The Route 96 bridge over the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad tracks in northeast Carthage is closed until it can be replaced in 2017./small> Carthage The Missouri Route 96 bridge over the ...more

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The creation of a walking trail between Missouri Southern State University and the Northpark Mall in Joplin can move forward after issues with a flood plain have been resolved between property ...more

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Springfield Public Works is testing out the safety benefits of a new right-turn lane design with a pilot study at the intersection of Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue. The design with a tighter ...more

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MAPLE LEAF FOREVER FLAG A design submitted by Tom Jones has been chosen for the Maple Leaf Forever Flag, according to an announcement by Neely Myers, membership director for the Carthage Chamber ...more

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On June 9, 2016 at 0933 hours officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to Sunrise Inn, 3600 South Range Line Rd. Officers had determined that a subject was there that had a Federal Arrest ...more

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The Joplin Trails Coalition has launched their 2016-17 membership drive. The dues are needed funds for maintaining and improving the Frisco Greenway and Ruby Jack trails. "We appreciate the ...more

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The Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services of Missouri has announced a new location for its Joplin office. It is Suite 101 at 2650 E. 32nd St. Kelly Turk serves as director of services for both ...more

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Joplin customers still may register for curbside recycling from Republic Services. The additional cost of $4.75 per month added to the monthly trash charge of $11.73 would bring the total cost to ...more

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To commemorate the fifth anniversary of the May 22, 2011, tornado, two butterfly sculptures were unveiled at Freeman Hospital West and Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism. More than 20 large ...more

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JOPLIN RESILIENCY AND SUPPORT STILL LINGERS As part of the Joplin community, The Salvation Army joins other survivors this week in commemorating the passing of five years since one of the ...more

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All citizens---regardless of residency---have the option to dispose of unused, unwanted, surplus, orphaned and expired medicines by depositing them in the permanent drug drop-off boxes located at ...more

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U.S. Cellular and Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri have announced a donation of $10,000 for 2016 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming. This contribution will expand ...more

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Economic Security Corporation (ESC) is currently seeking applicants for their home rehabilitation programs in Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties. A special priority has been established to ...more

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Low turnout gave write-in candidate Phil Stinnett enough votes in Zone 3 to return him to the Joplin City Council. Stinnett who was mayor from 2004-2006 was a member of the council from 1998 to 2010. ...more

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In partnership with the Sarcoxie Police Department and The city of Sarcoxie, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri will be permanently installing a drug take back box at Sarcoxie City Hall, 111 N. 6th ...more

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Joplin residents will now be paying less for their trash service but also have the added curbside recycling service as an option. Republic Services remains as the contractor for the residential trash ...more

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The Joplin Trails Coalition is applying for a matching grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to complete yet another segment of the Ruby Jack Trail. Phase 4 is roughly 1 1/2 miles ...more

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The city of Joplin has started a volunteer program called Citizens in Action (CIA) to help connect and engage citizens with their community. Citizens will be able to volunteer as an individual or ...more

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As of Dec. 31, 2015, 853 lives were reported lost in Missouri traffic crashes. The statistics represent an 11.4 percent increase in fatalities or over 800 for the first time since 2012, according to ...more

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Its a simple concept: help the community chase away winters chill by spreading a little warmth to those who need it most. Citizens of Joplin will do just that during Chase the Chill, a ...more

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The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerces Leadership Joplin program was awarded the Programs & Campaigns Award of Excellence at the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri (CCEM) annual association ...more

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City of Carthage Route 96 BNSF Railroad Bridge hits warning list. Six Missouri bridges have been added to a list of closures or restricted use due to problems revealed during regular routine ...more

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The Drug Enforcement Team on August 19, 2015, arrested Jason Olsson, 33, from California after a traffic stop on Highway 171 in Joplin. A Joplin Police K-9 located 186 grams of suspect ...more

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The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1626 S Connor at 2:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015. Fire crews arrived on the scene to find a detached garage fully involved with ...more

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On August 16, 2015 at 9:48 a.m. officers with the Joplin Police Department were dispatched to 1801 Campbell Parkway in reference an assault in progress. Responding officers located two males on ...more

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What may seem in retrospect as overkill--two Joplin fire units with eight fire personnel and representatives of the Joplin Police, METS and the Joplin Health Department responded to an emergency call ...more

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Construction is beginning for the intersection improvement project at Campbell Avenue and Primrose Street in Springfield. The $2.3 million project funded by the 1/4-cent Capital Improvements ...more

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With new development in the southern part of Joplin, the city of Joplin has realigned some of its Sunshine Lamp Trolley routes to provide new stops, as well as relocating some existing ones. These ...more

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Construction of a naturalistic park in the southeast corner of 26th Street and McClelland Boulevard should begin this fall. The proposed park will be located on land that was part of the former ...more

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by Jeff Raymond and Angella Saporito Immediately after a tornado destroyed St. Johns Regional Medical Center in Joplin on May 22, 2011, Mercy leaders promised co-workers they wouldnt lose their ...more

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The city of Joplin funded by the 4% lodging tax is spending $53,000 to replace 37 signs that now are non-compliant with Federal Highway Standards. Signs that are part of a Wayfinder System ...more

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Proposed new interchange for the Crossroads Business and Distribution Park in Joplin Travel will be impacted on I-44/I-49 beginning March 2 through November 1, 2015, according to the Missouri ...more

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Ten individuals were elected to the Jasper County Extension Council in balloting that ended January 23, 2015, according to Andrew Pennington, council chair. Newly elected members to serve two ...more

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Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri has announced a new program that serves veterans and their families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. The Supportive Services for ...more

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Eight Bright Futures affiliate communities including Carl Junction, Seneca, Carthage, Neosho, Miami (OK), McDonald County, Joplin, and Webb City received checks for $2,000 to help them continue local ...more

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The drawing represents the latest Diverging Diamond Interchange to be constructed in Springfield at Battlefield Road and US 65. Work contracted with Hartman and Company of Springfield at a cost of ...more

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Samuel Anselm, pictured, has been selected as city manager for the city of Joplin, according to an announcement by Joplin Mayor Mike Seibert. Anselm has held the position of assistant city ...more

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by Mari Winn Taylor Interim city manager Sam Anselm is vying for the permanent title now with two contenders left, Steve Rasmussen of Jefferson City and Dean Kruithof of Bentonville, Arkansas. ...more

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The Childrens Department of Joplin Public Library has expanded and redesigned their play space focusing on the librarys youngest patrons, children birth to age five. This improved space is part of ...more

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Members of the Board of the Joplin Little Theatre suspend their meeting to allow comments from those opposed to the destruction of the lobby's memorialized black and white tile floor. Shown is the ...more

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In a joint statement issued recently, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund (LDF) joined with 12 other leading national civil and human rights organizations in calling for action and reforms in the ...more

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The city of Joplin has hired CarrBaierCrandall (CBC) Real Estate Group of Kansas City, Missouri to supervise the library project on 20th and Connecticut. CBC will assist the city and library leaders ...more

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Ah, nostalgia...While waiting for the curtain call for one of Joplin Little Theatre's productions, I just happened to snap a photo with my cellphone of the tile on the floor of the JLT lobby, ...more

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Donations through the Red Cross are down approximately eight percent over the last 11 weeks, resulting in about 80,000 fewer donations than expected nationwide. The number of donors continues to ...more

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Aaron M. Kilby, 24, of Webb City, pictured, was killed when he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding on Range Line Road at 11th Street. Witnesses reported that Kilby was doing a "wheelie" on ...more

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Joplin Police have arrested two subjects in a string of recent burglaries. Austin C. Webb, age 18 of Joplin, pictured at left, has been arrested in connection with a burglary at 2840 E. 17th ...more

