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Missouri Supreme Court blocks agreement that would have halted execution
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Supreme Court blocked an agreement that would spare the life of a man on death row. Instead, Marcellus Williams must now proceed with a hearing on his innocence claim, with a little over a month to go before his scheduled execution. The ruling...
Administrative law judges sue Missouri governor for wrongful termination, withheld salary
A pair of administrative law judges are suing the Parson administration claiming wrongful termination and illegal withholding of salary. Ryan Asbridge, who has served as an administrative law judge since 2019, and Gina Mitten, who has served since 2021, filed a lawsuit last week in Cole Circuit Court. They allege the administration of Gov. Mike […]
Carthage community members protest after fire chief appointment controversy
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Members of the Carthage community gather to make their voices heard after the failure to appoint a new fire chief for the city. “We’re here to support Jason Martin for fire chief,” said Susan Reddy, Carthage resident. More than 50 residents lined Garrison Avenue,...
Lamar Fire Department’s innovative use of cameras enhances fire safety
LAMAR, Mo. — We got an up-close look at a local fire department’s newest tools to help fight fires. The Lamar Fire Department took possession of its first ladder truck back in February, and this summer, Assistant Chief Potter attached three cameras to it. They were originally used...
Insider: Chiefs Will Part Ways With Fan-Favorite WR in Favor of Kadarius Toney
Arrowhead Pride’s Pete Sweeney doesn’t think Kansas City Chiefs receiver Justyn Ross did enough this summer to beat out Kadarius Toney for a spot on the 53-player roster. In Sweeney’s final roster projection for the 2024 preseason, he has seven receivers making the regular-season roster: Hollywood Brown, Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Skyy Moore, Mecole Hardman, and Toney.
Springfield homeowner finds “Buried treasure” in his floors
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On East Sunshine, Realtor and homeowner Clayton Carson purchased a home hoping to live in eventually, but after a surprising discovery, he has reconsidered the move-in date. Carson asked his friend Brandon York, of Cornerstone Flooring, to help him with the renovations. “And for me doing professional flooring, I always like to […]
Sudstock 2024: a substance misuse education event kicks off
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) - The Alliance is inviting families to Sudstock 2024, a summer substance misuse prevention education event set for Saturday, August 24, from noon to 3:00 p.m. at Carthage Municipal Park.
Carthage woman killed, seven people injured in collision north of Avilla
A Carthage woman was killed and seven people injured in a two-vehicle collision 10 a.m. Friday on County Road 80 six miles north of Avilla. According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Ford Edge driven by Destiny A. Jennings, 22, Carthage, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a 2011 Toyota Sienna driven by Dany M. Mendez, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas.
WashU volleyball looks for consistency in 2024
2023 was a season of highs and lows for the Washington University volleyball team. Despite recording six winning streaks of three or more games and finishing 24-10 (5-2 in conference play), a disappointing performance in the UAA tournament resulted in a school-worst sixth-place UAA finish. However, after snagging an at-large...
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