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Shannon Becker began his broadcasting career in high school job shadowing at a local radio station and local television station in his hometown. By his senior year he had secured his own slot as a paid part time radio disc jockey. But it didn't stop there.

Graduating Missouri Southern State University with a BA in Mass Comm. Becker juggled part time radio jobs in two markets. Upon graduation he was named his first full time radio job as a music director and also a full time daily slot on the a…

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Rogers Ark. Police Officer Fred Marsh laid to rest; He drowned on Elk River near Noel, Mo. on July 18

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By Shannon Becker Verified
| KOAM-TV (Pittsburg, KS) Verified
Rogers Ark. Police Officer Fred Marsh laid to rest; He drowned on Elk River near Noel, Mo. on July 18 RISON, Ark. (KOAM/KJFX) — Ofc Fred Marsh of the Rogers, Ark. Police Dept was laid to rest Monday, July 27, in his hometown. He was surrounded by family, friends, fellow officers, along with countless members of the law enforcement community. “Today, July 20, the escort for Officer Fred Marsh will travel from Anderson, Mo., to Pine Bluff, Ark.
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26 train cars derail near Eureka; Amtrak issues travel alert

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By Shannon Becker Verified
| KOAM-TV (Pittsburg, KS) Verified
26 train cars derail near Eureka; Amtrak issues travel alert EUREKA, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Sunday afternoon, July 26, 2026 a Union Pacific train derailed near Crescent Golf Course. 26 train cars derail near Eureka; Amtrak issues travel alert Hours later Amtrak issued a Travel Advisory: “Due to one of our rail partners trains blocking the route. Missouri River Runner Trains 311, 316, 318, and 319 are canceled between Kansas City (KCY) and St. Louis (STL) with bus transportation provided.
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Serious rollover crash near Seneca

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By Shannon Becker Verified
| KOAM-TV (Pittsburg, KS) Verified
Serious rollover crash near Seneca NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Shortly after 4 a.m. Monday morning, July 27, 2026, reports of a two vehicle injury crash with rollover on Mo-43, near Seneca Mo. south of Kpok Rd, alerted E-911. Seneca Rural Fire, Seneca City Fire, Newton County Ambulance and Newton County Deputies responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT Emergency Response were notified.
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