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SPRINGFIELD Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Joplin man was indicted by a federal grand jury on June 11, 2014, on charges related to ...more

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Officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Bullseye convenience store, 901 N. Florida Ave., Joplin. The robbery occurred around 7:19 p.m. on Thursday, ...more

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On June 3, 2014 we received information of a possible scam that is going on in our community. A citizen received a call from an individual stating that he was selling ads for the Joplin Fire ...more

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The City of Joplin Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a community interest and attitude survey. The results of the survey will be used to develop the parks and recreation Department's ...more

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The Joplin Police Department wants to make sure that the public is aware that the state of Missouri requires motorcycle operators to wear their helmets when operating a motorcycle. House Bill ...more

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Interim City Manager Sam Anselm has announced the retirement of Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles, pictured, effective August 1, 2014. Following his retirement from Joplin, Randles has accepted a ...more

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Jeffrey A. Smith, 30, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, pictured, was arrested on May 29, 2014, while staying at the Motel 6 in Joplin. Smith is being held in the Joplin Municipal Jail on probable cause ...more

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The Joplin Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Jasper County Sheriffs Office in conjunction with the Kansas City Southern Railroad conducted the Officer on A Train campaign on ...more

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It has recently been reported to the Joplin Police Department that citizens were contacted via mail about a fraudulent Third Thursday Contest. The message reportedly is a scam or a hoax, according to ...more

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A design submitted by Precious Moments graphic artist Crystal Manning using artwork created by the founder of Precious Moments, Samuel J. Butcher has been selected by the 48th annual Maple Leaf ...more

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Lt. Matt Stewart, pictured, with the Joplin Police Department was one of 221 law enforcement officers who graduated on March 28, 2014, from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia. ...more

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Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Nevada, Mo., man who is a registered sex offender pleaded guilty in federal court today to receiving and ...more

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The Joplin Police Department along with members of the Southwest Missouri DWI Taskforce and the support of MADD hosted a DWI checkpoint on North Main near Ozark Christian College on Saturday, Mar. ...more

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The Southwest Missouri Regional Fraternal Order of Police Regional Lodge #27 allowed candidates for the Joplin City Council the opportunity to address the lodge on March 13, 2014. The election will ...more

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oplin Police were dispatched to an armed robbery just after 11 a.m. today (Mar. 22, 2014) that had just occurred at Family Pharmacy, 3202 S Indiana. Upon arriving on scene witnesses stated that ...more

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This man, described as a Latino approximately 5'7" and of medium build in his mid to late 40s, is wanted by the Joplin Police Department as a suspect in the robbery of the Arvest Bank at 3291 ...more

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The Boys and Girls Club of Joplin is looking for adults to become mentors to over 30 at risk children. The club is located at 317 Comingo (off of 4th Street), Joplin. Volunteers are needed ...more

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Hearts and Hammers of Pittsburg, Inc. announces that applications for homeowners are available now for properties to be included in the annual workdays in April 2014. Homeowners that are financially ...more

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UPDATE: On January 2, 2014 the Joplin Police Department was contacted by the owner of the vehicle that the suspect, Deanna Martin, was driving during this incident to report his vehicle as stolen.  ...more

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The city of Joplin will have several collection points for discarded, live Christmas trees running through January 31, 2014. Bring your tree, completely stripped of all decorations, and place it ...more

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The Joplin Police Department closed their investigation recently into the building and code enforcement divisions of the Joplin Public Works Department. The investigation was ordered in July by City ...more

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The statue the "Tumbler" reflects lights from nearby Christmas decorations in Park Central Square, Springfield. (Photo by Vince Rosati) Ever wondered about the large, brown steel structure on Park ...more

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Just before 8 p.m. on On December 11, 2013, the Joplin Police Department received a call of an armed robbery that had just occurred on the parking lot of Northpark Mall.The victim stated that as she ...more

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The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 436 N. Main St. at 2:58 a.m. today (Friday, Dec. 06, 2013). Fire crews arrived on the scene at 3:02 a.m.to find heavy smoke and ...more

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The Springfield Art Museum is hoping to raise another $15,000 in order to reunite husband and wife portraits of early residents Lewis Allen Dickens (L.A.D.) Crenshaw and Fanny Crenshaw that ...more

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John Phillips Bradford, 62, senior zookeeper and elephant manager for the Dickerson Park Zoo died early this morning (Oct. 11, 2013) as a result of an accident at the zoo, according to a joint ...more

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Update: The Joplin Police Department on October 2, 2013, was informed that Julie Lybarger-Johnson has died from injuries sustained in the motor cycle accident. The Joplin Police Department ...more

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On September 27, 2013 at 4:28 PM officers with the Joplin Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, 2623 West 7th, in reference to a robbery that just occurred. An employee confronted a male who ...more

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Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr has released the comments below via Lynn Onstot, Joplin public information officer: "...I debated whether or not to respond at all to Mr. Scearces recent attacks ...more

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Joplin, Jasper/Newton County -- The speed limit on a 4-mile long segment of Range Line Road (Bus. Loop 49) in Joplin will be reduced to 40 mph starting Wednesday night, Sept. 18, 2013, the Missouri ...more

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The FBI is announcing the arrest of Paul A. Moses, pictured, age 64, on federal charges of Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) in connection with a 1984 murder committed in Joplin. Moses ...more

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Four chaplains assist the Joplin Police Department. (L-R) Tim Sumners, pastor of Eastvue Baptist Church in Joplin and David Schepper, former pastor of N. Joplin Christian Church flank Bob Heath ...more

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At the Joplin City Council meeting held on August 5, 2013, the city acquired 16 temporary tornado shelters from the state of Missouri through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The city ...more

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An officer with the Joplin Police Department on August 9, 2013,observed two vehicles driving together make traffic violations. The officer lost sight of the vehicles and was not able to stop them.  ...more

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The Joplin Police Department is requesting the publics assistance in identifying three Hispanic males operating a 2008 silver Chevrolet Suburban, Texas license 64RHF8. The subjects were involved ...more

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The Joplin Police Department has charged a former employee of the city garage with misdemeanor theft, following a criminal investigation. The charge stems from a car stop conducted on Jeramy ...more

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UPDATE Jaymes D. Wright, pictured, a 20 year old male from Joplin, has been arrested and charged with forgery in reference to this case. Charges have been filed by the Jasper County Prosecutors ...more

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In order to better serve the community, NAMI Joplin (National Alliance on Mental Illness) has announced that they have moved their offices to 219 W. 2nd Street in Joplin. A nonprofit organization, ...more

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Several photographs were chosen to hang in the Joplin City Council chambers and the mayor's office as the result of an art competition, "Joplin Art Rocks." The inaugural competition initiated and ...more

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On May 18th, Big Johns Heavy Equipment, located at 1400 E Vandalia Avenue in Joplin, was the victim of a burglary and vandalism, where the estimated damages were in excess of $32,200. Big Johns ...more

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The wait is over. Schifferdecker Family Aquatic Center will open tomorrow, Saturday, June 8, 2013, and continue with daily hours from 1-6 p.m. Featured are a lazy river, lap pool, five slides, a deck ...more

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Joplin Police arrested the ex-treasurer of Heartland Crime Stoppers for felony stealing on Monday. Matthew L. Paige, age 34, pictured, was charged with felony stealing for the theft of $3200.00 ...more

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On May 30, 2013 at 12:41 p.m. hours, the Joplin Police Department responded to a single vehicle crash in the 3100 block of S. Connecticut Avenue (curve near Suzanne's). A 1989 Dodge Dakota was ...more

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The Joplin Police Department is seeking information regarding vandalism that occurred at Cunningham Park on the night of May 21, 2013. Joplin Parks and Recreation employees the next day reported ...more

