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13th Annual Cole Darby Cruisin" to Prom
5+ hour, 19+ min ago (318+ words) JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) " Since 2013 Ron and Leann Darby and a group of friends with classic cars and cool rides have been escorting students from the Joplin High School Special Education (SPED) to prom! This all started as the Darby"s…...
The amount of mom-shaming is "incredible," "One Bad Mother" author says
2+ week, 3+ day ago (864+ words) The pressure for women to stay home and raise children didn't take hold until after WWII, Dickson noted. The phrase 'bad mom' gets thrown around a lot. Author and mom Ej Dickson digs into the history behind telling mothers they're…...
FBLA business competition brings nearly 400 high school students to Crowder College
2+ week, 3+ day ago (501+ words) NEOSHO, Mo. (KOAM) " Nearly 400 high school students converged on Crowder College for the annual FBLA business competition, where they tested their skills in everything from written exams to sales presentations. The Future Business Leaders of America event featured 14 different contests…...
Oklahoma bill aims to feed low-income families during summer
3+ week, 1+ day ago (273+ words) OKLAHOMA (KOAM) -- An Oklahoma bill aimed at keeping students fed during the summer months is headed to the Senate. If passed, House Bill 3638 would provide grocery benefits to low-income families during the summer when school meals are not available. Oklahoma…...
Gov. Kelly modernizes rules for out-of-state foster care placements
3+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) KANSAS (KOAM) - Gov. Laura Kelly has signed bipartisan legislation updating the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, a move her office says will modernize rules for out-of-state foster care placements and certain adoptions. Kelly signed'House Bill 2557, which enacts the…...
Kansas DCF accepting applications for SUN Bucks program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) March 4, 2026 @ 11: 05 am KANSAS (KOAM) -- The Kansas Department for Children and Families is accepting applications for its SUN Bucks program ahead of the summer season. According to Kansas DCF, SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program aimed at…...
Foreign exchange student finds a home in Carthage, MO
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (88+ words) KOAM News Now 10 PM Newscast - March 2 East Newton takes down Monett in Monday Tournament matchup 9 PM Newscast - March 2 Alert Day for Wednesday & Friday, chance for strong to severe storms. March 3, 2026 @ 12: 22 am - Joplin City Council will hold second and third readings…...
Pittsburg State University offers summer camps for kids
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (311+ words) PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) -- Pittsburg State University is set to host a wide variety of camps for kids and teenagers this summer. According to the university, some of the summer camps include construction, football, Grandparents University, music, nature, nursing, reading, robotics,…...
Childcare Providers prepare for the future with Oklahoma DHS Cuts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (743+ words) COMMERCE, Okla. (KOAM) - A 19-year-old Commerce man was arre" PITTSBURG, Kan. - (KOAM) - Education students at Pittsburg S" "The Oklahoma Department of Human Services reduced its budget request by $50 million in February, forcing tough decisions for childcare providers " Children ages 9-12 no…...
Southwest Juniors and Seniors get a head start on career networking
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) JOPLIN, Mo (KOAM) - Mike Gideon, President of the Higher Pow" CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) " The networking event brought together high school juniors and seniors from multiple school districts, including Carthage, Webb City, and Carl Junction, giving them opportunities to connect with…...