Webb City boys basketball was looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Nixa on Tuesday with a win to open tournament play ...

Joplin boys basketball entered tournament play looking to get back over the .500 mark for the first time since early December ...

The Joplin Empire Market will hold its sixth annual chili cook-off Saturday, Jan. 18. Cash prizes, trophies and bragging ...

The Joplin Public Library is helping young people make the transition into adulthood. The library acknowledges that can ...

Missouri lawmakers are proposing to fund bigger scholarships for students with financial need, allow more universities to grant engineering and medical degrees, and support aid to ...

If running more—or running, period—is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we got some tips today from a Freeman Health System specialist. If you’re looking to get started, it doesn’t have to be ...

Over 100 businesses will take part in the Joplin Chamber of Commerce 32nd annual Business Expo.   Erin Slifka with the Joplin ...

KOAM's Shannon Becker keeping you up-to-date with road conditions Thursday evening into Friday morning.  Many schools have already cancelled for Friday. See our cancellation list here. Joplin Schools ...

Sparklight recently donated to a local food panty to help provide meals for families in need. The Scared Heart Catholic Church's Food Pantry received the $958 check. "We are grateful for Sparklight’s ...