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The Joplin Fire Department responded to an initial report of a medical call at 310 N Creekside Dr. Time of call was 2318 hours Thursday evening, 10 May. A fire crew arrived on the scene at 2323 hours ...more

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Joplin Police officers responded to an address on S. Sergeant Ave. this morning, April 24, 2013, just before 9 a.m. A victim reported that a male had knocked her out of the way and stolen her ...more

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Joplin investigators are currently working a shooting scene at Motel 6, located at 3031 S. Range Line Rd. At 08:35 hours the Joplin Police Department received a call of shots fired at Motel 6. Agents ...more

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April 15-19 is Work Zone Awareness Week and the Missouri Department of Transportation wants to partner with Missouri drivers on insuring safety in highway work zones. Here's the plan: MoDOT ...more

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Keeping the environment clean, creating beautiful art and helping people with disabilities go hand-in-hand at a nonprofit organization in Springfield, MO. Art Inspired provides secure document ...more

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Locations around Joplin are selling paper bluebird cutouts for $1 each to support the Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center. The campaign, "Bucks for Birds," will last through April 30, 2013. ...more

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Effective April 1, 2013, the Joplin trash collection rate will increase from $10.78 to $11.36, with the Joplin garbage management fee of 15 cents, and the citys billing fee of 40 cents remaining, for ...more

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At left, JOHN C. GAGEAt right, TYELER K. WHETSTONE Charges have been filed in regards to the late evening shooting that occurred at the 15th street Walmart. The Jasper County Prosecutors office ...more

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On 01-24-2013 Jasper County Drug Task Force along with Joplin narcotic officers and Joplin SWAT served a search warrant at 320 School St. in Joplin. The search warrant resulted in one adult male ...more

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A little after 7 p.m. on January 10, 2013, Joplin Police responded to 1129 Geneva Ave. Officers found Joel A. Lopez at the residence with an apparent gunshot wound. An investigation has ...more

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RDG Planning and Design, an award-winning firm from Omaha, Nebraska, has been contracted as the architects of the new St. Mary Church, parish center, and school (grades pre-K through fifth grade), ...more

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Leodor Oana, 62, from Lakewood, OH has been identified as the driver of a semi truck involved in a single vehicle crash at mile marker 8.4 of I-44 today (Dec. 20, 2012). The driver indicated to ...more

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A white male accosted a young female, exposing himself to her at Third & Byers in Joplin on July 30, 2012, at about 12:30 p.m. The suspect is described as a white male in his 50s with gray hair and ...more

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Islamic Society of Joplin's religious leader Imam Lahmuddin looks away from the devastation of his mosque. Members of the Joplin community including members of the United Hebrew Congregation that had ...more

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UPDATE: Preliminary results of an autopsy performed in Columbia show that the deceased died of natural causes. A detention officer conducting a routine cell check earlier today (August 2, 2012) ...more

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The dream of more than 2500 Hindus living in Northwest Arkansas has come true. Celebrations for the opening of the first Hindu temple in Arkansas--a project dubbed "bringing Mathura to ...more

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The Board of Trustees of the Joplin Tornado First Response Fund of the city of Joplin today (July 30, 2012) awarded $350,000 in grants, satisfying 13 of 34 applications from various charitable ...more

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Two families displaced by the Joplin tornado more than a year ago received the keys to their new homes. The keys were presented to the Jump Family and the Smith Family by Gabe Tischler, disaster ...more

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Two subjects were arrested after a recent police pursuit on July 22,2012. Danielle Poindexter, age 19, of Aurora, Missouri has been charged with the following: 1st degree assault on a law ...more

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Keven Cassell, 50, of 725 S. Connor, pictured, has been charged with felony assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in the shooting of his neighbor, Keith Ritchey, 23. Cassell's ...more

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In an effort to raise awareness and reduce traffic accidents caused by "following too closely" or tailgating, the Joplin Police Department has purchased a handheld Distance Between Cars laser to ...more

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UPDATE: UPDATE: Daniel Hartman, one of the suspects in the Jacob Wages murder investigation, was located yesterday in Rolling Fork, MS. An arrest warrant for 1st degree murder was issued for Daniel ...more

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UPDATE: The winning design is the one by Emma Gustavsson of Joplin (writing). One of three graphic arts students from Missouri Southern State University in Joplin will have her work chosen for the ...more

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This morning at about 10:30 a.m., (June 27, 2012) Joplin police officers responded to the First State Bank branch located at 1651 W. 7th St. [just west of Maiden Lane] for a report of an armed ...more

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UPDATE: The Joplin Police Department has identified a suspect in the bank robbery that occurred Monday. A white male suspect entered the United Missouri Bank on June 18, 2012, shortly after 3 p.m. ...more

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UPDATE: The following are times and locations on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, where CVB officials will be escorting the judges:9 a.m. - Joplin Museum Complex1:45 p.m. -Cunningham Park & Pool3:30 p.m. - ...more

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The Crowder College administration is working with Paragon Architecture Inc. of Springfield, Missouri on a design for a project that will include a tornado safe room at Crowder's Webb City campus ...more

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Update to update: The victim's name is Shane Reeves and he is from Carl Junction. He is now in stable condition. The subsequent release from the JPD now suggests that the gunshot wound was not ...more

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JOPLIN- President Barack Obama, who was in town to speak at Joplins high school commencement ceremony on May 21, 2012, took time to meet and express his appreciation to those leading the way in ...more

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Yesterday (May 25, 2012) just before 9 p.m., Joplin Police officers were dispatched to Steak-N-Shake, 3115 Hammons Blvd., in reference to a disturbance. A white female approximately 50 years of age, ...more

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Based upon the number of photos and non-photographic items that have been turned in, yet still are unidentified or unclaimed, it seems that some people are out of the loop regarding this very ...more

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Two new AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps teams arrived in Joplin on May 14, 2012, from the Southwest Region campus in Denver. Partnering with Rebuild Joplin and the St. Louis Emergency ...more

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The Joplin Police Department at 5:12 p.m. on May 3, 2012, responded to the area of East 7th and Peters (near Target and Dollar General), in reference a three vehicle injury crash involving a scooter. ...more

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Drivers on Range Line Road (Business 71) at 36th Street should expect delays from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, starting May 7, 2012 a project to build ...more

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The city of Joplin has announced that the Board of Trustees of the Joplin Tornado First Response Fund, established to distribute donations made on behalf of the city of Joplin in the wake of the May ...more

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Fr. Justin Monaghan, pastor of St. Marys Parish of Joplin made the announcement to the faithful during Easter Mass yesterday that land had been purchased for the rebuilding of St. Marys parish.  ...more

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UPDATE: Michael D. Manis, 52, of Carthage, pictured, was arrested on March 27, 2012, by Joplin police detectives for the alleged robbery of the Great Southern Bank, 1232 S. Range Line, on March 14, ...more

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On March 17, 2012 at 8:13 p.m. the Joplin Police Department responded to Interstate 44 at mile marker 10.4 in reference to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash. A westbound vehicle traveling in the ...more

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Traffic delays are expected on Route 249 between I-44 and Route 171 in Joplin due to a resurfacing project. Crews will work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., closing a lane. The work is expected to complete ...more

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On March 10, 2012 the Joplin Police Department hosted a DWI Checkpoint in the area of 1111 N. Main. The checkpoint was a part of the Southwest Missouri DWI Taskforce. A total of 16 officers from ...more

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The Joplin Police Department received a medical call of a female unconscious and not breathing at 1520 W. 8th St. on March 8, 2012, just before 6 p.m. Upon arrival the body of Bobbie Nichols, 50, of ...more

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The Joplin Police Department received a report of a strong armed robbery that occurred just before midnight on the evening of March 6, 2012. A male employee of Taco Bell, located at 2315 W 7th, was ...more

