Friday, June 30, 2017

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Summer J. George vs. Weston A. George
Crystal J. Rohring vs. Timothy J. Rohring
Jannette L. Eldred vs. Joseph W. Eldred
Ronald W. Stinnett vs. Dorris G. Stinnett
Kevin J. Cahalan vs. Kaci G. Cahalan
James Myers vs. Zoey M. Mowery
Rebeka F. Clark vs. Earl W. Clark
Edythe M. Lane vs. Jackie L. Lane
Tammy A. Anderson vs. Calvin W. Anderson
Rebecca K. Bartosh vs. Frank L. Bartosh
Dennis R. Riggs vs. Lynne M. Riggs
Amber N. Wehr vs. Curtis L. Wehr
Timothy J. Steeves vs. Brandi M. Steeves
Derick Simmons vs. Cherise Simmons
Jeremy L. Adams vs. Esther M. Adams
Jordan D. Cashion vs. Charles M. Cashion
Heather M. Talley vs. Timothy A. Talley
Donna R. Ogle vs. Scott Ogle

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Jason E. O'Brien vs. Mindy D. O'Brien
Broc A. Smith vs. Terra F. Smith


Duquesne Police Department plans Fourth of July DWI crackdown

(From the Duquesne Police Department)

Duquesne, Missouri – Local police will be out in full force as part of the annual nationwide Fourth (4th) of July Holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” substance impaired driving crackdown. The crackdown, which will include high visibility enforcement throughout Duquesne, will run from June 30 - July 4, 2017.

The effective nationwide substance impaired driving crackdown will include high visibility enforcement, high profile events, and will be supported by national paid advertising, creating a comprehensive campaign to curb substance impaired driving over the Fourth (4th) of July Holiday.

Duquesne Police Department said its officers will be aggressively looking for substance impaired drivers during the crackdown and will arrest anyone caught driving impaired.

Although it is illegal in all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to drive impaired (having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher), far too many people across the nation get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. Not only are alcohol impaired drivers a threat to others, new statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicate drugged driving has now surpassed drunk driving in fatal crashes. NHTSA’s research shows in 2015, drugs were present in 43% of the fatally injured drivers more frequently than alcohol was present.

“Every year, about one third of all motor vehicle traffic deaths involve one or more substance impaired drivers or motorcycle operators,” said Chief Tommy Kitch. “In 2016, 233 people were killed and 700 seriously injured on Missouri’s roadways in crashes that involved at least one substance impaired driver.” That works out to approximately one substance impaired driver involved fatality every 1-3/4 days.

Chief Tommy Kitch added the Fourth (4th) of July holiday is particularly dangerous. During the Fourth (4th) of July holiday July1-4, 2016, two (2) people were killed and ten (10) seriously injured involving at least one substance impaired driver.

“Research has shown that high visibility enforcement like the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' campaign reduces substance impaired driving fatalities by as much as 20 percent. By joining this nationwide effort, we will make Duquesne’s roadways safer for everyone throughout the holiday,” said Chief Tommy Kitch.

“We want to remind everyone that getting behind the wheel impaired is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, not only does being under the influence impair your ability to operate a vehicle safely, it also impairs your judgment and good sense about whether you can, or should, drive. If you have any doubt about your sobriety, do not get behind the wheel. If you do chose to drive impaired, you will be arrested. No warnings. No excuses,” Chief Tommy Kitch said.

Chief Tommy Kitch noted that being arrested for driving under the influence of any substance brings a wide range of negative consequences into one’s life. Substance impaired drivers face jail time, loss of their driver licenses, and steep financial consequences such as higher insurance rates, attorney fees, court costs, lost time at work, and the potential loss of job. When family, friends and coworkers find out, violators also often face tremendous personal embarrassment.

“Driving while impaired is simply not worth the risk. So don’t take the chance. Remember, we will be out in force and we will be watching, so ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,’” said Chief Tommy Kitch.

Carl Junction Police report another round of thefts from unlocked cars

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

Last week we arrested a subject who was responsible for several thefts from cars, though we were not able to recover much of the property taken in the thefts. 

This did not stop the problem.

Last night there was another round of thefts from unlocked cars. including some that were taken from cars in garages with the doors left open. We are contacting people as we can, to shut their garage doors and did contact several last night, but did not get to all of them, obviously. 

Please, make it your habit to shut your garage doors and lock your cars, you will cut your chance of being a victim of thefts dramatically.

Joplin Police Department Arrests June 29-30

06/29/2017 0901
DAELYN ELISHA PARKER
4306 W 27th Pl JOPLIN, MO 64804
BF 19 2700 N BEALE AVE/E ZORA ST 225.00
1 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/29/2017 0845
JOHNATHAN DEWAYNE DABBS
1504 N Indiana Ave COLUMBUS, KS 66725
WM 35 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 0.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

06/29/2017 1200
ZETH RYAN QUALLATE
2328 S Willard Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 32 1949 W 23RD ST/S ADELE AVE 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

06/29/2017 1210
JARROD SCOTT DUGGAN
531 S Kentucky JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 41 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

06/29/2017 1210
HANK WILLIAM STARR
1710 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 56 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

06/29/2017 1243
TYLER VAN LE
1708 W Persimmon St ROGERS, AR 72756
WM 23 1032 E ZORA ST/N ILLINOIS AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET
3 1 DISPLAY OF STATE PLATES

06/29/2017 1428
QUAESHAWN D CLARK
1409 L Street WEBB CITY, MO 64870
BM 20 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 COMMIT

06/29/2017 1530
BRYAN LEE CROW
3110 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 2931 E 29TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 299.00
3 1 COMMIT
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

06/29/2017 1340
TIFFANY JEAN HERNANDEZ
2022 S Harlem Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 34 1302 S VIRGINIA AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

06/29/2017 1730
MONICA ANN CHRISTIANSEN
2305 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 39 2632 N ST LOUIS AVE/E ZORA ST 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET

