Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Isolated thunderstorms possible tonight in Joplin area, severe weather not expected

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730 PM CDT Wed May 31 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Hail risk.
  Elevated Thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Limited Lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

 Isolated thunderstorms will impact extreme southeastern Kansas
 and far southwestern Missouri this evening before diminishing.
 Severe weather is not expected this evening.

 Additional thunderstorms may develop late tonight and move into
 portions of central Missouri toward Thursday morning. There will
 be a limited risk for hail up to the size of quarters and
 damaging wind gusts to 60 mph if this activity develops.

 Otherwise frequent lightning and brief heavy rainfall could
 accompany any of these storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

  Thunderstorms may persist into Thursday morning across the
  central and eastern Missouri Ozarks with a limited severe
  weather risk. Additional thunderstorms may then develop
  in the afternoon across portions of the Missouri Ozarks.

  More thunderstorms are then expected from later Friday into
  Saturday night or early Sunday as a storm system moves
  across the region.

  Chances for thunderstorms then look low for most of the
  outlook area for early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 30-31

05/30/2017 1444
BRITNI MICHELLE DEBERRY
125 N Maple Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 400 I-44E HWY/S 43 HWY 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/30/2017 1420
MARK ANTHONY MASON III
1106 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 48 4013 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

05/30/2017 1715
JERRY RAY FRANKS II
601 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/30/2017 1830
MYKAYLA ESTELLE KARALYN MARTIN
1502 S Michigan Ave, B1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 1200 E 17TH ST/S WISCONSIN AVE 323.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/30/2017 1815
CARA LEE COOPER
1007 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 47 100 E 15TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/30/2017 1915
WILLIAM SHANNON REED
820 E Hill St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 800- BLK E POOL ST 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
3 1 BICYCLES MUST RIDE ON RIGHT SIDE, NO MORE THAN 2 ABREAST
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

05/30/2017 2050
DUSTIN ROBERT DETHERAGE
1402 W 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 1402 W 9TH ST 0.00
1 1 FAILURE TO APPEAR - FELONY

05/30/2017 2059
JOHN RUSSELL EDGE
1725 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 2200 S TYLER AVE 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/30/2017 2059
CONNIE SUE THIESSEN
210 N Fountain CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WF 48 1911 W 22ND ST/S TYLER AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/30/2017 2200
JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 1030 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/30/2017 2128
SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ
469 W Dunn St MONETT, MO 65708
WM 39 0 E 7TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
2 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

05/30/2017 2330
KATLIN D BURT (TYLER)
102 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 18 520 S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/31/2017 0030
JEROME LEVI DEVORE
1203 S Wisconsin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 1049 E 12TH ST/S ILLINOIS AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
3 1 BICYCLES EMERGING FROM ALLEY OR DRIVEWAY YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN
4 1 BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
5 1 BICYCLES - LAMPS AND REFLECTORS
2 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST

05/31/2017 0130
DANIEL RUBEN HERNANDEZ Jr
823 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 9TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WM 22 500.00
8 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/31/2017 0211
CHELSEA LEIGH LONG
1724 S Minnesota Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/31/2017 0221
DWIGHT J STANLEY
13401 S Hwy 137 MIAMI, OK 74354
WM 37 303 E 3RD ST 298.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/31/2017 0345
RIVER EDWARD GENE VAUGHN
114 N Galena Ave, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 2623 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/31/2017 0345
ZACHERY RYAN KEENEY
0000 Zora & Devenwood JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 26 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/31/2017 0255
AIRON RICHARD BARTON
0000 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 20 3600 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

05/31/2017 0114
ROGER LEE WOOD
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO
WM 34 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

Year-end video for Soaring Heights Elementary

Summer Reading Kickoff Open House set at Webb City Public Library

(From the Webb City Public Library)

2017 Summer Reading Kick-off at the Webb City Public Library Open House will be held  June 3rd 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children from 2 years old through 12th grade can sign up for the 2017 Summer Reading Program. They will pick up their reading logs and do activities that morning.


Children outside of city limits are eligible to sign up for a limited library card for free. A legal guardian must sign for the library card if the child is under 16 years of age.

For more information, please call the library at 673-4326

Police searching for driver of vehicle that struck, killed Joplin man

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On May 6th at 1:00 a.m. an adult male was struck by a vehicle in the 1800 block of west 7th Street. Ronnie Jenkins (50) of Joplin was walking with a friend when he stepped into the outside east bound lane of traffic. An eastbound vehicle struck Jenkins causing serious injuries. The vehicle left the scene east on 7th Street and north on Maiden Lane.

Ronnie Jenkins died at a local hospital on May 28, 2017. An autopsy confirmed Jenkins died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The police department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle that struck Jenkins. Biased on witness statements and video obtained, the suspect vehicle appears to be a red Jeep wrangler with a black top (possibly a soft top). It has a slight lift or slightly larger tires and the wheels have some chrome on them.

If you have any information in this case, or know of someone that has or had similar vehicle, please contact Officer Waters at 623-3131 ext 597 or email photos with a license plate to cwaters@joplinmo.org.

Highway Patrol Troop D reports 55 crashes, 16 DWI arrests over Memorial Day holiday period

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announces the following preliminary traffic and boating totals for the 2017 Memorial Day holiday period.

Troop D troopers participated in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) from Friday, May 26, 2017, through Monday, May 29, 2017, meaning every available officer was on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Troop D reported zero traffic fatalities, but investigated 55 traffic crashes that included 27 injuries. Troopers made 16 DWI arrests and 11 drug arrests.

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri's roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. "Don't Violate The Trust."

There were zero boating fatalities over the 2017 Memorial Day weekend in Troop D. Troopers assigned to area waterways within the Troop D region investigated one boat crash resulting in one injury. Troopers arrested five people for boating while intoxicated and made four drug arrests.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!

Significant weather advisory issued for Jasper, northwestern Newton counties

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CHEROKEE...SOUTH CENTRAL
CRAWFORD...NORTHWESTERN NEWTON AND JASPER COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM
CDT...

At 212 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
West Mineral, or near Columbus, moving east at 40 mph.

Nickel size hail and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph will be possible with
this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Joplin...                         Carthage...
Webb City...                      Carl Junction...
Baxter Springs...                 Columbus...
Galena...                         Oronogo...
Carterville...                    Duquesne...
Duenweg...                        Loma Linda...
Cherokee...                       Airport Drive...
Weir...                           Leawood...
Lowell...                         Silver Creek...
Alba...                           Sherman...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 15.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Kansas...and southwestern Missouri.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Joplin area

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 301
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
140 PM CDT WED MAY 31 2017

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 301 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

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145-167-185-209-213-217-225-010100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0301.170531T1840Z-170601T0100Z/

MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY                BARTON              BATES
BENTON               CASS                CEDAR
CHRISTIAN            DADE                DALLAS
GREENE               HENRY               HICKORY
JASPER               LAWRENCE            MCDONALD
NEWTON               POLK                ST. CLAIR
STONE                TANEY               VERNON
WEBSTER

Shakespeare Festival at MSSU to present "Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)"

(From Southern News Service)

The annual Missouri Shakespeare Festival will cover plenty of ground as it presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, through Saturday, June 24, in the Bud Walton Theatre at Missouri Southern State University.

The production is a comic take on the Bard that zips through 37 plays in 97 minutes, says Dr. Jim Lile, theater professor and coordinator of the festival.

“We’re delighted to have the opportunity to bring something a bit different to our patrons this summer,” said Lile. “‘The Complete Works’ is a brilliant, zany, way over-the-top roller coaster of Shakespeare’s plays presented by a trio terrifically talented performers.”

Directed by Matt Campbell, the production stars Stephanie Easterday, Taylor Shepard and Devri Chism. Tickets are $10.

“That Shakespeare Thing!” – a fundraiser for the festival – will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, in the North End Zone Facility. The evening will feature dessert, wine and familiar faces trying their hands at performing the Bard’s works. Admission is $25, and there will be a silent auction featuring Shakespeare-inspired pieces by local artists. The event was rescheduled from last month due to inclement weather.

