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6 years
Authorities say some type of incendiary device damaged eight businesses in downtown Atchison (north of Kansas City, KS).
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5 years
Two are sent to the hospital after an incident near PSU that a victim alleges involved members of a campus fraternity.
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6 years
According to KGGF NewsRadio, an Independence Community College student from Germany shared a 'fiery' text exchange between himself and Head Football Coach Jason Brown on social media.
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8 years
Watch Carefully: This is how you intro a story on the #mannequinchallenge @Ryan_Thomas02 & Boston. @ChloeLeshner reports from Pittsburg.
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PSU ground breaking for the new simulation hospital. This will help nursing students gain experience of what it is like in a hospital before they are in the field. Tonight on KOAM news we will speak with two nurses students.
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KOAM Digital Sales Manager Rye Addis captured the video below of the tornado over Carl Junction, Mo. Share any damage photos below, please include location. Stay safe. #koamfox14 #koamnewsnow
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Jumping for a good cause. Pittsburg State University chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa does a yearly Trampolinathon for 72 hours straight receiving donations for Special Olympics. Find out more on KOAM AND FOX14. #PittsburStateUniversity #OGAAG #Pittsburg #SpecialOlympics #Kansas
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5 years
Carl Junction Police say some of the storm sirens in the city were damaged by the storms. "In case of further severe weather we wanted to let our citizens know please do not rely on them for warning." #carljunction #missouri
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8 years
KS: Right to public to hunt, fish, and trap wildlife passes. #ElectionNight
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2 years
Sunset over Joplin.
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6 years
AWESOME! 8-year-old Maurice Adams Jr. saw an elderly woman struggling to climb up a flight of stairs and he jumped into action. Well done young man!
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5 years
Neodesha school officials make a big announcement. High school graduates can now qualify to get college tuition paid for. #education #kansas
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2 years
Nick, Bella, and Jacob are preparing for tonight’s news! It’s also Bella’s first night anchoring. Tune in tonight on KOAM at 9 and 10!
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Share your storm photos here. Photo: Jennifer Estep, Miami, Okla. #koamfox14 #koamnewsnow #wxok #wxmo #wxks
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9 years
Congrats to @calliedegani on being named this week's @RoperHonda Powerhouse Performance of the Week!! @CJSchools http://t.co/UZsQnvqFFA
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2 years
The Joplin Esports Booster Club today hosted its first-ever fundraising tournament featuring competitors from local colleges and even out-of-state competitors.
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5 years
The Independence, Kansas Police Department is warning residents to use extreme caution after a cougar escaped the Riverside Park and Ralph Mitchell Zoo.
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6 years
We'll catch you down the road, Mike. #ThankYou #koamfox14
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10 years
Rib Crib & Buffalo Wild Wings will soon come to #Pittsburg . @ReporterRudy has the latest: http://t.co/5tq5stNYtM http://t.co/Z8HLhnSDDf
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5 years
How do you cover a storm that’s everywhere at once? WITH A TEAM. Skywatch Weather Team. @DougHeady @NickKellyWX @slipdiesel #koamfox14
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6 years
(11/1): Five community health agencies are partnering with @pittstate to advance #nursing careers. A grant totaling more than $537,000 was awarded to the program. #koamfox14
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6 years
The Galena Bulldogs knocked off the #1 seed in the 4A-DII state softball tournament today, handing Clay Center (22-0) their first loss of the season 6-0. Galena will face Holton in the state semifinals Friday morning. Check out Thursday's highlights...
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2 years
Myself and our producer team are ready to bring you your KOAM News @ 9! See you all then!
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Jacob Lenard
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GAME WINNER. Drew Roelfs just hit this game-winner as time expired to give Pittsburg a sub-state title and put them in the state tournament for the 2nd straight year. Chaos ensued. @koamfox14sports @Droelfs23 @sportsinkansas @DragonActivity @PHS_HoopsSquad
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9 years
And...your new KOAM Morning News Co-Host is Michael Hayslip! Welcome back to TV City, Slip.
