Mackenzie Job wants to be a "citizens-first" voice during her potential second term representing Ward 5 on the Jefferson City ...

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr is set to testify before lawmakers for the first time since ...

U.S. stocks drifted lower following mixed data on the economy’s strength. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday and remains a bit below its all-time high set last week.

The U.S. faces a significant and growing dentist shortage, particularly in rural areas and underserved communities, with ...

The National Road Safety Foundation has reported that Thanksgiving through New Year’s is the most dangerous time period on ...

Joplin’s boys basketball team kicked off its 2025-26 season on a victorious note Friday with a 59-40 win over the Pittsburg Dragons at Pittsburg High School. Fred Taylor paced the Eagles with 21 ...

Santa Claus visited Freeman’s NICU to celebrate with the 18 kids being taken care of there and to honor the care team who ...

Joplin resident Izzy B is offering a Thanksgiving meal to anyone who needs it, and his children are helping him to prepare for the expected 100 guests.

The filing period for Joplin City Council candidates has opened, with five seats on the ballot in April and a deadline of January 13 to gather 150 signatures on a candidate petition.

Known as "The Queen of Rock" and “The Queen of Psychedelic Soul," Janis Joplin died on Oct. 4, 1970. It's a chance to remember Joplin's life and legacy. Joplin was born on Jan 19, 1943 in Port Arthur.

There's a reason we're one of the world's leading authorities on the global freight market. Our expert team has an in-depth understanding of the industry and is up-to-date on employment trends, ...

Joplin, MO (KOAM)--The Missouri Job Center in Joplin is taking a unique approach to helping young people get a fresh start in life while also addressing homelessness. The new YouthBuild program aims ...