For more information, visit www.mssu.edu/moshakes.

Elevated risk of hail, wind damage, lightning tonight in southwest Missouri

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1020 AM CDT Wed May 31 2017

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1020 AM CDT Wed May 31 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated Hail risk.
  Elevated Thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Elevated Lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

  An area of showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to track
  south across portions of southeastern Kansas and southwestern
  Missouri late this morning. This activity is weakening and no
  severe weather is expected. Occasional cloud to ground lightning
  strikes will occur with the storms before the completely
  diminishing around midday.

  Additional scattered thunderstorms will then develop this
  afternoon into this evening, especially north of the U.S. 60
  corridor. Some of these storms may become severe, with hail up
  to the size of ping pong balls, damaging wind gusts to 60 mph,
  and frequent lightning being the primary potential hazards. The
  greatest risk for severe storms will be west of U.S. 65 and
  north of U.S. 60.

  A complex of thunderstorms is then expected to develop late
  tonight and shift into portions of central Missouri. There
  is a limited risk for hail up to the size of quarters and
  damaging wind gusts to 60 mph as these storms shift
  southeast across central Missouri. Frequent lightning and
  brief heavy rainfall can also be expected with these storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

  Thunderstorms may persist into Thursday morning across the
  central and eastern Missouri Ozarks with a limited severe
  weather risk. Additional thunderstorms may then develop
  in the afternoon across portions of the Missouri Ozarks.

  More thunderstorms are then expected from later Friday into
  Saturday night or early Sunday as a storm system moves
  across the region.

  Chances for thunderstorms then look low for most of the
  outlook area for early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation may be needed for this afternoon and
  tonight, mainly west of U.S. 65 and north of U.S. 60.

Missouri Gas Energy rate increases take effect June 1

(From the Missouri Public Service Commission)

To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas, Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) customers will see natural gas rates change under a filing that takes effect on June 1, 2017. MGE is an operating unit of the Laclede Gas Company.

MGE residential customers currently pay approximately $0.49 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. Under this filing, the rate will increase to approximately $0.57 per Ccf, an increase of approximately $0.08 per Ccf.

MGE stated in its filing that compared to last November, this change will increase the average monthly natural gas bill of a typical residential customer through October 2017 by about $1.28 a month.

Approximately 55% to 60% of a customer’s current natural gas bill reflects the cost of natural gas from wholesale suppliers. The wholesale cost of natural gas (the cost your local natural gas company must pay to its suppliers for natural gas) is not regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission. The wellhead cost of natural gas is unregulated and is primarily driven by supply, demand and the weather. The Missouri Public Service Commission does conduct an annual regulatory review to ensure that regulated natural gas companies make prudent decisions in securing natural gas supplies for their customers.

MGE serves approximately 507,700 natural gas customers in the Missouri counties of Andrew, Barry, Barton, Bates, Buchanan, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Dade, DeKalb, Greene, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Jasper, Johnson, Lafayette, Lawrence, McDonald, Moniteau, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline, Stone and Vernon.

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Noel man injured swerving to miss dog

A Noel man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:30 a.m. today on MO 90, one mile south of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Joshua S. Elphick, 38, Noel, swerved to miss a dog, ran off the right side of the road and overturned down a steep embankment.

Elphick sought his own treatment for minor injuries.


Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Michael Brandon Rapue, 24-hour hold for investigation
Stefanie Diane Underwood- failure to appear
Jorge Alberto Rodriguez, driving while intoxicated
Charles Edmund Leasor, 12-hour safekeep, disorderly conduct
Sean Patrick Bruce, domestic assault
Jesse Lee Swope, shock incarceration
Dewayne Wesley Taylor, contempt of court- driving while suspended

Sheriff's office arrests Joplin, Carthage, W. C. residents for DWI, Carthage residents on drug charges

May 30, 2017 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/27/2017 Christopher A. Dunbar, 30 of Carthage, was arrested for DWI.

5/27/2017 Justin R. Kirk, 36 of Joplin, was arrested for DWI, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

5/28/2017 Laci L. Reed, 33 of Webb City, was arrested for DWI.

5/28/2017 Savannah L. Jacobs, 27 of Carthage, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance and False Declaration.

5/28/2017 Ty M. Wilkerson, 22 of Carthage, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

05/26/2017 0918
DUSTIN DEAN MILLEMON
1002 S Connecticut Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 912 N SERGEANT AVE 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/26/2017 1004
JOSHUA CAINE DURBIN
302 W 18th Street JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 27 1449 W 10TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2017 1030
BENNIE DIAZ
317 Boggess Dr CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/26/2017 1030
STEVEN JOSEPH BROWN
2202 S Bird Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 39 303 E 3RD ST 423.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/26/2017 1030
JEROLD MICHAEL DUNN
806 S Pennsylvania Ave, 5 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 46 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2017 1825
JAMES THOMAS BLAIR
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 1500 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/26/2017 2230
GREGORY DEANE GIMLIN NEUROTH
WM 60 531 W 7TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 0.00 
531 S Kentucky Ave, 2 JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/26/2017 2353
KEVIN HUNTER MITCHELL
127 S Forest Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 21 7TH/EMPIRE 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

05/27/2017 0030
NICOLE LEE ALEXANDER
4309 E Tiffany Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 35 11570 HWY FF 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/27/2017 0107
ERIC VINCENT HANES
3014 Oakridge Drive JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 24TH/FLORIDA 0.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/27/2017 0140
ZACHARY DAVID MILLER
925 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 931 W 10TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/27/2017 0140
CHRISTOPHER KENT MILLER
925 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 931 W 10TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

05/27/2017 1230
TIFFANY LYNETTE ARNOLD
1000 Grant, 1/2 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WF 34 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/27/2017 1405
KIMBERLY KAY CANNON
WF 23 4600 S MAIN ST 373.50
1617 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 COMMIT

05/27/2017 1439
MEGGAN LADAWN STEWART
1002 S Connecticut Ave, 5 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 22 303 E 3RD ST 325.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/27/2017 1545
CECIL RAY OGLE
1224 W 4th JOPLIN, MO 64870
WM 40 100 E MERCY WAY 0.00
1 1 COMMIT
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/27/2017 1604
SCOTT JOSEPH TROUTMAN
2127 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 50 4601 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/27/2017 1900
ROBERT LEE HOOPER
626 S Moffet Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 1110 E 7TH ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/27/2017 1953 
MCKYLA L BOWEN 
2427 S Texas Ave, D JOPLIN, MO 64804 
1900 E 24TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE 
WF 25 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/27/2017 1351
JEREMY ALAN SIMON
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 1500 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/27/2017 1830
KAYLA NICOLE DUNLOP
15216 Hwy 76 ROCKY COMFORT, MO 64861
WF 18 101 E MERCY WAY 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

05/27/2017 2315
JEFFREY L WOODCOCK
WM 43 3023 S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
3023 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/27/2017 2230 
NICHOLAS W MCKAY 
630 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 21 1500 S CONNECTICUT AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/28/2017 0455
STACY SHANNON FOSTER
3320 S Texas Ave, 107 JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 53 449 W 2ND ST/S BYERS AVE 295.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/28/2017 0420
JORDAN HUNTER TOMPKINS
19810 Kodiak Rd Lot 10 NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 24 2849 E 18TH ST/S HIGHVIEW AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/28/2017 0420
JACOB DANIEL WEHMEYER
11319 Hwy Ff, C7 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 23 2849 E 18TH ST/S HIGHVIEW AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/28/2017 0420
ARIANA ELAINE STARCHMAN
11319 Hwy Ff JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 2849 E 18TH ST/S HIGHVIEW AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/28/2017 1021
TIMOTHY BRIAN LIVERMORE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 403 N MAIN ST 225.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

05/28/2017 1050
CHARLES EDWARD BLIZARD
312 Marlow St NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 47 303 E 3RD ST 523.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/28/2017 1645
BRIAN DARNELL STRICKLAND
824 E 5th St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
BM 57 E STREET/N MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

