The Concerned Citizens of Vernon County have invited U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden to an organized listening session where they intend to express concerns regarding recent and future federal cuts.

Law enforcement leaders have been working throughout Vernon County to ensure everyone’s safety regarding the order. The sheriff’s office has been diligently trying to interpret what the order means to ...

Regulation of waste from food manufacturing and its application on land in Jasper County and elsewhere in the region were the focus of a meeting Friday night in Joplin. For proponents of the ...

VERNON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A Vernon County woman pleaded not guilty to child abuse charges in court on Thursday. According to court documents, Tonya Reynolds, of Vernon County, was charged with ...

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Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell posted information about the homicide Thursday morning on social media. Blackwell said deputies were called earlier Thursday to a location near Lawson ...

VERNON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- A southwest Missouri woman faces charges after authorities learn an infant suffered a rib fracture and other excessive force injuries. According to the Vernon County ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vernon Lee Broyles, a beloved husband, father, Papa, and great-grandpa, who left this world on February 16, 2025. Born on January 7 ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Aerial imagery is revealing the extent of destruction caused by deadly wildfires that have ravaged Oklahoma, damaging at least 400 homes statewide and resulting in four confirmed ...

Twisters that tore through Union County, Missouri, killed 6 people. One couple survived against incomprehensible odds in a trailer obliterated by the storm. WAYNE COUNTY, Mo. — People are spread ...

Concerned Citizens of Vernon County, a grassroots group hosted a town hall Tuesday evening. The reason they said is frustration with Derrick Van Orden not meeting with those he represents.

Doorbell cameras are increasingly playing a role in crime prevention and investigations, so Mount Vernon officials hope free surveillance cameras for residents will help the city's public safety ...