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A large number of area citizens joined fire, police and ambulance department personnel at an annual severe weather class held March 6, 2012, on the campus of Missouri Southern State ...more

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On March 4, 2012, at 9:18 p.m., the Joplin Police Department responded to the area of East 32nd and Lewellen Drive, in reference to a two vehicle crash and reports that one of the occupants was ...more

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Work to build a new interchange at North Main Street (Route 43) and Zora Street at a total cost of $10 million finally has begun. This is the initial phase of the city of Joplin (maintaining Zora) ...more

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The Joplin Police Department just before 2 a.m. today (Feb. 10, 2012) responded to the area of Interstate 44 westbound exit ramp 4, in reference to a vehicle/pedestrian crash. When officers ...more

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Those Joplin residents who thought they would get state assistance for the construction of residential safe rooms received bad news yesterday (Feb. 6, 2012), when Sam Anselm, assistant city manager, ...more

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Joplin City Finance Director Leslie Jones presented a report to the city council at the January 17, 2012 meeting that summarized insurance proceeds and reimbursements from the Federal Emergency ...more

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The Joplin Police Department responded today (Feb. 3, 2012) shortly after 2 a.m. to the area of West 32nd and Ashwood (west of Black Cat Road) in reference to a single vehicle crash. A 2004 ...more

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An historic event took place on January 19, 2012, when leaders from several community groups gathered and voted unanimously in favor of the Citizens Advisory Recovery Teams (CART) recovery ...more

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The 4-foot cross that hung in the St. John's emergency room survives the May 22, 2011 tornado and becomes a symbol of healing and rebirth. Replicas of the cross were handed out after a ceremony ...more

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The house at 2502 Joplin Ave. in Joplin that is known as the "Volunteer House" is being shrink-wrapped after the May 22, 2011 tornado to preserve its history. When the 118,000 plus volunteers came ...more

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Cpl. Brian Henderson of the Joplin Police Department demonstrates ways to reinforce the wood framing around locks. He was speaking to a group of managers at a new workshop organized to reduce crime ...more

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The city of Joplin will receive $45,266,709 million in funding through Community Development Block Grants, according to an announcement by Sam Anselm, assistant city manager. The funds administered ...more

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The city of Joplin's Parr Hill Park restoration is one of six projects in Missouri that will receive assistance from the National Park Service under the agency's Rivers, Trails and Conservation ...more

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The Joplin Humane Society is one of 56 animal rescue organizations that has received grant funding to participate in the inaugural ASPCA "Mega Match-a-thon," an event that will take place in late ...more

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Update: http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/x1243754344/Man-accused-of-killing-mother-of-girlfriend On todays date of December 13, 2011, at 11 a.m. Joplin Police were called to 3222 S Garrison ...more

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During the month of December the Joplin Police Department would like to remind everyone about traffic safety. During the holiday season there is more traffic on the roadways and therefore there is a ...more

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Spiva Center for the Arts has announced the winners of the 64th Annual Membership Show at a reception held on November 18, 2011 for adults and November 20, 2011 for children. Members competed for ...more

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JOPLIN Two 11-member AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams based out of Denver will spend a month contributing to ongoing tornado recovery efforts in Joplin. These teams, ...more

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Joplin Mayor Mike Woolsten, far left, joins Joplin and Tulsa Habitat for Humanity officials and representatives from Missouri Southern State University at a dedication and thank you ceremony held ...more

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On 11-10-2011, just after 3 a.m., the Joplin Police Department responded to 1631 E 4th, KUM & GO, in reference to an armed robbery. Two suspects entered the store displayed a handgun and demanded ...more

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Based on the number of building permits issued through November 11, 2011, Joplin city officials have determined that 48% of the 7500 homes impacted by the May 22 tornado are either under repair or ...more

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The city of Joplin has announced that the Citizens Drop-Off Site located at 901 N. Black Cat Rd. will be closing on November 30, 2011. Citizens still removing demolition debris from structures ...more

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The city of Joplin has been notified that there had been an error in the cause of death for one of the 162 citizens listed as victims of the May 22, 2011 tornado. After careful review and ...more

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Commentary by Mari Winn Taylor, as a not-quite-editorial Now that members of the Citizens Advisory Recovery Team have presented their "Listening to Joplin" report to the Joplin Council, many ...more

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Missouri Preservation held its 25th Annual Statewide Preservation Conference in Joplin, recently at the Joplin City Hall, aka the historic Newman Mercantile Company, 602 S. Main St. As is their ...more

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On November 4, 2011, at 9:48 a.m. the Joplin Police Department responded to I-44 mile marker 2.2 for a report of a one-vehicle crash. A passenger car was headed westbound on I-44 when the driver ...more

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JOHN WISE HOME Diane Humphrey, a member of the Dream Theatre Company, says she's "gifted." Under new management and ownership, the John Wise Home on South Byers in Joplin was the setting for the ...more

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Did you ever wonder what it's like to play without an instrument? Thanks to a donation from Barry Manilow and his Manilow Music Project the Joplin schools music program will not have to be concerned ...more

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The Richardsons' home at Annie Baxter and 25th Street boasts a sign, "If you have it we can use it." Their grateful need is in stark contrast to that of each of seven families chosen to get a new ...more

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On October 20, 2011, the Joplin Police Department responded to 1423 Sergeant in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found the victim, 48-year-old Karen Norris of Joplin, in her bedroom ...more

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The team of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" came to Joplin early on October 19, 2011, in order to surprise an unprecedented seven families with their signature door knock notifying them that ...more

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Joplin - Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center is the recipient of $50,000 in TogetherGreen Innovation Grants funding, provided through an alliance between National Audubon Society and Toyota. ...more

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THE HOWARD FAMILY Apparently the executives at "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" are releasing the names of the seven families who have been awarded new homes at their discretion. According to a ...more

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The families selected in Habitat for Humanity's Ten for Joplin project demonstrate their individuality while posing for a group picture. JOPLIN - Company sponsors got the opportunity to put a ...more

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol Major Crash Team is assisting the Joplin Police Department with an investigation into the cause of a crash early this morning (Oct. 7, 2011) on I-44 at mile marker ...more

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Of 44 properties tested in the tornado-stricken area for mine waste contaminants like lead and cadmium the city of Joplin has reported that "19 have tested above the acceptable yard average level of ...more

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A new drug drop-off box located in the lobby of the Donald Clark Justice Center has been established by the Joplin Police Department, 303 Third St. All citizens, regardless of residency, now have ...more

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Joplin Police Department conducted three DWI checkpoints on Friday, September 30. The checkpoints were held at the intersections of 13th and Schifferdecker, Zora and St. Louis, and 26th and ...more

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Kindle owners are now able to download audio and e-books from the Joplin Public Library, according to an announcement by Jacque Gage, library director. Until just recently Amazon's Kindle device ...more

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The city of Joplin reminds property owners that there are various incentives and assistance programs that may assist them in the rebuilding phase. For renters who plan to stay a renter, the ...more

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The Joplin Police Department SWAT team was called out in the early evening hours of September 16, 2011, after a Joplin Police Detective, arriving at 2625 E. 11th St., Joplin, attempted to make ...more

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Participants in the first annual Joplin Running of the Bulls were little more than a blur as they headed down Main Street just a few steps ahead of a group of Mo-Kan Roller Girlz with bats. An ...more

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Officers with the Joplin Police Department today (Sept. 9, 2011) at 1:15 a.m. were dispatched to Plaza Motel, 2612 E. 7th St., in reference to a robbery that had just occurred. When Officers arrived ...more

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Joplin Police were notified of a possible sexual assault occurring at 2916 S. Park, on August 30, 2011, just before 10 a.m. After further investigation, detectives determined there was probable ...more

