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Two men sentenced for trafficking drugs into Joplin; Caught on a traffic stop with 17 1/2-pounds of meth

4 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Payton Williams |Shannon Becker

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- A judge sentences two men to prison after trafficking methamphetamine from Dallas to Joplin. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool sentenced Juan Alvarado-Alvarado, 45, a Mexican National, to 192 months (16 years) in federal prison without parole followed by five years of supervised release. He plead guilty last September.
MSHP, KBI issue Blue Alert following shooting of officer

5 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Payton Williams |Shannon Becker

Authorities are looking for Thomas Eugene Tolbert, 27. Tolbert is a black male, around 240 pounds, and is 6 foot 2 inches tall with brown eyes and black hair. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a black top with a hood, and black shorts. He is armed with a handgun and considered dangerous. Around 11 p.m. Sunday, June 1, law enforcement responded to a domestic disturbance at 3560 SW Hollywood Drive in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Highway speed crash north of Joplin, Hwy 43 and Baseline Blvd

5 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening reports of a crash at a familiar crash location, Baseline Blvd and Mo-43, alerted E-911. Tri-Cities Fire, Asbury Fire, Jasper County Deputies, and METS ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were notified. Mo-43 was immediately closed due to the two disabled vehicles in the roadway. SGT Brad Crockett tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker preliminary information on the scene.
B&B Theatres 8-screen luxury theater construction continues in Joplin

5 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) – Originally the new B&B Theatres hoped to be completed in early 2025. However today is June 1 and “early” has now passed. But the construction is progressing! The complex is on the SE corner of 32nd and Hammons Blvd. MORE on the UPCOMING B&B Theatres in Joplin This Joplin B&B will feature reclining seats comparable to the Neosho B&B location on Industrial Drive. “B&B plans for a ground-up 8-screen entertainment complex.
Miami Police Officers exchange gunfire with suspect shooter, now in custody

6 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

MIAMI, Okla. (KOAM) — About 9 p.m. Saturday reports of shots fired at Mia Bella’s Restaurant, 1200 block of North Main Street alerted E-911. A male had fired a weapon from outside, through the glass into the restaurant. Miami Police Chief Stephen Sigmon tells us, “officers arrived on the scene, confronted the subject [in the parking lot]. Exchanged gunfire and a foot pursuit ensued.”The short foot pursuit traveled across Main St to the west. Gunfire was exchanged at Arby’s.
“Powerful explosion” levels home in Gladstone, Mo. one dead

6 days ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

GLADSTONE, Mo. (KOAM) — About 11:15 a.m. Saturday morning reports of a home explosion and fire in the 100 block of NE 74th Terrace. Gladstone Fire called it a “powerful explosion.” Upon arrival, firefighters found the home completely destroyed. As a precaution, adjacent homes were evacuated. Our friend Tristen Lang was at the scene and captured images, sharing them with Joplin News First. He tells us he observed numerous utility trucks on scene and some were digging quickly to secure utilities.
The Stompin’ Grounds host The Bullriding Nationals in Lamar

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

LAMAR, Mo. (KOAM) — The unofficial summer kick-off in Barton County is June 6 and 7 — The Bullriding Nationals 8 Second Chute Out! — The Stompin‘ Grounds EVENT INFO: Fri, June 6 and Sat, June 7 Gates 6-P Show 7:30-P WHERE: The Stompin' Grounds 2500 Harvest Rd, Lamar, Mo. 64759 🎟️ TICKETS: Click here thestompingrounds.com Click here then select "follow" on FACEBOOK Click here then "sign up" for "Joplin News First" to get our 1x daily email update Read more Joplin News First… Patrick Mahomes...
Car crashes through roof of Veterans Hall, caught on video!

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (KOAM) —The Missouri Clay-Ray Veterans Hall, 208 Veterans Memorial Drive in Excelsior have spent three months fixing their roof after a car crashed into it February of this year. Now for a second time — another car crashed into the roof, landing inside the building — before they had reopened since damage repairs from the first crash. Security video shared by Excelsior PD show the engine of the car is seen thrown over the building after the car took a nosedive into the roof.
The Stompin’ Grounds host The Bullriding Nationals in Lamar

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

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Car crashes into building in Purdy causing extensive damage

1 week ago | koamnewsnow.com | Shannon Becker

PURDY, Mo. (KOAM) — Friday afternoon reports of a crash at Redshaw Auto Supply, 101 Kay Ave alerted E-911. Purdy Police Department and Purdy Fire responded. As a car was pulling into a parking space it suddenly accelerated over the curb, through the front door and window glass and into the structure. “The driver accidentally accelerated, instead of applying the brake.