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Bright Futures Joplin pits first responders against each other for a good cause

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Bright Futures Joplin pits first responders against each other for a good cause known as Guns & Hoses. This year’s competition takes place on the basketball court and proceeds go to help provide scholarships to the children of fallen Joplin police officers. Tickets are free for children and students of Joplin High School, and adults pay only $5 at the door for this worthy cause.

Here’s what you need to know about the event:

  • April 30th
  • Joplin High School, 2104 Indiana, Joplin, MO
  • Doors open at 5:30 pm
  • Tip-off starts at 7 pm

For more information about Bright Futures Joplin, call 1-417-625-5200 or go to brightfuturesjoplin.org

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Chef Anthony brings his class in to whip up a tasty salad

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Chef Anthony Fischer brings his class from the Pittsburg High School into the KOAM studio. Chef Anthony’s class is getting ready for a regional competition and live tv served as a great test of his students’ skills. The team put together a fresh and delicious salad with vegetables and a refreshing blueberry vinaigrette dressing. This recipe is quick and easy for anyone to make! The students did an amazing job and you could see the pride on Chef Anthony’s face.

Chef Anthony Fischer is the culinary instructor at the Pittsburg High School.

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Elite Kansas athlete heads to a national competition

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An elite Kansas athlete heads to a national competition. Crystal Bridges gets ready to represent the state of Kansas in the Special Olympics USA Games. The games will take place in Orlando Florida from June 4th to June 12th. Crystal stopped by the KOAM studio to talk about the competition, her love of sports, and her drive to become a better athlete. She also talked about her love of friendship and family. Over 5000 athletes will make their way to the USA Games from across the nation and the Caribbean. The fact that Crystal will represent her state was an obvious and well-deserved source of pride for her. If you’d like to get behind a Kansas athlete and help make her dreams come true, simply click on the link to Crystal’s fundraising page and make a donation!

For more information about Crystal and how to donate, click this link.  Thank you for supporting Crystal and Special Olympics!

 

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Silence Is Violence event is headed to PSU

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The Silence Is Violence event heads to Pittsburg State University on March 26th. This event draws attention to the topic of domestic violence. It will also show attendees how to give and receive help to those experiencing domestic violence.

The event will feature multiple speakers. Doctor James Otter, owner of Japan Karate – Do Genbu Kai, will conduct a self-defense training simulation.

The event starts at 10 am at the Overman Student Center the Pittsburg State University.

Call the following number for more information: 918-944-9606.

Jaquelyn Bouchie organized the event and is a student at PSU.

 

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Chef Anthony makes basted sea scallops

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Chef Anthony makes basted sea scallops in the KOAM studio. This super easy recipe only takes a couple of ingredients;

  • Butter or fat or choice (i.e. bacon or duck)
  • Sea scallops

Chef Anthony Fischer teaches culinary arts at the Pittsburg High School.

Check out this other recipes from Chef Anthony:

 

Chef Anthony makes Garlic Shrimp Gnocchi

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Wildcat Wednesday: Aging With Attitude Expo

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The Aging With Attitude expo returns to southeast Kansas. It’s designed to promote positive attitudes about aging. Aging With Attitude also educates older Kansans and caregivers on issues that support physical, mental and financial health. Register for the in person option for $15 or view the recorded sessions for $5.

You can also register for the Aging With Attitude online by clicking here or by calling 620-625-8620.

The expo takes place April 29th from 9am to 3:30 pm and the expo takes place at Community Christian Church, 1919 Horton St. Fort Scott, Kansas.

 

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Jasmine Kyle shows off a furry friend

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Jasmine Kyle stopped by the KOAM studio with a special friend; Betty, an eight-year-old rescue dog who is up for adoption. Betty is sponsored which means all of her fees have been paid for. She loves people but would do best in a home with no other pets. If you’re interested in Betty or any other dog or cat who would love to be rescued, contact the SEK Humane Society at the following:

(620) 232-1840 or click on the link to the SEK Humane Society website for more information.

The SEK Humane Society is also hosting its annual Egg My Yard event. You can purchase 25 eggs for $25 or 50 eggs for $40. The order deadline is April 8th and your yard will be egged on April 13th between 7 and 8 am. All funds go to benefit the SEK Humane Society.

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Jasmine Kyle introduces a furry friend looking for a forever home

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Jasmine Kyle from the SEK Humane Society dropped by the KOAM studio with Apollo – one of the many animals up for adoption at the shelter. For those who’d like to help out but are unable to adopt, the shelter always needs volunteers and foster families. Another way to help out is through the Doggie Bag Retail Shop. All proceeds from the Doggie Bag help fund the SEK Humane Society. During her interview with Tawnya Bach, Jasmine announced big news for the Doggie Bag: the grand opening of their new location at 514 North Broadway in Pittsburg. The grand opening takes place this Saturday, March the 12th.

You can contact the SEK Humane Society at this phone number: 620-232-1840.

Jasmine Kyle serves as the director of the SEK Humane Society.

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International Showcase heads to Pittsburg State University

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Pittsburg State University hosts an International Showcase on March 5th. PSU students Marlon Merida and Claire (Yu-Hsuan Chen) sat down with Michael Hayslip in the KOAM studio to talk about the event. Here are some of the details:

  • The event runs from 5:30 to 8:30 pm
  • Held at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
  • Food samples served from 5:30 to 6:45 pm in the lobby and art gallery
  • $1 at the door and food samples are $1 while supplies last
  • Performances start at 7:00 pm

Everyone is invited, not just Pittsburg State University students!

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