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News to Know: Crawford County cracks down on school bus violations, and PSU celebrates Apple Day

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CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. – The Crawford County Sheriff’s office says it’s seen a rise in people going around stopped school buses with their stop signs engaged. In response, the sheriff’s office will be cracking down. Deputies will be out patrolling school bus routes and issuing violations, which can each total more than $400 after a fine and court costs. Find out more about Kansas school bus laws here.

PITTSBURG, Kan. – A ribbon-cutting on Monday marked the completion of a renovation of the original Broadway entrance to Pitt State’s Russ Hall. The original entrance was build in 1940. This renovation was funded with gifts from senior classes of 2000 and 2003 through 2008. Read more about the ribbon cutting and PSU’s Apple Day events here.

PITTSBURG, Kan. – A number of events celebrate Apple Day at Pitt State, including the traditional apple dessert contest. Apple day is the university’s longest-running tradition. While Monday was Apple Day at Pitt State for faculty and students, for alumni and community members it was also Giving Day. It’s a 24-hour campaign encouraging alumni and people in the community to give back to the university. There are special challenges to raise funds and awareness for different departments and programs. For more details on this year’s Giving Day challenges click here.

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: It’s National Consumer Protection Week, and as scams become more creative and personal… they are tricking more Americans out of their hard-earned money. This morning we are asking if you have ever been scammed? Join our KOAM Facebook discussion and share your story and weigh in on our KOAM InstaPoll @ koamnewsnow.com/vote.

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Police find body inside Pittsburg house

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UPDATE: Pittsburg police identify 44-year-old found dead in home

Pittsburg, KS — Police find the body of a woman who had not been heard from in days. The discovery came on Monday around 12:35 pm.

The woman was found at 1105 W 4th St., across from Bo’s One stop. Officers and Crawford County EMS arrived on the scene and discovered her body inside the residence.

The death is being treated as suspicious at this time. The Pittsburg Police Department has not released the identity of the woman at this time as they are notifying the next-of-kin.

If anyone has any tips on this ongoing investigation, they are urged to contact the police department at 620-231-1700 or 620-231-TIPS (8477).

 

We’ll update this story as more information comes out.

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Braum’s Fresh Market opens at 26th and S Main

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JOPLIN, Mo. — The property, 2510 S Main, was purchased years ago, so it’s been a long time coming for the new location of Braum’s. They will open their doors to the public Tuesday!

According to a media release, “The store will start serving customers breakfast bright and early tomorrow morning (March 8th) at 6:00. Operating hours will be 6 a.m. -10:45 p.m. daily.”

The stats are: 6,000 square feet, seating for about 75, and two drive-through windows.

“This new location will be our 15th location in Missouri, and our 304th overall,” said Drew Braum, President and CEO. We are so excited to be opening another new location in Joplin.”

WHAT MAKES IT A FRESH MARKET?  

The stores also offer a fully stocked grocery store with more than 100 fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and fresh-from-the-farm dairy products.

Braum’s entire dairy operation is in Tuttle, Oklahoma. It consists of the farm, ice cream plant, bakery and warehouse. Braum’s raises their cows and processes the milk to make ice cream and dairy items they sell in their Fresh Market.

Braum’s makes their signature loaves of bread, cookies, ice cream cones, cinnamon rolls, and more at the bakery. Then, everything is distributed from Braum’s warehouse onto Braum’s trucks to head to the stores.

Quality and freshness are a top priority for Braum’s, which is why each store gets a truck with fresh food every other day. The company is vertically integrated from the ground up.

The week of March 21 will be the Grand Opening week. But regular operating hours begin Tuesday.

About Braum’s … Bill and Mary Braum opened their first Braum’s store in 1968. The company is still family-owned and operated. For more information about Braum’s, click here to their website.

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Kansas bill could require light mitigating technology on wind turbines

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LABETTE COUNTY, Kan.–Some Southeast Kansas residents say they’d like to see the state do more to limit the annoyance of wind turbine lights.

“We were traveling home from doing some industry work and came upon one on one highway to head home towards Mound Valley, Kansas. and we noticed just a bunch of red flashing lights that just went miles from about this view,” said Debbie Cramer.

Cramer is a concerned resident of Labette County, she says the lights from the wind turbines that guide aircrafts hit rural residents like herself the hardest.

“When the sun goes down, the sky becomes a big long red line of flashing lights that goes for miles,” said Cramer.

Senate Bill 478, would make Kansas wind energy systems possess light mitigating technology systems, in compliance with federal aviation regulations.

