MODOT offers update on Crossroads Interchange project

(From MODOT)

Crossroads Interchange Construction

Update for Week of June 1, 2015

Work scheduled: Lay base rock and prepare for paving to widen eastbound I-44/I-49 Form and pour concrete to build a bridge support on the north side of I-44/I-49 Complete construction of bridge support on the south side of I-44/I-49 Grade rock and dirt for south roundabout on Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) Complete construction of retaining wall on south side of I-44/I-49 Build retaining wall on north side of I-44/I-49 Traffic Impacts: 20th Street at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) CLOSED for duration of the project. Prigmor Avenue bridge (CR 190) CLOSED over I-44/I-49 until fall. Apple Road CLOSED at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) for duration of the project. Drivers can access Apple Road via CR 180 and CR 170 north from Route FF (32nd Street). Narrowed lanes on I-44/I-49 for the duration of the project. At least one lane of traffic open in each direction on I-44/I-49. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Background: Build interchange at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) over I-44/I-49 with ramps connecting to the interstate Build roundabouts on each end of bridge over I-44/I-49 to connect ramps to Prigmor Avenue Resurface and add two foot shoulders on Prigmor Avenue between new interchange and 7th Street (Route 66) to the north Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia Total Project Cost: $8.6 million Completion Date: November 1, 2015 Partnership Project: Jasper County, City of Duenweg, City of Joplin, Crossroads Business and Distribution Park

Road closures planned Monday on 28th Street

(From the City of Joplin)

There will be intermittent lane closures on 28th Street between Wisconsin and New Hampshire starting on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. until the project is completed. The lane closures will be due to construction work being done in the area.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in these areas and will need to utilize alternate routes during this period.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 26-27

05/26/2015 1255
SETH CHRISTIAN KILLGORE
800 East St. Nw MIAMI, OK 74354
BM 21 2349 E 7TH ST/S PATTERSON AVE 0.00
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/26/2015 1230
FRANCIS MAE ONEAL
106 N Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 29 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/26/2015 1232
SHON JAMES LEE BARKER
106 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 2249 W 6TH ST/S MONROE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT

05/26/2015 1304
THOMAS D TOMPKINS
200 N Vansant Rd CLINTON, MO 64735
WM 22 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/26/2015 1304
ERIKA SALSBURY
3207 S Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 20 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/26/2015 1434
FLENNARD ROBERT JR THORPE
1611 S Pearl Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 49 2300 S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/26/2015 1434
TEKKA FAYE BAILEY
1700 S PEARL AVE 500.00
1802 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2015 1430
ANDREA ROSE BARNHART
118B Sharon Dr CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WF 33 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/26/2015 1500
WALTER JOHN KELLY
2929 E Zora St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 2929 E ZORA ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/26/2015 1555
JOSEPH D LATORRE
2305 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 34 449 E 24TH ST/S GRAND AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/26/2015 1415
ERICA LEANN PATRUM
532 S Ozark Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 532 S OZARK AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

05/26/2015 1657
IVY-LYNN GALADRIEL BELT
WF 25 131 W 7TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
2636 E 11th St  JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2015 1530
AARON CLAY DAVIS
13430 County Rd 255 ORONOGO, MO 64755
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
11 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
12 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
13 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
14 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
15 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
16 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
17 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
18 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
19 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2015 1950
LARRY JAMES COVINGTON
3327 N Drury Ave SPRINGFIELD, MO 65803
WM 65 100 MERCY WAY 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

05/26/2015 2135
MITCHELL DAVID MIRANDA
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
2808 Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
11 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2015 2358
RYAN MICHAEL MENDENHALL
5641 W 20th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 702 S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

Joplin man injured swerving to avoid car

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 4:55 p.m. Tuesday on Reinmiller Road, four miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Suzuki Bandit 1200 motorcycle driven by Charles W. Huddleston, 31, Joplin, swerved to miss a vehicle in his lane, ran off the roadway and overturned.

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

Joplin Public Library summer reading program planned

(From Joplin Public Library)

Joplin Public Library is offering summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults. Special events, incentives, and fun activities are being used to promote the enjoyment of reading a good book and to help children and teens maintain their reading skills over the summer.

Studies show that children who do not read during the summer can experience “summer learning loss” and over time, this loss can add up to the equivalent of three years of reading loss by the end of fifth grade.

Children’s librarian Jeana Gockley agrees that it is vital that children and teens continue reading during the summer. “The Library’s reading programs are specially designed to inspire children and teens to keep reading and to help families, not matter where they reside, have access to quality, age appropriate reading material during the summer.”

This year’s program theme centers on superheroes, with the slogan, “Unmask” being employed to tie all three programs together. The Children’s Club provides readers and listeners, birth through fifth grade, with the opportunity to participate in programs and earn two free books. The Teen Challenge, for young people going into grades six through twelve, gives teens the opportunity to take part in weekly programs and the added bonus of winning a fun mix of prizes. Not to be left out, the Adult program allows adults the chance to win weekly prizes and participate in several special events.

Registration for all three programs started on May 26, but according to library officials, there is still plenty of time to sign up. All activities are free of charge and many have been made possible thanks to a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as administered by the Missouri State Library, and partnerships with local organizations.

Anyone participating in the Children’s Club or Teen Challenge is eligible to receive a free library card to use for the duration of the program no matter their residency. For more information and a complete schedule of events, call (417) 623-7953 or visit the library’s website at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org.

Lane closures planned Wednesday on McIntosh Circle

(From the City of Joplin)

There will be a lane closures on McIntosh Circle starting on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The lane closures will be due to AYI doing work in the area.

Detour routes will be in place. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in these areas and will need to utilize alternate routes during this period.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

Changes to Joplin trolley routes to begin Monday

(From the City of Joplin)

With new development in the southern part of Joplin, the City of Joplin has realigned some of its Sunshine Lamp Trolley routes to provide new stops, as well as relocating some existing ones. These changes were made after the City held a public meeting earlier this year to gather input on the proposed routes and stops. Changes will go into effect starting Monday, June 1.

The “Green Route”, is being shortened a bit in order to create enough time to add stops at Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center and Mercy Hospital. To shorten the Green Route, the Trolley will no longer provide service west of Main Street along 32nd or 20th streets. Originally, the Green Route Trolley traveled from 20th Street to 32nd Street along Maiden Lane and Cunningham Boulevard. Stops on the new section of the Green Route, located at 30th & Main and 25th & Main, have been added. The Trolley stop at the former Dillon’s store has been moved to Parr Hill Park. This move will prevent riders in the neighborhood from having to cross 20th street to access the Trolley.