05/28/2017 1758
DAVID LEE MARTIN
3216 S Missouri Pl, 3 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 36 1102 S MURPHY AVE 500.00
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

05/28/2017 1705 
JOSHUA EARL BLAIR 
637 S Schifferdecker Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WM 23 637 S SCHIFFERDECKER AVE 0.00 
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 
2 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 
4 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 
3 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/28/2017 2228
DREW THOMAS MISNER
4512 W 29th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 1800 S VIRGINIA AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

05/28/2017 2345
BRITTAIN ANTHONY WOODS
2508 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 25 2508 S PITCHER 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/29/2017 0623
AUTUMN R MOSS
1918 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 1918 S MISSOURI AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/29/2017 0623
JESSIE ALLEN WOOD
1918 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 30 1918 S MISSOURI AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/29/2017 0945
BRANDON JAMES FLEMING
518 W Cherry COMPTAN, IL 61348
WM 27 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/29/2017 0915
MANDY LYNN SPILMAN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 41 1600 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/29/2017 0915
VALERIE LEE BROWNING
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 34 1600 E 7TH ST 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/29/2017 1730
MITCH ALLEN BRAUN
702 S Monroe Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 800 S CHESTNUT AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/29/2017 2120
ABIGAIL MARIE REAVIS
1396 S Duquesne Rd DUQUESNE, MO 64801
WF 17 0 W 10TH ST/S WALL AVE 0.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/29/2017 2143
SHANNON LEANN THOMPSON
216 N Byers Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 24 3151 E 7TH ST 2,000.00
3 1 COUNTY FELONY FTA WARRANT

05/30/2017 0600
LINDSEY JO BALDRIDGE
805 S Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 33 303 E 3RD ST 398.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/30/2017 0815
MARCUS LAMONT JOHNSON
821 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 26 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/30/2017 0758
WILLIE GLASS
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 47 349 E 7TH ST/S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

05/30/2017 0925
BRIAN KEITH LANCASTER
4805 Clark Lane, 104 COLUMBIA, MO 65202
WM 45 4500 S 43 HWY 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/30/2017 0940
TY MICHAEL WILKERSON
7967 County Lane 166 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

05/30/2017 0957
MELISSA LEANN GARNER
712 E 39th St, LOT 4 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 48 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

05/30/2017 1040
MITZI ANN TERRY
7882 Spurgen Rd JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 43 915 N MAIN ST 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Eagle Family Foods to shut down Seneca facility, 56 to lose jobs

(From Eagle Family Foods Group)

"Eagle Family Foods Group LLC (Eagle Foods) announced today the company will close its Seneca production facility by June 2018 as part of a consolidation of manufacturing operations for its milk products business. 

 Eagle Foods' decision resulted from the company's comprehensive review of its supply chain and manufacturing operations and reflects a sustained increase of competitive pressures in the milk product category. The company will consolidate all milk production to its El Paso, Texas facility. 

"Any decision that results in the closing of a facility and the elimination of positions is extremely difficult," said Paul Wagstaff, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Foods. 

"We took great care to consider all alternatives, but this consolidation is necessary to ensure the long-term health and competitiveness of our milk business." 

 The Eagle Foods facility in Seneca produces condensed and evaporated milk and employs 56 wage and salaried employees. 

The company will work with local organizations and officials, including the Central Equity Milk Cooperative, to make the closing of the facility as smooth as possible for the community. There are no immediate changes to operations at the Seneca plant and the company will provide additional information about the timing and sequence of the close as it becomes available. 

 "We are deeply appreciative of the dedication and hard work of our Seneca employees and are committed to treating them fairly during this transition including providing severance packages," Wagstaff said. "We also want to thank the entire Seneca community for its support throughout the history of the facility." 

 The company has not made any decisions regarding the final disposition of the property, but is exploring various options and will make further announcements as appropriate."

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Donald Dale Bowen, 87, Warsaw, and Serenna R. Wright, 63, Warsaw

Sarah Renee Woods, 30, Webb City, and Jennifer Bernard, 33, Webb City

Shane Tremayne Lee, 41, Carthage, and Beth Erin Peterson, 41, Carthage

Robert Earl Duley, Jr. 49, Joplin, and Valerie Lynn Heistand, 47, Joplin

Paul Raymond Austin, 60, Erie, Kansas, and Mary J. Whelan, 74, Erie, Kansas

Joshua Lee Slates, 29, Carthage, and Melissa Dawn Collier, 26, Carthage

Zachary Jordan Schwab, 25, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Hannah Elizabeth Ernst, 27, Joplin

Phillip Lee McHorney, 22, Joplin, and Amanda Lynn Bird, 25, Joplin

Dylan Paul Perron Spear, 26, Joplin, and Kathrine Mikayla Reynolds, 22, Joplin

Paris A. Rivette, 34, Joplin, and Felicia J. Zinn, 34, Joplin

Seth Thomas Scantlin, 22, Shelbina, and Carleigh Elizabeth Woods, 23, Parsons, Kansas

Robert Dean Lewis, 52, Carterville, and Shawn Leann Kreighbaum, 51, Joplin

Bradley Stuart Rinehart, 24, Neosho, and Jennifer Marie Jennings, 21, Neosho

Andrew Dice Thomas, 24, Webb City, and Alexanderia Renee Purczinsky, 22, Webb City

Nathan Kendrick Balcom, 34, Webb City, and Lindsay Michelle Udell, 35, Webb City

Benjamin Patrick Chaffee, 20, Webb City, and Grace Catherine Reed, 20, Joplin

Braxton Scott Isley, 24, Carthage, and Macie Seattle Shryock, 24, Carthage

Dustin Michael McWiliams, 26, Joplin, and Jennifer Louise Brannan, 25, Joplin

Cody Wayne Grigsby, 33, Joplin, and Lindsey Michelle Vaughn, 31, Joplin

Silas Andrew Myrick, 25, Joplin, and Emily Ann Couture, 22, Springdale, Arkansas

John Irving Lionberger, 75, Carl Junction, and Judith Karen Skerbetz, 72, Carl Junction

Samuel Gene Baugh, 24, Sarcoxie, and Nikie Lyn Gilliam, 23, Sarcoxie

Billy Gene Clark, 81, Carthage, and Janet Lee Miner, 70, Carthage

Thomas Phillip Colon, 24, Carthage, and Dixi Amalia Villatoro Reyes, 22, Carthage

Timothy Allen Thomas, 24, Oronogo, and Kaylie Mackenzie Craig, 21, Oronogo

Jacey Lynn Marsh, 25, Carterville, and Kimberly Ann Street, 19, Carterville

Joshua Gail Johnson, 34, Joplin, and Samantha Sue Page, 27, Joplin

Earl Marvin Rucker, 62, Anderson, and Cherl Elaine Sadler, 47, Anderson

Bradley William Huffman, 48, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Angela Sue Wagner, 49, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

I-49 resurfacing project in McDonald County to begin June 5

(From MODOT)

McDonald County – Drivers can expect lane closings and traffic delays on I-49 in McDonald County when a resurfacing project is scheduled to begin the week of June 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will resurface driving lanes and shoulders, install rumble stripes along the driving lanes and upgrade guardrail on I-49 between Missouri Route 59 near Goodman and a point south of Missouri Route 76 in Anderson. An additional section of the southbound lanes between the Elk River and the exit for Route H is also included in the project.

Drivers can expect lane closings, a reduced speed limit of 60 mph in the work zone and delays during the project.

Contractor crews will work during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project Information
Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction, Inc., Mt. Vernon
Total project cost: $2.25 million
Completion date: November 1, 2017

California trucker injured in accident on I-44

A California man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:40 p.m. Monday on eastbound I-44 at the 22.8 mile marker in Jasper County.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a Freightliner Cascadia 125 driven by Minh K. Hua, 48, San Diego, California, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck several signs, overcorrected, began skidding, rolled over on its side and struck the median cable.