“The way it would work is that most of these work on radar technology. So when there’s an aircraft nearby it turns the lights on. otherwise, the lights stay off. so it would greatly reduce the amount of time that you’re seeing those aviation lights flashing. and so it’s really a fairly simple technology radar. it’s been around for a long time,” said Kansas Senator Mike Thompson.

Kansas isn’t the first state to look at technology like this, in North Dakota, state law requires most wind farms to have this technology.

“But now they need to step up and start helping to protect our rural Kansans because it really is impacting an awful lot of people,” said Thompson about Kansas.

Senator Thomspon said one concern for the bill comes from the Defense Department.

“About the only concern we heard is from the Department of Defense, because with the aircraft, whenever they do any kind of flights it would be sort of a way to be able to track their aircraft. And they’re a little bit concerned about how it might impact that.”

And Cramer says not all residents are affected by these lights, but the ones who are could really use the relief.

“There’s nothing that we can do to keep lights off of the turbines if there to protect the aircraft but what is important is that the Senate bill  478 that it’s a great answer to a prayer of here is a yes a great answer to alleviate the annoyance of the lighting issues that we have.”

The bill will be heard in a committee on Wednesday.

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Severe Weather Preparedness Week, March 7 – 11; Monday reminder to bookmark pages and save apps

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Every year in the spring it’s time to remind everyone about being weather ready as severe weather approaches.  This year March 7 – 11, each day this week we will touch on something to help you get prepared.

Monday it’s about PREPAREDNESS.  We want to remind you to set bookmarks and download apps.

  • Set a bookmark for our KOAM MAPS AND APPS that will update you on road conditions and where to look.  You will also find ELECTRIC OUTAGE LINKS there too.
  • Each banner below links to the respective state where you can download the app, or use the portal to access active maps on your phone or digital device.

Tuesday is Tornado Preparedness. Statewide there will be a tornado drill at 10:00 a.m. weather permitting.

The links below will help you find out what you can do now to prepare for a tornado. Preparation is key to staying safe and minimizing impacts.

  • Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you’re at risk for tornadoes. Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings. Check the Weather-Ready Nation for tips.
  • Sign Up for Notifications: Know how your community sends warnings. Some communities have outdoor sirens. Others depend on media and smart phones to alert residents of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes.
  • Create a Communications Plan: Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. If you live in a mobile home or home without a basement, identify a nearby safe building you can get too quickly, such as a church or family member.
  • Pick a safe room in your home, such as a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. Check more ideas for your family plan at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
  • Practice Your Plan: Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when tornado warnings are issued. Don’t forget pets if time allows.
  • Prepare Your Home: Consider having your safe room reinforced. You can find plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection on the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.
  • Help Your Neighbor: Encourage your loved ones to prepare for the possibility of tornadoes. Take CPR training so you can help if someone is hurt.

 

Storm Shelter and Emergency Management Links in the 4-States

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Don’t wait until severe weather hits to have a plan. KOAM has gathered shelter registration links, public shelters and other resources to help.

Don’t forget you can register your home’s storm shelter with your city, county or state. If you have questions about storm shelter locations or registration, contact your county emergency management or local police station.

Tips to be prepared and ways to stay informed

You can find storm shelter information, including links to help you register a personal shelter, below. Each year, KOAM reaches out to emergency management officials to get updated information on their public shelters.