With these changes, riders will now be able to transfer between the Green and Red routes at 20th & Main at 10 minutes past each hour. Additional stops were added to the Red route at 3126 Jackson, 3202 McIntosh, 32nd & McClelland, and Price Cutter. Two new stops on the Red Route will also be added at Cunningham Park and at 20th & Maiden after the completion of the Maiden Lane widening project.

“These changes to the Trolley routes provide access to the southern part of Joplin that has seen new developments in the past year,” said Robert Lolley, Transportation Coordinator for the City of Joplin. “Plus, we were able to add new trolley stops at several of our most frequently requested deviation locations.”

New signage in the Trolley shelters has been added to reflect the changes. In addition, new brochures have been printed with the information, and have been added to the City’s website.
The Trolley operates from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Trolley routes can be found online at www.joplinmo.org/Trolley4routes

Public transportation initially started in 1998 by the City as five vans transported residents to and from their necessary destinations through MAPS (Metro Area Publictransit Service). In 2007, the City introduced the Sunshine Lamp Trolley with a one-hour loop in the northeastern part of Joplin. In 2009, the City added two more routes which overlapped the existing route. Riders can now reach nearly all areas of the City through public transportation.

On average, 11,000 rides are given each month through the Trolleys and MAPS vans. For more information or to receive a Trolley Route map, please call 417-626-8609.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

05/22/2015 1344
KYLE ARNOLD CANTERBURY
418 S Mckinley JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 1249 S MAIN ST/E MARKWARDT ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/22/2015 1745
SHEYLISE NOELLE FLETCHER
202 Henley St ALBA, MO 64830
WF 25 213 N PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/22/2015 1900
DEVYN ILENE ROBINSON
1724 Redbird WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 33 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT

05/22/2015 2155
JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 38 516 S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/22/2015 2228
MICHAEL L HUGHES
210 E Mound CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BM 50 1600 E 7TH ST 0.00
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/23/2015 0150
CINDY D KOENIG
309 W Market DIAMOND, MO 64840
WF 41 0000 MOTHER NATURES CRACK 0.00
1 1 PARK AFTER HOURS

05/23/2015 0230
BRITTANY NICHOLE LOUDERMILK
106 N Depot DIAMOND, MO 64840
WF 18 2612 E 12TH ST 296.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/23/2015 0250
DUSTIN WAYNE CURE
1215 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 1215 S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/23/2015 1250
TYLER BLANE BENFORD
1101 Wallis Lane LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
WM 26 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/23/2015 1541
LYNETTE DEWANDA CLARK
3420 S Ruby Way JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 49 1501 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/23/2015 1640
FRANCISCO 3R GARCIA III
1121 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 1022 S CONNECTICUT AVE 496.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/23/2015 1640
CHRISTINA KAY GARCIA
1718 S Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 19 1022 S CONNECTICUT AVE 696.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/23/2015 1730
CLYDE ERIC GREENLEE
WM 36 408 E 14TH ST 500.00
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/23/2015 1902
RIKKI RENEE TUGGLE
1124 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 231 W 4TH ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/23/2015 1703
MELISSA DAWN ENGLAND
827 S Florida Ave, 13 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 27 400- BLK W 7TH ST 101.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/23/2015 2205
MARCUS WAYNE SATER
432 Fountain Rd, 47 AIRPORT VILLAGE, MO 64870
WM 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/23/2015 2317
ALEXIS RACHEL WILSON
225 E 39th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 24 0000 E 32ND ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
2 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

05/24/2015 0059
CALEB ZECHARIAH GUNLOCK
3416 S Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 2831 E 24TH ST/S TEXAS AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/24/2015 0200
LINDA ALEXIS ANDERSON
105 S Forest Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 21 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT

05/24/2015 0215
TIMOTHY BRIAN LIVERMORE
11924 Elderberry Street RACINE, MO 64858
WM 45 1524 S GRAND AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/24/2015 0230
TAMARA B WESTFALL
1216 S Murphy Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 53 1216- . S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/24/2015 1115
PARIS JAMES SKAGGS
434 N Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 434 N MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/24/2015 0830
STERLING LEON BROWN
805 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 60 431 W 4TH ST/S BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/24/2015 1318
MARCUS LAMONT JOHNSON
1382 B Canyontrails Drive WEBB CITY, MO 64872
BM 24 349 E 8TH ST/S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

05/24/2015 1413
BOBBIE JOE GRAY Jr
1201 S Pinecrest Ln, 56 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/24/2015 1514 
HAROLD EUGENE RAY 
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 50 702 S MAIDEN LN 0.00 
2 1 SAFE KEEP 
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION  
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 
2 1 LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/24/2015 2043
PHILLIP LEWIS MCNALLY
2718 E 8th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 2002 S MAIN ST 0.00
3 1 SAFE KEEP
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/24/2015 2139
CHRISTOPHER JERELL DUNN
2500 Grand St PARSONS, KS 67357
BM 30 431 W 6TH ST/S BYERS AVE 0.00
7 1 BENCH WARRANT
8 1 BENCH WARRANT
9 1 BENCH WARRANT
10 1 BENCH WARRANT
11 1 BENCH WARRANT
12 1 BENCH WARRANT
13 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/25/2015 0045
CURTIS MICHAEL COOLEY
2525 S Byers, E JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 60 3404 S MCINTOSH CIR 0.00
2 1 PROHIBITED CONDUCT GENERALLY- COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMNETS
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

05/25/2015 0655
JEREMY GLEN COATE
108 W Briarbrook Ln CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 34 449 W 2ND ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2015 0930
EMILY BROOKE SHEPHERD
218 S Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 26 218 S FLORIDA AVE 100.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/25/2015 1020
CARL BENJAMIN LONG
1602 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 531 W 6TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 229.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

 05/25/2015 1100
JAMES ROBERT SPENCER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 53 1600 E 7TH ST 0.00
3 1 SAFE KEEP
2 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/25/2015 1300
JUSTON DEAN CRANE
402 N Mineral Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 531 W 4TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2015 1500
AARON CLAY DAVIS
13430 County Rd 255 ORONOGO, MO 64755
WM 22 0000 E ZORA ST/N MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
4 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

05/25/2015 1658
HAROLD EUGENE RAY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 1605 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/25/2015 1737
FLOYD DUANE MOORE
633 W Olive COLUMBUS, KS 66725
WM 21 303- ` E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2015 1823
KRYSTAL MARIE KNISLEY
1502 S Michigan Ave, B15A12 JOPLIN, MO 64804
3431 N RANGE LINE RD/E ENTERPRISE AVE
WF 27 189.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