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The Joplin Police Department was notified of an adoption fraud incident on August 24, 2011, with the suspects claiming to be victims of the May 22nd tornado. During the investigation, it was found ...more

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Now that the demolition of tornado-damaged structures is well underway, city officials want to be sure residential property owners understand one important detail: Demolition may still apply to ...more

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With Joplin relief and rebuilding efforts entering the third month, Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri is set to welcome relief workers from the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph. On ...more

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Joplin City Parks Director Chris Cotten, third from left, accepts checks for $15,000, from McAlister's CEO Frank Panky and Craig Bothwell, the local franchisee. The money, the result of winning a ...more

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Volunteers Adrienne and Jerry Garvey stop for lunch under the tent in a parking lot at the devastated Joplin High School. After coming from cleaning up a Picher Avenue property, Jerry Garvey was ...more

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Detectives with the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, at 1032 S. Connor Ave., Joplin. The search warrant was the result of a one-month ...more

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Joplin and the surrounding area is benefiting from the services of three teams of AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members. They are working with FEMA on disaster case management ...more

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Detectives with the Joplin Police Department learned that on July 15, 2011, the suspect involved with the robbery at Hometown Bank on July 13, 2011, had been in the Mid-Missouri Bank at approximately ...more

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Detectives with the Joplin Police Department served a search warrant at 2205 N. Florida. An Apple iPad 2 was recovered that was recently taken during a burglary at the Verizon store located at ...more

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On July 13, 2011 at just before 4:30 p.m. the Joplin Police Department was notified of an armed robbery that had just occurred at Hometown Bank located at 1429 E. 32nd Street. The suspect was ...more

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In a major step forward for Joplin's tornado recovery, city officials now are granting building permits for nearly all tornado-damaged residential properties from Picher Avenue west to the city ...more

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The May 22, 2011 tornado seriously damaged or destroyed many trees throughout Joplin and the surrounding areas. Some of the damaged trees may survive. Many more, unfortunately, will not. Instead, ...more

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Considering the devastation in Joplin and the number of people who did not survive the May 22, 2011 tornado, there appears to be too few people who took the time to sign a petition that supports ...more

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Dave Loewenstein of Lawrence, KS is a prize-winning muralist, writer and print maker. His community-based murals may be found in several places across the U.S. as well as in Northern ...more

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(Photo by Adele Thompson) The aftermath of the structure fire at 1002 E. 4th St., east of the old Mid-Western Machinery building, is seen here. Several businesses were housed in this building ...more

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(Photo by Adele Thompson) The Joplin Fire Department is currently working a large structure fire at 1002 E. 4th St., the former Griffin Grocery warehouse east of the old Mid-Western Machinery ...more

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Joplin - The construction project adding medians and an outer road on Route FF (32nd St. extension) at Flying J is nearing completion. The following explains the new ways to access Flying J: Access ...more

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Boy Scouts who have been affected by the deadly and destructive tornado that devastated Joplin, will receive full support from The Ozarks Trails Council-Boy Scouts of America. "Our thoughts and ...more

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Senator Ron Richard (R-Joplin) has expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers in Joplin that aided in recovery efforts in Joplin. The Missouri Department of ...more

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To the editor: I was in a town near Joplin for work when the storm hit and wanted to go help. I brought water, food and blankets but the Red Cross was amazingly already there helping everyone. I ...more

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There is information in various media outlets showing circus elephants being used clean up in Joplin after the tornado disaster. Picadilly Circus made the initial offer to the city to use elephants ...more

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JOPLIN - President Barack Obama told an overflow crowd at the Joplin Community Memorial Service held at Missouri Southern's Taylor Performing Arts Center today that the government will not let them ...more

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Joplin Fire Chief Mitch Randles, whose own home was destroyed by the tornado that hit Joplin on May 22, 2011, clutches a flag given to the city by Marine Cpl. Brian Henson of Georgia. The exchange ...more

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St. John's Medical Center at McClelland and 26th Street in Joplin, is shown after standing in the direct path of an E-5 tornado that ravaged Joplin neighborhoods on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Mercy ...more

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ST. LOUIS To help residents of Joplin/Jasper County recover and rebuild after the recent tornado, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Missouri and its parent company foundation have granted $50,000 ...more

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Nicholas Ivan Ladendorf of Springfield, a US Congressional candidate, wants to warn disaster victims about "con artists and politicians" who may try to take advantage of their plight. He also calls ...more

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Good morning! Just wanted to touch base with those of you who have electricity. We are doing well at the house. The kids are busy and in good spirits. Therapy dogs are coming over today (May 25, ...more

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This map shows designated districts in downtown Joplin. Solid blue is for part of the local historic district, dotted blue represents National Register Buildings, solid red is the Sunshine Lamp ...more

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Due to a rising trend of air conditioner thefts, The Joplin Police Department is requesting assistance with the identification and apprehension of thieves stealing air conditioning units. The ...more

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The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau is now accepting applications for the 2012 JCVB Special Event Grant. These funds are to assist qualified organizations with the promotion of tourism activities ...more

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Joplin Public Library has expanded its services. Library patrons may now download audiobooks and eBooks 24/7 from the library's webwsite to PCs, Macs and many mobile devices. Users will need to ...more

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It's hard not to notice how Joplin curbsides have become splashed with color as residents procrastinate removal of the new blue trash polycarts. It's also understandable. The 96-gallon carts empty ...more

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Meet Bri the heeler mix: Brought in by her very ill owners along with a little Shihzu (who was adopted weeks ago). Shes a big girl with a big twinkle in her eyes! She looks like shes asking: ...more

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The Carthage Caring Communities Coalition, supported by The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, is looking for contributions of new or gently used sports equipment for its new Full Potential Youth Sports ...more

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Heartland Crime Stoppers has decided to use billboards for displaying wanted persons, according to Paula Bone, a Joplin Police Department officer and organization spokesperson. She calls attention ...more

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Officers with the Joplin Police Department on February 12, 2011, arrested Gayle J. Thornberry, 46, pictured, for conspiracy to commit first degree murder. She was arrested without incident at her ...more

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Officers with the Joplin Police Department were dispatched to the Sonic Drive-In located at 720 South Maiden La. for an armed robbery that had occurred just before 5 p.m. today (February 9). An ...more

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The Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma has announced that nine members of the tribe have filed a class action, breach-of-trust lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. The ...more

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Christopher Cotten, pictured, has been selected as the director of Joplin Parks and Recreation, according to an announcement by Mark Rohr, city manager. His employment will begin March 1, 2011 at ...more

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On January 15, 2011, at approximately 3:34 p.m., the Joplin Police Department Responded to 520 S. Rangeline, the parking lot in front of PetSmart, in reference to a subject impersonating himself as a ...more

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On January 11, 2011, officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to Sonic located at 720 South Maiden Lane in reference to an armed robbery that had just occurred. A white female approached ...more

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The Everyday Heroes Recognition and Awards Ceremony sponsored by the Greater Ozarks Chapter of the American Red Cross is being planned. Nominations for this event are needed. They could be for ...more

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(Photo courtesy of Allied Waste Services) After a new solid waste agreement reached between the Joplin City Council and Allied Waste Services, only one trip to the curb (or alley in some cases), ...more

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JEFFERSON CITY - If you were charged with guiding Missouri's rail future, how would you spend your resources and what would you make a priority? A new online survey found on the Department of ...more

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Joplin - Boomtown Days Festival of the Four States, Joplin's annual summer festival, has received a bit of notoriety after the Joplin Police Department received a report that money may have been ...more

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The enthusiasm for the concept of community gardens is shown by Erik Wright who has set in motion plans for the development of a garden in the Zone 2 area of Joplin. It was in July 2010 when ...more

