Missouri’s status as one of the most active death penalty states is about to change for one simple reason: The state is running out of inmates to execute. The lethal ...

Will there be a white Christmas this year? A look at the early forecast.

NEW MADRID FAULT (MO-AR-KY-TN) — On this day in 1811, the natural disaster that became known as the New Madrid Earthquakes of ...

Party City closes as planned in Joplin’s Northpoint Shopping Center, 430 South Rangeline. We captured photos of the now-empty location with only some stor ...

PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- The American Red Cross is hosting a babysitting class in Pittsburg. The class begins today, ...

The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is warning residents about someone claiming to be the chamber. The scammer is posting fake links on the chamber's giveaway post. The links are being used to steal ...

(KOAM) -- Charges are dropped in a fatal hit-and-run in McDonald County, a Noel student passes away following an ATV accident, and Parsons hosts its Shop with a Cop event. Below are the top three ...

A popular Joplin coffee shop is opening a second location in downtown Joplin. Joplin Greenhouse and Coffee Shop is opening Bloom at 218 S Main St. in Joplin. The opening date is set for Wednesday, ...

Authorities around the country are warning consumers about Brushing Scams. A brushing scam is when someone receives a package they did not order in the mail. The packages don't have a return address, ...

FORT SCOTT, Kan. (KOAM) -- Santa's sleigh made a stop in Fort Scott this weekend to support a local non-profit organization.

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- The community is mourning the loss of a Noel Elementary student following an ATV accident last week. The McDonald County R-1 School District made the announcement via ...