05/25/2015 1847
LUIS AGEO HERNANDEZ
219 White Avenue NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 19 531 W 3RD ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED
11 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2015 1907
SHONICA S VANBUREN
1500 Katherine Ave DUQUESNE, MO 64801
BF 36 3699 E 7TH ST/VAN WINKLE ST 500.00
1 1 DQ DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED

05/25/2015 2100
DAVID MICHAEL FENNEWALD
1814 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 1814 S MISSOURI AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/25/2015 2145
DONALD JOSEPH LANE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 61 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/25/2015 2320 
ANGELO GARCIA NIEVES 
4224 West 25th Pl JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 23 3330 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

Jasper County Sheriff's Department arrests

May 15, 2015 
Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/14/2015 Jenna R. Hamilton, 27 of Carthage, was arrested for Driving While Suspended and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

5/14/2015 Tabetha K. Meek, 41 of Joplin, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

5/14/2015 Troy C. Smith, 42 of Joplin, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The charges for which the above were arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

May 11, 2015
 Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/7/2015 Jeffery Cope, 32 of Joplin, was arrested for Driving While Revoked.

5/7/2015 Christopher K. Studebaker, 46 of Webb City, was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property and No Valid Drivers License.

5/8/2015 Jessica R. Jensen, 36 of Ozark, MO, was arrested for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

5/8/2015 Frankie d. Arnold, 49 of Sarcoxie, was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property.

5/8/2015 Thomas M. Heeter, 55 of Joplin, was arrested for DWI.

5/9/2015 Jarrod N. Seaton, 24 of Lamar, was arrested for DWI.

5/9/2015 Kevin A. McClintock, 53 of Springfield, was arrested for DWI by Drugs, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and No Insurance.

5/9/2015 Ralph L. Smith, 58 of Seneca, was arrested for Driving While Suspended.

5/9/2015 Charlene C. Austin, 65 of Diamond, was arrested for DWI.

5/9/2015 Taven L. Williams, 20 of Joplin, was arrested for Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assault 1st , and Robbery 1st .

5/9/2015 David L. Morris, 22 of Oronogo, was arrested for Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assault 1st, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute.

5/10/2015 Daniel S. Brand, 51 of Webb City, was arrested for DWI.

5/10/2015 Joseph G. Sellers, 28 of Webb City, was arrested for DWI.

5/10/2015 Timothy R. Wood, Sr., 57 of Joplin, was arrested for Fugitive From Justice.

5/10/2015 Alicia A. Strickland-Berry, 34 of Joplin, was arrested for Driving While Revoked, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Littering.

May 7, 2015
 Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/6/2015 Kevin J. Burton, 23 of Carthage, was arrested for Driving While Revoked.

5/6/2015 Michael Sobotka, 40 of Joplin, was arrested for Domestic 3rd .

5/6/2015 Kelsey L. Maddox, 25 of Joplin, was arrested for Driving While Suspended.

5/6/2015 Charles A.D. Gordon, 28 of Carterville, was arrested for Fugitive From Out of State.

May 6, 2015 
Daily News Release 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/6/2015 Jordan Gibson, 20 of Sarcoxie, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd .

Three arrests made during Sheriff's Department DWI checkpoint

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Department)

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, with the help of the Southwest DWI Task Force, held a DWI Checkpoint at State Highway 43 and Fountain Road on Saturday, May 9, 2015.

There were 2 DWI arrests, 1 arrest for Driving While Suspended. Charges were sent on a 20 year old for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and a juvenile male for Distribution of Narcotics. There were a total of 894 vehicles contacted.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to keeping our roadways safe from impaired drivers.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 24-26

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

William R. Burk, 23, Marionville
Mark A. Cook, 54, Carthage
Christopher B. Murrill, 39, Niangua

Structure fire extinguished at 4801 S. Rangeline

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 4801 S Rangeline, at 1:18 AM, Monday, 25 May, 2015. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 1:22 AM to find a vacant residential structure with flames showing though the roof and throughout the structure. Crews declared the fire under control at 1:52 AM. 

The owner of the home is listed as Norma Burtrum. No one was in the structure at the time of the fire.
No injuries were reported to either fire personnel or others in the area. Five Joplin Fire units and 14 Joplin Fire personnel responded as well as Redings Mill FD, which provided assistance in fighting the fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the fire marshal.

Couple killed in truck-Amish buggy collision

A southwest Missouri couple in an Amish buggy were killed when they collided with a pickup truck 12:53 p.m. Friday on U. S. 60, five miles east of Seymour.

According to the Highway Patrol report, the buggy, driven by Samuel E. Zook, 73, Seymour, pulled into the path of a 1998 Ford F150 driven by David A. Burks, 39, Mountain View.

A passenger in the buggy, Leah E. Zook, 67, Seymour, was pronounced dead at the scene by Webster County Deputy Coroner Robby Jernigan. Samuel Zook was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m. by Dr. Koger at Mercy Springfield.

The fatalities were the 36th and 37th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Pineville man killed in two-vehicle crash

A Bentonville man was killed in a two-vehicle accident 6:09 p.m. Saturday on U. S. 71. two miles north of Jane.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Chevrolet pickup driven by Shelby C. Slinkard, 28, Jane, pulled into the path of a 1998 GMC Suburban driven by Marcus B. Troup, 47, Rogers, Arkansas.

A passenger in the Slinkard vehicle, Teddie R. Marks, 75, Pineville, was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital, Rogers.

Slinkard was taken to Northwest Regional Hospital, Bentonville and Troup to Mercy Hospital, Rogers, with both suffering serious injuries.

The fatality was the 38th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Lamar teen injured in one-vehicle accident near Carthage

A Lamar teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:50 a.m. today on I-49, one mile south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Ford Mustang driven by Christopher M. Cheshire, 19, Lamar, ran off the roadway and struck a guard rail.