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The Joplin Police Department along with the Joplin Fire Department responded on December 10, 2010, to 1710 E. 32nd St. because of a report of a natural gas smell in the area of The Bistro located in ...more

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The Joplin Police Department on December 8, 2010, arrested Alice H. Sims, 29, of Joplin, pictured, after she attempted to sell an infant on craigslist. Sims subsequently was charged with felony ...more

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The Joplin Police Department has released this photo of the suspect in the robbery this morning [Dec. 1, 2010] of the Arvest Bank branch on 32nd Street. The suspect is a Hispanic male, 5'5" to ...more

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UPDATE: We the aid of Kansas City Southern Railroad, the Joplin Police Department were able to focus on enforcement of railroad crossing regulations. The detail started at 11 a.m. today and went to ...more

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Update: Charges filed Preliminary Autopsy results An autopsy was conducted on Sean C. French, age 46, of Joplin this afternoon in Columbia, MO. Preliminary results show that French died as a ...more

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UPDATE On November 2, 2010 the suspect in the DAV Thrift Store Robbery, Stephen Agee, was taken into custody in Tulsa, OK by the U.S. MarshalsNorthern Oklahoma Violent Crimes Task Force. The ...more

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The Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, that includes Catholic parishes in part in Joplin, Springfield and Webb City, has received results of the 2010 audit completed under the Charter for the ...more

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Beth Phillips, United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Duenweg man was charged in federal court October 26, 2010, with receiving child pornography over the ...more

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A new cowboy church will begin at the Joplin Regional Stockyards at 7 p.m on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010. Circuit Riding Preacher Scotty L. Killingsworth, pastor of the Sac River Cowboy Church of ...more

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Nature enthusiasts will especially enjoy the newest trail completed by the city of Joplin. The Turkey Creek Trail was officially opened today (Sept. 29, 2010) with a ribbon cutting ceremony with city ...more

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Joplin firefighters, city officials and the public helped move a new 100-foot aerial ladder truck into Fire Station #1 by pushing it into the station's bay, as part of an"Apparatus Retirement ...more

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Kelli Baldwin, age 29, of Joplin was pronounced dead at a local hospital Sunday afternoon. Baldwin was in her third trimester of pregnancy at the time of the accident. Attempts to save the baby were ...more

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Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Southwest District are installing a flashing yield sign for traffic on the Exit 8 off-ramp of westbound I-44, traveling onto northbound ...more

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For those wondering why all at once three Joplin police vehicles and one Newton County Sheriff's Department car were traveling with lights and sirens yesterday, Sept. 16, 2010, wonder no more. At ...more

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Joplin Airport manager Steve Stockam reveals the ATR-72 aircraft, a French-Italian twin-turbo prop, that will be put into service. It is one of a fleet of about 39 that American Eagle operates. ...more

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Effective Immediately the Animal Adoption & Resource Center (formerly the Joplin Humane Society) will begin charging people $20.00 for each animal ($30.00 for litters) brought to the shelter located ...more

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UPDATE: Late Tuesday afternoon the victim of this incident, Monica Young, came out of extensive surgery to repair injurys she received to both arms and her face. Young is listed in stable ...more

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The Joplin Narcotic Unit with the assistance of Jasper County Drug Task Force served a search warrant at 1006 Central St, Joplin today (Aug. 6, 2010). A search of the location produced a substantial ...more

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Investigators with the Joplin Police Department served several search warrants in Joplin on August 3, 2010, along with investigators from the Albuquerque Police Department and agents with the FBI. ...more

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No details have yet to be released in connection with a Sedgwick County murder allegedly involving two Joplin women. Rhonda Pischel (left) and Sharon Huddleston (right), both of 629 S. Byers were ...more

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CRIME STOPPERS is asking for help in locating Justin Copeland, pictured at left. Copeland is wanted for burglary, property damage, and stealing. Copeland is a 19 year-old white male, 5 feet 9 ...more

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Joplin Police Officers were called to Payroll Advance Inc. at 2613 South Main St. at about 11 a.m. today (7/14/10) in reference to an armed robbery. Police determined that two men, one armed with a ...more

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During the months of May and June 2010 there were 106 residential burglaries that occurred in Joplin. An analysis of the burglaries shows that 61% of the burglaries occurred between the hours of 8 ...more

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The inset shows a close-up of "pervious pavers" that are part of the special construction used by the city of Joplin for a parking lot at 8th and Main. The special material slows the speed of ...more

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Over this past weekend there was a multi-agency task force that conducted a highly concentrated enforcement detail on Friday, June 25, 2010. The task force consisted of motorcycle and marked vehicles ...more

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Jorge Leyva hypes up a crowd of fellow artists, asking them to come together to build a community whose voice will assist in dictating the future of the arts in Joplin. "There's no more fantastic ...more

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Neosho City Manager Harlan Moore announced today (June 28, 2010) that the railroad crossing safety improvements and closures will be proceeding in the coming weeks and affecting traffic flow by July ...more

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We need help from the community! This summer Impact Life Church is collecting any kind of cooling system for those in need. We are asking for donations of new or used fans and air conditioners. ...more

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In an attempt to raise funding The Bridge ministries has announced that a total of 1100 bricks will be laid at the main entrance of their facility. Donors are being asked to leave messages to future ...more

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HELP ME! My name is Marabella and I, a Persian adult cat, and my pals I've met at the shelter, are in need of a safe place to live. Otherwise, we're SOL. The Animal Adoption & Resource Center ...more

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On June 9th, 2010 at 5:20 p.m. Joplin Police received a call of an attempted robbery at the West 7th street Walmart in Joplin. Employees stated that a white male passed a note to a cashier at the ...more

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Visitors could see it in their eyes. They definitely could hear it in many of their voices. "Adopt me" was the plaintive appeal. The most successful in the adoption process belonged to what could ...more

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Joplin entrepreneur Mark Williams held an open house at the Olivia Apartments. Curiosity brought many members of the community to 320 Moffet Avenue on May 8, 2010 to see what had become of the ...more

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The Joplin Police Department Investigations Bureau is on the lookout for Willie J. Spencer. The Jasper County Prosecutor has filed five separate charges against Spencer for unlawful restraint, felony ...more

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On April 29th, the Neosho Police Department worked an accident investigation at the Kansas City Southern Crossing on East Daugherty Road between Pineville Road and Garland Douglas Drive. The ...more

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The Joplin Narcotic Unit with the assistance of the Jasper County Drug Task Force on April 27, 2010 served a search warrant at building 11, apartment 12 of the Oak Meadows Apartments, 1502 S. ...more

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Detectives with the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crime Task Force executed a search warrant on April 20, 2010, at 6290 County Lane 185 in Joplin. The search warrant was the result of a five-month ...more

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The Joplin Police Department was called to 431 N. Jackson on April 11, 2010 at 2:08 a.m. in reference to a possible burglary in progress. The person who made the phone call saw a male subject trying ...more

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A group of concerned citizens met in the parking lot of the Joplin Memorial Hall and staged a protest along Seventh Street. Their message to passing cars was to "vote NO" on Proposition A during ...more

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Most people know it as the old Consumers grocery store, behind the Sonic, off of the corner of 7th Street and Maiden Lane but for IgniteChurch.TV its their new place of worship. Its not just a ...more

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Joplin city clerk Barbara Hogelin serves cake and her assistant Barbara Goelhofer serves punch at Joplin's 137th birthday celebration. City officials, community leaders and members of the Census ...more

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Joplin Police officers and investigators responded to a bank robbery at the Commerce Bank branch located at 1804 E. 20th St. Joplin. The call came in just after noon on March 23, 2010. The ...more