06/29/2017 2000
TYELER-ANNE KARRINGTON WHETSTONE
720 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 3227 S MAIN ST 500.00
2 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 CARELESS DRIVING
3 1 NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

06/29/2017 1815
EJ ROZELL
2011 S Maple CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 46 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/29/2017 2253
MELISSA ANNE LOWRY
2314 W 4th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 41 631 W 2ND ST/S SERGEANT AVE 0.00
5 1 BENCH WARRANT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 COMMIT
8 1 COMMIT

06/30/2017 0107
BRAD EDWARD MATHEWSON II
6620 Douglas Fir Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 28 131 W C ST/N JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/30/2017 0122
CHRISTOPHER DAVID BROCK
732 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 700 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 351.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT

06/30/2017 0246
BRENT RANDALL HICKS
725 S Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 43 725 S SERGEANT AVE 500.00
5 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/30/2017 0258
REBECCA L REYES
1605 Oso Trail GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154
WF 50 4500 S 43 HWY 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

06/30/2017 0256
ROBERT E MCCOLLEY Jr
1604 Oso Trail GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154
BM 47 4500 S 43 HWY 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

06/30/2017 0402
STANLEY R WATKINS Jr
3902 E College View Dr, 20A JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 40 631 W 6TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 376.50
1 1 COMMIT

06/30/2017 0600
STEPHANIE NICOLE HIMMELSBACH
2224 S Mississippi Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 33 2225 S ARIZONA AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

Southwest City woman injured in one-vehicle accident on 71

A Southwest City woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 5:35 a.m. today on U. S. 71, one mile south of Pineville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Dodge Ram driven by Martha Ruiz Alverez, 34, Southwest City, lost control on a curve, hydroplaned off the right side of the roadway and struck a guard rail.

Alverez was treated for minor injuries at Freeman Neosho.

Neosho teen killed in one-car accident on Parrot Road

A Neosho teen was killed in a one-vehicle accident 4:50 p.m. today on Parrot Road, seven miles east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Ford Explorer driven by Kalei L. Gregg, 17, Neosho, ran off the right side of the road, overcorrected, traveled out of control and off the left side of the roadway, striking a ditch, overturning and coming to rest on its top.

Gregg was pronounced dead at the scene by Newton County Deputy Coroner Jerry Deems.

The fatality was the 48th for the year and 12th in June for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests June 29-30

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

Marty S. Hayes, 46, Miller
Samuel B. Ellingsworth, 22, Springfield
Rekesh T. Patel, 37, Hollister
Kimberly L. Golubski, 41, Monett
Mary E. Mueller, 44, Springfield

Highway Patrol plans DWI saturations in Jasper, Newton, McDonald counties in July

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer, Troop D, Springfield, announces that sometime during the month of July 2017, Troop D will conduct DWI saturations in Jasper, McDonald, and Newton 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 nearly one quarter of all Missouri fatal traffic crashes. That’s why the Missouri State Highway Patrol will join other Missouri law enforcement agencies to crack down on impaired driving throughout the month of July.

Additionally, the Patrol will be conducting hazardous moving violation saturations in Greene, McDonald, Taney, and Webster 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.”

Carthage, Texas teens injured in UTV crash

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash 11:15 a.m. Thursday on Knoll Road, 5.5 miles west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a UTV Polaris RZR driven by Naomi M. Boswell, 18, Carthage, began skidding, crossed the center of the roadway and overturned on its side.

Boswell and a passenger, Shelby J. Cooper, 19, Leander Texas, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Jasper Police: Follow fireworks ordinance and help us catch those who don't

(From the Jasper Police Department)

It's that time of year again.

The Jasper Police Department wants to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July weekend, and would also like to remind everyone that we have issued extra ticket books to officers for 4th of July weekend, particularly for those who decide to not honor the Jasper Fireworks ordinances. 

So, with that said, please follow the fireworks ordinances. If anyone see's a person(s) breaking the fireworks law, we encourage you to snap a picture if possible of the violator(s), try and identify the violator(s), and text them to Chief Chadwick @ 417-483-6261. 

If an officer is not on, citations will be issued as soon as the next officer is on duty, even if JCSO is called out for a peace disturbance call involving fireworks. 

JCSO has a lot of other, more important things to be dealing with than this. Unfortunately, we do not provide 24/7 coverage, so we will be counting on citizens to help us with violators when we're not on duty. We will have as much coverage as possible this weekend. So please, respect your neighbors, your town, your police and sheriff's department and pocket books by obeying the city ordinances and laws.

Thank you, and have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend.

Information for those planning to attend Joplin Fourth of July Celebration

(From the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department)

If you plan to attend or travel near the area for the Joplin Independence Day Celebration at the Joplin Athletic Complex, below is some information that you may find helpful:

- There will be plenty of parking inside the athletic complex.

- You may enter the athletic complex up until 9:45pm on Tuesday, July 4th. You may enter from 1st Street or from Tri-State Road. After 9:45, officers will began setting up the egress traffic plan and some roads will be closed. 

- Street side parking will not be permitted on 1st Street, Tri-State Road, Cleveland or B Street. Vehicles parked in “no parking zones” will be towed immediately, to provide a safe area for people walking. 

- We have added another exit from the sports complex this year to speed up the process. One exit will be via the main entrance, through the round-a-bout and south on Tri-State Road to 7th Street (MO 66 Highway). Tri-State will change to one way southbound at 10pm to allow the left lane to turn left on 7th toward Schifferdecker and the right lane to turn right on 7th toward Kansas. The other exit will be a gravel road on the north side of the complex. Vehicles will be directed east on B Street and will turn north on Schifferdecker. We understand that not all drivers will want to turn north, but we are doing this to speed up the process. We recommend that you take Perkins to Maiden Lane to go south if you need to from this location, and avoid the 7th and Schifferdecker intersection. 