Cheshire was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests, May 23-24

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Christopher L. Mick, 34, Pineville
Keith S. Rippath, 19, Bentonville, Arkansas
Kodi A. Vanderpool, 26, Springfield
Abby J. Dolejs, 26, Elkhorn, Nebraska
Luke J. Szabo, 32, Fayetteville, Arkansas
John P. Ford, 44, Joelton, Tennessee

MODOT offers Crossroads Interchange update

(From MODOT)

Crossroads Interchange Construction

Update for Week of May 25, 2015

Work scheduled: Lay base rock and prepare for paving to widen eastbound I-44/I-49 Form and pour concrete to build a bridge support on the south side of I-44/I-49 Grade rock and dirt for south roundabout on Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) Complete construction of retaining wall on south side of I-44/I-49 Build retaining wall on north side of I-44/I-49 Traffic Impacts: No work planned on project over the Memorial Day weekend (noon Friday, May 22, until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26) 20th Street at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) CLOSED for duration of the project Prigmor Avenue bridge (CR 190) CLOSED over I-44/I-49 until fall. Apple Road CLOSED at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) for duration of the project. Drivers can access Apple Road via CR 180 and CR 170 north from Route FF (32nd Street). Narrowed lanes on I-44/I-49 for the duration of the project. At least one lane of traffic open in each direction on I-44/I-49. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Background: Build interchange at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) over I-44/I-49 with ramps connecting to the interstate Build roundabouts on each end of bridge over I-44/I-49 to connect ramps to Prigmor Avenue Resurface and add two foot shoulders on Prigmor Avenue between new interchange and 7th Street (Route 66) to the north Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia Total Project Cost: $8.6 million Completion Date: November 1, 2015 Partnership Project: Jasper County, City of Duenweg, City of Joplin, Crossroads Business and Distribution Park

MODOT schedules sidewalk improvements in Granby, Neosho

(From MODOT)

Sidewalk Improvements in Barry, Newton & Lawrence Counties

Scheduled to Begin Week of June 1

MoDOT, Southwest District - Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk improvements and working close to traffic along state routes in Barry, Newton and Lawrence counties beginning the week of June 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Improvements include making sidewalks and pedestrian areas conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Crews will be working in the following communities: Granby - Sidewalk improvements and ADA enhancements at U.S. Route 60 (Valley Street) & Missouri Route E (Main Street) Pierce City - Sidewalk improvements and ADA enhancements on Missouri Route 37 from just west of Olive Street to just west of Gibbs Avenue Monett - ADA enhancements at U.S. Route 60 & Eisenhower Street Neosho - Sidewalk improvements and ADA enhancements over 2.2 mile section of Business U.S. 60 (Neosho Boulevard) between South Street and the Hickory Creek bridge Signs and message boards will alert drivers when approaching the work zones. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Information Prime contractor: Branco Enterprises Inc., Neosho Total cost: $982,000 Completion date: November 1, 2015. However, contractor anticipates finishing the work by early September.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 21-22

 05/21/2015
0830 DAVID M FENNEWALD
1814 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 131 W 14TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/21/2015 1330
ROBERT C FERRELL
10026 Cr 245 WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 33 1800- BLK E 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

05/21/2015 1403
BRANDON JEFFERY MCLEAN
1927 Galena Ave GALENA, KS 66739
WM 27 712 E POOL ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/21/2015 1400
HEATHER NICOLE MCLEAN
1927 Galena Ave GALENA, KS 66739
WF 28 712 E POOL ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

 05/21/2015 1414
MARCELL TAIWAN NELSON
1101 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 34 E 7TH ST/S VERMONT AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/21/2015 1540
RONALD CLINTON MCPEAK
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 300 S MAIN ST 250.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

05/21/2015 1628
KENNETH RAY DAME Jr
1822 S Iowa Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 1822 S IOWA AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/21/2015 1730
STERLING J.R. HALLEY
17660 Hwy 59 Hw JOPLIN, MO 64850
WM 69 349 S MAIN ST/E 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 SAFE KEEP

05/21/2015 1805
JOHN L ALLISON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 50 100- BLK E 4TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/21/2015 2031
NICHOLS DON ARDESE
1618 S Wall JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 34 1618 S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT

05/21/2015 2115
FLOYD L HACKETT
2909 W 14th St, 4 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 28 149 E 20TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/21/2015 1901
JEREMY ALAN SIMON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 327 S ST CHARLES AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/21/2015 2342
JAMES WARREN HENNEHA
315 N Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/21/2015 2342
STEPHEN RANDELL THOMPSON
4215 W. 26th Place JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 54 2309 W 7TH ST/S MONROE AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/22/2015 0055 
DANIEL LUGO 
1811 E 7th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 28 131 W 10TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/22/2015 0108 
CHAD EDWARD LEMAIRE 
628 Chartres St, D NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 
WM 36 0000 W 7TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/22/2015 0520
ETHAN HUNTER REA
255 E Erie SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807
WM 18 1549 E 3RD ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

05/22/2015 0515
JARROD LEE MCGUIRK
602 Rose St WEBB CITY, MO 64570
WM 32 117 S ST CHARLES AVE 0.00
3 1 LITTERING
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 21-23

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Tanner S. Weatherman, 25, Fairview
Jeffrey C. Smith, 26, Denver, Colorado
Donald W. Ellis, 54, Paducah, Kentucky
Allen C. Hall, 44, Joplin
Corbin J. Lemaster, 26, Branson
Nichole R. Terhark, 30, Willard
Thomas W. Mills, 30, Springfield
Heather D. Butler, 39, Neosho
Tyler G. Everitt, 21, Carthage
Ben A. Wilhold, 36, Fairmont City, Illinois

Portion of 15th Street to be closed next week

(From the City of Joplin)

A road closure will occur on 15th Street East of the 15th and Murphy Blvd intersection and just West of the 15th and Campbell Parkway intersection starting Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 7:00 AM and will continue until Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 6:00 PM. The closure will be continued if weather is not conductive. This closure is due to Infrasource, Inc. doing construction work in the area with Missouri Gas and Energy.

Detours will be in place. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in this area.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 20-21

05/20/2015 0031 ALONZO JAMES TONEI
1715 S Empire Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 29 1149 W 18TH ST/S PICHER AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/20/2015 0933 CHEYENNE R MCNAUGHT
523 Douglas St
FRONTENAC, KS 66763
WF 19 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/20/2015 1026 BRADLEY JAY CLARK
526 N Main St, A
JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 56 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/20/2015 1510 JOSHUA DAVID STORMS
6304 Spurgeon Rd
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 303 E 3RD ST 67.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

05/20/2015 1145 FREDERICK BERT UTTER 15004175
626 S Moffet Ave, B
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 33 626- B S MOFFET AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 ANIMAL ABUSE

05/20/2015 1430 MICHAEL SHANE SMITH
1830 S Illinois Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 45 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/20/2015 1620 HAILEY C JENS
7323 Angus Rd
SENECA, MO 64865
WF 22 303 E 3RD ST 60.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