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Images of 17 year old woman found on Officers cell phone The Joplin Police Department received a complaint regarding the relationship of a 17-year-old female and a member of the force. The Joplin ...more

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The debut of an Adopt-a-Garden program, a cooperative venture between the city of Neosho and its citizens recently has been announced. Through an agreement with the city, an individual or group ...more

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Watered Gardens, 531 Kentucky Ave., Joplin, is a Christian outreach that offers a variety of services to comfort those in need. The group encourages any volunteers to help meet that goal. Several ...more

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Joplin Police officers and investigators have arrested Timothy A. Elsey, 40, pictured, on March 10, 2010 for probable cause in the investigation of an arson fire at 719 S. Highland Ave., ...more

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UPDATE: Victim still in critical condition The suspect in a late night shooting Wednesday has been officially charged. Nathan R Spencer, age 18, of Joplin, pictured at left, has been charged ...more

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Lions Club District Governor David Harris of Carl Junction introduced a group of potential members to the mission and history of the club. Founded in June 1917 by Melvin Jones as a service ...more

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A police pursuit ended tragically Tuesday evening when the passenger in a suspect vehicle that ran from police succumbed to injuries. The fatality was the result of the suspect having run a stop sign ...more

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On February 11th, 2010 the Joplin Narcotics Unit with the assistance of Jasper County Drug Task Force initiated a sting at a local retail store. The purpose of the sting was to arrest those supplying ...more

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A Joplin Police officer on patrol on February 7, 2010 conducted a routine traffic stop and recovered stolen equipment from the United States Air Force. Officer Nick Jimenez stopped a red 1991 Dodge ...more

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The Joplin Police Department is asking you to be on the lookout for Thomas King, 27. King is driving a tan Ford with missing hubcaps. Anyone with information regarding King's whereabouts is asked ...more

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Tommy Pike, president of the Route 66 Association of Missouri, addresses a group of business owners, government officials and others interested in the promotion of the historic road. Revitalizing ...more

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The Joplin Police Department was called to the Northpark Mall on January 21, 2010 at 12:34 p.m. in reference to a theft from a vehicle. Upon arrival officers determined that a purse had been stolen ...more

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Keith A Lyons, 43, from Joplin, was reported missing to the Joplin Police Department by his brother just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. Information given to the JPD was that Lyons was ...more

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The Secret Santa visited Joplin again last night. The Salvation Army of Joplin received $100,000 in our kettles from an unknown donor. For five years we have received $50,000 in our kettles from ...more

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A new vendor will be working with the city of Joplin's recycling center to handle the recycling of monitors and televisions. Effective December 8, 2009, residents will be able to drop off this type ...more

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Heavy traffic volume on Range Line Road is a positive sign for Joplins economy. However, this presents certain challenges for traffic safety, according to an advisory from the Joplin Police ...more

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The Joplin Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of West 32nd and Jefferson Streets in Joplin. The crash happened at just past 11 a.m. today, ...more

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B.J. Lawrence of Pacific, MO is hoping that the Internet will help her group with obtaining enough signatures for a successful initiative petition, a process that has the secretary of state's ...more

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The Joplin Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at Motel 6, Room 209, 3031 S. Range Line Rd. today (Friday, Nov. 13, 2009). A search of the location produced a large off-white rock suspected ...more

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Kyle Hickam, president of the 13-member Board of Directors of Heartland Crime Stoppers, Inc., explains the need for this newly formed organization at a press conference yesterday at the Joplin Area ...more

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Officers on patrol spotted a stolen vehicle on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, parked in front of 1008 W. 2nd St. in Joplin. The blue 2001 Chevy Silverado was reported stolen on 10/27/09. Officers set up a ...more

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Investigators with the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force and special agents with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant on October 20, 2009 at 107 S. ...more

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Eliciting ideas sometimes needs a novel approach. Some people are not used to offering suggestions. Others might get caught up in the story and never find the conclusion. "We don't often have ...more

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The Neosho Police Department received a call of a robbery at the US Bank on Neosho Blvd. shortly before noon on October 15, 2009. The suspect had taken an undeterminded amount of cash from the bank ...more

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Peggy Webb of Joplin leaves the podium at the Joplin City Council meeting last night (October 12, 2009). She petitioned the council to deny granting of a special use permit allowing the operation ...more

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Joplin officers attempted to stop a GMC Yukon at just after 1 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 at the intersection of Fourth and Main when the vehicle failed to stop for a flashing red signal. Officers ...more

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McIndoe Park at the Low Water Bridge in Joplin again is submerged by a heavy rainstorm. Several roads were closed to traffic in Joplin as heavy rain fell on October 8, 2009. Flood warnings were ...more

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The Joplin Narcotics Unit with the assistance of Jasper County Drug Task Force on October 5, 2009 served a search warrant at 2229 S. Harlem. After the location was secured, investigators found ...more

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Newton County and the Harry S. Truman Coordinating Council scheduled a news conference today (September 28) in Neosho to announce details of a community development block grant program designed to ...more

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Counties in southwest Missouri are now accepting nominations for the 2009 public election of County Extension Council members. Names of nominees are generally needed prior to November 1. Getting ...more

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According to a report by Lt. Mike Hobson of the investigations unit, Joplin Police Officer Blaine Cornelius on the morning of September 15, 2009 stopped for speeding a silver Acura with California ...more

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Several members of the Homeless Study Committee gather to present their final report to city of Joplin representatives and gathered media. (Photo by Vince Rosati) James Whitford, at left, co-chair ...more

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The Joplin Police Department will be testing for the position of police officer from October 11-12, 2009. Applicants are not required to be Missouri POST certified in order to apply for this ...more

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol notified the Joplin Police Department today that it had completed its preliminary investigation. The investigation concluded that Corporal Brian Henderson acted in ...more

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The Joplin Narcotics Unit with the assistance of Jasper County Drug Task Force on September 2, 2009, served a search warrant at 307 W. C St., Joplin. A search of the location produced five bags ...more

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Joplin Identity theft is rampant, and apparently not even those searching for rental property are immune. Dee Kassab, one of the owners of PRO 100 Inc., Realtors and head of The Kassab Team, ...more

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Joplin Police were dispatched at 11:14 a.m. today in response to a robbery that had just occurred at Advance America, a cash advance business located at 1900 E. 32nd St. A suspect described as a ...more

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In recent weeks there has been much discussion regarding a potential lawsuit against the city of Joplin by Tom Burcham, a southeastern Missouri lawyer and former state legislator from Farmington, for ...more

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The Joplin Police Department responded to a robbery in progress at US Bank, 105 N. Range Line Rd. Billy Appier, 71, of Cherokee, KS, pictured, had entered the bank wearing a straw hat and ...more

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Medical personnel along with the Joplin Police Department were dispatched to 813 Central this morning (July 27, 2009) in response to a call that a juvenile male was unconscious and not breathing. ...more

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The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center is beginning their volunteer training program. If you are interested in nature education and natural history, Wildcat Glades is the place for you! No ...more

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The Neosho Rec Plex will reap a bountiful harvest in more ways than one. Neosho Parks and Recreation Director Todd Banes started a community garden as a way to give back to the people in the ...more

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The Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum (BSHC&M) has announced that it is a founding partner in the national Route 66 Archives and Research Collaboration (ARC), a part of the Route 66 Corridor ...more

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Hazardous Moving Violation grants provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation will be used to fund a new project intended to promote highway safety. "The Heat is On" is a campaign launched ...more

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Potential options for a future regional water supply were discussed today by members of the Tri-State Water Resource Coalition at a meeting in Monett. The coalition had been formed after a 2002 study ...more

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A female reported to the Joplin Police yesterday (June 24, 2009) that as she was leaving the Fastrip at 403 N. Main in Joplin, a male subject pulled up next to her in a gold or tan pickup truck and ...more

