Route 97 closure north of Monett Airport rescheduled

(From MoDOT)

Route 97 CLOSURE in Barry Co. Rescheduled to Begin Week of July 6

Where: Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport

When: Monday, July 6 through Thursday, August 20 (New start and ending dates)

What: Contractor crews beginning the first phase of construction of roundabout

Traffic Impacts

No access to Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport

Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances on Route 97 but will not be allowed to turn on to Route 60

Drivers wishing to access Route 97 will be directed along a signed detour using Route 60 and Missouri Route 37

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 impact

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

This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information

Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
Completion Date: December 1, 2026
Total Cost: $9.7 million

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

06/18/2026 0010 DARIAN JANEEN

WIGHTMAN

2887 Southern Hills Dr

LEAWOOD, MO 64804

WF 22

3434 S RANGE LINE RD 250.00

1 FTA `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (20-25 MPH)

06/18/2026 26001149

0412 JERRY LITTON BURNETT

WM 49

4799 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD/US

0.00

741 E Bain St

166 HWY

OZARK, MO 65721

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

06/18/2026 26001149

0421 PATIENCE DAWNN GOSNELL

WF 29

4799 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD/US

620 S Main Ave Apt C

166 HWY

SPRINGFIELD, MO 65886

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

06/18/2026 1133 RAYMOND EDWARD

DONOVAN Jr

14716 Farm Rd 2200

CASSVILLE, MO 65625

WM 46

221 CRITTENDEN ST 250.00

1 FAILED TO DISPLAY PLATES ON MOTOR VEHICLE/TRAILER

2 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (11-15 MPH)

3 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

4 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

5 DISPLAYED OR POSSESSED MV/TRAILER PLATES OF ANOTHER PERSON

06/18/2026 1600 DANIEL HOWARD JR

ARWOOD

15780 Shetland Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WM 33

19379 E HIGHWAY 86/MONARK DR 0.00 09/02/2026

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

2 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

06/18/2026 1819 4499 GATEWAY DR/CEDAR DR 0.00

RYAN SCOTT BLACK

WM 23

529 N Joplin Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

06/18/2026 26001152

2333 RYAN LOUIS DANIELSON

WM 20

4000 HIGHWAY 43/DEER DR 0.00

1717 W B St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

1 `DWI

06/19/2026 1700 KOU SHENG XIONG

879 Mill Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

AF 32

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 STEALING - $25,000 OR MORE/TELLER MACHINE OR CONTENTS

06/19/2026 2115 SPANKY SHANE WILLIAMS

199 County Lane 172

JASPER COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 45

7100 RIVER RD/S MAIN ST 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

06/19/2026 26001155

2057 RAYMOND DEWAYNE OWENS

WM 41

8319 HIGHWAY P/FLIPPIN LN 10,000.00

744 Heidi Ln

NEOSHO, MO 64850

2 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

06/20/2026 1253 AMANDA NICOLE PETTRY

20200 Jamison Ln, 1

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64844

WF 41

208 W COLER ST 500.00

1 ANIMAL ABUSE-1ST OFFENSE

06/21/2026 26001162

1542 BOBBY A KISLING

WM 59

311 N PENNSYLVANIA ST 0.00

311 N Pennsylvania St

GRANBY, MO 64844

1 STEALING

06/21/2026 1435 SEAN GREGORY COMSA

6140 Gateway Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 55

OLIVE GARDEN PARKING LOT 0.00

1 STEALING - $750 OR MORE

TYLER WADE HOUSTON

WM 18

06/21/2026 1951 208 W COLER ST 2,500.00

3718 S Hawthorn Dr

JOPLIN, MO 64804

1 BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE

2 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY

06/21/2026 1951 JESSICA RAE KREEGER

0000 Homeless

JPLN, MO 64801

WF 41

208 W COLER ST 1,000.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE

4 `OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST OFF

2 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

3 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/21/2026 1944 GARRETT KANE BITTICK

30915 Holly Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64866

WM 27

9305 HOLLY RD 82.00

2 NPD FAIL TO DISPLAY REGISTRATION PLATE 390.010

1 JOPLIN PD-TRESPASS

3 JOPLIN PD- FAILURE TO APPEAR MISC ALCOHOL 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 21-22

Emmaca D. Mitchell, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Jessie M. Poindexter, 39, Joplin, driving while intoxicated

Ronald M. Eckenrodt, 55, St. Louis, driving while intoxicated

 

Joplin residents injured in collision on Black Cat Road

Two Joplin residents were injured in a collision 5:35 p.m. today on Black Cat Road two miles southwest of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Toyota Camry driven by a 32-year-old Joplin woman failed to yield while while making a left hand turn from a private lane and struck a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 30-year-old Joplin man.

The Joplin man and passenger in his vehicle, a 31-year-old Joplin woman were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests June 20-21

Anthony O. Esquivel, 31, Kansas City, Clay County felony warrant for stealing, no valid license

Brenna H. Muldoon, 32, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, failure to register motor vehicle. failure to yield

Ryan W. West, 34, Monett, possession of a controlled substance-fentanyl, driving while revoked, no insurance

Derek A. Myers, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway

Juan Ramon Galvin Yepez, 37, Dallas, Texas, Dallas County, Texas, felony warrant for assault, driving while intoxicated, drove wrong way on one-way street, no valid license

Ryan S. Thompson, 26, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no insurance

Scotty L. McGaha, 56, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to drive in a single lane

Savannah R. Warner, 18, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Bradley K. Allen, 51, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, speeding

Chris A. Lopez Caretto, 22, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, no seat belt

Kathryn M. Trapp, 31, Springfield, driving while intoxicated 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 19-20

Jesse T. Baker, 31, Clever, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Daniel W. Teal, 57, Joplin, felony driving while revoked

Ransom J. Spicher, 57, Humansville, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Gregorio Torres Serrano, 40, Webb City, driving while intoxicated with person under 17 in vehicle, no valid license, lane violation, driving without headlights, Diamond Police Department warrants for failure to appear on speeding and no valid license

Michael C. Patrick, 56, Branson, driving while intoxicated

William P. Garand, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Eduardo Martinez, 20, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Tavares D. Robinson, 33, Springfield, Christian County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended

Ashton L. Caudill, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Mason L. Eddings, 20, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated

Pamela K. Nolan, 33, Marshfield, no driver's license

Highway Patrol Arrests June 18-19

Dianna M. Moore, 38, Springfield, Polk County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on non-support

Richard E. Dolney, 45, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance

Colton D. Douthard, 23, Branson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, driving while suspended, no insurance, expired registration

Jenna L. Higgins, 22, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Christopher O. Cook, 38, Aurora, driving while intoxicated

Austin R. David, 30, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving, speeding, lane violation, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

John L. Humiston, 65, Cape Fair, driving while intoxicated

Madison E. Davis, 46, Nevada, driving while intoxicated (drugs) with person less than 17 in vehicle, no license, open title, failed to signal, failed to make right turn as close as possible to right curb

Christopher M. McClimans, 54, Osceola, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane