Josh Oldham

Weather Reporter at KODE-TV (Joplin, MO)

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Missouri Southern celebrates 83rd Commencement

Dec 14, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

JOPLIN, Mo. — Some Missouri Southern students received an early Christmas present this morning. The Missouri Southern State University’s 83rd commencement ceremony was held today. After honors and recognition from school president, Dr. Dean VanGalen, and commencement speaker, MSSU Dr. Clay Routledge, 240 graduate students walked the stage and were handed their diplomas as families and friends cheered. MSSU has three commencement ceremonies each year.
Carl Junction spreads holiday cheer with Christmas parade

Dec 8, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Folks in Carl Junction didn’t let the cold stop them from enjoying their annual Christmas parade. The parade made its way down Main Street, beginning near the elementary schools and ending at the Carl Junction Community Center. CJ police led the parade, with the high school marching band, ROTC cadets, and multiple local car clubs following behind to entertain the crowd. Candy—and even books—were passed out to the kids along the route.
Hmong community in Granby kicks off 20th Annual New Year Celebration

Dec 8, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

GRANBY, Mo. — For some, New Year’s is celebrated at the end of the year. However, one local Hmong community started the celebration on Saturday. The 20th annual Hmong New Year’s celebration kicked off at the Granby Intermediate School. The Hmong New Year holiday starts at the end of the harvest season. Hundreds of Hmong-Americans came out to celebrate in traditional and modern Hmong clothes. The event had dance performances and fashion shows showing off generations of the Hmong style.
Mercy Hospital Carthage spreads holiday cheer with annual Cookies with Santa event

Dec 5, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

CARTHAGE, Mo. — A local hospital turned on the Christmas spirit this evening. Mercy Hospital Carthage held its 6th annual Cookies with Santa event. After the big guy was brought in by an EMS escort, kids lined up to get their pictures taken with him and Mrs. Claus. They also received a bag of goodies. Other featured guests included the Grinch, Frozen characters, and the Elf on the Shelf. The health system also provided free food and refreshments, and train rides out in the parking lot.
Missouri Southern’s Holiday Happenings features vendors and festivities

Dec 5, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

JOPLIN, Mo. — There was Christmas fun for the whole family today at Missouri Southern. The university hosted its annual Holiday Happenings event. There was a makeshift ice skating rink outside in the alumni parking lot, while inside, a whole lot of shopping options and activities. It gives members of the community, and particularly students who are far from home, the chance to purchase locally handmade gifts. Later, Santa and a few of his reindeer also made an appearance.
Santa arrives on fire truck for Frontenac’s festive celebration

Dec 1, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

FRONTENAC, Kan. — Another day closer to Christmas and another town getting into the Christmas spirit. The city of Frontenac held its Christmas lighting ceremony tonight, gathering in front of Pallucca’s Event Hall. Choir members from the Frontenac Elementary, Middle, and High School sang Christmas carols to begin the night. Then, the Frontenac High School band marched to some seasonal tunes, leading the way for Santa and Mrs. Claus, who rode in on a fire truck.
Mayor’s Park Lighting Extravaganza kicks off holiday season in Webb City

Nov 30, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Two million lights lit up this evening in Webb City. The second annual Mayor’s Park Lighting Extravaganza was held tonight at Webb City’s King Jack Park. This event kicks off the start of the Polar Express trolley going around the park for the next three weeks. The evening started with the Webb City High School Cardinal Pride Band playing Christmas music.
Mayor’s Park Lighting Extravaganza kicks off holiday season in Webb City

Nov 30, 2024 | yahoo.com | Josh Oldham

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Two million lights lit up this evening in Webb City. The second annual Mayor’s Park Lighting Extravaganza was held tonight at Webb City’s King Jack Park. This event kicks off the start of the Polar Express trolley going around the park for the next three weeks. The evening started with the Webb City High School Cardinal Pride Band playing Christmas music.
Santa lands at Joplin Airport for annual visit to Freedom of Flight Museum

Nov 30, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

KSNF/KODE — We’re just 25 days from Christmas, but the big man himself is getting a head start on wish lists. For the second year in a row, Santa flew into the Joplin Regional Airport today, and set up shop at the Freedom of Flight Museum. Santa started with a fly-by, waving at the kids, before landing and staying for a while. The kids could tell him what they would like for this Christmas while parents took photos. Afterward, they received a goodie bag with snacks, a drink, and some small toys.
McDonald County students host free Thanksgiving dinner for the community

Nov 23, 2024 | fourstateshomepage.com | Josh Oldham

ANDERSON, Mo. — McDonald County High School students serve the community a free Thanksgiving dinner. The 2nd annual Rho Cappa National Honor Society Thanksgiving dinner was held at the McDonald County High School tonight in Anderson. The dinner consisted of turkey or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, mac’n cheese, green bean casserole and a choice of cookies, cakes or brownies for dessert. The meal is completely free to the community and is meant to bring everyone together for the holidays.