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Kansas sky could change color with Northern Lights as space storm activity increases
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal weather officials say chances are looking good for people in the Midwest to see a display of the Northern Lights this week as a storm in space becomes more active. The NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch for July 29 to August 1. People […]
Joplin Athlete Set to Compete in Junior Olympics After Falling Short A Year Ago
RIVERTON, KS – 17-year-old Avarus Wofford recently qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, North Carolina. After falling short just a year ago, Wofford soared back in 2024 on a journey that required mental and physical toughness. Facing heartbreak, Wofford said the biggest lesson he learned was to keep going. “I was having a […]
BBB issues scam warnings for college students ahead of new semester
JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau is back, this time with several warnings for college students preparing for the next semester. The BBB says one way scammers are targeting students is through phishing, through an email, pretending to come from the school’s financial department. The BBB says...
Joplin woman now missing from Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOAM) — A Joplin, Mo. woman is missing from Springfield. Ashley Nicole Largen, 23, reported missing July 17 after she left the Preferred Family Healthcare treatment center (PFH) in Springfield, Mo.
Travis Kelce Tells Michael Phelps He Couldn’t Be a Swimmer Because He Doesn’t ‘Have the Wingspan’
Travis Kelce is staying in his lane when it comes to sports. In a Saturday, July 27, clip of the “New Heights” podcast, which Travis, 34, co-hosts with his brother Jason, 36, the siblings entertained the idea of which Olympic sports they might be good at. They talked about curling, bocce ball and more, but […]
National and Division construction to close multiple lanes
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Road construction at National Avenue and Division Street will close multiple lanes starting Aug. 5. According to a press release from the City of Springfield, one lane of traffic in each direction is expected to remain open for a large part of construction. However, work on the railroad crossing will require nearly […]
Chiefs have a lighter training camp practice ahead of Tuesday off day
The Kansas City Chiefs had a lighter practice today during Training Camp. The Chiefs held a 10-10-10 practice, cycling through 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 minutes of special teams. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says the value of these types of practice is more mental than anything. "I...
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Uncork The Most Insane Trick Play
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs may be looking to expand their trick play repertoire for next season. The Chiefs memorably ran a potential game-winning trick play during their Week 14 contest last season against the Buffalo Bills. The December play saw star Chiefs tight end Travis ...
Chipotle launches ‘burrito-proof’ cosmetic lip stain
Chipotle Mexican Grill has partnered with Tik-Tok viral lip stain brand Wonderskin to launch the "Lipotle" lip stain kit, which is a "guac-proof" and "burrito-proof" lip stain, in honor of National Avocado Day on July 31.
UCM Division of Art & Design to Present Juried Quilt Exhibition
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art & Design presents “In or Out: Perspectives in Fiber,” a juried exhibition of art quilts opening August 19, 2024. The exhibition is organized by the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma region of the Studio Art Quilts Association, Inc. (SAQA). For...
Steve Bartman 2.0? Cubs Fan Robs The Entire Royals Ballpark Of Free Chick-Fil-A After Robbing A Home Run
Cubs fans sitting down the left field line HAVE to start keeping their hands to themselves! Just stop reaching out for those balls down the line! Kansas City has a promo going where if a ball hits the foul pole the entire ballpark gets free Chick-Fil-A, sounds like something we can all get behind, right? WRONG! This Cubs fan had to get their inner Bartman on and interfere with the play and also take away a free meal from everyone. Ball is smoked down the line and headed for the foul pole.
Five Ozarks authors hold book signing event in Branson
BRANSON, Mo. — Five Ozarks authors will be signing books at a free event hosted by the Branson Regional Arts Council. Authors Howard C. Cavner, Todd Parnell, Tom Koob, Curtis Copeland and Marilyn Whetstone will be at the Historic Owen Theatre on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet the authors […]
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