Hua sought his own medical attention for minor injuries.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 29-30

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

Kelli K. Lovatt, 42, Goodman
Daniel T. Hilton, 33, Springfield (boating while intoxicated)
Anthony R. Durham, 30, Springfield
Neil J. Lucas, 58, 58, Lavista, Nebraska, (boating while intoxicated)

Monday, May 29, 2017

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 28-29

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

Michael C. Etherton, 57, Kansas City, Kansas
Eduardo Hernandez, 25, Neosho
Tammy J McSwain, 51, Verona
Dominic E. Morris, 32, Springfield
William C. Norton, 21, Lee's Summit
Dayton J. Golden, 22, Stark City

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Joplin woman injured crashing into tree

A Joplin woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:35 p.m. Saturday on MO 86, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Toyota Sequoia driven by Brianna J. Blaylock, 24, Joplin, ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

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

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 27-28

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

Mindy M. Burdette, 38, Springfield
Stormy R. Donaldson, 21, Dixon
Callie M. McNeil, 22, Verona
Emily M. Francis, 20, Springfield
Brian D. Uhlhorn, 39, Springfield
Joshua A. Harris, 25, Billings
Andrew C. Hurtig, 23, Roeland Park, Kansas (boating while intoxicated)

Posts on Will Norton, Donald Trump, Paul Barr among most viewed this week on Turner Report/Inside Joplin

The top 10 posts for the Turner Report this week are a mixed bag of all kinds of different stories topped by assault charges filed against a Neosho man.

The most unusual posts this week came in at numbers six and seven.

Number six was a post from June 2011 as I noted a few Turner Report posts from six years ago to observe the sixth anniversary of the Joplin Tornado. The post featured my coverage of the funeral of Joplin High School graduate Will Norton, one of the 161 tornado victims.

At number seven was the transcript and video of the only comments on record by President Donald Trump about the Joplin Tornado, though he never mentions Joplin.

The top Inside Joplin post was originally published under a different headline based on the name of one of those who was arrested in Barton County and the charge against him. The charge is still listed in the report, but I removed the photo and changed the headline after I received a call from a law enforcement official telling me that the man I had been writing about had died.

Coming in at number three was the complete video of the Joplin High School graduation.

The Turner Report

1. 255-pound man says he punched woman behind Sam's Cellar in self-defense

2. Please don't ask me not to print public records

3. Preliminary hearing for Joplin doctor charged with statutory rape, sodomy set for next week

4. Judge: It's unfortunate taxpayer dollars will be used to pay for (C. J. Huff's) failure

5. Joplin R-8 to announce Paul Barr's retirement today

6. Life of Will Norton celebrated

7. Donald Trump from 2011: Billions for Iraq, Afghanistan, but nothing for tornado victims

8. Former East Middle School nurse sues Joplin R-8 for age, disabilities discrimination

9. Joplin residents, Lamar man indicted on meth conspiracy, trafficking charges

10. Joplin R-8 Board approves salary schedule on 4-3 vote

Inside Joplin

1. Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

2. Moving violation check point to be held in Jasper County, DWI saturation in McDonald County

3. Video- Complete Joplin High School Graduation

4. Jasper County Sheriff arrests Carl Junction man for kidnapping, assault 

5. Joplin Police Department Arrests May 24-25

6. Joplin Police: No evidence to support rumor of child abduction at Lowe's

7. Joplin Police Department Arrests May 23-24

8. Jasper County Dissolutions of Marriage Petitions

9. Joplin Police Department Arrests May 22-23

10. Sheriff's office arrests Joplin man for driving while intoxicated

Inside Joplin Obituaries

1. Maynard Barnabas

2. Max Clevenger

3. Edward Hembree

4. Bob Larson

5. Jerry Hatfield

6. Hermy Passley

7. Judy Miller

8. Eula Hall

9. Lois Wells

10. Charles Fitzjohn

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Jasper, Newton counties, baseball-sized hail possible

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1149 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Northwestern Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southwestern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 1245 AM CDT

* At 1147 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Commerce, or
  near Miami, moving northeast at 45 mph.

  This is a very dangerous storm.

  HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. This storm has produced
           baseball size hail in Craig and Ottawa counties.

  IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
           Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
           siding, and vehicles.

* Locations impacted include...
  Joplin...                         Carthage...
  Neosho...                         Webb City...
  Carl Junction...                  Baxter Springs...
  Columbus...                       Galena...
  Oronogo...                        Seneca...
  Granby...                         Carterville...
  Duquesne...                       Duenweg...
  Diamond...                        Loma Linda...
  Airport Drive...                  Leawood...
  Lowell...                         Silver Creek...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 25.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive
hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should
move to shelter inside a strong building,  and stay away from
windows.

Flash flood warning issued for Neosho, Goodman, Anderson

Flash Flood Warning
MOC009-043-109-119-145-209-213-280530-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0054.170528T0025Z-170528T0530Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
725 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northern Taney County in southwestern Missouri...
  Stone County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northern McDonald County in southwestern Missouri...
  Barry County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 1230 AM CDT

* At 725 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain has
  already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Nixa...                           Ozark...
  Neosho...                         Branson...
  Big Sugar Creek State Park...     Roaring River State Park...
  Monett...                         Aurora...
  Cassville...                      Silver Dollar City...
  Kimberling City...                Forsyth...
  Anderson...                       Merriam Woods...
  Sparta...                         Crane...
  Shell Knob...                     Goodman...
  Purdy...                          Reeds Spring...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 43 at Buffalo Creek west of Anderson...
Highway 13 at Railey Creek near Reeds Spring...
Highway 13 at Pine Run northwest of Galena...
Route U at Pedelo Creek northeast of Sparta...
and Route Y at Flat Creek just northeast of Cassville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

Tornado watch for Joplin area extended until 2 a.m.



TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 284
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
700 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

TORNADO WATCH 284 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

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155-181-203-207-209-213-215-223-225-229-280700-
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MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY                BUTLER              CARTER
CHRISTIAN            DOUGLAS             DUNKLIN
GREENE               HOWELL              JASPER
LAWRENCE             MCDONALD            NEWTON
NEW MADRID           OREGON              OZARK
PEMISCOT             RIPLEY              SHANNON
STODDARD             STONE               TANEY
TEXAS                WAYNE               WEBSTER
WRIGHT

Hail, wind damage expected as thunderstorm warning extended again for Newton County

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
644 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Newton County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 730 PM CDT

* At 644 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Seneca, or 11
  miles east of Miami, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Southern Joplin...                Neosho...
  Seneca...                         Granby...
  Duquesne...                       Diamond...
  Loma Linda...                     Leawood...
  Silver Creek...                   Fairview...
  Shoal Creek Drive...              Saginaw...
  Newtonia...                       Stella...
  Redings Mill...                   Wentworth...
  Stark City...                     Grand Falls Plaza...
  Shoal Creek Estates...            Ritchey...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 1 and 9.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

Flash flood warning issued for Jasper, Newton counties

Flash Flood Warning
MOC009-043-077-097-109-145-280330-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0053.170527T2329Z-170528T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
629 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Christian County in southwestern Missouri...
  Northwestern Barry County in southwestern Missouri...
  Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...
  Greene County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southeastern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 1030 PM CDT

* At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain has
  already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Springfield...                    Southern Joplin...
  Nixa...                           Ozark...
  Republic...                       Carthage...
  Neosho...                         Monett...
  Aurora...                         Battlefield...
  Willard...                        Mount Vernon...
  Strafford...                      Seneca...
  Marionville...                    Clever...
  Granby...                         Duquesne...
  Fair Grove...                     Sarcoxie...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...

Business Highway 60 just north of Neosho...
Highway 97 at The Spring River north of Stotts City...
Highway 37 at The Spring River southwest of Avilla...
Scenic Avenue in southwest Springfield...
and Route F, 3 miles northeast of Reeds.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

Severe thunderstorm warning extended for Jasper, Newton counties

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
601 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Northeastern Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Southern Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 645 PM CDT

* At 601 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Sarcoxie, or
  9 miles southeast of Carthage, moving east at 60 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Joplin...                         Carthage...
  Webb City...                      Carterville...
  Duquesne...                       Sarcoxie...
  Duenweg...                        Diamond...
  Leawood...                        Silver Creek...
  Shoal Creek Drive...              Saginaw...
  Fidelity...                       Wentworth...
  Avilla...                         La Russell...
  Brooklyn Heights...               Reeds...
  Ritchey...                        Dennis Acres...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 7 and 31.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southwestern
Missouri.