- Several officials will be directing traffic inside the athletic complex. Please be alert and watch for them. They will point you in the direction that will get you out of the park the fastest. 

- Northbound Schifferdecker traffic will be diverted east only on 7th Street starting at 9:50. We suggest drivers use Main Street or Central City Road to get north and south during this time. 

- Traffic delays will likely occur in this area. Priority will be given to vehicles leaving the event. 

- We would like to remind drivers that several intersections will be blocked with cones. Moving or going around cones will be addressed with zero tolerance. These traffic control tools are in place to make the event safe for everyone.

- No alcohol or personal fireworks will be permitted inside the athletic complex or park. 

- It is not optimal to see the fireworks from Schifferdecker Park due to the hills and trees. We urge everyone to view them from the athletic complex. When the event is over, traffic leaving Schifferdecker Park may be congested inside the park and will not be a priority to clear until the athletic complex parking is empty. 

- We hope that by adding a second exit, that traffic clears quickly. This can only be done with the cooperation from everyone. Again, we understand that the egress plan to large events sometimes sends drivers in a direction other than desired, but it is necessary to keep traffic moving. Please use caution in this area. There will be a large number of pedestrian, children and vehicles in this area.

Jasper County Sheriff's Office Arrests

June 27, 2017
Daily News
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

6/21/17 Michael P. Watwood, 26 of Joplin, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd, Resisting Arrest, Possession of a Controlled Substance at a County Jail, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child 2nd .

6/23/17 Mariah Marsh, 24 of Carthage, was arrested for Domestic Assault 3rd.

6/23/17 Frank B. Smith, 55 of Carthage, was arrested for Fugitive From Justice.

6/23/17 Daniel F. Franklin, 58 of Joplin, was arrested for Child Molestation 2nd and Enticement of a Child

6/23/17 Trevis L. Moss, 51 of Joplin, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

6/24/17 Kelly C. Law, 47 of Carthage, was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th.

6/24/17 James B. Yocum, 44 of Joplin, was arrested for Domestic Assault 4th, Domestic Assault 3rd, and Endanger the Welfare of a Child 1st.

6/25/17 Jarrod L. McGuirk, 33 of Joplin, was arrested for Resisting Arrest.

6/25/17 Carrie L. Lindsey-Hall, 40 of Webb City, was arrested for Trespass 1st.

6/26/17 Joseph A. Graves, 49 of Sarcoxie, was arrested for Fail to Register as a Sex Offender.

6/28/17 Brady A. Hall, 25 of Carl Junction, 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 Arrests June 28-29

06/28/2017 0655
ADRIAN LAMONT SMITH
1024 W 1st WEBB CITY, MO 64870
BM 42 303 E 3RD ST 198.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/28/2017 0850
JUSTIN LEVI NEWSWANDER
3615 Beaumont NEOSHO, MO 64850
WM 25 303 E 3RD ST 448.50
1 1 COMMIT

06/28/2017 0817
TIFFANY DAWN WALKER
1711 S Pennsylvania Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 31 131 W 4TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 500.00
1 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
4 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELED
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/28/2017 0800
BILLY JOSEPH COLEMAN II
1761 Webbwood Dr WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 36 949 W 4TH ST/S GRAY AVE 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/28/2017 0912
SARAH L MARTIN
3902 E College View Dr, 18C JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 25 3902- 18C E COLLEGE VIEW DR 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/28/2017 1123
SHELA JOANN HILL
306 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 41 1549 W C ST/N MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/28/2017 1452
JERRY SHATTUCK
2809 N Santa Fe Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 53 3009 E WICKERSHAM DR 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/28/2017 1945
ROBERT JAVON VADEN
BM 41 649 W 7TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 0.00
1514 Campbell St KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/28/2017 2045
MAX RAY HAMMON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1732 E 32ND ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE
WM 51 373.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

06/28/2017 2355
JOHN ALLAN MYERS
2216 N Ozark Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1849 E 15TH ST/S CONNECTICUT AVE
WM 19 303.50
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

06/28/2017 2328
SAMANTHA LYNN DAVIS
605 Joplin St GALENA, KS 66739
WF 18 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

06/28/2017 2328
ALLEN LEE BERRY
605 Joplin GALENA, KS 66739
WM 21 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

06/29/2017 0038
DAKOTA SHAE BARNETT
801 G Nw MIAMI, OK 74354
WF 17 2623 E 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 LARCENY

06/29/2017 0058
JOHNATHAN LAMON ALLEN
2401 E 28th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 18 303 E 3RD ST 167.00
1 1 COMMIT

06/29/2017 0105
KAMERON TREY KLEEMAN
1221 Peters St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 17 700 S MURPHY AVE 0.00
1 1 MINOR IN POSSESSION

06/29/2017 0114
RONLISSA NICOLE KING
303 N Cox Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 26 131 W B ST/N JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/29/2017 0110
SHANNON MICHAEL STON MATLOCK
10204 County Ln 265 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 20 131 W 15TH ST/S JOPLIN AVE 0.00
1 1 MINOR IN POSSESSION

06/29/2017 0145 
MITCHELL DAVID MIRANDA 
2808 Virginia Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 
WM 24 100 E 6TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

06/29/2017 0423
TRINA DAWN FISHER
524 N Kentucky St CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
WF 38 749 W 16TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Parsons woman injured in rollover crash near Seneca

A Parsons, Kansas woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:01 a.m. today on Kentucky Road at Highway 43, five miles north of Seneca.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1993 Honda Civic driven by Amanda L. Patterson, 27, Parsons, ran off the roadway and overturned.

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

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests June 28-29

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

Andrea J. Davidson, 45, Kirbyville
Alexis D. Schuder, 19, Ozark
Melissa A. Shaw, 41, Springfield
Chad M. Bender, 30. El Dorado Springs


Agenda posted for Monday Joplin City Council meeting

COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, July 3, 2017
6:00 P.M., Council Chambers
1.