Missouri

  • Barton County
  • Joplin-Jasper County
    • Emergency Management:
    • Joplin – Register your shelter
    • Public Shelters (updated 2021)
      • According to the Emergency Management Office – all public schools in Webb City, Carthage and Joplin have public shelters. Be sure to contact local officials in advance for rules involving each shelter.
    • Joplin Public Schools Safe Rooms – The following Community Safe Rooms are available to the community during a Tornado Warning, and/or when the tornado sirens have sounded. If Community Safe Rooms open before a Tornado Warning, or before tornado sirens sound, a notification will be posted on the district’s Facebook page (click here for a helpful map).
    • Carthage Public Schools Safe Room (Guidelines and Rules)
      • The Carthage R-9 School District has one community safe room available to you in the event of severe weather.  The location is:
        • Carthage Junior High School, 827 E. Centennial Carthage, MO 64836 –MAX CAPACITY  2079
    • Webb City Public Schools Safe Rooms (Guidelines and Rules)
      • The Webb City School District has four community safe rooms available to you in the event of severe weather. The four locations are:
        • Harry S Truman, 810 N. HWY D Webb City, MO – MAX CAPACITY 988
        • Carterville Elementary, 210 E Hall Street, Carterville, MO – MAX CAPACITY 1,141
        • Madge T. James, 211 W Aylor Street, Webb City, MO – MAX CAPACITY 1,394
        • Webb City High School Dome, 621 N Madison St., Webb City, MO – MAX CAPACITY 2,600
  • McDonald County
    • Emergency Management:
    • Register your shelter
    • Public Shelters (updated 2021):
      • Pineville
        • Pineville Elementary – 802 M. Street
      • Southwest City
        • Southwest City Elementary School – 411 Academy St
      • Anderson
        • McDonald County High School – 100 Mustang Dr.
      • Noel
        • Pre-K Center – 14762 W. State Hwy 90
      • Goodman
        • School – 117 N. School Street
  • Newton County
    • Emergency Management:
      • Website
        • Includes storm shelter information and a form to register your personal shelter
      • Facebook
    • Public Shelters (updated 2021)
      • Neosho
        • Crowder College, Davison Hall – 601 Laclede Ave
        • Neosho South Elementary – 1111 Wornall St Blv
        • Carver Elementary – 12350 Norway Rd
        • Neosho High School – 511 S Neosho Blvd
      • Diamond
        • Diamond Schools – 401 S Main (Between middle and elementary school)
      • Granby
        • East Newton High School – 22876 Hwy 86
      • Seneca
        • Seneca Intermediate school – 1815 St Eugene St
      • Stella
        • Community Public Shelter – Carter & Ozark St. (East of the Veterans’ Memorial located on Ozark Street)
  • Vernon County

Kansas

  • Allen County:
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Shelters (updated 2022):
      • Iola
        • Bowlus Fine Art Center – 205 E Madison
        • Lincoln School, south door west side – 700 N Jefferson
        • McKinley School, east side– 209 S Kentucky
      • Moran
        • Ball Park, east side – 511 W Randolph
        • Behind the Library – 319 N. Cedar
      • Humboldt
        • Cannon Park – 9th and Charles
        • Water Plant – 2nd and Bridge
        • Swimming Pool – 801 Indiana
        • Lutheran Church – 910 Amos
        • City Hall – 725 Bridge
      • La Harpe
        • Christian Church, east side – 9th & Jefferson
        • South of City Hall – 10th & Broadway
        • South end of the park – 7th and Jackson
      • Elsmore
        • North side of road – 2nd & Main
      • Gas
        • Fees Park – 201 N. Morrill
        • Behind City Hall – 205 N. Stanley
        • Community Center – 624 W. Pine
        • North End of Barney Lane
        • 2nd and Humphrey St.
        • South End of South Morrill
        • Walnut and Daly
        • South Stanley and 3rd Street
  • Bourbon County (emailed for 2022 updates)
  • Cherokee County (emailed for 2022 updates)
  • Crawford County
    • Register your shelter
    • Public Shelters (emailed for 2022 updates):
      • Girard: High School – 415 N Summit, Haderlein Elementary School – 520 W Prairie St
      • Arma: High School – 1003 E South St
    • Emergency Management
  • Labette County
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Shelters (emailed for any 2022 changes):
      • Chetopa
        • 6th & Locust
      • Mound Valley
        • Community Center – 505 Hickory
      • Dennis
        • Fire Station – 209 2nd
      • Oswego
        • Oswego High School – 1501 Tomahawk Trail
      • Parsons
        • City Municipal Building – 112 S 17th
        • Lincoln Elementary – 1800 Dirr
        • Guthridge Elementary – 1020 S 31st
        • Garfield Elementary – 300 S 14th
        • High School – 3030 Morton
          • Shelters will only be opened during a tornado warning and only the high school accepting pets that must be in a carrier or kennel.
  • Neosho County
    • Emergency Management
    • Sheriff’s Office
    • Public Shelters (updated 2022):
      • Chanute
        • Tioga Hotel – Corner of Main St. & Lincoln Ave.
        • NCCC Gymnasium – 800 West 14th Street
        • Lincoln School – 1000 West Main Street
      • Erie
        • Erie Courthouse, 101 S Main St., Erie, KS
      • Thayer
        • Thayer United Methodist Church – Corner of Labette & Okmulgee
        • Band Shell at Thayer City Park
      • St. Paul
        • St. Paul High School – 318 1st Street (K-47 Highway)
      • Galesburg
        • Galesburg Middle School – 6955 Kingman Road
      • Stark
        • Grant Center (Old School House) – West Main Street
  • Wilson County
  • Woodson County
    • Emergency Management
    • Public Shelters (emailed for 2022 updates):
      • Burlington
        • Courthouse – 601 Cross Street
      • Leroy
        • 713 California Street

