Mariah Monsour

Pittsburg

Digital Content Producer at Morgan Murphy Media

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Pitt State baseball coach Bob Fornelli to retire after 2025 season

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

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BBB offers tips to recover after a scam

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

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Red Cross shares water safety tips in preparation for summer

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

(KOAM) - As swimming season kicks off, the American Red Cross Kansas and Oklahoma Region is reminding families to stay safe around water. Drowning can happen in under a minute and often without warning. Key tips include swimming with a buddy, supervising children closely, wearing life jackets on boats, and using the “reach or throw, don’t go” rule in emergencies. The Red Cross has also launched a free Spanish version of its WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children program.
BBB warns of student loan scams as debt collection resumes

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

MISSOURI (KOAM) - With the federal government resuming collections on defaulted student loans as of May 5, the Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) is warning borrowers to watch out for scams. More than five million borrowers are affected, with millions more at risk of default. Scammers are expected to take advantage of the confusion by offering fake debt relief services or posing as government officials.
KDWP announces O’Flannagan as new Director of Wildlife, Parks

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

KANSAS (KOAM) - Conner O’Flannagan has been named the new State Parks Director for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. O’Flannagan has worked with the agency since 2019, most recently as Region 3 Supervisor. He holds a master’s degree in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management from Clemson University and serves on the Kansas Recreation and Park Association’s Board of Directors. He will oversee operations of the state’s 29 parks, which welcome over 7 million visitors each year.
Free tire drop-off event set for June 7 in Joplin

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Residents of Joplin and surrounding counties can dispose of unwanted tires for free during a Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Lone Elm Plant, 2214 N. Lone Elm Road. Enter from the south on Lone Elm Road. Automotive passenger tires—with or without rims—will be accepted. There is a 10-tire limit per vehicle, and no repeat visits allowed. Semi, tractor, ATV, racing tires, and those with rims over 20 inches will not be accepted.
Stabbing under investigation in Pittsburg; suspect still not found

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

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Life sentence given to Delaware Co. father for 2019 murder

2 weeks ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

Buzzard’s sons and co-defendants, Cody Dwayne Buzzard, 31, and Dakota Chase Buzzard, 23, pleaded guilty before trial. Cody was sentenced to 25 years in prison, while Dakota received a sentence of 6.5 years. Investigators say the three waited for Tapp to return home from work. When he exited his vehicle, James Buzzard shot him and then handed the rifle to Cody, who continued firing. Tapp died at the scene, and a second victim was injured.
Drive safe: Coal Miner's Gravel ride hosting 200 cyclists

2 weeks ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. (KOAM) - Drivers are being asked to stay alert this weekend as the annual Coal Miner’s Gravel Ride rolls through eastern Crawford County on Saturday, May 3. The cycling event is expected to bring approximately 200 cyclists to area roadways. Drivers are reminded to exercise extra caution, especially along the designated cycling routes. The public is encouraged to give cyclists at least three feet of space when passing—and more if safely possible.
Parsons Police seek public help in hit-and-run investigation

2 weeks ago | koamnewsnow.com | Mariah Monsour

PARSONS, Kan. (KOAM) - The Parsons Police is asking for help from the public to identify a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that happened earlier this week. The incident took place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at approximately 10:12 a.m. in the parking lot of Walmart. Authorities say the vehicle, which was captured on camera, fled the scene after the incident.