Call To Order

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America
2.

Roll Call

3.

Presentations

4.

Finalization Of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports And Communications

6.

Citizen Requests And Petitions

7.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing Procedures

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-257

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District R-1 and including in District R-1-PD property as described below and located Southwest Corner of South Even Avenue and West 26th Place in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-268

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2004-256, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, November 15, 2004, by removing from District R-1 and including in District R-2 property as described below and located 1516 E. 19th Street in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.
8.

Consent Agenda

1.

June 19, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes

Documents:
  1. CC MINS 6-19-.PDF
9.

Resolutions

10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-001

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into a Lease Agreement with the Joplin Public Library Board of Trustees for the purpose of leasing the land and improvements thereon located at 1901 East 20th Street to the Joplin Public Library Board of Trustees for the operation of the Joplin Public Library; authorizing the City Manager to execute said Agreement by and on behalf of the City of Joplin, Missouri; and containing an emergency clause.
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO 2017-004

AN ORDINANCE approving a Purchase Order to be issued to Microsoft Corporation to cover the annual support payment for the Public Safety and Financial software and related systems as budgeted in the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 as adopted by Ordinance No. 2016-177 on October 17, 2016; and containing an emergency clause.
3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-142


AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Asbell Excavating and Trucking for the Wildwood Ranch Business Park Sewer Infrastructure Project for the not to exceed price of One Million Four Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Three and 25/100 ($1,489,973.25); authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-143

AN ORDINANCE     approving an amendment to the Work Authorization with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. in the not to exceed amount of Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and no/100 Dollars ($9,980.00) for Professional Engineering Consulting Services for NPDES Permit Renewal Support and containing an emergency clause.
11.

Ordinances - First Reading

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-267

AN ORDINANCE requesting to review the Final Plat of the Maryland Crossing in the City of
Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. 
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2017-512

AN ORDINANCE approving position changes to the Salary Administration Plan for the City of Joplin.
12.

Ordinances - Second Reading And Third Reading

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

1.

City Council Travel Requests

2.

News From The Public Information Officer, Lynn Onstot

Groundbreaking held for Joplin Senior Center

(From the City of Joplin)

City officials and representatives from the Area Agency on Aging joined together to initiate the construction of the new Joplin Senior Center during a groundbreaking ceremony today.

The 14,400-square foot Senior Center will be located on the south side of 26th Street and borders the east side of Mercy Public Park. The center provides many benefits to the senior community by offering expanded meal services, exercise classes, computer lab, health and wellness checks and counseling.

The current center received structural damage during the May 2011 tornado. In addition to the building damage, the kitchen and service areas are inadequate for the level of food service and demand, as the senior nutrition program has grown. Annually, the Senior Center provides 176,000 meals a year to senior citizens with approximately 59,000 of these distributed through the Meals on Wheels program for homebound citizens. Seating in the new center’s dining area will accommodate about 200 people.

Programming at the center has also expanded over the years and now includes fitness, health and recreational activities not originally planned for that facility. The new facility connects to walking trails for health and fitness and includes areas both indoor and outdoor for recreation.

“We’re very excited for this new center,” said Stan Heater, Chief Executive Officer of the Area Agency on Aging, the organization that will operate the center. “The enlarged and upgraded kitchen along with a designated pick-up area for meals will be great additions for our senior meal program.”

Sitting just east of Mercy Park, the building will offer a nice view as well as outdoor seating for meals and other activities. A zero-threshold design of the walking surfaces is planned, allowing a level plane without having a curb to step over as people walk from the parking lot to the sidewalk or building.

The City will also be adding a Trolley Stop at the Center, so seniors will have a new option in traveling to the Center.

“As the project team worked on the plans of the building, they focused on both the appearance and the function that would appeal to seniors,” said Mayor Mike Seibert. “The Trolley Stop is just another way to provide convenience to our community. This will be a beautiful facility that offers everything the Senior Center has now with an improved layout and some nice additions. We look forward to its completion and welcoming our seniors into the new center.”

Joplin City Council recently authorized $3.74 million to R.E. Smith Construction as the contractor for the project. Design for the project was completed by Ryan Faust with Bates Architecture of Rogers, Arkansas. Opening of the new facility is planned for summer 2018.

Funding for this project is through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program offered to the City of Joplin from U.S. Housing and Urban Development following the May 2011 disaster.

Public meeting scheduled on 32nd Street and Central City Road roundabout

(From the City of Joplin)

An open house public meeting focusing on the roundabout project at 32nd Street and Central City Road will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5 at the Parish Center of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 3035 S. Central City Road.

City engineers and representatives of Olsson and Associates and Emery Sapp & Sons will be there to provide details about this project. Citizens may drop by any time during these hours to view the plans and ask questions about the upcoming road project.

If you have questions, please contact Public Works Engineering Division at 417-624-0820, ext. 530.

JFD responds to structure fire at Clean Uniforms

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1609 E Falcon St (Clean Uniforms), on Wednesday, 28 June, at 10:18 PM. 

The first crew arrived at 10:19 PM. On arrival fire personnel found heavy smoke and an active fire in a large metal building. 

The fire was in the center of the cleaning floor by the industrial washer and dryers. The facility fire alarm and sprinkler system were activated when crews arrived. Crews extinguished the fire and remained on scene until 11:48 PM.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighting crews. The building was unoccupied at the time.
The Fire Department responded with 5 apparatus and 13 personnel and was assisted by the Joplin Police Department and METS Ambulance Service. Webb City FD aided via Mutual Aid.
The cause of the fire was determined to be spontaneous combustion of rag materials.

For more information, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403 or 624-0820 ext. 1300.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Arvest Bank contributes $5,290 to Joplin Bright Futures for snack pack program

From Jet HD

Federal grand jury indicts Joplin man on child pornography charge

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Joplin man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for producing child pornography.

