Portion of Tracy Street in Webb City to be closed

(From the Webb City Police Department)

Tracy Street from Hall Street to Main Street will be closed Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The Water Department will be boring test sites into the street as part of an upcoming project. Please plan for alternate routes and allow extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience while this work is being completed. 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/10/2026 26001546

0154 MELISSA GAIL ENGLE

WF 42

17999 UNICORN RD 1,000.00

28359 Palm Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64842

1 `DWI

2 RESISTING OR INTERFERING WITH ARREST/DETENTION/STOP

3 `EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (20-25 MPH)

08/10/2026 0300 JOHANNA KAY DONAHUE

1611 North St

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 39

208 WEST COLER ST 250.00

1 OPER MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED BY ANOTHER KNOWING OWNER OF VEHICLE

08/10/2026 1257 LARRY DALE SEELEY

1620 Iowa Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 65

2200 WEST 32 529.50

1 ORONOGO PD- PEACE DISTURBANCE

2 ORONOGO PD- LITTERING

08/10/2026 1856 JASON DANIEL NEWLAND

2608 E 32nd St

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 46

3200 S RANGE LINE RD/E 32ND ST 500.00

1 FAILURE TO APPEAR - NO INSURANCE JOPLIN PD

08/10/2026 2323 JOSHUA LEE STEPHENS

6630 Highway P

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 40

6630 HIGHWAY P 506.50

1 PASSING BAD CHECK 

Anderson man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle accident

An Anderson man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:15 p.m. Monday on Farm Road 1102 two miles east of Butterfield.

According to the Highway Patrol report, 2000 Yamaha XV1600 driven by a 34-year-old Anderson man failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway and hit a tree.

He was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 10-11

Dylan J. Cooper, 19, Reeds Spring, felony stealing

Robert A Darrow, 34, Hollister, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Edward L. Maasen, 63, Harrison, Arkansas, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Deana F. Pellham, 59, Mountain Home, Arkansas, felony identity theft, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, Taney County felony warrant for failure to appear on traffic offense, use of drug paraphernalia

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Regional Airport Board meeting

 

Agenda posted for Crowder College Board of Trustees

 

CROWDER COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

Neosho Campus 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. 
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

 

Newton County Marriage Licenses

Conner Aaron Ackerson, 21, Neosho, and Eliana Cherie Barnes, 22, Neosho

Benjamin Samuel Balden, 45, Joplin, and Amy Jolynn Hedges, 50, Joplin

Josiah Nethinim Vick, 38, Fairview, and Jennifer Marie Ray, 45, Fairview

Nicholas Dylan Ray Forichette, 24, Neosho, and Dezaray Mikayla Crowe, 25, Neosho

Scott Silvestre Cordova Mendez, 37, Webb City, and Marta Lidia Figueroa Orellana, 37, Webb City

Jesse Silas Thornton, 18, Stark City, and Hedeigh Juine Blanchard, 19, Granby

Rodney Michael Steele, 71, Neosho, and Deborah Lynn Billings, 71, Fairview

Jacob Lee Selby, 23, Diamond, and Sophia Tatum Connell, 18, Seneca