05/20/2015 1730 DAVID DAKOTA
SINGMASTER
201 S Lincoln
FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
WM 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/20/2015 1830 AXEL RYAN BOHN-WITT
1932 W 4th St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 2149 W 12TH ST/S ROOSEVELT AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/20/2015 2100 DAWN NICOLE HUNT
1701 Murphy Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 40 1701 S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

05/20/2015 2219 DEBORAH MARIE STARR
408 S Patterson Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 57 2349 E 5TH ST/S PATTERSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/20/2015 2300 SARA LEE SALE
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 61 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/21/2015 0000 TIMOTHY BRIAN
LIVERMORE
11924 Elderberry Street
RACINE, MO 64858
WM 45 2002 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

05/21/2015 0005 PATRICK STACY ALLEN
BROWN
1706 Morgan
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 0000 7/MAIDEN LANE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/21/2015 0120 GARY FREDERICK MEYER
1615 S Pearl Ave, E
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 38 1122 S MOFFET AVE 446.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/21/2015 0301 ALECIA ESTELLE GAGE
1722 Picher Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 28 732 E 7TH ST/MINNESOTA AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 BENCH WARRANT
7 1 BENCH WARRANT
8 1 BENCH WARRANT
9 1 BENCH WARRANT
10 1 BENCH WARRANT
11 1 BENCH WARRANT
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/21/2015 0340 CODY WAYNE GOUCHER
2909 S Pearl Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 2909 S PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/21/2015 0255 GEORGE EARL FARROW
118 S Patterson Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 22 0000 E 32ND ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/21/2015 0505 JACOB ROBERT MIKSELL
1987 Hepron
GRANBY, MO 64844
WM 29 127 S ST CHARLES AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

Woman killed in accident near Joplin

A South Dakota woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident 1 a.m. today on Route V, three miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Honda Civic driven by Leanne C. Ewers, 55, Huron, South Dakota, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a rock cliff embankment. Newton County Deputy Coroner Deems pronounced Ewers dead at 1:09 a.m.

The fatality was the 34th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests, May 20-21

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Mia P. Maxfield, 18, Sparta
James E. Herron, 42, Joplin

Joplin city offices closed for Memorial Day

(From City of Joplin)

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, MAPS and the Sunshine Lamp Trolley services. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Public Safety services and Airport Operations will continue to operate throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year.

Please note that residential trash service will not be picked up on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Customers who usually have trash picked up on Mondays will have their trash picked up on Tuesday, May 26. For the remainder of the week, the residential trash collection will move forward one day with Friday’s customers having a Saturday pick-up.

For more information, contact Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer at 624-0820, ext. 204.

Maiden Lane road closure to begin Thursday

(From the City of Joplin)

Weather permitting, a road closure on 10th Street at Maiden Lane will begin Thursday, May 21, 2015 starting at 6:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. The closure will begin again on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 and Wednesday, May 27, 2015 starting at 6:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. Thursday, May 28, 2015 will be a night closure from 6:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. on the west side of Maiden Lane,

The closure is due to APAC Construction doing construction work in the area.

The road will be completely closed. Detours will be in place. Junge Ave, Schifferdecker and 7th Street will be used as detours.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in this area.

If you have any questions, please call the Engineering Department at 624-0820, ext. 530.

PSC approves fuel adjustment charge reduction for Empire customers

(From the Missouri Public Service Commission)

The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved a request filed by The Empire District Electric Company (Empire) to change the fuel adjustment charge (FAC) on the monthly bills of its electric customers.

A residential customer using 1,000 kWh (kilowatt-hours) of electricity a month will see the FAC decrease by approximately $1.29 a month. The change is expected to take effect on June 1, 2015.

The FAC change reflects Empire’s fuel and purchased power costs for the six month period of September 2014 through February 2015 (Case No. ER-2015-0247). It also reflects Empire’s annual FAC true-up filing (EO-2015-0248).

The Empire District Electric Company serves approximately 149,200 electric customers in the Missouri counties of Barry, Barton, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Hickory, Jasper, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Polk, St. Clair, Stone and Taney.

Resurfacing work set for 1-49 in Barton County

(From MODOT)

I-49 Set for Resurfacing in Barton & Vernon Counties

Starting Week of May 25

Barton & Vernon Counties - Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on I-49 between Route 54 in Nevada and Route 160 in Lamar for a resurfacing project beginning the week of May 25, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will be replacing guardrails and resurfacing shoulders and driving lanes for a little more than 25 miles along the interstate. Traffic Impacts No work planned on project over the Memorial Day weekend (noon Friday, May 22, until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26) One lane of I-49 will be closed in areas One lane will be open to traffic at all times Crews will work mostly daytime hours, five days a week, except during paving operations when crews will work five 24-hour days Reduced speed limit in the work zone of 60 mph, down from the current 70 mph Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Information Prime contractor: APAC-Missouri, Springfield Total project cost: $1.2 million Completion date: November 1, 2015. Although, the entire project is set for completion by the end of August.

Seneca teens injured in two-vehicle accident near Joplin

Two Seneca teens were injured in a two-vehicle accident 1 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 43, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Nissan Sentra driven by Devon A. Montero, 18, Seneca, attempted to turn, failed to yield, and pulled into the path of a 1995 GMC Sierra driven by Cody T. Jones, 21, Seneca.

Lankford and a passenger in the Jones vehicle, Devon A. Montano, 18, Seneca, were treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Lamar teen seriously injured in two-vehicle accident

Two people were injured, including one seriously, in a two-vehicle accident 6:20 p.m. Tuesday on Route O, seven miles west of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Elizabeth G. Marti, 18, Lamar, lost control of the 2003 Nissan Altima she was driving on a slick curve and drove into the path of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Ashley D. Smith, 26, Lamar.

Marti was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin. Smith received minor injuries and sought her own treatment, according to the report.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests, May 19-20

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Kimberly L. Johnson, 27, Mt. Vernon
Roger D. Hurd, 52, Everton
Anne L. Lampe, 37, Marshfield

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 18-20

05/19/2015 0012 CAZ RAY HUGHES
325 S Patterson Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 231 W 21ST ST/S WALL AVE 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

05/19/2015 0112 KAREN ESTHER BIRCH
2311 W 3 St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 56 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/19/2015 0805 LEONARD C 3R
PARKER
823 S Florida Ave, 6
JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 27 2049 E 8TH ST/S HIGHLAND AVE 201.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 0930 JENNIFER MICHELLE
AXTELL
3056 County Ln 188
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 30 303 E 3RD ST 177.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 0900 TIMOTHY TORELL WHITE
822 S Grand Ave, 1/2
JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 30 349 E 7TH ST/S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/19/2015 1049 OLENA MAE PALMER
511 West 3rd St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 78 431 W 6TH ST/S BYERS AVE 142.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 1133 JOSEPH PAUL JOHNSON
BM 52 2549 E 15TH ST/S FLORIDA AVE 0.00
1102 S Moffet Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 1200 CHARLES A
STEPHENS-HARBIN
1408 Central St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 53 1400 E CENTRAL ST 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/19/2015 1325 VELEDA LYNN DECATUR
1450 S Hickery
BARTLESVILLE, OK 74003
WF 22 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/19/2015 1500 CHARLES WAYNE WILLIAMS
323 N Tom Apt 512
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 24 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/19/2015 1515 BLAINE URIAH DOWNUM
328 N Wall Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 849 W 7TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/19/2015 1530 STEVEN E PEARISH II
401 N Sergeant Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 2623 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/19/2015 1536 NAVIA JOYMIA WALKER
1121 S 8th St
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
BF 38 231 W 4TH ST/S WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/19/2015 1744 MICHAEL ROBERT BANKS
725 S Harlem Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 57 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/19/2015 1810 JONATHAN LELAND LEWIS
510 S Elm St
CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WM 24 HWY 249 HWY/E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/19/2015 1900 TONYA LYNNE COBB
2718 Sunset Pl
LEAWOOD, MO 64804
WF 43 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/19/2015 1809 CHRISTY LEE RHODES
4028 S Main St
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 59 100 E 23RD ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

05/19/2015 1935 BRUCE SAMUEL NEWTON
915 W 8th St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 29 915 W 8TH ST 396.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 2030 AUSTIN CHRISTOPHER
KERNEY
416 Tom Street
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 497.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/19/2015 2232 LOIS ANN PLOTNER
2305 E Windsor St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
1160 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE/E
12TH ST
WF 28 85.00

05/19/2015 2232 LOIS ANN PLOTNER
2305 E Windsor St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
1160 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE/E
12TH ST
WF 28 85.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/20/2015 0010 AMY LOUISE FETTERS
915 S Main St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 2249 E 6TH ST/S MCCONNELL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT

05/20/2015 0010 CHRISTOPHER DAVID
ADAMS
806 S Pennsylvania Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 32 2249 E 6TH ST/S MCCONNELL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT

05/20/2015 0048 MIHIR GANDHI
25 E Quail Ridge Dr
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 3300 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

05/20/2015 0215 CODY ALAN ELIJAH
COFFMAN
2322 Kenser Rd
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/20/2015 0031 ALONZO JAMES TONEI
1715 S Empire Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 29 1149 W 18TH ST/S PICHER AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/18/2015 0950 BRIANNA KYLIE LEANOR
NELLOR
525 Mcgregor
CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 23 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/18/2015 1112 RYAN M CHOPSON
703 E Franklin St
HUNTINGTON, IN 46750-2835
WM 30 1749 E 7TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/18/2015 1312 JACQUELINE M GOHEEN
110 Golf Road
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WF 58 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/18/2015 2010 ARLO M WARD
650 Stillwell Ave
ASBURY, MO 64832
WM 40 7331 N HWY 43 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/18/2015 2215 BOBBY JAKE BENTLE
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/18/2015 2230 TRAVIS DEAN ANDERSEN
313 S Highland Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 2816 E CENTRAL ST/S TURK AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

05/18/2015 2112 CHRISTINA MICHELLE
EVANS
504 Kimberly Ln
DUENWEG, MO 64841
WF 36 3445 E 32ND ST/S DAVIS BLVD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

Joplin man injured in two-vehicle accident

A Joplin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:30 p.m. Monday on Coyote Road, two miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Ford F150 driven by Tyler P. Heistand, 28, Seneca, was stopped in the roadway for traffic and was struck in the rear by a 2005 BMW driven by Roy M. Stinnett, 54, Joplin.

Stinnett received minor injuries and sought his own treatment, according to the report.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 18-19

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Ross M. Darveaux, 23, Springfield
Matthew A. Petterson, 31, St. Louis

Repairs to be done on Joplin tornado sirens Tuesday; sirens may sound

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin will work on two sirens in Joplin on Tuesday, May 19. One siren is located near 26th and Jefferson Avenue and the other is stationed at Memorial Hall. During the work, a test will need to be conducted, and these two sirens will be audibly sounded during Tuesday, May 19.

This repair work and testing is necessary to ensure that the siren system is working properly. These sirens did not function properly during the warning alert sent to citizen early Sunday morning. No critical weather is forecast at this time, so please note that the sounding of the sirens in Joplin is a step in the testing procedure.

Keith Stammer, Emergency Management Director, reminds people that the siren warning is an alert for people who are outside, and is not designed to be heard from indoors.
“The sirens provide a warning for anyone who is out of doors to go indoors, if possible, and take shelter,” he said. “People indoors cannot always expect to hear the outdoor warning sirens.”

Stammer encourages residents to utilize a NOAA Weather Radio that provides a warning signal when the area is under a watch or a warning. “The advantage of having a weather radio is that you hear the alerts directly from the National Weather Service, and are kept current of the warning status.” Weather radios are available at local retailers and are priced at approximately $30.

Stammer also encourages people to listen and/or watch local media for updates and information about specific locations of storms. Some media sources also offer phone applications to citizens so they can be notified of approaching storms. Residents should check with the individual media sources in the area for these options.

For more information about the City’s outdoor warning system, call 417-624-0820, ext. 261.

Three arrests made during Joplin Police DWI checkpoint

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Friday May 15th, 2015 the Joplin Police Department along with members of the Southwest Missouri DWI Taskforce and the support of MADD hosted a DWI checkpoint at 34th and Hearnes.

The goals of the checkpoint were to: 1. Detect and apprehend impaired drivers 2. Raise Awareness to the dangers of Driving while intoxicated or impaired. 3. Encourage people to plan events and alternate transportation accordingly.

The check point was in service from 9:30 pm to 00:30 am Saturday morning. Seven hundred sixty-five drivers were contacted. Eight field sobriety tests were conducted on subjects 2-DWI’s 3-total tickets 9-warnings 3-total arrests

This checkpoint was funded through a grant provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety Division.

