Tawnya Bach - KOAM News Now

05/07/2024

Chillin' in front of MIT along the Charles River waiting for the Boston fireworks to start!!!

26/06/2024

Kansas dairy farms decline while herd sizes grow. Watch my full story here:

Kansas dairy farms decline while herd sizes grow.

21/06/2024

Kansas producers say their agriculture products are safe to eat. Watch the full story here:

Kansas farmers reassure public on food safety amid bird flu spread.

15/06/2024

In case you missed it last night here is the full story:

Teens partner with Pitsco Education to develop AI tech.

14/06/2024

Two Pittsburg teens dive into the world of artificial intelligence by starting their own business. (yes... one of them is my son, Dominik!) Watch the story tonight on KOAM News Now at 5 & 6pm!

03/05/2024

A couple of my live hits in Carl Junction after Thursday's tornado (May 2, 2024)

KOAM checks out tornado damage and reports live from the field.

02/05/2024

Super impressed with the positive attitudes and the quick neighborhood response after this afternoon's tornado here on Dogwood Trails Loop in Carl Junction.

02/05/2024

Critical Crossroads: Watch my full report here.

In the heart of Southeast Kansas lies Cherokee County, where critical crossroads intersect with budgetary constraints and infrastructure challenges. Cherokee County's road and bridge budget for 2024 is $3,685,450 million.

01/05/2024

01/05/2024

Did you know Cherokee County maintains all the bridges on Old 96 hwy? Tune in tonight to learn more!

30/04/2024

How safe are the bridges in your county? Watch my special report Wednesday at 6 & 9pm.

30/04/2024

How are the bridges where you live? Watch my special report "Critical Crossroads" Wednesday night at 6 & 9pm.

05/04/2024

One step closer to justice for the family of a slain 9 year old in Stella, Missouri.

Sixteen years after the death of Rowan Ford, the Missouri Attorney General takes steps to move forward with the ex*****on of Christopher Collings.

04/04/2024

01/04/2024

View from my office between the storms today w/ Fryendz Wallace - KOAM News Now....

01/04/2024

Headed out to track some weather w/ Fryendz Wallace - KOAM News Now!!!

14/03/2024

In the past year, the city of Pittsburg has experienced a spike in its homeless population. Tonight on KOAM News @ 6 and 9pm we look at one partner organization's plan for a long term solution. Watch Beyond Homeless Part 3: Solutions for Pittsburg.

09/03/2024

Catch Tawnya Bach's special report, Beyond Homeless, March 12, on KOAM News. Parts 2 and 3 will air the following days.

08/03/2024

FSCC hosts its 45th Annual Spring Rodeo.

Athletes from 25 different Kansas and Oklahoma colleges are competing at Arnold Arena in Fort Scott this weekend. Fort Scott Community College's 45th Annual Spring College Rodeo kicks off Friday

08/03/2024

My son, Leif, and I took turns reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief this morning at Westside Elementary. I still can't believe he's nearly finished with the 5th grade!

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08/03/2024

It's National Slam the Scam Day. Follow the link below for tips to avoid becoming a victim of Social Security scams.

National Slam the Scam Day falls on the Thursday during Consumer Protection Week.

06/03/2024

KOAM is following a police pursuit that started in Cherokee County and moved into Missouri. Here's the latest details..... and we'll have drone footage tonight on KOAM News at 5 & 6.

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - A police pursuit started in southeast Kansas goes into Missouri, now authorities are waiting on a search warrant.

05/03/2024

It's SUPER TUESDAY. 15 states and 1 territory are holding Presidential primaries today. We'll have the results tonight on KOAM News at 9 & 10.

05/03/2024

USD 250 Pittsburg School Board meets to approve the 2024-25 academic calendar and potentially add 2 new high school classes. Details tonight on KOAM News at 9 & 10pm!

28/01/2024

Kansas City Chiefs beat Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in AFC title game, advance to fourth Super Bowl in five seasons!

Kansas City Chiefs beat Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in AFC title game, advance to fourth Super Bowl in five seasons.

25/01/2024

The The Morning Sun did a write-up on what I do in my "free time" as a small business owner at the Dirty Mule Restaurant/Bar & Event Center.... I like to refer to it as a HonkyTonk Dance Hall.

23/01/2024

John Dales - KOAM Sports is LIVE at the OKC Thunder game tonight!!! Tune into KOAM News at 6 for a courtside preview!

06/01/2024

I had the privilege to interview an amazing man who's survival story and what he chose to do in the years following is just incredible. Check it out here:

Pittsburg, Kan. (KOAM) - Just outside of Pittsburg, Kansas, Colter Steffens' life took a drastic turn one fateful night a decade ago. The memory of that night, now immortalized in

05/01/2024

This weekend marks 10 years since Colter Steffens' accident that cost him his lower legs and right hand, and left him fighting for his life. Watch KOAM tonight at 6 & 9 to find out how this Southeast Kansas musician was able to transform his tragedy into triumph.

05/01/2024

I was on vacation while these 2 segments aired. The link takes you to part one... just scroll down in the article for a link to the second part. I promise you won't be disappointed... this place is amazing... truly a hidden gem on Route 66!

Red Oak II, Mo. (KOAM) - Just a few miles northeast of Carthage, Missouri, and nestled along the iconic Route 66, Red Oak II stands as a hidden gem. While