Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/12/2026 26001556

0032 NICOLE DELITE COPLEY-STEWART

WF 38

2367 COYOTE DR/APRICOT DR 2,500.00

2480 Coyote Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

08/12/2026 0206 RYAN DALE HIXON

305 W Rose St

PITTSBURG, KS 66762

WM 42

4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00

1 CASS CO- TAMPER MV 2ND DEG

2 BATES CO- INSUFF FUNDS CHECK/PASSING BAD CEHCK-LESS THAN 500

08/12/2026 0945 STEPHANIE MARIE ROGGE

2128 South Highview

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WF 43

405 5 250.00

1 STEALING - VALUE LESS THAN $150 AND NO PRIOR STEALING OFFEN

3 CITY CHARGE

2 POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AT CHRISTIAN CO

08/12/2026 2033 BRIAN KEITH BREUIL

320 W McKinley St

GRANBY, MO 64844

WM 43

585 S RANDOM RD/KING ST 500.00

1 GPD STEALING - THEFT 

4-year-old Neosho girl injured in scooter accident

A 4-year-old Neosho girl was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:40 p.m. today on Larissa Lane a half-mile west of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a Jetson electric sit-on scooter overrturned and ejected its driver, a 4-year-old girl.

The girl was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests August 12-13

Chelsi D. Green, 33, Anderson, driving while intoxicated (drugs), speeding, displaying plates of another, no valid license, operating vehicle of another without financial responsibility, failure to display valid plates

 Brandon J. Costales, 42, Ozark, Christian County felony warrant for probation violation-stealing, felony driving while revoked, failure to comply with ignition interlock

Hannah L. Thornton, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Jedediah J. Wood, 37, Darien, Connecticut, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, careless and imprudent driving

Joshua M. Neil, 18, Nevada, Vernon County warrants for failure to appear on no driver's license (two counts), failed to title vehicle

Troy A. Tygart, 56, Rocky Comfort, felony driving while intoxicated

Robert J. Mohrman, 25, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, following too closely

Kile Johnson, 29, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no insurance, driving while revoked/suspended, no valid plates

Early trash pickup continues next week in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

With extreme temperatures predicted again the week of August 17, Republic Services has notified the City of Joplin that crews will begin each day at 5 a.m., from Monday, August 17, through Saturday, August 22.

The City of Joplin contracts with Republic Services to provide curbside trash and recycling services to residents of the community. 

All curbside trash and recycling customers within Joplin city limits should expect their garbage truck to arrive earlier than normal, so it’s important to get your trash out to the curb on the night before your scheduled service.

For questions about solid waste services and the Republic Services schedule, visit their website at https://www.republicservices.com/municipality/joplin-mo.

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting

 

Videos of Joplin Arts and Cultural Preview available

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture held its 11th Annual Joplin Arts & Cultural Preview on August 8, 2026, at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex.

During this annual Connect2Culture Roundtable, area arts and cultural organizations tell their story, share what they have planned for the year ahead (2026-2027), and explain why you should be interested. Each group had up to two minutes to update the community.

Thanks to new cameras and video production equipment, Connect2Culture is able to offer a recording of this roundtable. To watch a specific organization's presentation, visit the video on our YouTube channel and utilize the timestamps listed in the video description to navigate easily between organizations. Twenty-five organizations participated this year!

Link to video on C2C's YouTube: youtu.be/K1BZZczjpxg?si=2Qcns04ATUDVrR69.

Amended agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees meeting

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82333232882?pwd=fQzDJkzXPCdWaLFLbatK9bwaogO5EL.1

Monday, August 17, 2026 Call to Order at 10:00 a.m.

 

1. Public Hearing on Tax Levy
2. Call to order 
3. Consent Agenda (Board Action) 

1. Minutes from previous meeting
2. Appointment of Successor Trustee
3. Approval of checks written for July
4. Conflict of Interest Resolution
5. 2027 Board Calendar            

4. Personnel (Board Action)

A.    Retirements and Resignations

B.     Changes of Status

C.     Employments

5. Academic Programs (Board Action)
6. Budget and Finances

A.    Grants (Informational)

B.     Contract and Purchase Approval (Anything over $25,000) BOARD ACTION

1. Project Description: Learning Management System Survey Software.
2. Project Description: Softdocs Etrieve software and cloud storage.
3. Project Description: PowerFAIDS software for financial aid.
4. Project Description: Managed cyber security services.
5. Project Description: Contracted labor to assist with mowing and other general labor needs. 
6. Project Description: Change order for 40x40 barn.
2. Contract and Purchase Information ($5,000-$24,999)
1. Project Description: Fortinet Firewall renewal.
2. Project Description: HUDL Camera for recording, statistical review, and game streaming.
3. Project Description: Canvas studio cloud subscription.
4. Project Description: Fee for Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
5. Project Description: Nugget ice maker, refrigerator, and refrigerator worktop for coffee shop.

7. Special Presentations (Informational)
1. Updated College Organizational Chart

VIII.                   President’s Report (Informational)

9. Trustees’ Comments and Announcements (Informational)
10. New Business (Informational)
11. Executive Session
1. Following the regular meeting, upon motion and roll call vote of the Board, the Board will move to a closed session to discuss real estate, legal actions, and personnel pursuant to Section 610.021 RSMO.
12. Adjournment