Tornado safe rooms opened at Joplin Schools after Ottawa warning

(From Joplin Schools)

5:30 PM- Because of an actual tornado warning in Ottawa County, OK we will be opening the Community Safe Rooms for Joplin Schools.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests March 26-27

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

Delcia L. Robertson, 45, Springfield
Michael L. Carroll, 45, Fredericktown
Jennifer D. Blackerby, 36, Anderson

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for southern Joplin, Neosho

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
KSC021-MOC145-272330-
/O.NEW.KSGF.SV.W.0232.170527T2239Z-170527T2330Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
539 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Western Newton County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 630 PM CDT

* At 538 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Galena to near Commerce, moving southeast at 15
  mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Southern Joplin...                Neosho...
  Baxter Springs...                 Galena...
  Seneca...                         Diamond...
  Loma Linda...                     Leawood...
  Lowell...                         Silver Creek...
  Shoal Creek Drive...              Saginaw...
  Redings Mill...                   Treece...
  Grand Falls Plaza...              Shoal Creek Estates...
  Dennis Acres...                   Cliff Village...
  Racine...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 0 and 8.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Complete video- Joplin East Middle School Choir Concert

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Jasper County

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
KSC021-MOC097-272300-
/O.NEW.KSGF.SV.W.0230.170527T2209Z-170527T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
509 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southeastern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 600 PM CDT

* At 508 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Carl
  Junction, or 9 miles northwest of Joplin, moving east at 35 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Joplin...                         Carthage...
  Webb City...                      Carl Junction...
  Galena...                         Oronogo...
  Carterville...                    Duquesne...
  Sarcoxie...                       Duenweg...
  Jasper...                         Airport Drive...
  Alba...                           Purcell...
  Carytown...                       Fidelity...
  Asbury...                         Neck City...
  Avilla...                         Brooklyn Heights...

This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 10 and 31.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

A tornado watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern
Kansas...and southwestern Missouri.

Flash flood warning issued for Barton County

Flash Flood Warning
KSC021-037-MOC011-272215-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.W.0052.170527T1822Z-170527T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
122 PM CDT SAT MAY 27 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Crawford County in southeastern Kansas...
  Barton County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 515 PM CDT

* At 121 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Two to three inches of rain has
  already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flash flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Pittsburg...                      Prairie State Park...
  Lamar...                          Frontenac...
  Girard...                         Arma...
  Golden City...                    Liberal...
  Cherokee...                       Weir...
  Mulberry...                       Scammon...
  Chicopee...                       Mccune...
  Nashville...                      Mindenmines...
  Franklin...                       Arcadia...
  Walnut...                         West Mineral...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...

Route K at Dry Wood Creek east of Arcadia...
Highway 126 at The Spring River 3 miles north of Jasper...
Route C at Horse Creek east of Milford...
and Route M south of Highway 160.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

Two to four inches of rain expected for Joplin area, flash flood watch issued

...Excessive Rainfall Possible This Afternoon and Tonight...

.At midday...Showers and thunderstorms had begun to develop along
a warm front currently situated across southern Missouri. Given
the upper level pattern...the potential exists for these storms to
begin training along the front from west to east later this
afternoon into tonight. Overall...the area can expect rainfall
amounts in the one to two inch range with localized amounts of up
to 4 inches possible.

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-280030-
/O.NEW.KSGF.FF.A.0006.170527T1800Z-170528T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee,
Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus,
Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp,
Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount,
Stover, Laurie, Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy, NEVADA,
Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage,
Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton,
Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood,
Laquey, Waynesville, Northwye, Rolla, Kenoma, Lamar,
Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica,
Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose,
March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Plato, Roby,
Bendavis, Huggins, Lake Spring, Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes,
Jadwin, Salem, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert,
Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville, Dawson,
Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, Mansfield, Neosho, Aurora,
Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark,
Selmore, Vanzant, Ava, Goodhope, Rome, Squires, Dogwood, Pomona,
Pottersville, Siloam Springs, South Fork, West Plains,
White Church, Teresita, Winona, Birch Tree, Montier, Anderson,
Noel, Goodman, South West City, Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett,
Madry, Cassville, Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point,
Silver Dollar City, Branson, Hollister, Kirbyville,
Edgewater Beach, Forsyth, Ozark Beach, Powersite, Wasola, Thayer,
Alton, Couch, Greer, Thomasville, and Wilderness
1121 AM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH 7AM CDT SUNDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southeast Kansas and
  Missouri, including the following areas, in southeast Kansas,
  Bourbon, Cherokee, and Crawford. In Missouri, Barry, Barton,
  Benton, Camden, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Dent, Douglas,
  Greene, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, Maries,
  McDonald, Miller, Morgan, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Polk,
  Pulaski, Shannon, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon,
  Webster, and Wright.

* Through 7 AM CDT Sunday morning

* Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will track along a
  frontal boundary situated across the region this afternoon into
  tonight. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely with
  localized heavier amounts of up to 4 inches possible.

* This rainfall will lead to the potential for flash flooding of
  low-lying areas including low water crossings as well as rapid
  rises on creeks and streams. Those camping on gravel bars or
  floating area rivers should be especially cautious as streams
  and rivers can rise very quickly.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Tornado watch issued for Joplin area

TORNADO WATCH 275 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

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055-057-059-065-067-071-073-077-083-085-089-091-093-095-097-099-
101-105-107-109-119-123-125-131-135-139-141-145-149-151-153-157-
159-161-167-169-179-181-185-186-187-195-203-209-213-215-217-219-
221-223-225-229-280000-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0275.170527T1715Z-170528T0000Z/

MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARRY                BARTON              BATES
BENTON               BOLLINGER           BOONE
BUTLER               CALLAWAY            CAMDEN
CARTER               CASS                CEDAR
CHRISTIAN            COLE                COOPER
CRAWFORD             DADE                DALLAS
DENT                 DOUGLAS             FRANKLIN
GASCONADE            GREENE              HENRY
HICKORY              HOWARD              HOWELL
IRON                 JACKSON             JASPER
JEFFERSON            JOHNSON             LACLEDE
LAFAYETTE            LAWRENCE            MADISON
MARIES               MCDONALD            MILLER
MONITEAU             MONTGOMERY          MORGAN
NEWTON               OREGON              OSAGE
OZARK                PERRY               PETTIS
PHELPS               POLK                PULASKI
REYNOLDS             RIPLEY              SALINE
SHANNON              ST. CLAIR           ST. FRANCOIS
STE. GENEVIEVE       STONE               TANEY
TEXAS                VERNON              WARREN
WASHINGTON           WAYNE               WEBSTER
WRIGHT

Grand opening ceremonies for new Joplin Public Library set for Saturday, June 3

(From the Joplin Public Library)

Everyone is invited to enjoy a day of fun and excitement on Saturday, June 3 as they explore Joplin’s NEW Public Library during its Grand Opening. A Ribbon Cutting on the north side of the building will kick off the event at 9:30 a.m., and then the doors will open for everyone to come inside for a short program in the Community Room before touring the building. The new Library is located at 1901 East 20th Street.

During this event, the public can enjoy several activities focusing on the Library’s unique elements. Participants can return the sheets for a chance to win an Amazon Fire tablet. There will also be a drawing for several to win an out of district library card. Winners can use the card or they can gift it to someone of their choosing. Patrons do not need to be present to win.

As the public visits the different areas of the Library, they will notice many new features in the facility. Multiple meeting spaces offer flexibility to accommodate both small and large groups, and an “un-conference room” houses lounge furniture for less formal meetings and collaboration.

Several adaptable creation spaces, also known as “Maker Spaces” can be found in the new Library. These rooms may include tools and support services to complete booklet and brochure publishing, video production and/or editing, audio recording or editing, 3d printing and scanning, as well as other creative projects.

