Samantha Walker - KOAM News Now

09/18/2025

Lamar, Missouri residents will vote in November on a 30-year, half-cent sales tax to fund a new $4.4 million aquatic center. The current facility has been closed since 2022 due to infrastructure damage.

09/17/2025

Crawford County Sheriff's Office welcomes K-9 Kane, who made his first arrest within a week. The German Shepherd is trained to detect fentanyl, he**in, co***ne and methamphetamines to combat local drug problems. The program runs entirely on community donations.

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Crawford County Sheriff's Office welcomes K-9 Kane, who made his first arrest within a week. The German Shepherd is trained to detect fentanyl, he**in, co***ne and methamphetamines to combat local drug problems. The program runs entirely on community donations.

09/11/2025

Neosho County Community College breaks ground on the $5.5 million Mih Family Fine Arts Center in Chanute. The project will modernize the 1968 auditorium and add new facilities, completing construction by October 2026.

09/11/2025

I was born one month after 9/11, but like nearly all Americans, it’s an event that has had an immense impact on my life.

I’ve listened to my family members recount what that day was like for them time and time again, and I always listen because it’s something that can never be forgotten.

On this day we remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy and the millions of lives changed forever. ❤️🇺🇸❤️

09/09/2025

Joplin officials are planning to demolish the closed Pennsylvania Avenue Viaduct, built in 1929, after years of safety concerns. The city is considering two options for the site: replacing it with an at-grade road or leaving the area open. A decision is needed within a month to coordinate with MoDOT's Route 66 reconstruction.

Joplin officials are planning to demolish the closed Pennsylvania Avenue Viaduct, built in 1929, after years of safety concerns. The city is considering two options for the site: replacing it

09/05/2025

I’ve gotten to get to know Blake pretty well as I’ve helped show him the 4-States these past weeks and I’m so excited to have him on our team!

I look forward to seeing the amazing stories he’s going to help tell with us here at KOAM News Now!

09/03/2025

Black Rain Ordnance Inc. in Neosho is offering free safety seminars for real estate agents during National Realtor Safety Month. The training addresses alarming statistics showing over 55,000 realtors become crime victims annually. Sessions focus on situational awareness, client screening, and location sharing protocols. The company's trainers include current and former law enforcement and military personnel. Two sessions are scheduled for September 15th with openings still available.

Black Rain Ordnance in Neosho is offering free safety seminars for real estate agents during National Realtor Safety Month. The training addresses alarming statistics showing over 55,000 realtors become crime victims annually. Sessions focus on situational awareness, client screening, and location s...

09/02/2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated

09/02/2025

Joplin is looking for a new homelessness director less than two months after their current director took on the role. Eric Arganbright has notified the Joplin Regional Commission on Homelessness of his intention to resign within 30 days, citing unanticipated personal reasons.

09/02/2025

The SEK Humane Society has suspended new animal intakes and requested $30,000 monthly from Crawford County commissioners to continue operations. The 50-year-old shelter says rising costs and declining donations have created financial challenges.

The SEK Humane Society is pausing all new animal intakes as they say they are at risk of closing their doors at the end of the year. The non-profit says this could happen without new financial support as donations and grants have dropped to unsustainable levels as the cost of operating has continued...

08/29/2025

Carl Junction Mayor Mike Moss removed from office after impeachment conviction Thursday. City employees testified about harassment, including "harem" comment about female staff. Moss claimed remarks were jokes and that staff never gave him a chance since he was elected in April. His defense called the actions against Moss "voter nullification. The Board of Aldermen will appoint interim mayor before an April special election.

Carl Junction Mayor Mike Moss removed from office after impeachment conviction Thursday. City employees testified about harassment, including "harem" comment about female staff. Moss claimed remarks were jokes and that staff never gave him a chance since he was elected in April. His defense called t...