Dave Thomas

Digital Producer at KODE-TV (Joplin, MO)

Digital Producer at KSNF-TV (Joplin, MO)

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Two boys killed after being hit by train in Kansas

1 week ago | ksnt.com | Dave Thomas |Mike Olmstead

ERIE, Kan. — An investigation continues in Erie, Kansas, after two boys were hit and killed by a train. According to Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor, the boys were walking on the railroad trestle over the Neosho River when they were hit. The call came in just after 12:30 p.m. The body of one of the boys was recovered, and the other went into the flooded river. It resulted in a search through the late afternoon on Wednesday.
Two boys killed after being hit by train in southeast Kansas

1 week ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Mike Olmstead |Dave Thomas

ERIE, Kan. — An investigation continues in Erie, Kansas, after two boys were hit and killed by a train. According to Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor, the boys were walking on the railroad trestle over the Neosho River when they were hit. The call came in just after 12:30 p.m. The body of one of the boys was recovered, and the other went into the flooded river. It resulted in a search through the late afternoon on Wednesday.
Kansas Free Fishing Days promote outdoor fun

2 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Damara Hale |Dave Thomas

CRAWFORD CO., Kan. — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks jump-starts the summer fishing season. Kansas state parks hosted Free Fishing Days on the 7 and 8 this weekend. On those days, anyone can legally fish without a Kansas fishing license. Fishers are still required to follow the rules and pay fees. That means having a vehicle permit and observing limits on the length and number of fish caught.
Joplin offers free tire recycling at drop-off event

2 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Damara Hale |Dave Thomas

JOPLIN, Mo. — Cars lined North Elm Road in Joplin today to drop off old tires. From 9 to 1, residents of McDonald, Jasper, Newton, Barton and Vernon counties could drop off up to ten tires for free. Crews split into three stations to check people in, remove rims and get tires unloaded as quickly as possible. Last year, 110 vehicles dropped off 12.6 tons of tires, a quarter-ton of aluminum and three-and-a-half-tons of steel rims.
Learn to make this peanut product at this free event

3 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Dave Thomas

Note: The attached video is from previous coverage of a related story. DIAMOND, Mo. — George Washington Carver National Monument is hosting a free event where you can learn to make a plant-based product. On Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, the public is encouraged to join in the making of one of George Washington Carver’s 300 peanut-derived products, “peanut milk”. Photos from a previous demonstration of the process.
Get rid of old tires for free at this event

3 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | Dave Thomas

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Recycling Center is hosting a free event to help residents dispose of unwanted tires and wheels. According to a press release from the City of Joplin, the free tire drop-off event is set for Saturday, June 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Old Lone Elm Plant at 2214 N. Lone Elm Road.
Young artists celebrate unsung heroes through creative competition

3 weeks ago | fourstateshomepage.com | McKinzie Payton |Dave Thomas

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Young artists use their talents to honor the forgotten heroes of history. The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes announced the 34 winners of its tenth annual “ARTEFFECT” competition on Monday. More than 1,000 students in grades 6 through 12 competed, representing 40 countries around the world.
Kids can fish free at this Jasper County event

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Thomas

Note: The attached video is from previous coverage of free fishing event information. CARTHAGE, Mo. — Get the rods, hooks, and bait out for this free fishing event in Jasper County. The Kellogg Lake Kids Free Fishing event will be held at Carthage’s Kellogg Lake from 8:00 to noon on Saturday, June 7. This weekend is the perfect time to get out on the water with family and friends, and this event is a great way to help foster a love and knowledge of nature for young anglers.
Learn about area pollinators while creating at this free area event

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Thomas

JOPLIN, Mo. — A free summer event will be hosted for nature & crochet lovers in Joplin. The “Pollinator Chat & Crochet” event will be held on Saturday, June 14, at the Joplin Public Library. In this partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Joplin Public Library, participants will have the opportunity to create a crochet bee, with only a recommendation that those attending know the very basics of the craft.
Learn to canoe and kayak at this upcoming event

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Dave Thomas

CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is inviting first-time canoe and kayakers to learn the basics of the sport. The event, characterized as a “skills day program”, gives newcomers (age 11+) to canoeing and kayaking an opportunity to dip their toes in the water. Participants will learn all about the equipment, the strokes, and what’s needed to traverse Missouri’s many bodies of water. The “Intro to Canoe and Kayak Skills” event will be held in Carthage at Kellogg Lake.