Joplin welcomes an Innovation and Technology Summit

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Chamber of Commerce invites you to come out to its Innovation and Technology Summit! Happening on November 4th — the event starts at 7 AM and goes until 4:30 PM. The summit is being held at James River Church (1850 S Maiden Ln, Joplin, MO). Want to register or find out more information? Click here to go to their website!

Special Olympics Kansas hosts another Trails and Treats event

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Earlier in the week, Special Olympics Kansas hosted a “Treat and Trails” event for kid athletes. Originally set for October 25th but moved to Thursday the 27 — they’re back at it again. Coming this Thursday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM — athletes will walk the Watco trail. It’s to help them learn how to get around Pittsburg simply by walking or bicycling. Erin Fletcher, the Director of Grants and Development of Special Olympics Kansas, encourages everyone to come out and walk the trail with the athletes. Erin says it helps promote being inclusive.

 

SEK Humane Society hosts its annual auction event

 

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Jasmine Kyle, the director of the SEK Humane Society, steps into the studio with a special guest named Alpine. She’s hoping that Alpine finds her forever home.  Jasmine also wants you to be aware of an upcoming event. The event is called Paws for a Cause. It starts on November 1st at 12 pm and closes on November 5th at 12. You can pick up your items from the Doggie Bag resale shop.  You can check out the auction website here.

 

Carl Junction hosts a fun, family friendly Halloween event

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — It’s almost time for Halloween. This means it’s time to get those Halloween costumes on and get candy! What better way to do that than to head down to Carl Junction’s main street and take part in its annual Trunk or Treat? Happening on October 28th from 5 PM to 7 PM. Carl Junction’s Chamber of Commerce looks forward to seeing you there!

Local Church hosts Fall Festival event

JOPLIN, Mo. – Calvary Baptist Joplin today hosted its 2022 Fall Festival featuring fun for the whole family.

Officials say the gathering was from 3-6 p.m. today and the event featured:

  • Food & Drink
  • Music
  • Candy & Costumes
  • Games
  • Jack The Bible Donkey

Watch KOAM Evening News to see the whole story or check back later for additional content.

Click here to learn more about Calvary Baptist Joplin.

Local non-profit hosts inaugural Fall Craft Fair

BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. – The Baxter Springs Lions Club today hosted its inaugural Fall Craft & Vendor Fair.

The event featured local artists and craftworkers with items for sale such as:

  • Jewelry
  • Clothing
  • Festive decorations
  • Wood carving goods
  • Candles
  • Quilts
  • Coffee

More than 15 vendors attended the event with their goods for purchase.

The Lion’s Club is a global humanitarian service that focuses on serving local communities.

Click here to learn more or check back later for additional content on KOAM and Fox 14.

Pitt State students celebrate Homecoming with raft races

PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pitt State students are showing their spirit by making a splash ahead of homecoming.

Pitt State’s long-standing tradition of homecoming raft races happened at University Lake.

Student organizations built their own rafts and faced off in a series of races in two-person teams.

The races determined whose rafts were superior based on craftsmanship and speed.

Community rallies for 5K fundraiser

FAIRLAND, Okla. — A Fairland, Oklahoma woman is showing strength in the face of adversity.

Kimberly Chase, her husband, and two children along with friends have joined in the fight against cancer.

Kim went to the emergency room for a kidney stone in July 2020, where she learned she had stage 4 colorectal cancer.

It had spread to her liver and lungs.

Doctors told Kim she had 6 months to live but it has been 2 years and 4 months since the diagnosis.

To raise money for her treatment, Kim’s family has set up a 5k fun run starting at 9 A.M. on Saturday, October 21 at First Christian Church in Fairland.

Joplin Health Department challenges teens to drive safely

JOPLIN, Mo. — Buckle up phone down is the focus of the message for teens from the Joplin Health Department.

Friday is designated as Missouri Buckle Up Phone Down Day.

The Joplin Health Department says car crashes are the number one death among teenagers so they challenge teens and all drivers to buckle and put their phones down to reduce car crashes.

A habit to make is to buckle up every time you are in the car, put your phone down, or set it to “do not disturb” while driving.