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Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

05/15/2015 0745 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
ANDERSON
3838 E 16th Street
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 2249 E 7TH ST/S MCCONNELL AVE 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/15/2015 1245 CHRISTOPHER EUGENE 15004018
NEAGLES
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 301 S GENEVA AVE 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/15/2015 1047 COLTEN JAMES HAWKINS 15004013
2009 S Hampshire Terr, 34
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 2009- 34 S NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/15/2015 1342 JOHN ERIC NESS III
2017 Pennsylvania Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 398.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/15/2015 1525 AMANDA L MOSS
WF 29 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1401 E 33rd St, A
JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/15/2015 1759 DANIEL C CARLIN
64 Canterbury Ln
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/15/2015 2010 JERRY JR AVILA
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 531 KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/15/2015 2007 RICHARD DAVID SCOTT
Town & Country Mobile Home
Hwy 43, 48
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 2601 E 6TH ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/15/2015 2149 TEVIN NATHANIEL GIBSON
1915 S Porter Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 26 1100- BLK W 17TH ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT
5 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/15/2015 2215 JUSTON DEAN CRANE
402 N Mineral Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 1102 W 32ND ST 250.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/15/2015 2152 MELISSA DAWN JOHNSTON
2307 S Texas Ave, 2
JOPLIN, MO 64804
1349 W 23RD ST/S ANNIE BAXTER
AVE
WF 27 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/15/2015 2242 DARRIN FREDERICK
PALMATIER
1109 S Murphy Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 6424 GLENN LANE 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/15/2015 2320 ARTURO CRUZ SOSA Jr
1727 S Grand Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 23 3600 E 27TH ST/S DAVIS BLVD 162.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/15/2015 2215 BRENDA ORLENA MOSLEY
6424 Glenn Ln
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 W 34TH ST/S HEARNES BLVD 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

05/15/2015 2315 GEORDAIN CRYSTALL
RUVALCABA
1347 Heather Lane
WEBB CITY, MO 64872
WF 24 149 E 7TH ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/16/2015 0008 ALEXANDER PAUL
HURRELL
3052 Blake St
DUQUESNE, MO 64804
WM 18 1249 W 21ST ST/S EMPIRE AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/16/2015 0100 RONALD JOSEPH DELONEY
28038 Festive Ln
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 COMMIT

05/16/2015 0205 TRAVIS L KETCHUM
1803 E Campbell Pkwy, 4
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 1803- 4 E CAMPBELL PKWY 250.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE-DOMESTIC

05/16/2015 0010 JOSHUA CHARLES HARDY
9464 Sw 10th
COLUMBUS, KS 66725
WM 36 1800 W 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/16/2015 0402 SARA ELIZABETH HOBSON
2401 N. Minnesota Ave.
JOPLIN, MO 64801
2400 N MINNESOTA AVE/E
WINDSOR ST
WF 23 0.00
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

05/16/2015 0402 BRANDON JOHN MARKER
2401 N Minnesota Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
2400 N MINNESOTA AVE/E
WINDSOR ST
WM 23 500.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/16/2015 1144 JENNY MARIE HERNANDEZ
2802 Empire
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 33 231 W 17TH ST/S WALL AVE 276.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/16/2015 1312 LAWRENCE DANIEL
HARDWICK
2506 N Independance Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64831
WM 46 1100 EUCLID AVE/N ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
6 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 TURN SIGNALS REQUIRED
4 1 FAIL TO YIELD TO EMERGENCY VEHICLE
5 1 CARELESS DRIVING

05/16/2015 1800 ELITHE JEAN PLEMMONS WF 35 121 S BYERS AVE 500.00
121 S Byers Ave, 10
JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

05/16/2015 2018 KEVIN PATRICK WHEELER
2893 Crystal Lake Rd, 6
LOMA LINDA, MO 64804
WM 51 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 COMMIT

05/16/2015 2139 DUSTIN THOMAS
CLEVENGER
4025 S Missouri Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 4025 S MISSOURI AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/16/2015 2256 DUSTIN DAVID HERRON
4020 S Wisconsin Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 34 4020 S WISCONSIN AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/17/2015 0315 REBBEKA RUANE KINGREY
2832 Jaguar Rd
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 3028 S PEARL AVE 386.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/17/2015 0300 LARRY ALAN TUBB
400 W 1st St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 59 5500- BLK E 32ND ST ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/17/2015 1100 ANTHONY JAVON
TORRENCE
1402 E North St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
1349 E CENTRAL ST/S COMINGO
AVE
BM 23 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/17/2015 1138 JEREMY RAY GABBARD
617 N Byers Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 216 N BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/17/2015 1325 CHRISTY LEE SACK
1312 Melang Rd
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 46 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/17/2015 1154 ASHLEY M ENGLAND
410 S Jefferson St
CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WF 28 2118 W PERKINS ST 0.00
4 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/17/2015 1235 RONALD CLINTON MCPEAK
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 46 100 E 3RD ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/17/2015 1605 CHARLES WAYNE WILLIAMS
323 N Tom Apt 512
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 24 149 E 3RD ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 100.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
9 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
10 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
11 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
12 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
13 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
14 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/17/2015 1605 CHARLES WAYNE WILLIAMS
323 N Tom Apt 512
WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 24 149 E 3RD ST/S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
15 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
16 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
17 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
18 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/17/2015 1745 JEREMY ALAN SIMON
531 S Kentucky Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 39 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/17/2015 1855 RODNEY C TATE
309 S Comingo Ave
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 45 515 N FLORIDA AVE 0.00
2 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

05/17/2015 2000 RUTH ELLEN BURKHART
1119 S Jackson
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 36 1102 S MOFFET AVE 500.00
2 1 ASSAULT - CITY

05/18/2015 0829 JOHN DALLAS TIPTON
619 E 13th St
JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 31 1449 S RANGE LINE RD/E 15TH ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

Oronogo man injured in accident near Jasper

An Oronogo man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 7:48 a.m. today on SW 90th Road, five miles northwest of Jasper.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Carol A. Braker, 54, Liberal, driving a 2005 Buick Park Avenue, failed to yield to a 2003 Ford Taurus driven by Anthony M. Baker, 26, Oronogo.

Baker was treated for moderate injuries at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar.

HIghway Patrol DWI Arrests, May 16-18

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Dillon Dabbs, 28, Springfield
Nicole B. Faraone, 24, Washburn
Julian J. Salas, 22, Springfield
Sean A. McIlvain, 36, Springfield
Justin S. Elliott, 23, Springfield
Gig J. Siemens, 51, Rogers, Arkansas
John W. Morris, 37, Battlefield

Webb City woman cited for DWI after one-vehicle accident

A Webb City woman was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 6:46 p.m. Saturday on Lone Elm Road, two miles south of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Chrysler Town and County Minivan driven by Jessica J. Truelove, 31, Webb City, drove off the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.

