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Kansas man dies after car overturns in a pond
LABETTE COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 3:30p.m. Saturday in Labette County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 Hyundai Elantra driven by Spencer Alec Gatewood, 30, Altamont, was eastbound on 24000 Road just east of Jackson Road two and one half miles west of Parsons.
Serious motorcycle crash, dump truck swerves to avoid on North Schifferdecker
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Just after 3:45 p.m. Friday reports of a serious crash in the Snowball area, North Schifferdecker, involving a motorcycle and dump truck alerted Jasper County E-911.
Former teacher takes Alford plea in student misconduct case
BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - Former Uniontown School District educator Breanna Taylor (Hampton) accepted an Alford plea deal on Tuesday, agreeing not to pursue teaching positions again after being accused of having sexual contact with a student.
Motorcycle driver charged DWI, death of another, in South Main fatal crash in Joplin
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The driver in a motorcycle crash where his female passenger was killed, Dedrian C. Bridgett, 43, of Carthage, Mo. September 25, 2024, South Main Street in Joplin is now charged in her death.
Pitt State football takes down Missouri Western 31-20 at home
PITTSBURG, KS — Pitt State football took down Missouri Western 31-20 at home on a warmer day at Carnie Smith Stadium. In Pitt’s hall of fame game, the Gorillas had a number of big plays in the first half. In the first quarter, Chad Dodson connected with Jack Roberts on a 44-yard dime to the […]
Police pursuit ends 1st and Jackson, K9 Vice tracks suspect to residence a block away
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Just after 10:30 p.m. Friday evening Joplin Police attempted to stop a suspect DWI driver near Junge and Jackson Ave. The silver SUV did not stop so JPD initiated a pursuit.
PSU renames technology college in honor of Crossland Construction
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - Today, Pittsburg State University’s Kansas Technology Center was renamed the Crossland Technology Center, and its College of Technology became the Crossland College of Technology.
PK Art Festival to brighten downtown Parsons
PARSONS, Kan. (KOAM) - The PK Art Festival is set to take place today in downtown Parsons, celebrating local creativity and community spirit. The event features a variety of activities, art displays, and performances aimed at engaging visitors of all ages.
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