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152nd Quapaw Powwow concludes with final celebrations
QUAPAW, Okla. — Hundreds of people gathered in Oklahoma this weekend for the 152nd Quapaw Nation Powwow. It began on the 4th of July at the Quapaw Nation Powwow grounds. It’s a celebration of the heritage and culture of the Quapaw Nation tribe. The event draws in hundreds...
Baxter Springs enhances annual Light Up the Sky celebration with new attractions
BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Baxter Springs is looking to take their annual Light Up the Sky celebration to another level. The city’s public works crew lead the fundraising and organizing efforts, getting 20 sponsors to donate to help put the celebration on. Previously the event took place on 19th St, but this year it’s returning to Kiwanis Park.
Traffic Alert as structure move planned for East Newman Road
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Traffic on East Newman Road will be interrupted for a short time on Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m. as Tilton & Sons House Moving will relocate a building for New Heights Christian Academy (formerly College Heights Christian School).
Moderate Drought Expands in Missouri Despite Recent Rainfall
Missouri’s drought picture is a bit complicated this week. The latest drought monitor map shows an area of moderate drought and abnormally dry conditions in northeastern Missouri has shrunk in size, thanks to recent thunderstorms moving through. However, an abnormally dry area in southwestern Missouri has expanded and moderate drought conditions have developed in Joplin and Neosho. Overall, nearly 80% of Missouri is not experiencing any dry conditions at all, an improvement over last week’s figure of nearly 75%. Missouri remains under a drought alert until September 1st.
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