The ruling comes nearly two years after a then 16-year-old undergoing a gender transition filed a petition to change his name to better fit his gender identity. Both of the teen’s parents consented to ...

Last weekend a Kansas City Police officer attempting to stop reckless activities downtown near Main Street and E. Truman Rd.

Nearly 800,000 people have a stroke each year, causing tens of thousands of deaths and even more long-term health issues in ...

More than 3 inches of rain are forecast to fall in parts of eight states through the weekend, including Oklahoma, Missouri, ...

Typically, Operation BBQ Relief trucks are at the scene of disasters, helping out families in need.Operation BBQ Relief is a ...

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - About 5:30 p.m. Tuesday reports of a house fire at 913 South Connor Ave alerted E-911. Joplin Fire responded: Battalion 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2, 3, and 4. Joplin Police ...

Olivia Kaufman, a second-year KCU student who is studying to be a pediatrician, said she’s learning more about the children she’ll be treating by volunteering. On Saturday, the Quincy, Illinois, ...

About 100 young people signed up for six youth teams that began play Saturday in the 12th season of Miracle League baseball, said Miracle League Board President Keineth Walter. About 216 people have ...

MOUNDVILLE, Mo. — Ten days after the Moundville tornado, recovery efforts continue to provide support in this time of need.

158 people died in the EF-5 tornado after it tore through the southern half of Joplin, levelling entire neighbourhoods and ...

Husbands Jeff Terry and Travis Griffin met growing up in Joplin, but didn’t reconnect – or fall in love – until after the ...