore >>
850 riders make their last stop in Galena today in the Biking Across Kansas event.More >>
Check the forecast and radar at your convenience using the KOAM & Fox 14 SkyWatch Weather app on your Android, iPhone, iPad, or receive a daily email with even more information. Android App Step 1) LoadMore >>
Check the forecast and radar at your convenience using the KOAM & Fox 14 SkyWatch Weather app on your Android, iPad, iPhone, or receive a daily email with even more information.More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 4:44 PM EST2013-01-18 21:44:10 GMT
Carl Junction High School has named Doug Buckmaster as their new head football coach. "I am excited to see where Coach Buckmaster will take the school's football program," said Superintendent PhillipMore >>
Carl Junction High School has named Doug Buckmaster as their new head football coach. "I am excited to see where Coach Buckmaster will take the school's football program," said Superintendent PhillipMore >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-06-16 22:21:43 GMT
A Joplin woman confined to a wheelchair is thanking Mercy Hospital for allowing her to enjoy the little things in life again - like being outdoors and taking car rides. Thanks to some generous volunteers,More >>
A Joplin woman confined to a wheelchair is thanking Mercy Hospital for allowing her to enjoy the little things in life again - like being outdoors and taking car rides. Thanks to some generous volunteers,More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:53:04 GMT
Four Joplin residents received national recognition today. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration were in Joplin this morning to honor Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce President RobMore >>
Four Joplin residents receive national recognition for their efforts following the May 22, 2011 tornado.More >>
Updated October 17, 2012: Nearly eight months after a toddler's death, the autopsy report has been released in the death of a 17 month old Quapaw boy - his death ruled a homicide. On February 11, LancetonMore >>
A judge has taken a jury's recommendation and has sentenced a Quapaw, Oklahoma woman to 20 years in prison with the possibility of parole. In December a jury found Skye Reece guilty in the death of 17 month old Lanceton HollenbeckMore >>
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