Library staff will be stationed throughout the facility to talk with the public about services and resources available in the various areas. Self-check kiosks, a family computer room, outdoor courtyards and patio space, along with an enhanced vending area help create a user-friendly and comfortable facility for all ages.

“We wanted to provide amenities and conveniences while still focusing on the customer service, resources and a vast collection of books, periodicals, music, DVDs and other items that our patrons have enjoyed throughout the years,” said Library Director Jacque Gage. “Not only will the Library solve ADA accessibility issues, but it also provides much needed technology upgrades with maker spaces, new computer lab and a video wall that gives us multiple options in using this feature.”

The event’s program will welcome local officials to the podium, as well as Angela Martinez, Regional Director of the Denver, Colorado’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) office. The Library is a partnership with the EDA, which awarded the City a $20 million grant to assist in the redevelopment of the 20th Street area following the 2011 disaster. This stimulation project includes site infrastructure repairs and improvements, as well as the new Library facility.

Barbara Reading, Missouri State Librarian, will also attend and speak during the program. Reading has been with the Missouri State Library since 1993, serving as the youth services consultant, and the Director of Library Development. In 2013, she assumed the role of State Librarian. Reading recognizes the significant contributions a library provides to its community and is looking forward to joining the Joplin community for the opening.

Jill Sullivan, Director of the Post Art Library, is also on the program to introduce a new look and focus of the Post Art Library (PAL). Located in the northeast corner, PAL’s Reading Room is warm and inviting with a fireplace and large picture windows. With the move, PAL will have more space to feature arts-related programs, resources, displays, and services including assistance with creation in the makerspace.

“We are getting very close to opening the doors of this beautiful building that offers incredible amenities for our patrons,” said Gage. “Our staff is very excited and we can’t wait to introduce the facility to the public. This library is a community resource and we invite the everyone into our new building, the library of the 21st century.”

For more information, call 417- 623-7953 or visit their website at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org.

Elevated tornado risk today this afternoon, tonight for Joplin area

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
554 AM CDT Sat May 27 2017

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-281100-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
554 AM CDT Sat May 27 2017

...Severe Thunderstorms Likely This Afternoon and Evening...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Elevated Tornado risk.
  Significant Hail risk.
  Significant Thunderstorm wind damage risk.
  Significant Lightning risk.

DISCUSSION...

  Strong to severe storms will develop and impact the Ozarks this
  afternoon into tonight as very strong instability and wind
  shear develop ahead of a cold front.

  A line of thunderstorms producing widespread damaging wind
  gusts appears increasingly likely. Gusts over 75 mph will be
  possible. Tornadoes will also be possible with any portions of
  the line which bow towards the east. If this line of storms
  materializes, there will be the potential for power outages.

  There will also be the potential for some supercell
  thunderstorms, especially this afternoon and early this
  evening as storms initially begin to develop. If these
  supercells do form, hail up to the size of baseballs, damaging
  winds, and tornadoes will all be possible.

  Along with the risk for severe thunderstorms, frequent
  lightning and locally heavy rainfall can be expected. Localized
  flooding of low water crossings will be possible where the
  heavier rainfall occurs.

  Those with outdoor plans this afternoon and tonight are urged
  to pay close attention to the weather and have a plan in place
  to move to a sturdy shelter when severe weather threatens.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

  A few lingering strong to severe storms will impact portions of
  south central Missouri Sunday morning before the system moves
  completely through the region. Large hail and damaging winds
  will be the primary concern.

  The next chance of storms comes towards the end of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation will be needed this afternoon and tonight
  for most of the Missouri Ozarks and southeastern Kansas.

Lamar man injured in crash in Bolivar

A Lamar man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 4:48 p.m. Friday on MO 83 at Aldridge Avenue in Bolivar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic driven by Donald E. Burnett, 53, Lamar, struck a 2007 Nissan Xterra in the rear.

Burnett sought his own treatment for minor injuries.

Neosho woman injured in accident on I-49

A Neosho woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:10 p.m. Friday on I-49, five miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Dodge Stratus driven by Jessica N. Wood, 29, Neosho, traveled off the left side of the road and into the median.

Wood was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Seneca man injured in one-vehicle accident

A Seneca man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:34 p.m. Friday on Route B, seven miles south of Seneca.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Ford Ranger driven by Cory W. Duncan, 29, Seneca, traveled off the right side of the roadway and overtutned.

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

Friday, May 26, 2017

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Justin A. Elias vs. Sarah J. Elias
Matthew Schwark vs. Joe I. Schwark
Charles K. Grissom vs. Jacqueline M. Grissom
Jimmie Joe Zaccarello vs. Diana Zaccarello
James A. Truchon vs. Kimberly M. Truchon
Kayla M. Hicks vs. Justin G. Hicks
Sherryl Rho vs. Joseph Rho

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Newton County Circuit Court;

James C. Branum vs. Bre'Aun A. Branum
Christina L. Naumann vs. Timothy J. Naumann

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Barton County Circuit Court:

Katie N. Bazal vs. Daniel L. Bazal
Monica D. Moore vs. Skyler M. Moore

Strong to severe storms possible Saturday for Joplin arae

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
523 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017

KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-272230-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
523 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

  Limited Hail risk.
  Limited Lightning risk.
  Limited Damaging Wind risk.

DISCUSSION...

  A weak boundary across southern Missouri will be the focus area
  for scattered thunderstorms to possibly develop late evening
  into the overnight. There is uncertainty on this development
  due to an elevated cap in the atmosphere. Coverage should be
  isolated to widely scattered in nature with the primary threat
  being large hail up to the size of half dollars possible. There
  may be an isolated damaging wind gust up to 60 mph possible
 overnight as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

  Overall...the best chance for strong to severe storms will
  occur from Saturday afternoon into Saturday night as the cap
  weakens and very strong instability develops ahead of a cold
  front which will move through Saturday night.

  The main risks will be large hail up to the size of baseballs
  and damaging wind in excess of 70 mph. The possibility exists
  for a tornado or two as well.

  With the risk of severe thunderstorms...frequent lightning and
  heavy rainfall will be possible. Localized flooding of low
  water crossings may be possible where the heavier rainfall
  occurs.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

  Spotter activation may be needed late this evening and
  overnight across southern Missouri.

JPD sergeants graduate from MO Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation's Command College


(From the Joplin Police Department)

Today, Sergeant Will Davis and Sergeant Trevor Duncan graduated from the Seventh class of the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation's Command College in Jefferson City.

They have put in a lot of work that will be used to better the department and allow us to better serve the community. Please join us in congratulating them on their accomplishment.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 25-26

05/25/2017 0830
PHILIP DALE TURPIN
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 53 500 W 12TH ST/S BYERS AVE 142.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT

05/25/2017 1448
COLTON EUGENE SPOR
221 S 8th St SARCOXIE, MO 64862
WM 21 2000 W ZORA ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

05/25/2017 1650
ZECHARIAH ANTONIO PATTON
917 Vanwinkle DUQUESNE, MO 64801
BM 27 517 N MOFFET AVE 500.00
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2017 1900
TESSA ELAINE CULYER
1131 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 38 1133 S MOFFET AVE 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/25/2017 2030
JOSEPH SCOTT GEORGE
1146 Ornate Lane JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 303 EAST 3RD 277.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/25/2017 2010
AMANDA DAWN BROCK
2201 S New Jersey Ave, BLK JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 33 2349 E 20TH ST/S CAROLYN PL 0.00
3 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

05/26/2017 0200
GEORGI DAWN ALLISON
209 S Mckee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 42 1649 E 4TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 180.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/26/2017 0200
JOEL ALLEN GULLEY
530 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 1649 E 4TH ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 178.50
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
1 1 COMMIT

05/26/2017 0228
KILEY RENAY MCDONALD
189 Cl 172 # 36 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 0 4TH/ST LOUIS 0.00
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 COMMIT
9 1 COMMIT
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

05/26/2017 0157 
JOSHUA THOMAS JONES 
2310 S Highview Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 22 131 W 10TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/26/2017 0446
BRANDON JAMES FLEMING
518 W Cherry COMPTAN, IL 61348
WM 27 2117 N RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

Seneca motorcyclist injured in accident near Racine

A Seneca man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 11:20 a.m. today on Route K, two miles west of Racine.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Robert J. Thiel, 40, Seneca, ran off the right side of the road to avoid an oncoming vehicle.

