Jasper County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen

 

Project to replace Route 43/Elk River Bridge near Anderson delayed

(From MoDOT)

Project to Replace Route 43/Elk River Bridge Delayed Until Early May

A project to replace the Missouri Route 43 bridge over the Elk River west of Anderson near the Cowskin Conservation Area is being delayed until early May, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Work is being delayed due to supply issues. In the meantime, Missouri Route 43 is OPEN to traffic until work resumes.

Work to replace the bridge began back in February. When completed, the new bridge will be slightly higher, 31 feet longer and six (6) feet wider than the current structure.

The project also includes ditch stabilization along Missouri Route 59 just north of McDonald County Route DD near Noel.

Once work resumes, the bridge will be CLOSED for up to 160 days with access to Cowskin Conservation Area maintained throughout the duration of the project.

For more information, go to the project website by clicking here.

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information

Prime contractor: West Plains Bridge & Grading LLC, West Plains
Project cost: $5.1 million
Project completion date: December 1, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

03/23/2026 0218 EDWARD LYNN COLDWATE JR.

WM 42

3999 GREENWOOD DR/CRYSTAL

250.00

5300 Courtney

JOPLIN, MO 64804

LN

1 JPD-FTA-OBSTRUCT POLICE

3 CEDAR CO-FTA-FRAUD

2 JPD-FTA-ASSAULT

03/23/2026 1328 SEAN NATEE LADBASRI

21845 Quail Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64867

WM 41

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 DRUG COURT SANCTION 

Miller woman suffers serious injuries in collision on 96

A Miller woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident 10:47 a.m. Monday on MO 96 10 miles northeast of Mount Vernon.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 International Harvester driven by a 19-year-old Miller man attempted to keep from hitting a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, which was stopped and waiting to make a left turn, by going off the right side of the roadway, but still hit the car.

A passenger in the Silverado, a 64-year-old Miller woman, was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests March 23-24

Juan R. Romero, 31, Neck City, Webb City Police Department warrants for failure to appear on speeding and driving while revoked, Jasper County warrant for failure to appear on no license

Charles M. Baker, 37, Walnut Shade, failed to display valid plates, Forsyth Police Department warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked

Angela L. Brooks, 56, Monett, Lawrence County felony warrant for possession of a controlled substance, no valid license, no insurance, no valid plates, no seat belt, driving while intoxicated

Jorge Rosas Lopez, 54, St. Louis, no valid license, failed to display valid plates, failed to affix plates

Cassandra C. Hernandez, 44, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle

Allen R. Keeney, 58, Springfield, misdemeanor tampering with a motor vehicle 

Route MM in Barry County to be closed for pipe replacement

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route MM CLOSED in Barry Co. for Pipe Replacement March 31

Where: Barry County Route MM between Farm Road 2191 and Farm Road 2205 south of Exeter

When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, March 31

What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route MM CLOSED where crews are working

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

No signed detours

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone\

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus Monday, March 30, 2026 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

Call to order
Consent Agenda (Board Action) Minutes from previous meeting
Approval of checks written for February
MOU for Access Family CarePersonnel (Board Action)

A. Retirements and Resignations

B. Changes of Status

C. EmploymentsAcademic Programs (Board Action)
Budget and Finances

A. Grants (Informational)Application: Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) Grant

B. Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTIONProject Description: Contracted deep cleaning for Brown dorms
Project Description: Human Resource Information System
Project Description: Singularity platform endpoint protection
Project Description: Comprehensive facility assessment
Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)Project Description: Cadaver lab for EMS Skills week.
Project Description:2-way intercom system for Dell Reed.
Project Description: 10x20’ video screen at the Roughrider Scholarship Rodeo
Project Description: Registration for the SkillsUSA.
Project Description: Building engineering services.
Project Description: Fleet car for CTE.
Project Description: Service management ticketing platform for 12 months.
Project Description: 3 point of sale computers, servers and updated software
Project Description: Auction box
Project Description: Purchase of a bariatric skin suit and male skin suit Special Presentations (Informational)Tuition and Fees – First Reading
Discussion of COLA

VII. President’s Report (Informational)Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
New Business (Informational)
Adjournment