Tawnya Bach

1 month ago | koamnewsnow.com | Payton Williams |Tawnya Bach

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOAM) -- A proposed law passes the Oklahoma Senate and is now headed to Governor Kevin Stitt's desk. The proposed law is called Lauria and Ashley's Law (HB 1001). This proposed law adds accessory to murder in the first degree and accessory to murder in the second degree to the list of felony offenses for which Oklahoma already requires convicted criminals to serve at least 85 percent of their sentence.

2 months ago | koamnewsnow.com | Tawnya Bach

Independence, Kan. (KOAM) - Independence Community College votes to approve a resolution of intent to consolidate with its neighbor... Coffeyville. Both the ICC Board of Trustees and the Coffeyville Community College Trustees have been discussing the posibility of merging for more than a year. Monday night's meeting was open for the public to comment. Both schools are in Montgomery County and less than 25 minutes apart.

Mar 3, 2025 | koamnewsnow.com | Tawnya Bach

A decades-old tragedy sparks new action at the Oklahoma State Capitol, as lawmakers push for Lauria and Ashley’s Law—a bill designed to ensure those who aid in violent crimes serve the time they deserve.  Welch, Ok. (KOAM) In a small Oklahoma town, tragedy struck in the early morning hours of December 30th, 1999, when Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman vanished without a trace. Ashley’s parents were found murdered in their burned home, but Lauria and Ashley were missing.

Jan 7, 2025 | koamnewsnow.com | Tawnya Bach

Neosho, Mo. (KOAM) The city of Neosho, Missouri wants to build a new aquatic center, but first it needs a green light from voters. On Tuesday, the Neosho City Council voted to add a question to the April 8th ballot, asking Neosho voters to approve a Use Tax to help fund a new aquatic center. The current city pool has been plagued with issues. Before the 2023 season, the city repainted and resealed the pool and replaced the pump and motor system.

Nov 19, 2024 | koamnewsnow.com | Tawnya Bach

Carthage, Mo. (KOAM) The Carthage R9 school district is working on a strategic plan to shape the future of the district's schools, students, and community. Tuesday night community members, teachers, and district officials gathered in the Carthage Intermediate Center Commons to discuss ideas and potential future plans for the district's operations and facilities. That includes departments like food service, maintenance, transportation, safety, and information technology.