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4 years
Pittsburg Police are looking for Fedor Lomax (green shirt), a suspect in a possible kidnapping and sexual assault. They have arrested another suspect in the case.
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4 years
UPDATED: Amber Alert cancelled. Both victims located safe in Miami, Oklahoma. Suspect in custody.
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5 years
A new Dairy Queen is coming to PIttsburg! #dq #Pittsburg #food #restaurant #Broadway
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2 years
Ready to roll and bring you the news tonight Four States!
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4 years
Not only did the two share a drink, Chief Jacob Kelley gave this future cop an inside look at his patrol car after learning she wants to join the force when she grows up.
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4 years
As bread on store shelves becomes limited, the owner of the sub shop decided to step up by offering free freshly baked loaves of bread to anyone who needs it.
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6 years
Happy 30th Anniversary Lisa Olliges! We're glad you've been with us for 30 years and we hope you're with us for many more!
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6 years
The Kansas Shrine Bowl band and cheer-leading squads are both gearing up for Saturday's game at Pittsburg State's Carnie Smith Stadium. Tune in to KOAM and FOX 14 tonight for more information. #ShrineBowl #ForTheKids #PittState
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5 years
A large sports complex could be coming to Neosho to benefit kids from kindergarten to junior college. Learn more tonight on KOAM and FOX14.
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4 years
BREAKING: Governor Laura Kelley, along with other Kansas officials, announce they are ordering all K-12 schools in Kansas to close and cease in-person instruction for the duration of the 2019-2020 season.
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2 years
Your KOAM News is just about underway! Your latest in the 4-States and what’s going on nationally. All that and more is just around the corner!
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4 years
The Girard community is mourning the loss of a beloved farmer, Michael E. "Mike" Viets. Tonight on KOAM and FOX14, learn how friends, family and neighbors came up with a unique way to pay their respects.
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8 years
WATCH: Interview w/ Mike Swan of @BiketheUSforMS . @PittsburgKS , @slipdiesel
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KOAM News Now
2 years
According to the Joplin Police Department, doctors released Officer Rick Hirshey from the hospital this morning, giving him a heroic sendoff.
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6 years
The first day of school was pretty good for kids in Chanute today. They had brand new school supplies.. provided courtesy the Chanute Schools Foundation. #USD413 #FirstDayofSchool #ChanuteKS
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2 years
Our Childcare Series is wrapping up! Tune in tonight for the conclusion!
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3 years
Three Joplin Police Officers and a suspect are shot during an incident. Authorities are not commenting on their conditions right now.
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KOAM News Now
5 years
Local musicians are coming together to raise money for Kansas students after their high school band room was vandalized. You can donate money tonight during the PSU/Pittsburg High School concert at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at 7:30.
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KOAM News Now
4 years
In an effort to help out local medical facilities, both Pittsburg State University and Missouri Southern State University have donated thousands of items to assist in the fight of COVID-19.
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KOAM News Now
5 years
We say goodbye to Lisa Olliges, a KOAM anchor and reporter, mother to all and best friend to nearly everyone here at KOAM. As she moves on to the next opportunity in her life... Join us for Lisa's special goodbye on the KOAM Morning News at 5am!
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Happy Anniversary, @LisaOlliges !
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Happy 104th birthday to Ruby Hurst from Columbus, Kansas. We'll hear from her and her family tonight on KOAM and FOX 14.
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9 years
Please welcome the newest additions to the @koamnews team: @koamcarly & @andreaSIOTECO
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5 years
Colin O'Brien, Asubry, Mo., St. Mary's Colgan High School (Pittsburg) will become the State Treasurer for the American Legion Boys State. #kansas #americanlegion
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2 years
Pittsburg State University today announced a waiting list for its Company Days event for the first time in history.
