Neosho woman suffers serious injuries in head-on collision

A Neosho woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 7:53 a.m. today on Lime Kiln Road at Gage Lane five miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2020 Honda Civic driven by a Neosho woman crossed the center line and struck a 2021 Chevrolet 2500 pickup driven by a 45-year-old Neosho man.

The Neosho woman was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Patrick Lee Smart, 40, Lamar, and Kami Rose Frieden, 30, Lamar

Frank Edward Chaney, 43, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Vanessa Dawn Trisco, 35, Pittsburg, Kansas

Highway Patrol Arrests May 26-27

Lacey L. Burnett, 38, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear, driving while intoxicated, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear, failure to register motor vehicle, no seat belt

Eric B. Snow, 43, Forsyth, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, lane violation

Shawn C. Pruett, 49, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, felony driving while revoked, displayed plates of another, no insurance, failed to stop at stop light

Edwin R. Lucas-DeLeon, 23, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no valid license

Genesis D. Johnson, 50, Lawrence, Kansas, driving while intoxicated, no valid license

Zachary J. Stanek, 28, Stockton, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway involving an accident, no seat belt

Mosquito fogging to begin in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

It’s that time of year when the City of Joplin takes on one of nature’s most concerning micro-predators: those pesky and disease-spreading mosquitoes.

The Joplin Health Department operates a mosquito control program within Joplin’s city limits each year. This program utilizes occasional fogging to control adult mosquitoes and treat mosquito breeding areas with a larvicide to prevent mosquitoes from becoming adults. Fogging routes will be posted at https://www.joplinmo.org/1040/Mosquito-Vector-Control. 

If citizens encounter large quantities of mosquitoes, they can call 417-623-6122 to request assistance from the Joplin Health Department.

The Joplin Health Department utilizes a non-restricted use pesticide, which the EPA has evaluated to be of low toxicity to humans. However, citizens are encouraged to stay indoors and not drive through areas where fog is visible after application. The fog dissipates rapidly and is usually not visible after 15 minutes of application. Fogging will be conducted in the early morning hours to minimize exposure and disruption of outdoor activities. Health officials also recommend that residents close their windows and bring pets in when their area is being treated. Residents who do not wish for their property to be fogged can contact the Health Department.

While the Health Department’s efforts help control mosquito populations, citizens play a bigger role in controlling their presence in the community. Mosquitoes need standing water to reproduce, and it can be as little as one teaspoonful of water. Citizens can scan their properties for places where water may accumulate and become a haven for breeding mosquitoes. Areas of interest include gutters, bird baths, untreated swimming pools, and tires. Eliminating the sources of mosquitoes is the most effective way to minimize their presence. Low-lying areas that are prone to having standing water can be routinely treated with mosquito larvicides. Modifying property grading can be a more permanent solution to prevent standing water from accumulating. 

If mosquito populations are present, citizens can still take the following actions to protect themselves and their loved ones from being bitten:

· Stay indoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.

· Wear long-sleeved shirts, socks, and long pants when you must be outdoors.

· Use an approved insect repellent and follow the instructions on the product label.

· Talk to your physician or healthcare provider before applying insect repellants to young children.

· Make sure your window screens fit tightly and are free from holes.

For more information about mosquito fogging, please contact the Joplin Health Department at 417-623-6122.

Better Business Bureau scam warnings topic of Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

Graduating college, getting married or outgrowing a current home, many use the summer months to move. Spring and summer are the peak moving season, and more than 700 complaints were filed with the Better Business Bureau in 2024 alone against movers. How to hire professionals or safely secure a rental truck to do it yourself without opening the door to scam artists is the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

BBB Regional Director Pamela Hernandez shares what you need to know to hire movers and expectations of their duties. She explains scams that include upcharges, extra fees, stolen items, and no-shows. Hernandez reveals various warning signs and red flags connected with moving and explains fake rental listings and credit check scams as well.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV May 31 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS – Missouri Southern State University.

KGCS-TV programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Neosho man injured in crash on Iris Road

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:57 p.m. Sunday on Iris Road two miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, aa 2025 CF Moto Uforce 600 driven by a 62-year-old Neosho man traveled off the left side of the road and overturned.

The driver was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Washburn man injured in four-wheeler accident

A Washburn man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2 p.m. today on Farm Road 1040 two miles west of Washburn.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a four-wheeler driven by an 85-year-old Washburn man overturned going down a hill, ejecting the driver.

The driver was treated for serious injuries at Washington Regional Hospital, Fayetteville, Arkansas.