Thiel was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests May 25-26

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

Jeremy C. Phillips, 21, Neosho
Savannah M. Banfield, 31, Branson
Steven R. Love-Archibeque, 30, Springfield

Moving violation checkpoint to be held in Jasper County, DWI saturation in McDonald County

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announces that sometime during the month of June 2017, Troop D will conduct DWI saturations in McDonald, Stone, and Taney counties. The areas selected for enforcement are based on a high number of drinking-related crashes, high number of contacts with drivers who have been drinking, and officers’ input as to probable contact with DWI violators. The sobering fact is that impaired driving contributes to more than 23 percent of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes (preliminary 2016 statistics). That’s why the Missouri State Highway Patrol will be cracking down on impaired driving throughout the month of June.

Additionally, the Patrol will be conducting hazardous moving violation saturations in Christian, Greene, and Jasper counties. The primary goal of these projects is to positively impact traffic problems by reducing crashes. The objectives are to heighten the awareness of the risks associated with impaired driving and increase compliance of the speed limit and seat belt laws.

“The Missouri State Highway Patrol is committed to removing unsafe drivers from our highways,” said Captain Villanueva. “Saturations are part of the Patrol’s strategy to make Missouri’s roadways safer.”

The only 100 percent survivable traffic crash is the one that never happens. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint. Every day as we travel on Missouri’s roadways, we trust that every driver on the road is going to obey the speed limit, pay attention, and drive sober. “Don’t Violate The Trust.”

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Pet food company to build 112,000 square foot facility in Joplin. add 46 jobs

(From Gov. Eric Greitens)

Today, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced that major pet food company Blue Buffalo plans to expand upon its Heartland Pet Food manufacturing campus in Joplin by constructing a 112,000 sq. ft. building to accommodate continued expansion. The company’s new facility and expansion is expected to result in the creation of 46 new jobs for the community of Joplin.

“I spoke with Bill Bishop, Chairman and founder of Blue Buffalo, about their plans to construct a new building and increase the size of its campus in Joplin. They will bring in a new pet food line and create 46 new jobs in the community. It was great to talk to them about Missouri’s new direction and they look forward to working with us to grow the state’s economy and create more quality jobs. Thank you, Blue Buffalo,” said Gov. Greitens.

In 2012, Blue Buffalo broke ground on its 416,000 sq. ft. Heartland Pet Foods facility in Joplin, which became the company’s first manufacturing plant in the country. Blue Buffalo has pledged to create more than 160 full-time jobs at the plant. After just a few years of operating in its facility, the company will now expand Heartland’s footprint to accommodate additional manufacturing equipment for a new pet food line and for its growing workforce. The new building is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2018. Blue Buffalo points to Missouri’s strong workforce, central location and robust transportation system for its decision to expand in the Show-Me State.

“Blue Buffalo’s expansion of our state of the art manufacturing facility in Joplin reflects our ongoing commitment to the people, the city and the state of Missouri. With this expansion we will be further increasing our internal production capacity. We are very proud to continue to create jobs and to being an upstanding partner in the community," noted Bill Bishop, Chairman and founder of Blue Buffalo

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Joplin also assisted the company with its expansions in Missouri.

“Blue Buffalo’s Heartland facility is an excellent employer in our community and representative of the many fine firms in our food processing sector. We are proud the company thinks enough of Joplin and its people to continue to invest in expanding its operations here,” noted Rob O’Brian, President, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to seeing the continued growth of Blue Buffalo in this area.”

Barton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

Angela Ray Campbell, shoplifting/stealing
Jeff Scott Meadows, probation violation
Michael David Blanco, hold for Crawford County, probation violation

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

May 25, 2017 
Daily News 
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office 

5/24/2017 Julie A. Hofer, 37 of Alba, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd.

5/24/2017 Tyler W. Rodriguez, 21 of Carthage, was arrested for Property Damage 1st . T

he charges for which the above was 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.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 24-25

05/24/2017 0935
CHRISTIAN DUANE LINDGREN
3329 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 21 601 N PEARL AVE 326.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

05/24/2017 1120
GABRIELLE RAMCEE CHARLTON
190 Montgomery Dr BRANSON, MO 65616
WF 27 301 S GENEVA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/24/2017 1230
BRADLEY DUNCAN ROWE
WM 47 2405 W 4TH ST 0.00
2405 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/24/2017 1500
CHRISTIE VANESSA WESTMORELAND
3422 Apricot Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 35 303 E 3RD ST 278.50
1 1 COMMIT

05/24/2017 1502
COURTNEY CAROL PRATHER
1204 S Joplin St PITTSBURG, KS 66762
WF 18 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/24/2017 1502
AUTUMN LEANNA GILLIS
201 E 2nd St MULBERRY, KS 66756
WF 18 101 N RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

05/24/2017 1842
REX LEROY MCNEIL
1024 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 331 W 8TH ST/S PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

05/24/2017 1830
JEREMIAH LEE BOX
1326 Wisconsin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 S 43 HWY/I-44E HWY 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

05/24/2017 1832
BRITAIN SKYE DIVINE
JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 100 W 26TH ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

05/24/2017 2012
DIANA MILLER
539 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 47 539 N BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/24/2017 2140
DUANE JACOB CARPENTER
3902 E College View Dr, 14A JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 3902- 14A E COLLEGE VIEW DR 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/24/2017 2140
BEAU ALEXANDER YOUNGBLOOD
3902 E College View Dr, 2A JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 3902- 14C E COLLEGE VIEW DR 214.00
1 1 COMMIT

05/24/2017 2012
AARON MICHAEL MILLER
539 N Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 30 539 N BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

05/24/2017 2117 
EMILY RENEE FOX 
3902 E College View Dr, 19C JOPLIN, MO 64801 
WF 20 3902- 14B E COLLEGE VIEW DR 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

05/24/2017 2040
ROGER WOOD Homeless JOPLIN, MO
WM 34 4436 S HIGHWAY 225.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

05/24/2017 2100
ALEX DREW ROZMIAREK
3902 E College View Dr, 15B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 19 3902- 14C E COLLEGE VIEW DR 225.00
1 1 MINOR IN POSSESSION

Joplin R-8 CFO Paul Barr retiring after 23 years

(From Joplin R-8 Superintendent Mendy Moss)

Please join me, Joplin Schools Leadership Team, and Board of Education in extending our best wishes and tremendous appreciation to Paul Barr who is retiring June 30, 2017, after 23 years of devoted service to the district.

 During his tenure, we have relied on Paul’s disciplined, balanced, and strategic financial leadership to skillfully guide the district through a multitude of changes and challenges. Paul’s attention to detail and commitment to the students, staff, and patrons of the district has resulted in Joplin Schools’ sound financial health for more that two decades.

Paul plans to spend immediate retirement time with family, but will stay professionally active in the future as well.

Paul is committed to helping district administrators and support staff implement a smooth and seamless transition to new financial leadership.

Mendy

New Joplin Public Library to open May 30, book drop already available

(From the Joplin Public Library)

Patrons wanting to return items to the Joplin Public Library should go to the new Joplin Public Library at 1901 East 20th Street and use the newly opened drive through book drop. The book drop at the Library’s former Main Street location is now officially closed. Signage at the Main Street facility redirects patrons to the new location to return items.

Citizens should deposit all materials via the drive through book drop located on the north side of the facility on 20th Street. Patrons using the drive through will place their items in the book drop from the driver’s side of the vehicle. Please use caution while driving on the Library property, as it still a work zone with frequent deliveries and truck traffic.