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

In addition to DWI, Truelove was charged with no seat belt, no insurance, failure to display valid plates, and failure to drive on the right half of the roadway.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 14-16

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Crystal M. Zoellner, 32, Springfield
Darik M. Smith, 27, Ozark
Agustin P. Sillas, 47, Springfield
Jessica J. Truelove, 31, Webb City
Clay A. Richardson, 44, Marionville
Adam J. Brouillard, 35, Carthage
Charles K. Donoho, 56, Diamond
Danny C. Lambert, 40, Sparta
Cory L. Wright, 26, Cassville

MODOT offers Crossroads Interchange update

Crossroads Interchange Construction

Update for Week of May 18, 2015

Work scheduled: Pour concrete for new off- and on ramps on eastbound I-44/I-49 at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) during overnight hours May 26, 27 & 28 Grade rock and dirt for new I-44/I-49 lane addition and south roundabout on Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) Build new bridge column in I-44/I-49 median Complete construction of retaining wall on south side of I-44/I-49 Build retaining wall on north side of I-44/I-49 Pave shoulder along south retaining wall Traffic Impacts: No work planned on project over the Memorial Day weekend (noon Friday, May 22, until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26) 20th Street at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) CLOSING on Thursday, May 21, for duration of the project One eastbound lane and one westbound lane of I-44/I-49 CLOSED at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190). Work hours: 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 26-28. Prigmor Avenue bridge (CR 190) CLOSED over I-44/I-49 until fall. Apple Road CLOSED at Prigmor Avenue (CR 190) for duration of the project. Drivers can access Apple Road via CR 180 and CR 170 north from Route FF (32nd Street). Narrowed lanes on I-44/I-49 for the duration of the project. At least one lane of traffic open in each direction on I-44/I-49. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Background: Build interchange at Prigmor Avenue (Jasper County Road 190) over I-44/I-49 with ramps connecting to the interstate Build roundabouts on each end of bridge over I-44/I-49 to connect ramps to Prigmor Avenue Resurface and add two foot shoulders on Prigmor Avenue between new interchange and 7th Street (Route 66) to the north Prime Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., Columbia Total Project Cost: $8.6 million Completion Date: November 1, 2015 Partnership Project: Jasper County, City of Duenweg, City of Joplin, Crossroads Business and Distribution Park

Joplin pools and aquatic centers to open May 23

(From the City of Joplin)

Dive into this swim season starting Saturday, May 23 at the Aquatic Facilities. Both Cunningham Family Aquatic Center and Schifferdecker Family Aquatic Center are open Monday through Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ewert Family Aquatic Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed on Mondays.

Rates for Ewert Family Aquatic Center are $2.50 (15 and under), $3.50 (16 and above), Cunningham Family Aquatic Center $3.00 (15 and under), $4.00 (16 and above), and Schifferdecker Family Aquatic Center $4.00 (15 and under), $5.00 (16 and above). Ages 2 and under swim for free.

Swim memberships are still available for purchase. Each season pass is good at all three pools. A pass for a family of four cost $125; an individual adult (18 and older) $70; youth individual (17 and under) $60; senior individual (60 and older) $60; additional child added to family pass $15; and ages 2 and under free.

Adult Lap Swim will be available at Schifferdecker Family Aquatic Center to adults 18 & older from 7 to 11 a.m. It will be $1.50 per visit. Also available at Schifferdecker Pool is Family Swim Nights on Friday nights this summer from 6 to 8 p.m. and entry is 50 percent off regular admission. A parent must be present at the Family Swim Night.

No place to go for a birthday or a company party? Come splash around at one of the City’s three Aquatic Centers! Ewert Family Aquatic Center cost $125 per hour, one hour only, Cunningham Family Aquatic Center cost $125 per hour, with a minimum of two hours, and Schifferdecker Family Aquatic Center cost $125 per hour, minimum of two hours for Lazy River Area or Competition Pool Area. For the entire Schifferdecker Facility it cost $200 per hour, with a minimum of two hours.

For more information about Joplin’s pool facilities, call the Joplin Athletic Complex at 417-625-4750 or go online to www.joplinparks.org.

Feral cats on tap for Joplin Health Board

HEALTH BOARD MEETING

TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015

JOPLIN CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

321 E 4^TH ST – LOWER LEVEL

12:00 NOON

1.  Roll Call

2. Approve Minutes

3. Reports and Communications – None

4. Unfinished Business – None

5. New Business:

A.     Up-dating animal control statistics

B.     Discussion of feral/stray cat control options

C.     Other business as necessary

Joplin tree limb drop off site open Saturday

(From the City of Joplin)

The City will open the tree limb and brush drop-off site on Saturday, May 16th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The drop off program is open the third Saturday of the month through November 21, 2015, unless there is a weather event that warrants an earlier or different date being set. The drop-off site is located at 1702 North Schifferdecker Avenue, six tenths of a mile north of Belle Center Road on the west side of Schifferdecker.

This free drop-off service is for Joplin residents only and has no load limits. Leaves, grass clippings, trash, etc. will not be accepted. Commercial contractors will not be allowed to drop off tree limbs.

Joplin residents should also note that the City’s residential trash service through Republic Services allows yard waste removal on their regular trash pick-up day. Limbs must be cut to a maximum of four (4) feet and bundled. Bundles shall be no heavier than 50 pounds. The diameter of each tree limb shall be no larger than four (4) inches.
Residents and landlords on the City’s residential trash service may also bring tree limbs and brush to the Republic Services Transfer Station on Old Route 66, in Galena, Kansas. Customers need to bring their city utility bill showing the Joplin Trash Service fee and identification. Fees range from $14.14 to $21.22 per load, per trip. This subsidized program runs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In order to burn yard waste, citizens need to obtain a Burn Permit from any of the Fire Stations in the City or at the City’s Finance Department at City Hall. The permit costs $5 and is good for three consecutive days.

The Permits are available at the Fire Stations from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven day per week. Please note there may be times when firefighters are not at the station to issue permits, due to the nature of their job. Fire Stations will only be able to accept payment by check or money order.

The Finance Department, located on the third floor of City Hall, 602 South Main, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Hall location will accept cash, check, debit card, money order, or credit card payments.

No matter where the Permit is obtained, residents must still inquire with the Joplin Fire Department about weather conditions and if burning is allowed on each day. Residents can obtain this information by calling 623-0403.

For more information, call the Public Works Center at 417-624-0820 ext. 564, the Recycling Division, 417-624-0820 ext. 501, or Republic Services at 800-431-1507.