Richard James York, 26, of Joplin, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo.

Today’s indictment alleges that York used a nine-year-old minor (identified as Jane Doe) to produce child pornography from March 1, 2017, to March 16, 2017. York is also charged with one count of receiving and distributing child pornography over the Internet.

Larson cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ami Harshad Miller. It was investigated by the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crime Task Force and the Jasper County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department.

Jasper Police arrest Lamar, Springfield men, confiscate Diazepam, marijuana

(From the Jasper Police Department)

On Wednesday, June 21 at 6:52 pm, a Jasper officer stopped a black Chevrolet Traverse near the intersection of 4th and Lexington.

The officer stopped the vehicle in reference to exceeding the posted speed limit, 56 mph in a 35 mph zone. 

Contact was made with the driver, Alfredo Herrera of Lamar and the front passenger, David Baum of Springfield. 

After smelling marjuana coming from the vehicle, a search was conducted of the persons and the vehicle. (16) yellow pills identified as Diazapam, a controlled substance was found, along with an estimated 15 grams of marijuana. Both subjects were arrested.

Note: The suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Police: Angry Carthage man fires semi-automatic rifle, pistol at girlfriend, narrowly misses three-year-old

(From the Carthage Police Department)

On 6/28/17 about 30 minutes after midnight Carthage Police received a report of gunshots from the 1000 block of Regan.

Upon arrival officers spoke to the victim with the initials S.B. She reported that she is girlfriend to the suspect Johnnie Frost. 

Frost became upset with S.B. and took her to their bedroom. Frost was acting as though he was taking part in a television show and was a member of a motorcycle gang. The show was Sons of Anarchy. Frost threatened S.B. with an M4 (AR15 semi-automatic rifle). He shot warning shots above her head. 

When confronted by S.B.’s sister he stepped out of the bedroom. S.B.’s 7 year old daughter C.T. came into the bedroom and they shut the door. 

Frost then fired about 21 shots through the door.

S.B.’s sister was able to disarm him and Frost left the house and went into the garage. He then obtained a pistol and fired four rounds back into the house. The shots narrowly missed their three-year-old child.

Frost is currently being held at the Jasper County Jail with a $500,000 cash or surety bond.

Suspect: Johnnie Frost age 32
Victim: Girlfriend age 29, female child age 7 and male child age 3.
Reported Crime: Domestic Assault in the First Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful use of a Weapon.

Wheaton woman injured in accident near Stark City

A Wheaton woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:20 p.m. today on Highway 86, three miles east of Stark City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Chevrolet truck driven by Jewel L. Pyle, 59, Wheaton, left the roadway, struck a fence and two trees.

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

Highway Patrol Troop D prepared for Fourth of July weekend

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer Troop D, Springfield, announces upcoming plans for Troop D officers to participate in Operation C.A.R.E. and 20-Mile Trooper enforcement programs over the 2017 July Fourth weekend. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) during the long holiday weekend. This means every available officer will be on the road enforcing traffic laws and assisting motorists. Additionally, Troop D officers will be conducting a 20-Mile Trooper project on Interstate 44 throughout the Troop D area on Friday, June 30, 2017, and Tuesday, July 4, 2017. 

During this enforcement program, troopers will be assigned to 20-mile intervals in an effort to step up traffic enforcement with a goal of reducing traffic crashes over the holiday weekend. Enforcement efforts on secondary roads within Troop D will be conducted during the same time frame. Over the entire holiday weekend, troopers will be targeting all traffic violations and will be especially vigilant to excessive speed, careless and imprudent driving, and aggressive driving violations.

The Fourth of July holiday is one of the busiest boating holidays of the year and troopers will also be working on the state’s waterways to enforce Missouri’s boating laws and assist where needed. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers, and being courteous on the water. With more boats on the water, it is even more important to pay attention when operating your vessel. Never operate a boat while you are impaired and never ride with an impaired operator. Wear a life jacket, and obey the law regarding safe operation of a vessel and no wake zones.

“We want everyone’s July Fourth Holiday to be safe and enjoyable, especially as you travel on Missouri’s highways,” stated Captain Villanueva. “I would like to urge all motorists to make sure safe driving is a part of your plans. Make sure everyone is wearing a seat belt, and never drink and drive. Should you be celebrating the holiday on the water, I want to remind everyone to ensure they are wearing an approved life jacket while in a vessel and don’t operate a vessel while drinking."

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.”

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!!

Resurfacing of 76 in McDonald County to begin next week

(From MODOT)

Drivers can expect one-lane traffic and occasional traffic delays when a project to resurface and widen Missouri Route 76 in McDonald County begins the week of July 3, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Route 76 will receive a new driving surface and the roadway will be widened to include widened shoulders with edgeline rumble strips.

The 21-mile project runs from Interstate 49 near Anderson to Route U south of Rocky Comfort.

Drivers can expect flaggers on the road and pilot cars directing them through the work zone. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone.

All lanes of traffic will be open during nighttime hours.

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

Project Background
Prime Contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Mt. Vernon
Completion Date: November 1, 2017
Total Cost: $2 million

MSSU dental hygiene program ranks among top 50 in nation

(From Southern News Service)

The Dental Hygiene program at Missouri Southern State University ranks in the “Top 50 Dental Hygienist Schools” in the nation, according to a survey by TheBestColleges.org.

The organization strives to connect prospective students to the best degree programs available. It surveyed all accredited dental hygienist schools in the U.S. to select 50 that provide students with the best learning experience, noting that Missouri Southern “stood out with an outstanding program.”

Stacie Scrivner, registered dental hygienist and chair of the department at Missouri Southern, said the program takes pride in preparing students to excel in their field.

“We have successful clinical board pass rates of 95 percent, written board pass rates of 92 percent, and job placement of 90 percent,” Scrivner said.

