‘343 Memorial Stair Climb’ in Joplin held annually on 9-11. Hosted by Baxter Springs Fire Aux at 24-Elite Northpark BIT.ly/3VcnjsA — Firefighters fr 3 states, first 25 received a special tote w official t-shirt & items fr sponsors. #JoplinNewsFirst #KOAMnewsnow

Firefighters across the KOAM-area and beyond pay respects and honor the 343 firefighters that died 24 years ago today. BIT.ly/3VcnjsA — September 11, 2001 K… Kansas O… Oklahoma A… Arkansas M… Missouri 🇺🇸 Bagpiper inset: courtesy Olathe Fire

#KOAMfridaynightlights Del-Co Bowl ball delivered by #AirEvac165GroveOk Heli! 🏈 “Honored to deliver the game ball for Jay Bulldogs vs Grove Ridgerunners. Our 2 fav teams! Regardless of who wins, thankful to serve both communities.” #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Two die in head-on crash near Southwest City BIT.ly/46ExzQI — MSGT C. Clark tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker on scene one vehicle attempted to pass and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Exciting news! Herron Regional Dental Center is giving one lucky KOAM-TV viewer the chance to transform their smile with FREE Invisalign treatment! 😁✨ Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity — enter now on our KOAM News Now website joplinnewsfirst.net/3Il88u4 -

Coming up Tuesday evening, south of #JoplinMo on Gateway Drive… joplinnewsfirst.net/46nkHNo — #JoplinNewsFirst #CharlieKirkVigil

The Fountain at Kellogg Lake Park is working again! joplinnewsfirst.net/4mlVnxA — Just in time for #Route66 100-year celebration next year! It has been out of service for a number of years. Now a new electric supply to the pump & new lighting! #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

The Fountain at Kellogg Lake Park is working again! joplinnewsfirst.net/4mlVnxA — Just in time for #Route66 100-year celebration next year! It has been out of service for a number of years. Now a new electric supply to the pump & new lighting! #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Damage to high school field turf; Camdenton Police seek to ID truck and driver BIT.ly/41X6k14 — Security footage and images fr Camdenton High School late Sat night, Sept 13. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Nexstar Broadcasting, ABC, & Disney pull #JimmyKimmel late show fr broadcast schedules BIT.ly/4pphvK9 — “Mr. Kimmel's comments about the death of Mr. Kirk are offensive & insensitive ...” — Nexstar #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst Jimmy Kimmel Live

Two arrested, destroying Charlie Kirk Memorial at Benton Co. Courthouse BIT.ly/4miIJPB — “Sheriff Holloway takes acts of vandalism, particularly those directed toward community memorials, very seriously,” his office states in a release. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

#GBATS 2025 is a week away! Download the 4 State Trucks APP and get updated information. Also on our website joplinnewsfirst.net/46t47vA - 4 State Trucks Chrome Shop Mafia GuiltyByAssociation

Runner bit by copperhead while running on trail joplinnewsfirst.net/46yLMgR — (actual photo taken by runner!) City of Ozark warn trail users of snake bite along James River on Ozark Park Trail. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst #Ozarks #TinCupTrail #OzarkMo #copperhead #snakebite

Mike and Debbie Wood were victims in a DWI crash near Southwest City BIT.ly/46MrjGD — A celebration of Mike and Debbie's lives will be held on September 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Pineville Christian Church. #KOAMobituaries #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Head-on crash on Joplin’s Rangeline Road BIT.ly/4noRusT — Joplin Police tell KOAM’s Shannon Becker two people suffered minor injuries in the crash. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Runner bit by copperhead while running on trail joplinnewsfirst.net/46yLMgR — (actual photo taken by runner, who is former tv reporter Sara Forhetz !) City of Ozark warn trail users along James River on Ozark Park Trail. #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst #Ozarks #OzarkMo #copperhead

Missouri soldier killed in Black Hawk crash began career at Camp Crowder, graduated MSU joplinnewsfirst.net/42zdjgY — Chief Warrant Officer Andrew Cully was from Sparta, Mo. MO National Guard #KOAMnewsnow #JoplinNewsFirst

Severe Storm damages hospital, patients evacuated as roof is blown off BIT.ly/3W4o9YF — Pafford Medical Special Response Team assembled a Field Hospital along with NHS Sequoyah Hospital to meet community needs.

Live! Low Water Bridge: Shoal Creek is cresting this afternoon as rains from Barry and Newton County arrive. • 3-feet deeper than 24 hours ago (as we told you yesterday). • NWS Hydrograph: Shoal Creek at Joplin joplinnewsfirst.net/441klgf — x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

#GBATS 2025 at 4 State Trucks — Demolition Derby ! joplinnewsfirst.net/46t47vA — (FRI) Burnouts Noon & 5-PM (SAT) World’s Largest Convoy for Special Olympics Missouri (SAT) Country Superstar #CollinRaye ! More #joplinnewsfirst #KOAMnewsnow