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JOPLIN, Mo. — An investigation is underway after a fire, Monday afternoon, in a Joplin neighborhood. Crews responded to 221 Pearl Avenue just after 3:30 PM. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke showing from the 2-story home. Viewer submitted video showing smoke plumes emanating from the home can be...

A Joplin man pleaded guilty Thursday to wire fraud in a scheme in which he defrauded both local banks and individual members of the community. According to federal court records, Maliq Ray, 21, reached out to people on social media with his plan to conduct what he called "reverse transactions."

A Joplin police officer, named as “Sniper One” in the lawsuit, fired a shot during a hostage situation into a residence in Baxter Springs. A 2-year-old girl died as a result, the KBI said.

Society Marketplace, Edith & Ethel’s Delicious Delights, Mary’s Market, & Spencers’ Sweet Call at the Minerva hopped to Living Well to talk about The Spring Hop that’s happening this weekend in Webb City. Be sure to stop by all the small businesses downtown this Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st!

The team-building event simulated what it would be like to treat patients after a devastating earthquake. Victims included an expecting mom, patients who were unconscious and required carrying on a stretch, to those who had broken legs and needed help walking. Kansas City University Joplin held their 2nd annual Mass...

Reconstruction of the Oliva Hotel is well underway. The five-story, historic building near downtown Joplin suffered substantial fire damage in December 2020. The Joplin City Council got an update Monday at their bi-weekly meeting. KRPS's Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more. Construction of the Oliva started in 1906 for an estimated $150,000,...

JOPLIN, Mo. — Medical students at Kansas City University Joplin are getting some real-life practice on response to situations, like natural disasters. They participated in a mass casualty simulation. During the exercise, students navigated through a staged disaster, to methodize and implement life-saving treatments. First-year students played the role...

Joplin NALA Breakfast Fundraiser at the Joplin Elks Lodge 501! Join us for some tasty breakfast for a great cause!

JOPLIN, Mo. — We’re getting ever-so closer to spring gardening season. The folks from the Joplin Greenhouse and the Coffee Shop” have advice — as you make plans to cultivate a green thumb. Garden Center Manager Emily Shores Maxwell says they’re anticipating the last freeze of...

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Just after 3:30 a.m. early Saturday morning, March 25, 2023, Joplin Police officers observed a Nissan Rouge near 7th and Jackson driving without headlights. As a patrol officer attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to yield and fled. A pursuit was then initiated as...

We look at some celebrity birthdays you may share the day with, as well as your some of the ones throughout the community. Be sure you enter those birthdays on fourstateshomepage.com for a chance to have your name drawn for free tickets to B&B Theatre in Neosho!

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Redings Mill Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire. Around 5:30 Friday morning, crews received a call about a fire at 6339 Hunter Lane in Joplin. It took firefighters from Joplin, Neosho, Duenweg and Redings Mill three hours to clear the scene. Investigators tell...

COLUMBUS, Kan. — About one fourth of Americans fear being audited by the Internal Revenue Service. Less than 1% of Americans who make less than $200,000 a year get audited by the Internal Revenue Service – yet taxpayers are afraid. Thieves use that fear to their advantage, said...

Mar. 25—A former consultant who provided professional services to form local sales tax districts in Joplin and Neosho is facing more court proceedings on his sentence for taking money from two of the districts. Darrell Gross, of Republic, was granted a suspended seven-year prison sentence and placed on probation...

CARTHAGE, Mo. — An area high school confirms they were victim of a “swatting” call. Around 2 PM today (3/27), Carthage High School underwent lockdown protocol per the police department’s request, according to a release. However, authorities soon confirmed no such threat was ever present and it was just a false alarm.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Some neighbors woke to crime scene tape in the East Town Neighborhood on Wednesday morning, March 22, 2023, the 1400 block E Broadway, Joplin. Capt William Davis tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker, “Active death investigation. There are 2 deceased adults on scene.”

House fire, 'flames through the roof,' as Carl Junction Fire arrives on scene. Shannon Becker was born and raised in Joplin and began in radio before graduating from Joplin Senior High in 1990. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from Missouri Southern State University (1994). Before launching Joplin News First in 2017, he worked in television and radio, overlapping a career in the music industry. He worked with major music artists for 20 years, garnering gold and platinum records to his credit. He comes to KOAM 7 News Now-CBS/FOX (Morgan-Murphy Media) with more than 30 years in media and entertainment. He previously worked for KOAM. He has five children and two grandchildren.

Grant Wistrom can't help but laugh when he thinks about the similarities between himself and one of the defensive linemen he coached during his first season with the Glendale Falcons. The Webb City legend, a three-time national champion and two-time All-American at Nebraska and Super Bowl champion with the St. Louis Rams sees a player who gives everything he has on every single play. It's the type of player Wistrom prided himself on being during a career...

As early as 2008, concerned business leaders and medical professionals in Joplin, Missouri, began dedicated conversations about the growing problem of providing adequate health care to its residents for the long term. The area’s population was on the rise; moreover, much of the largely rural four-state region was aging. Compounding the problem was the looming shortage of physicians facing our country — a number projected to reach between 14,900 and 35,600 for primary care physicians and between 37,400 and 60,300 for other specialties by 2025.1 With well over 60 percent of our alumni practicing in a primary care specialty and 40 percent practicing in rural or underserved areas, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCU) was a logical participant in those early discussions.

Golden Corral has it all- shrimp, steak, desserts, breakfast, and everything in between! Angel Marquez and Holly Hoagland of Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Joplin stopped by to showcase some of the delicious foods they have and talk about their current promotions.