Oklahoma

Arkansas

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News to Know: Parsons police look for bar shooting suspect, and authorities releases the names of those in a fatal weekend crash in Joplin

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PARSONS, Kan. – Authorities respond to a shooting at a bar in Parsons, Kansas over the weekend. On Saturday, just before 2:00am officers were called to the Somewhere Else bar at 2106 Crawford Avenue. One person was found shot and taken to Labette health. David Lamont Young the Third is wanted for questioning in the incident. Young has ties to Parsons, Erie, the Crawford County area, Kansas City, and Topeka. Young was also reported to be in the company of Raymond Rigazio. If you have any information you’re urged to contact the Parsons Police Department.

JOPLIN, Mo. – Authorities release the names of the people involved in a serious car crash in southwest Joplin. About 4:00pm on Saturday afternoon Joplin dispatch were alerted to a two vehicle crash near Love’s along Coyote Drive. Joplin Fire and Police responded alongside Newton County Ambulance. 25-year-old Jonathan Beavers of Joplin was killed in the car crash. In the the other vehicle both 47-year old Melody Kelly, of Seneca, and her 14-year old passenger were taken to the hospital. KOAM’s Shannon Becker reported live from the scene.  Watch his report here.

IOLA, Kan. – A LaHarpe, Kansas woman is officially charged in the death of a baby boy. Allen County Attorney Jerry Hathaway says the crime, happened in January. Now, following an autopsy he says he’s received the evidence he needs to charge Rebecca Dobbs with First-Degree Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Child Endangerment. The attorney did not release more details about what happened that led to the boy’s death. Read more about the case here.

OLATHE, Kan. – On Friday authorities say a suspect shot and wounded a school resource officer and an administrator in Olathe, Kansas. Olathe Police say the shooting happened in the “office area” at Olathe East High School. The school’s resource officer shot the suspect, who they believe is a student at the high-school. Find out why the SRO is being called a hero here.

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: A Missouri lunch lady is hailed a hero after saving the life of a choking student with the Heimlich maneuver. This morning we are asking… do you think all school personnel should know CPR and other lifesaving techniques? Join our KOAM Facebook discussion and cast your vote on our KOAM InstaPoll @ koamnewsnow.com/vote.

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Police officers rescue woman through window as house fire spreads

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WEBB CITY, Mo. — Just before 7 p.m. Sunday evening Webb City Dispatch were alerted to reports of a structure fire in the 500 block of W 3rd in Webb City.

Webb City Fire, Webb City Police, and METS ambulance responded. Joplin Fire and Oronogo Fire responded as mutual aid.

We learn first on scene were two Webb City Police officers. They were told an adult female was trapped near the fire in a back bedroom.

The rear door of the residence was blocked by fire. So officers busted out a window and pulled the female to safety. She suffered unknown  injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

The fire was under control in about 35 minutes.

The home suffered extensive damage and the family is displaced.  Webb City Fire on scene tell us they contacted the Red Cross to assist.

No firefighters were injured fighting the fire.

This is a breaking news story, stay with JLN1st on KOAM News Now as we continue to learn more.

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Grand Lake Boat Show had lots of nibbles at its annual display of boats

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GROVE, Okla. – The Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees Boat and Sport Show wrapped up four days of showcasing boats and other recreational watercraft on Sunday.

The 4-day show displayed around 50 boats, including high-end tri-pontoon boats to regular pontoon boats and fishing boats, said Jay Cranke, Grand Lake Association executive director.

Cranke estimated around 2,000 people attended the Boat Show.  Also featured were boating accessories, electronics, and dock services.

Surrounded by over 1,300 miles of shoreline, Grand Lake is often referred to as a hidden jewel in northeast Oklahoma. 

Lake lovers enjoy all kinds of boating, including sailing, parasailing, and water skiing.

Grand Lake is also home to hydroplane boat races, drag boat races, and lighted boat parades at Christmas and Independence Day.

Anglers enjoy a lake full of white, spotted, small and largemouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, the hybrid striper, and channel catfish.

Grand Lake also hosts many fishing tournaments throughout the year including the Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series April 16 and the B.A.S.S. Nation Central Regional in May.