Figures from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics show that employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow by 19 percent in the next eight years, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Missouri Southern State University’s dental hygiene program began in 1975. Since that time, it has been continually accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its dental clinic offers dental cleanings, X-rays and other preventive services to children over age 5, students, people with special needs and senior citizens.

Joplin Police Department Arrests June 27-28

06/27/2017 0900
WILLIAM S ONDO
911 W 2nd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 59 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 0930
SAKESHA N VOORHIES
310 N Cox Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 24 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 0930
TYLER BLANE BENFORD
1101 Wallace Ln LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 0900
JUSTIN DION LOUIS MAYNARD
2124 16th KANSAS CITY, MO 64127
BM 29 303 E 3RD ST 348.50
1 1 COMMIT

06/27/2017 1109
DUSTIN PAUL HENSON
125 N Maple Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 649 W 10TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 1200
MYLISSA DAWN ASHER
615 W 13th JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 25 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
3 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
2 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA

06/27/2017 1230
AUSTIN WESLEY SMITH
203 Elm Street CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 23 749 W 7TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
4 1 RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST
3 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION
2 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
1 1 LARCENY
5 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
6 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/27/2017 1330
CHRISTOPHER LEE PINOLA
1118 Hillside Drive WEBB CITY, MO 64870
WM 38 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 1330
KENRIC LEE BROWN
BM 32 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1009 E Broadway St JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 1330
BRANDON JAMAL CARTER
210 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 1330
DANNY RAMOS-GONZALEZ
1408 Robertson Ave CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 42 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/27/2017 1415
KENDALL RYAN ARMSTRONG
411 S Washington NEVADA, MO 64772
WM 22 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPONS CITY

06/27/2017 1219
BRITTANY D CARR
3218 S Grand Ave, 8 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 30 11570 HWY FF 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/27/2017 1910
SABREENA DESIREE MURRAY
1531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/27/2017 1915
JEREMY ALAN SIMON
705 Glendale Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 42 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

06/27/2017 1745
ANTONIO JOSE PEREZBURGOS
 1229 S Willard Ave Apt-a, A JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 20 700 S PATTERSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT

06/27/2017 2100
HERSCHEL TODD HARRY
1236 W 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 303 E 3RD STREET 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

06/27/2017 2229
CHRISTY DAWN SUTTON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 44 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/27/2017 2301
DANIEL SEAN GONZALES
125 N Maple JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 35 400 S MURPHY BLVD 348.50
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

06/27/2017 2304 
EVERETT ORRIN GARDNER 
360 E 1st St TUSTIN, CA 92780 
WM 70 100 E 12TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

06/28/2017 0117
COLLEEN ANN BLAKE
830 S Mckinley Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
249 E 8TH ST/S PENNSYLVANIA AVE
WF 32 201.50
1 1 COMMIT

06/28/2017 0152
NICHOLAS MARQUE BROWN
2216 E 20th St Apt B JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 25 2216- B E 20TH ST 226.50
1 COMMIT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/28/2017 0110
TYELER-ANNE KARRINGTON WHETSTONE
720 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 26 2800 E 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 CORNER CUTTING
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED
2 1 DISPLAY OF STATE PLATES

06/28/2017 0200
GAVON JARRETT NEWTON
2101 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 35 1511 E LUCAS DR 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/28/2017 0335
CHRISTINA ELIZABETH DHAR
1827 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 24 849 W 21ST ST/S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

Carthage man airlifted to Mercy Springfield following rollover accident on Cedar Road

A Carthage man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:45 p.m. Tuesday on Cedar Road three miles south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1993 Ford F700 driven by Virgilio E. Monzon, 42, Carthage, ran off the roadway and overturned.

Monzon was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests June 27-28

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

William M. Grabowski, 25, Springfield
Bradley L. Bettis, 38, Fair Grove
Sara R. Lansdale, 34, Branson
Christopher A. Edgmond, 29, Crane
Debra L. Blankenship, 50, Seymour
Kevin W. Layton, 31, Rogers, Arkansas

Joplin Fire Department offers fireworks safety tips

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

As Independence Day approaches, the Joplin Fire Department encourages citizens to keep safety in mind as they handle fireworks to avoid any problems. The public should also know and adhere to all regulations involving the sale and discharge of fireworks in the City of Joplin to provide a safer environment for their families, neighbors and the community as a whole. Also citizens are encouraged to be a good neighbor and remove any trash or debris from the fireworks they discharge.

Fireworks may be sold within the City of Joplin on July 1,2,3,4 only; and may be discharged only on July 1, 2, 3, and 4 from the hours of 12 Noon to 11 pm. The City prohibits the sale, possession or discharge of bottle rockets within the City. Any bottle rockets found will be confiscated immediately, and any variances of these rules may result in appropriate fines and confiscation of all possessed fireworks.

It should also be noted that during the set-up and event of the Independence Day Celebration at Joplin Athletic Complex, all private fireworks will be prohibited in Schifferdecker Park, Schifferdecker Golf Course and the Joplin Athletic Complex, as ordered by the Joplin Fire Chief. The notice is being posted in the interest of safety and is in accordance with the City of Joplin Code (SEC. 58.65 Item C). The order will be in effect on July 2, 3 and 4, 2016.

The notice will be posted at fireworks stands in the City of Joplin, as well as posted at the main entry points of Schifferdecker Park, Golf Course and the Athletic Complex. The Police Department has set a protocol in handling violations of this order, starting with a verbal warning to the possibility of arrest if repeated violations occur.

Other fireworks safety tips include:

Think first and foremost of SAFETY when discharging fireworks.

Follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions.

It is recommended that children do not use any firework. However, if they do, always have adult supervision.

*Only discharge fireworks in an area clear of any obstructions, and that has short grass or a noncombustible surface.

*Clear the area of any trash, wood piles, yard debris, etc.

*Make sure that everyone is a safe distance from the discharge area.

