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Fatal hit and run crash in Galena, Investigators reveal timeline through digital evidence alleging son and father returned to Kansas crash scene together
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - Court records are unsealed giving a more clear picture what occurred in August 20, 2023 on the night that Gary LaTurner, 60, of Galena, Kan. was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on KS-66 just west of town.
Man’s body found in Tar Creek
MIAMI, Okla. — Grand River Dam Authority officials confirmed a man’s body was found in Tar Creek on Wednesday. GRDA spokesman Justin Alberty said individuals saw the man’s body around 9 a.m. and notified the Miami Police Department, who contacted GRDA since the waters are in GRDA jurisdiction. The man’s body will be sent to […]
Two arrested in morning drug bust in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - On the morning of October 9, 2024, law enforcement officers from the Pittsburg Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation executed a drug search warrant at an apartment in Pittsburg.
Golden Paw Pet Rescuer overwhelmed with influx of dumped animals
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -The Golden Paw animal shelter in Joplin is having an overwhelming influx of animals being dumped at their facililty.Mary Ann Schlau, the owner of Golden Paw, reported that the shelter had 18 dogs dumped at their facility in just two days."Our episodes this week, our problems this week were horrible," said Mary Ann Schlau, the owner of Golden Paw.She arrived at the rescue one morning to find nine dogs in crates sitting in front of the door.“I woke up and we had nine dogs crammed in crates and cages sitting in front of our door. Okay, this...
Quapaw Nation denounces portrayal of tribe in “Tulsa King” television show
QUAPAW, Okla. — Leaders of the Quapaw Nation are unhappy with the depiction of their tribe in a television drama about a mafia boss. In a prepared statement released on Wednesday, Quapaw Nation leaders called out Paramount+ and the television show “Tulsa King” for introducing unsavory fictional Quapaw Nation characters into the storyline. “Tulsa King” […]
Meet the candidates: Cherokee County Sheriff
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ks. (KOAM) - When you head to the polls this November, you'll see a lot of names on your ballot. But we want to help you learn more about the candidates you'll be voting for, starting with Cherokee County Sheriff.
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