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  • 2 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

    JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night reports of a shooting near 14th and South Grand Ave alerted E-911. Joplin Fire, Joplin Police and EMS responded emergency. On scene we learn a 28-year old male was transported Priority 1, lights and sirens to an area hospital, suffering a GSW to the chest. He was still talking to officers on the scene. JPD say two people are detained currently from a residence, 1329 South Grand Ave.

  • 2 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

    McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Sheriff Rob Evenson tells KOAM his Deputies responded to a reported shooting about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at 931 Canning Factory Road south of Anderson, Mo. One person was killed in the shooting.

  • 2 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

    McDONALD COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Sheriff Rob Evenson tells KOAM his Deputies responded to a reported shooting about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at 931 Canning Factory Road south of Anderson, Mo. One person was killed in the shooting. | 100+ mph Carthage to Carterville Police pursuit; Driver arrested: 7 Outstanding Probation & Parole Felony WarrantsDeputies detained one individual related to their investigation. Detectives have now processed the crime scene.

  • 3 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

    NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday reports that a box truck struck the Burlington Northern railroad overpass on Hwy K near Seneca alerting E-911. Seneca Rural Fire and Newton County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified. On scene we learn a box truck was traveling north under the 10’10” overpass struck the protective I-Beam and broke it off, it was laying on top of the box truck that was damaged on the top.

  • 3 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

    BARTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Woman now charged 3 Felonies regarding allegations of an assault on a juvenile. Tina Fiala, 52, of Lamar, Mo. is facing Felony Domestic Assault (2X) and Felony Endangering Child (non-sexual). Court paperwork filed say officers responded to a residence in Lamar regarding a missing child. When arriving on scene, Tina Fiala told officers if the child was found not to bring him home.

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Brooklynn Norris

Brooklynn Norris primarily covers news in the southwestern region of Missouri, United States, including areas around Joplin and Neosho.

Amber Jenkins

Reporter at KOAM-TV (Pittsburg, KS)

Amber Jenkins primarily covers news in the Ozarks region of Missouri, United States, including areas around Joplin and Neosho.

Kate Dalton

Reporter at KODE-TV (Joplin, MO)

Kate Dalton primarily covers news in the southwestern region of Missouri, United States, including areas around Joplin and Neosho.

Dave Thomas

Digital Producer at KODE-TV (Joplin, MO)

Digital Producer at KSNF-TV (Joplin, MO)

Dave Thomas primarily covers news in the Ozarks region of Missouri, United States, including areas around Joplin and Neosho.

Luke Sachetta

Digital Content Producer at KSNF-TV (Joplin, MO)

Digital Content Producer at KODE-TV (Joplin, MO)

Luke Sachetta primarily covers news in southwestern Missouri, United States, including areas around Springfield and Joplin.

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