*Have a method of extinguishing devices immediately, i.e. a garden hose, bucket of water, fire extinguisher.

*DO NOT HANDLE DUDS. They may go off several minutes later.

*Always use punks to light the firework. Using lighters or matches may cause the firework to ignite prematurely.

*Do not hold a firework in your hand and light it.

*Do not discharge fireworks toward or near people, houses or other structures, flammable or combustible items.

Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Joplin Senior Center

(From the City of Joplin)

City officials will join representatives from the Area Agency on Aging for a significant milestone as they break ground to start the construction of the Joplin Senior Center. The groundbreaking event will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 at the new center’s location, 2616 S. Picher Avenue. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking.

The 14,400-square foot Senior Center will be located on the south side of 26th Street and borders the east side of Mercy Public Park. The center provides many benefits to the senior community by offering expanded meal services, exercise classes, computer lab, health and wellness checks and counseling.

The current center received structural damage during the May 2011 tornado. In addition to the building damage, the kitchen and service areas are inadequate for the level of food service and demand, as the nutrition program has grown. Programming has also expanded over the years and now includes fitness, health and recreational activities not originally planned for that facility. The new facility connects to walking trails for health and fitness and includes outdoor areas for recreation.

Funding for this project is through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery program offered to the City of Joplin from U.S. Housing and Urban Development following the May 2011 disaster.

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Ron Lankford to replace Barr as Joplin R-8 chief financial officer

Former Webb City R-7 Superintendent Ron Lankford, who has been serving as interim HR director for the Joplin R-8 School District received a promotion tonight.

Lankford will replace the retiring Paul Barr as chief financial officer for one year.

The veteran educator told those attending tonight's R-8 Board of Education meeting that he had come to appreciate the district during the past few months.

"You have great leadership, buildings, you're got great teachers in the classroom. This district is positioned to start moving forward after a long trial. You have gone through a lot."

Lankford said the new position is "kind of exciting," but he emphasized that it is "one year and done."

Superintendent Melinda Moss introduced Lankford's replacement as HR director, Ashley Jones.

Tonight marked the last board meeting for Barr and Interim Superintendent Norm Ridder.


Carthage Police: Do you know who these people are?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

We are needing your help identifying these two subjects. If you have any information please contact us at 417-237-7200.

Joplin Police Department Arrests June 26-27

06/26/2017 1103
KYLEE RACHELLE PLILER
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 20 331 W A ST/N PEARL AVE 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

06/26/2017 1420
JODY JOSHUA WATKINS
6308 Chester Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 31 932 E 34TH ST 421.50
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT
4 1 COMMIT
5 1 COMMIT
6 1 COMMIT
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

06/26/2017 1530
JOSEPH PAUL JOHNSON
626 S Moffet Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 54 626 S MOFFET AVE 75.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

06/26/2017 1600
SARAH PHILLIPS
2810 S Kansas Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 23 2810 S KANSAS AVE 0.00
1 1 MENTAL 96 HOUR HOLD

06/26/2017 1800
ELAINA MARIE SNEED
824 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 20 800 S CHESTNUT AVE 272.00
1 1 COMMIT
2 1 COMMIT
3 1 COMMIT

06/26/2017 1825
ROBERT LEE HOOPER
626 S Moffet Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 45 2800 E 32ND ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

06/26/2017 2044
ETHAN GERRY JAMES PRESLEY
580 S Lemon Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 225.00
1 1 COMMIT

06/26/2017 2310
ALMA LOUISE SHERRICK-KARR
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 36 100 MERCY WAY 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

06/26/2017 2355
RICKY AUTRY
WM 46 100 E 22ND ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

06/26/2017 2355
JIMMY ANTHONY TANCREDI
 Homeless JOPLIN, MO
WM 39 1501 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

06/27/2017 0028
ERNEST RAY MCDADE
5995 Manor House Way DUBLIN, OH 43017
BM 48 00 I 44 WB MM 3 225.00
1 1 POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA
2 1 SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET
3 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

06/27/2017 0200
KENTRELL MONTAE ROGERS
1008 N Florida Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 18 649 W 10TH ST/S SERGEANT AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests June 26-27

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

Aaron J. Miller, 42, Nixa
John H. Dawson, 67, Aurora

Police: Heavyset bearded man offers Webb City children money for sexual acts

(From the Webb City Police Department)

Detectives with the Webb City Police Department are currently investigating two separate incidents where a white male subject driving a silver unknown make/model four door car stopped to talk to children. 

The children in both cases reported the male was heavy set with a beard & red hair in a pony tail. The children in both cases reported the male offered them money for sexual acts. 

Please take this opportunity to speak with your children about not talking to or going with strangers.
Contact the Webb City Police Department at 4176731911 to report any suspicious activity.
You can also contact us at info@webbcitypd.org or on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/WebbCityPolice/) however these services are not monitored 24/7.

Lamar woman falls asleep, crashes into culvert

A Lamar woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 3:05 p.m. today on I-49, four miles north of Lamar.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Susan J. Griffitt, 58, Lamar, driving a 2014 Ford Edge, fell asleep, ran off the right side of the road and struck a culvert.

Griffitt was treated for minor injuries at Barton County Memorial Hospital, Lamar.

Ninety-eight citations, two arrests, 100 warnings during Highway Patrol operations in Jasper, Greene counties

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

A total of 98 citations, two arrests, and 100 warnings were issued in conjunction with hazardous moving enforcement operations conducted in Greene County on June 23, 2017, and in Jasper County on June 24, 2017. Totals from these enforcement efforts include:
46 -- speed citations
20 -- seat belt citations
11 -- non-moving violations
7 -- uninsured motorist citations
5 -- driver license citations
4 -- following too closely violations
3 -- child restraint citations
2 -- other hazardous moving arrests
1 -- misdemeanor warrant arrest
1 -- driving while intoxicated

“Our mission is to make our highways safer, which cannot be solely accomplished by traffic arrests,” stated Captain Villanueva. “In order to meet this goal, it is vital that every motorist take it upon themselves to be a safe, courteous, and conscientious driver.”