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6 years
The current Joplin High School principal, Dr. Brandon Eggleston, is named as the new Seneca R-7 School District's superintendent.
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4 years
Crawford County Commissioners approve changing the student quarantine policy in the county. Now, students who used to be considered a close contact will no longer have to quarantine. We'll hear from the county health officer on why he recommended the change, tonight.
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2 years
We are going live from St. Paul’s on KOAM News at 5pm and 6pm. Don’t miss out on your Voting and Election coverage!
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3 years
For Throwback Thursday, KOAM is sharing a promotional video with Dowe Quick and Oprah Winfrey.
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10 years
. @pittstate Technology Education Students Build Doghouses: Habitat for Hounds http://t.co/bDOl1AatNr http://t.co/qrXp0RrJ7K
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Happy Birthday to @JordanAubeyKOAM ! Have a great day! #HBDJaubey
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4 years
Doug shares an update on his son's battle with cancer.
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8 years
WATCH: @j_lenard honor his Grandfather last night during the 6PM Newscast. #Family
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5 years
Pittsburg Police say a suspected package thief is arrested after the crime was caught on camera. #pittsburg
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6 years
Happy Kansas Day! Share your favorite photos of Kansas. #KansasDay
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A veteran from Arcadia, Kansas that was considered "missing in action" for 74 years was finally brought home and laid to rest. #FortScott #MIA
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"I am excited to see the @PittsburgKS , @PittAreaChamber , and @pittstate continue to work together toward one common goal. For a community like ours, economic development is a team effort, and I'm very proud of the team we have here in Pittsburg, Kansas." - @hall_daron
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7 years
Our economic development partnership with PSU and the Chamber have lead to some exciting progress! Tune in to @koamnews at 6:00 pm and @FOX14KFJX at 9:00 pm tonight for the full story from @veronicau_news .
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6 years
My encounter with Tony Llama!
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10 years
Name released for Joplin teacher arrested, placed on administrative leave http://t.co/u504c5ZFqe http://t.co/tyK7Oui14H
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4 years
Erie, Kansas travel nurse Tracy Surber has been in Brooklyn, New York for a week now taking care of patients with COVID-19. Tonight, we'll hear from Surber on what it's been like working in New York, and why she's encouraging those back home to take the virus seriously.
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A big crowd gathers for the grand opening of a vintage car and motorcycle museum in Baxter Springs. Learn more tonight on KOAM and FOX14. #DecadesOfWheels
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly says she will issue an executive order mandating the use of masks in public starting Friday to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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A county music star will serve on a conservation board in his home state of Oklahoma. #BlakeShelton #Oklahoma
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Carl Junction Police say as of now search and rescue in the Briarbrook area has been completed. No fatalities reported at this time. #carljunction #missouri
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6 years
The Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University has a full lineup for the 2018-2019 season. Check out the list on our website. #PSU #Art #Pittsburg
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Congrats @NickKellyWX on being awarded the @ametsoc Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation!! #WX http://t.co/AAqho1WGpK
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A new semester is beginning and college kids, including the #YoursToLose students, are getting prepared at #MSSU .
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8 years
Columbus, KS Police Department receives donation from Crossland Construction of 10 turkeys. Here are three gracious citizens receiving them.
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6 years
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office sends out a message to residents after recent sightings of black bears in Crawford County and neighboring counties and states.
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McDonald County Sheriff's Office Adds "In God We Trust" Bumper Stickers to Patrol Cars http://t.co/uvUlsCuk9D http://t.co/i5sCzDXKBl
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7 years
"I think we're gonna draw students from all over the country long-term." - @CapitolGorilla @Block22PSU @PittsburgKS @pittstate
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A federal judge on Saturday blocked Kansas from limiting attendance at in-person religious worship services or activities to 10 people or fewer to check the spread of COVID-19. He believes the policy violates religious freedom and free speech rights.
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