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Traffic signal, intersection improvements set to begin in Joplin
NEWTON/JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Beginning the week of August 5, drivers in the Joplin area can anticipate occasional lane closures and traffic delays due to a Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) project. The project includes installing traffic signals, street lighting, and other various intersection improvements in three locations. Project...
Car hits gas meter in Joplin causing brief traffic disruption
JOPLIN, Mo. — Parts of 32nd Street briefly closed Wednesday morning after a gas leak. A spokesperson with Spire said shortly after 10 a.m., one of their gas meters was hit by a vehicle, causing a gas leak. Spire crews shut off the gas for safety purposes. Joplin city...
Community weighs in on the future of I-44
JOPLIN, Mo. — Drivers in southwest Missouri have the chance to weigh in on the future of I-44. This afternoon, engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation met with concerned citizens at the Joplin Public Library, with a specific focus on I-44. Engineers asked the public about major concerns...
Carthage Council sets date for impeachment hearing against mayor
CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage City Council votes to proceed with the impeachment hearing against Mayor, Dan Rife. During another heated meeting Tuesday night (7/23), council members voted 6-to-3 to follow the advice of attorney, Paul Martin — special counsel to the city — and move forward with setting a date for an impeachment hearing.
Third Thursday Preview for Downtown Waterfest
DOWNTOWN JOPLIN ALLIANCE TO HOST JULY'S THIRD THURSDAY. EVENT, "DOWNTOWN WATERFEST" Downtown Joplin Alliance and Missouri American Water partner for the DOWNTOWN WATERFEST during Third Thursday on July 18! Come enjoy an evening in downtown Joplin with over a hundred vendors, live music, and water features for you to cool off in.
Plenty of family fun planned for the Crawford County Fair next week
COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. The Crawford County Fair is ready to begin next week. Amy Brown and Will Morris share with Elyse what's buzzing around this years fair.
Gateway Drive reopens south of Joplin, pipeline replacement complete
UPDATE: About 6 p.m. Tuesday evening July 23 tipsters alerted us that Gateway Drive was reopened to all traffic. It has been closed for two weeks. Rains delayed the work nearly a week more than anticipated.
Blood donations are urgently needed for patients in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is down to less than a day of blood for area patients, and it's urging eligible donors to give as soon as possible. This marks the most severe shortage in over two years, according to Michelle Teter, spokesperson for CBCO. The blood bank is calling it "an emergency need."
Road work ahead — Lanes on 7th Street in Joplin to close for inspections
JOPLIN, Mo. — Starting Monday evening, you can expect to see some traffic changes to 7th Street. Starting July 21 through July 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., lanes on Missouri Route 66 between Maiden Lane and Loop 49 or Range Line Road will be closed. Crews will...
Crawford County residents provide feedback on U.S. 69 Highway study
PITTSBURG, Kan. — “A generational highway” that was the reaction of one Crawford County resident after attending the U.S. 69 highway study meeting in Pittsburg today. “Yeah, I think this is an interesting process that they’re doing, sharing with us information, and then gathering information from us,” said Belinda Brumfield, Crawford County resident.
Live Chinook CH-47’s refuel at Joplin Regional Airport
Tipsters told us they saw them land for a refuel stop, so we went to catch them taking off!. COPYRIGHT 2024 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.
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