JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Just before 11:45 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026, reports of a two vehicle crash blocking traffic at 32nd and Indiana Ave alerted E-911.
Shannon Becker
Reporter
MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Public Safety published a best practices guide related to the use of automated license plate readers on Wednesday.
(KOAM) -- The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is encouraging women to participate in its walk-in mammogram screenings.
(KOAM) -- Little ghosts and goblins will soon be hitting the streets in search of candy.
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) -- Richmond, Missouri, farmer Reason Swafford took a FaceTime call from his daughter while recovering in his University Health hospital ro…
October 1 - Birthdays and Anniversaries
(KOAM) -- Joplin authorities detain two juveniles after they crash a stolen vehicle near 8th Street, and Pittsburg State experiences an increase in freshmen enrollment.
JOPLIN (KOAM) -- KOAM's Chris Warner previewed the Joplin Wings and Wheels Car Show, set for October 3rd. The proceeds go to benefit nonprofits like Veterans First, Hi…
Dray Dickey
News Producer