Since Sunday, May 14, Library staff have been moving the contents of the 300 South Main facility to its new building. There are 120,000 items in the collection that will be moved. This includes books, periodicals, and audio-visual items for patrons’ use, along with the massive amount of reference materials, operational equipment, computers and office furniture.

The Library located on Main Street closed on Sunday, May 14. This public resource will reopen at its new location on Tuesday, May 30. A Grand Opening event is set for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 3. Everyone is invited to attend this event.

For more information, call 417- 623-7953 or visit the Library website at www.joplinpubliclibrary.org

Galena man injured in accident on I-49

A Galena, Kansas man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 7:38 p.m. Wednesday on I-49, four miles north of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Carroll J. Flowers, 43, Galena, driving a 2004 Lexus Es 300, lost control, overcorrected and struck a 2017 Freightliner driven by Anthony L. Seymore, 57, California, MO.

Flowers was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.


Carthage, Jasper teens injured in one-vehicle crash

Four teens were injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:05 p.m. Wednesday on County Road 160, five miles west of Jasper.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup driven by Mason R. Hatfield, 16, Jasper, ran off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Hatfield refused treatment at the scene for minor injuries. Three passengers, Tearen C. Danner, 17, Jasper, Whitney M. Ragland, 16, Jasper, and Leeah D. Walker, 16, Carthage, were treated for minor injuries at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Dean's list released for Missouri Southern

Joplin, MO – The Dean’s List has been released for the Spring 2017 semester at Missouri Southern State University.

The list recognizes full-time student from Missouri Southern who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students qualified for the honor by earning the required GPA while enrolled in 12 or more hours of credit courses.

BRITISH COLUMBIA
Coquitlam
Meredeth Samudio Pasaran

COLUMBIA
Bogota
Maria P. Vergara Pinilla

ARKANSAS
Bella Vista
Alex R. Cawood, Lakyn M. Frey, Savana S. Holley, Rachel V. Murphy, Lynn A. Reed, Rachel E. Ray, Jake A. Reed, Kaitlin T. Renn and Monica R. White
Bentonville
Maria D. Aguirre, Sarah C. Burkes, Izabella M. Larson and Glenn C. Pickering
Centerton Erodia A. Garcia
Gentry
David R. Brinkley
Gravette
Lacey M. Newell
Harrison
Brooklynn A. Katrana
Pea Ridge
Haylee N. Bowman, Robert S. McNamara and Wesley P. Woollard
Rogers
Roberto Garcia Ceron, Flor T. Garcia, Roderick L. Peterson and Elizabeth Reyes
Springdale
Dominic C. Neil, Peyton D. Powell and Cheyenne K. Urquhart

ARIZONA
Maricopa Luzarianna Galindo Rodriguez
Phoenix Mikayla G. Monk

CALIFORNIA
Oceanside Gilbert Morgan

COLORADO
Colorado Springs Kyle A. Prater

CONNECTICUT
Hartford
Chantau N. Watson

ILLINOIS
Brimfield
Hunter C. Reed
Carthage
Jacob B. Sholl
Godfrey
Maria Sturluson
Naperville
Ryan O. Drendel

INDIANA
Lakeville
Jillian M. Wirtz

KANSAS
Altamont
George A. Langston
Arkansas City
Tyler S. Sutherland
Bartlett
Loren L. Lay
Baxter Springs
Brennan R. Cummings and Jennifer A. Hill
Coffeyville
Darrin M. Bentley and Sonja A. Mark
Columbus
Kady B. Barrett, Brendan P. Billesbach, Kennedee L. French, Kendal L. Hale, Ashley R. Simpson and Morgan B. Westervelt
Fort Scott
Kristian D. Engle, John R. Erie, Kennede N. Reynolds, Morgan M. Robertson, Benjamin Self and Kenna S. Savage
Frontenac
Austin G. Abram, Blaine N. Cornelius, Cheyenne N. Fox, Kyle J. Hay, Bria R. Lamica and Christian A. Provence
Garland
Jamie L. Bond
Girard
Kelci D. Murphy
Independence
Tyra M. Welch
Kansas City
Sara E. Lancaster and Nolan A. Rhyne
LaCygne
Ashley M. Abeyta
Lawrence
Caitlin F. Schlesener
Leavenworth
Kasey D. Ward
Newton
Matthew M. Willis
Olathe
Madeleine M. Louque
Oswego
Stephen J. Corn
Overland Park
Rachel E. McCoy
Perry
Patrick H. Laird
Pittsburg
Kailey R. Hall, David C. Hamilton and Hussain Khelitit
Pratt
Jenson B. Maydew
Riverton
Brandi M. King
Rossville
Kyle P. Parr
Shawnee
Alicia Pickett
Spring Hill
Taurean Guzman
Tecumseh
Trace A. Henault
Tyro
Hannah L. Hand
Weir
Kathrine A. Markley
Wichita
Jordyn A. Hicke and Jonathan T. Wright

LOUISIANA
Baton Rouge
Caleb J. Domingue

MINNESOTA
Apple Valley
Sydney J. Dose

MISSOURI
Anderson
Sarah E. Munoz, Chloe A. Stancell, Joshua C. Sumler and Tamara L. Taylor
Arcola
Olivia S. Olson
Ash Grove
Katie T. Skelton
Aurora
Ashlyn S. Hilton
Aurora
Zackary L. Keckler, Jaycee L. Lee and Halea S. Slack
Ava
John D. Luebbering
Battlefield
Toni M. Cowger
Belton
Elizabeth C. Bagby and Ryan A. Coovert

Joplin city offices to close Memorial Day, trash service moved back a day

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 29. 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 30.

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 and curbside recycling will not be picked up on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Customers who usually have pick up service on Mondays will have their service on Tuesday, May 30. For the remainder of the week, the residential trash collection (and recycling if applicable) will move to the next day with Friday’s customers having a Saturday pick-up.

The City of Joplin Recycling Center will be open as usual on Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Recycling Center is always closed on Mondays. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday Noon to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Republic Services Transfer Station in Galena, Kansas (that accepts bulky items from Joplin residential trash customers) will be closed on Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday. The transfer station will reopen on Tuesday, May 30. During general operations, the transfer stations hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Students from Joplin, Carthage, CJ, Neosho among first accepted to Southern medical school

(From Southern News Service)

Twenty-six incoming freshmen have been accepted into the Yours to Lose – Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program, which will launch its first cohort at the start of Missouri Southern State University’s Fall 2017 semester.
An exclusive, one-of-a-kind partnership with the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, the program allows a cohort of Missouri Southern students to be admitted to KCU’s new Joplin medical school at the same time they are accepted to MSSU. As pre-med students, they will obtain their bachelor’s degree in biology during an accelerated, three-year course of study before seamlessly transitioning into their first year of medical school. The program will not require them to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
“I was extremely impressed with the caliber to students who applied to be a part of the first Yours to Lose cohort, and I know that the selection process undertaken to narrow that field down to just 26 was a difficult one,” said Dr. Alan Marble, president of Missouri Southern. “This program opens an exciting new chapter at Missouri Southern, and we’re committed to working side by side with KCU to identify and develop future generations of physicians.”
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The following students make up the inaugural Yours to Lose cohort:
ILLINOIS
Dixon
Megan Carney
Nile
Christena Abraham
KANSAS
Neodesha
Hannah Newland
Olathe
Jewell Dehon
Oswego
Elijah Elliot
MISSOURI
Anderson
Zane Corcoran
Carl Junction
Sophia Day
Carthage
Sarah Forman
Grain Valley
Brady Garmon
Joplin
Madeline Campbell
Josh Painter
Matthew Roberts
Mount Vernon
Cole Duncan
Kansas City
Yesenia Eichholz
Mansfield
Chassity Wilson
Neosho
Ashley Hobson
Wyatt Dunbar
Phillipsburg
Sophie Howe
Reeds
Garrett Dunn
Saint Claire
Shelby West
Sullivan
Tiffany Pepper
Walnut Grove
Jarett Sappington
TEXAS
Arlington
Ashni Dudhia
Borger
Kylee Ramsay
Frisco
Butool Mustafa
Plano
Marghi Jani