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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Payton Williams

    Missouri distributes guidance on license plate readers, like Flock, to authorities (opens the original)

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    MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Public Safety published a best practices guide related to the use of automated license plate readers on Wednesday. The guide comes after Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-18 to respect constitutional boundaries and protect privacy concerns, according to the DPS. “Automatic license plate readers have proven to be an incredibly effective crime-fighting tool at a time when many law enforcement agencies are experiencing very significant off

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Payton Williams

    CHC/SEK promotes walk-in mammograms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (opens the original)

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    (KOAM) -- The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas is encouraging women to participate in its walk-in mammogram screenings. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and CHC/SEK recommends women ages 40 to 74 receive a screening annually. “Making time for your regular mammogram is an important part of taking care of your health,” said Kimberly Wass, CHC/SEK Radiology Lead. “Mammograms are one of the most effective ways to detect breast cancer early, often before symptoms appear.”

  3. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Payton Williams

    Trunk-or-Treat events bring Halloween fun to local communities (opens the original)

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    (KOAM) -- Little ghosts and goblins will soon be hitting the streets in search of candy. Some local communities and businesses are hosting trunk-or-treat events for families celebrating Halloween. You can find our growing list below. To add a trunk-or-treat event to our list, email pwilliams@koamnewsnow.com. COPYRIGHT 2026 BY KOAM NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED.

  4. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Payton Williams

    Wake Up Recap: Stolen vehicle arrests; PSU freshmen enrollment increases (opens the original)

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    (KOAM) -- Joplin authorities detain two juveniles after they crash a stolen vehicle near 8th Street, and Pittsburg State experiences an increase in freshmen enrollment. Below are the top headlines to know before you head out the door. JOPLIN, Mo. -- Joplin police spotted a stolen vehicle on East 7th Street on Wednesday evening. The driver drove away as soon as they spotted police and crashed a few blocks away near 8th and Grand Avenue. The two juveniles fled the car on foot and were detained soo

  5. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Payton Williams

    Governor Kehoe orders capitol be lit pink for Breast Cancer Awareness (opens the original)

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    MISSOURI (KOAM) -- Governor Mike Kehoe ordered that the Missouri State Capitol dome be lit pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The dome will be lit pink beginning at sunset on Thursday, October 1, 2026, until sunrise on Friday, October 2, 2026, according to the office of the governor. “By lighting the Capitol dome pink, the State of Missouri is affirming our support for every breast cancer survivor, patient, and family who knows this fight,” said Governor Kehoe. “Breast c

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