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From Jamaica to Joplin: Former Missouri Southern Lion Rajindra Campbell’s Journey to Becoming an Olympian
JOPLIN, MO – Former Missouri Southern Lion Rajindra Campbell will compete in the Olympics in just a few weeks. Despite his recent success, Campbell would still overcome many obstacles in his journey to Paris. At 6’2″ and 290lbs, some may think Campbell belongs on the gridiron, but it’s the sport of shot put that’s made […]
Man struck and killed by pickup in Royal Heights Neighborhood, was lighting fireworks in roadway
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — About 9:50 p.m. Thursday evening on Utica Ave near Brownell Ave in Royal Heights a male pedestrian was struck by a pickup alerting Joplin E-911.
Joplin pediatrician answers summer sunscreen questions
JOPLIN, Mo. — The best way to protect our skin when we have to be outside this time of year – sunscreen. “Even if you’re just going out to the park or maybe going out and doing little things throughout town – that’s still a good time to put sunscreen on,” said Dr. Beth Garrett, pediatrician.
Missouri Southern Basketball Adds Nine Names to Next Year’s Roster
JOPLIN, MO – Missouri Southern Lions basketball has had a busy offseason, as head coach Sam McMahon has added nine recruits to next year’s roster. Tyrique Brooks, Hunter Fitch, Cooper Francis, and Cody Lechlider will make up the new freshman class. Brooks would have a spectacular high school career at Springfield Central High School, scoring […]
Joplin’s Roanoke Neighborhood celebrates decades-long 4th of July tradition
JOPLIN, Mo. — More than 200 Joplin residents gather today (Thursday) to continue a 4th of July tradition dating back to the 1960s. “We raise a flag, we say the Pledge of Allegiance, we sing the national anthem — that never gets old,” said Josh DeTar, Joplin Mayor Pro Tem.
Driver arrested after leaving the scene of a fatal crash in Newton County, Mo.; highway patrol identifies pedestrian killed
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KY3) - The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the driver of a truck who left the scene of a fatal crash Friday night has been arrested Saturday morning. According to MSHP Troop D, the driver was arrested at a house in Carterville, Missouri in Jasper County. Troopers are on the scene collecting evidence.
Missouri Task Force One deploying to Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is heading to Texas Saturday morning, ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the task force to deploy as a type three team, consisting of 37 members, plus 10 ground The post Missouri Task Force One deploying to Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Missouri’s Poverty Level – Are You Poor & Not Even Know It?
Wealth can be a subjective term. What is rich to one person might seem like a pittance to someone else. Do you actually know what Missouri's poverty level is? Do you know that you might be poor (by state standards) and not even know it?. I don't want to cross...
Saturday, July 6: Great weekend weather, keeping humidity away
I think Mother Nature is trying to apologize for the soggy ending on the 4th by bringing lovely weather for the 5th, 6th, and 7th. Thankfully, the hot and humid conditions will be staying away. Temperatures today will be warmer than what we got yesterday, but still not too bad. Expect highs to climb to […]
Indiana man’s flying saucer source of ‘out of this world’ traffic stop
An out-of-this-world moment happened recently in Missouri, thanks to an Indiana man and his street-legal flying saucer. The Crawford County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri posted about the moment on Facebook on Friday, June 28. The post said:. “Well, you never know what will be traveling through Crawford County but...
Missouri Helmet Challenge champion crowned, more than $1000 raised for American Cancer Society
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - After several weeks, voting wrapped up in the Missouri Helmet Challenge, with this year’s winner being crowned. Springfield’s Kickapoo High School took home the championship, defeating Columbia’s Rock Bridge in the final round. The Chiefs’ helmet consisted of white, yellow, and brown with the team’s logo on the side and a patterned design running straight back from the center of the helmet.
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