Just after 10 p.m. Thursday reports of a chimney fire at a residence on the curve, NN Hwy, W MO-86 and Kpock Road.

Two children ages 3 and 8 and two adults were killed Wednesday when a fire swept through an apartment complex in freezing ...

The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. It marks ...

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) -- A local bookstore is helping a VFW raise money to repair a water line. The owner of Always Buying Books ...

A local elementary school hosts a ribbon cutting for its new storm shelter, Nevada schools hold a teacher recruitment event, ...

FRONTENAC, Kan. (KOAM) -- Nevada boys basketball takes down Owensville 57-36 in the opening round of the Raider Classic on Thursday evening. The Tigers advance to the semifinals of the winner's ...

CHEROKEE, Kan. (KOAM) -- New Heights Christian Academy boys basketball takes down Riverton 72-69 in the semifinals of the Lancer Classic on Thursday night. The Cougars advance to the tournament ...

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office, partnering with the Nevada Police Department, executed a search warrant on January 23, 2025, in Moundville, recovering multiple stolen items.

MIAMI, Ok. (KOAM) -- McDonald County boys basketball takes down Colcord (OK) in the first game of the 78th annual NEO high school tournament on Thursday afternoon. Check out the highlights from the ...

FRONTENAC, Kan. (KOAM) -- Colgan girls basketball takes down Nevada 43-28 in the quarterfinals of the 4-state Raider Classic on Thursday. COPYRIGHT 2025 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS ...

Aurora Marionville Police are investigating a Homicide that occurred in the early morning hours of Thursday in their jurisdiction. They have a suspect in custody who ...

Kansas education officials say they will continue protecting student information and student safety as directives are issued in a national immigration crackdown.