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SPRINGFIELD Ozarks Food Harvest, The Food Bank has announced that it is relocating into its new food distribution facility at 2810 N. Cedarbrook beginning this week and will be formally operating in ...more

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The city of Neosho has joined a community information service for area residents over the age of 16 using the latest technology. The service, called Nixle, delivers public safety messages and notices ...more

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FOLLOW-UP: Philip L. Dodd, 36, of Carl Junction was arrested on June 19, 2009 by investigators with the Joplin Police Department. Dodd admitted to commiting this incident, according to a ...more

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The Jasper County Citizen Notification Partnership Reverse 911 system, is asking citizens, if appropriate, to provide cellular or VoIP phone numbers for its database. One of its capabilities is to ...more

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by Mari Winn Taylor-- Ed Grundy stands beside an old truck he purchased to use for trail maintenance. Grundy, who owns a refinishing shop in Carthage, is a member of the Joplin Trails Coalition ...more

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What's really new at the Webb City Farmers Market? Potatoes--new potatoes, that is. Known for their high moisture content and tenderness, new potatoes are too fragile for commercial production, ...more

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Joplin Fire Chief Gary Trulson recently announced that over the course of the last several weeks, the Joplin Fire Department has responded to multiple incendiary fires. These fires have resulted in ...more

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Sen. Claire McCaskill addresses an audience at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin on April 7. (Photo by Vice Rosati) Joplin was Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill's final stop, the ...more

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A ribbon cutting ceremony for the South Station of the Joplin Police Department will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. The station is located at 115 East 34th St. An open house will be ...more

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A half dozen law enforcement officers have banded together to form the Southwestern Missouri Cyber Crime Task Force (SMCCTF). In forming the SMCCTF these officers will be able to investigate, ...more

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Filed in Bad Christian Doctrine, False Religion on Nov.07, 2008: "Apparently the shoes featured...from the gospelshoe website are supposed to share the gospel. But they dont use any words to do ...more

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The Joplin Police Department is currently investigating a recent rash of fraudulent texts to citizens' cell phones that ask them to call an 800-number for additional information in reference to their ...more

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Detectives with the Joplin Police Department, Jasper County Sheriffs Office, Barry County Sheriffs Office and Cassville Police Department executed a search warrant at 4896 E. Wellridge Lane #11 in ...more

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The city of Joplin is considering a better way to keep its citizens informed. It has devised a survey to find out about more information about computer usage in Joplin homes. The City will review ...more

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Pre-hire testing for firefighter candidates will take on a regional approach. Members of the Tri-State Fire Recruitment Alliance, including the fire departments of Joplin, Logan-Rogersville Fire ...more

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Operation Do The Right Thing is a new program established to reward youth of going above and beyond daily expectations to do something right. The Joplin Police Department and Joplin R-VIII School ...more

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"Regular safety belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes" said Neosho's Chief of Police David McCracken when asked about the police ...more

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Crowder College received word from FEMA recently that approval had been given to the college for the construction of a tornado safe structure. The total cost of the project is $2,909,282 with FEMA ...more

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Starting Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, permits in order to burn leaves and debris may be purchased at Joplin's five fire stations. The additional locations supplement the original location that is at the ...more

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Distressed citizens in the city of Joplin calling 9-1-1 now will be able to talk to the dispatch operators of the Joplin Communications Center from their cell phones as well as from their land lines. ...more

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Vehicles wait behind the railroad gates at the 15th Street crossing in Joplin as a long train approaches. While the pick-up in the photo waited for the Kansas City Southern freight train to pass, ...more

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A monthly coffee klatch at the Joplin Public Library hit record numbers recently when Rance Burger of Springfield, a journalism graduate from the University of Missouri, spoke about the Hornet ...more

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The Joplin Area Chamber's red coats were doing their schtick again today armed with their big wooden scissors and long bowed ribbon. This time they were at 7th & Picher. They were there to help the ...more

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Beth Perrey of Joplin, a McCauley High School and Pittsburg State University graduate, laments her fate as an orphan confined to the Warsaw Ghetto in Poland during the Nazi occupation. She was one ...more

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A montage of faces shows some of the people who spoke out against the latest proposed rate increase by the Missouri American Water Company. (from photos by Vince Rosati) A public hearing was ...more

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Officials with Joplin Memorial Hall have announced that tickets for events scheduled at Joplin Memorial Hall will now be available for purchase at the Joplin Athletic Complex (JAC), 3301 West 1st ...more

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The Joplin Public Library is going "green" by offering an alternative to the plastic bags they previously offered free of charge at check-out. The new blue fabric bags are 14" x 18" that ...more

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Joplin Police cited a man with impersonating a police officer and careless and imprudent driving early this morning after he attempted to pull over a vehicle that was occupied by three ...more

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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? Joplin Police are seeking Johnny White, age 40, for questioning regarding the shooting of another man. Joplin Police responded to a shots fired call at 904 Connecticut at ...more

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Did a perpetrator leave his name? The City of Neosho is offering cash rewards for information about persons involved in the vandalism of Neosho's parks, downtown area, and public or private ...more

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A torrent of water flowed down Illinois and 7th Street after heavy rains that fell throughout the night. The driver of a car that had been marooned in front of Planned Parenthood was not in ...more

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A bald eagle that made its home for over 30 years in the lower level of the Joplin Municipal Building on Third Street has moved thanks to the persistence of the Spiva Center for the Arts director ...more

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Members of the Mystery Church of Joplin and guests met recently to discuss community issues. The subject was racism. Is it a problem in the Joplin area was the topic discussed by a large group of ...more

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More than just canoes float down the Elk River in McDonald County in southwestern Missouri. Lack of protection of the state's waters has to stop, says environmentalist, Ken Midkiff. Ken Midkiff ...more

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OptiCom, a pre-emptive system for traffic lights that the city of Joplin has used to encourage safety for emergency vehicles passing through major intersections, has now been installed at major ...more

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Law enforcement officers across Missouri will be cracking down on drunk driving with increased enforcement March 14-17. The Joplin Police Department will be no exception. It is never worth the ...more

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The Wildcat Glades Conservation & Audubon Center recently opened a new rock and mineral exhibit, a donation of Betty Hosp of her father's rock and mineral collection. The exhibit features various ...more

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The Joplin Police Department wants residents to be aware that the enforcement of parking ordinances is an ongoing activity. The city of Joplin receives a number of complaints about improper ...more

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It's tough not knowing where your next meal is coming from...but still better than being picked up by the animal control warden..... (File photo by Vince Rosati) If the fact that 71% of the pets ...more

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In the United States today, there are approximately 2.4 million children--including approximately 60,000 here in Missouri-- who have a parent in prison. Tragically, the children of incarcerated ...more

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A joplin resident was killed early this morning on I-44, according to a report issued by the Joplin Police Dept. Shyla Brannan, 23, of 2530 S. Connor Ave., was the passenger in an International ...more

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Former Missouri Tourism Director John Robinson has joined the effort to preserve Missouri state parks from the threat of pollution, the Citizens to Protect State Parks and Historic Sites announced ...more

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The Joplin Public Library recently announced that it will begin offering Playaway® – the first self-playing digital audio book – in their library, adding the innovative digital format ...more

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Dining room tables were a big seller last Friday at the Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 315 S. Black Cat Rd. ReStore had a ribbon cutting ceremony that day marking their official ...more

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A pick-up group of stream team members huddle around a net that they used to collect macroinvertebrates from nearby Tin Cup, a creek not well recognized in Joplin. The group met to compile ...more

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Steve Stockam describes to a group of airport board members, planners, and the media how all the amenities will appear in the Joplin Regional Airport terminal currently under construction. Steve ...more

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