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Two Detained After Fire at Former O'Sullivan Building in Lamar | News Channel 3-12

Two Detained After Fire at Former O'Sullivan Building in Lamar | News Channel 3-12

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By Payton Williams, Shannon Becker Click here for updates on this story LAMAR, Mo. (KOAM) -- Authorities in Lamar detain two people See the Story

Arson suspected in massive southwest Missouri building fire

Arson suspected in massive southwest Missouri building fire

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Former nursing home employee accused of financial exploitation of resident – Newstalk KZRG

Former nursing home employee accused of financial exploitation of resident – Newstalk KZRG

A former employee at a Lamar, Missouri nursing home is accused of stealing from a resident of the facility. 39-year-old Ashley Gastel is charged with the financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person. Gastel obtained the man’s credit card during the time she worked as Activities Director at Truman Health and Rehabilitation Center. She used the card to pay for multiple purchases at Walmart and on Amazon. Gastel is not under arrest but i…Read Article

Missouri Lawmakers Create Pathway for Free Career-Tech Education

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Several Barton County storm sirens temporarily out of service

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LAMAR, Mo. (KOAM) - Officials in Barton County have announced that several outdoor warning sirens are currently out of service and are expected to remain offline until Monday, June 16, weather permitting.Lamar · Lamar Read Article

The Stompin’ Grounds host The Bullriding Nationals in Lamar

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LAMAR, Mo. (KOAM) — The unofficial summer kick-off in Barton County is June 6 and 7 — The Bullriding Nationals 8 Second Chute Out!Lamar · Lamar Read Article

Truman Library honors former president's 141st birthday with special ceremony

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The Truman Library in Independence, Mo., marked President Harry S. Truman’s 141st birthday with a wreath ceremony, free admission, and birthday cake on May 8, 2025.Lamar · Lamar See the Story

Amy Christine Rice (d. May 5, 2025)

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Amy Christine Rice, 48, of Lamar, Missouri, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Free from all earthly pain and suffering, Amy now rests in eternal joy, embraced by the God…Lamar · Lamar Read Article

Rear tire blowout leads to deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate 49 in Barton County

A woman from Nevada, Missouri, was killed and a man seriously injured following a motorcycle crash on Interstate 49, eight miles north of Lamar, on April 25, 2025. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:55 p.m. when a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling southbound. The motorcycle experienced a rear tire […] The post Rear tire blowout leads to deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate 49 in Barton County appeared fir…Lamar · Lamar Read Article

Motorcycle blows tire and crashes; one killed, one seriously injured – Newstalk KZRG

A mechanical failure lead to a fatal motorcycle accident in Barton County just before 6 p.m. on Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident happed on I-49 about 8 miles north of Lamar when a 2006 Yamaha motorcycle had a blow out on its back tire. That caused the southbound cycle to leave the highway and overturn, ejecting its two occupants A passenger on the cycle, a 40-year-old woman from Nevada, was airlifted to a Joplin hospit…Lamar · Lamar Read Article

Lamar Football celebrates 2024 title with ring ceremony

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It's the Tigers' 10th title in school history.Lamar · Lamar Read Article