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.”

Highway Patrol makes four drug arrests during water enforcement saturation in McDonald County

(From Highway Patrol Troop D)

Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, announces the results of water enforcement saturations in McDonald County on the Elk River and in Dallas/Laclede counties on the Niangua River. Both efforts were conducted on Saturday, June 24, 2017. The goal of these enforcement operations was to detect intoxicated boaters and other violations that contribute to boating crashes and drownings. The enforcement locations were selected based on the high number of drinking- and impairment-related boating crashes, in addition to reported behavioral problems, illegal drug usage, and underage alcohol consumption.

The following is a list of enforcement contacts made by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Department of Conservation during the saturations:

Elk River
Total Boating Citations -- 6
Possession Of Glass Container Violations -- 2
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 4
Warnings -- 3

Niangua River
Total Number Of Contacts -- 85
Total Boating Citations -- 21
Minor In Possession Violation -- 1
Littering Citation -- 1
Felony Drug Arrests -- 3
Misdemeanor Drug Arrests -- 12
Personal Flotation Device Violations -- 2
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest -- 1
Fishing Permit Violation -- 1
Warnings -- 75

"The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to ensure that Missouri's waterways are safe and enjoyable to the public. Boaters are reminded to contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol using *55 if they need emergency assistance," stated Captain Villanueva.

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!!

Neosho Big Spring Bluegrass Festival and Barbecue set for August

(From the City of Neosho)

It was born in the motherland, nurtured in the hills and hollers’ and now playing on the stage at Big Spring Park, the sweet and natural sounds of bluegrass. Music composed of voices painted with the gold of sunshine and accompaniment made by the hand of man. Sounds as from harps unstrung come from hands touching the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and upright bass.

I wax mellow and very Dead yet I’m drawn to ballads about an itinerant dancing man with a deceased dog and a gritty tale or relaxing in a fixer-upper one room abode with a companion whom I refer to as “Sweet Baby”. All of this and more can be heard from the numerous “minstrels” present for the 4th Annual Big Spring Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival in Big Spring Park on Saturday, August 5th 2017 from 10 am to 9 pm.

It’s that time to bring the blankets, quilts, or them thar fancy folding chairs and throw down on the lawn in our beautiful historic park and enjoy a day set to the score of purest music this side of heaven. It’s a comfortable place to be, free of cockle burrs and fire ants and invaded only occasionally by a passionate ground hog.

No need to worry while you are here about how you will sustain your health as we will have many a travelin’ chuck wagon with grub and treats. Them boys will be preparin’ fresh food all day long! There’ll be pulled pork, brisket, sausages, chicken, corn on the cob, watermelon, ice cream, shaved ice, kettle korn, funnel cakes and probably more, but I seemed to have lost track of where I was goin’.

Well, let’s just take a look at the schedule for the day as we don’t want you to show up too early or stay too late!

10:00 a.m. Greenland Station

11:00 a.m. White River Junction

12:00 p.m. Fiddle & Banjo

1:00 p.m. Roving Gamblers

2:00 p.m. Workman Bluegrass

3:00 p.m. Finley River Boys

4:00 p.m. Ripplin’ Creek

5:00 p.m. Brightwater Junction

6:00 p.m. Blue Irene

7:00 p.m. Crazy Mule

8:00 p.m. That Dalton Gang

This here be a NO CHARGE AT THE GATE event, use you Yankee money or railroad script for food and beverage!

For more information, please call Paul Richardson at 417-451-8050 or text or call 417-389-3301. Also, check out Neosho Area Community Events on Facebook. Look under the events listing for Big Spring Bluegrass & BBQ.

Crowder College adds electrical apprenticeship program

(From Crowder College)

Neosho, MO – Crowder College will partner with Bill’s Electric, Inc. (BEII) to begin offering an Electrical Apprenticeship program this fall at the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center.

Crowder College was awarded a Department of Labor Apprenticeship USA Grant through the State of Missouri Workforce Development in the amount of $59,978.75. This grant is for one year and will cover the start-up cost to develop the curriculum and personnel for the program.

According to the Department of Labor, nearly four million Electrical Apprentices will be needed by the year 2025. In 2015, there were 300,000 apprentices in the US. BEI has openings for electrical apprentices, so this program will benefit their employment growth and training. The classes will start with a minimum of 12 students this first year as it is a four-year apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship will require full-time employment (2000 hours annually) and 144 classroom hours. Classes will meet weekly at the Joplin ATTC.

Crowder has been successful with apprenticeship programs as they partnered with Branco Enterprises, Inc. in 2015 to begin the Construction Apprenticeship program.

BEI has deep roots in Southwest Missouri, with decades of outstanding service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the Four States area. BEI is now an ESOP Corporation recognized as a leader in the field, averaging 160-300 employees in four location. BEI’s position and strength enables the company to provide additional value to our clients, the community, and opportunities for our employees.

Crowder College is a two-year comprehensive community college offering certificates and degrees providing students the opportunity to enter the workforce or continue their education at a university. Crowder College serves a 9-county service region in southwest Missouri.

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Monday, June 26, 2017

Dewey Combs, coach of three Parkwood state football championships dead at 87

The most legendary football coach in Joplin history, Dewey Combs, died Sunday at age 87.

Combs won state championships in 1975, 1980, and 1983, at Parkwood High School and also coached the 1966 Trenton team to the state title.

"This was my dream job," Combs told Columbia TV station KOMU during an interview at the dedication of the Dewey Combs Athletic Complex at Junge Field on August 22, 2014. "I ended up here in Joplin and I never looked for another job."

Combs arrived in Joplin the year after leading Trenton to the state championship and remained through the 1986 season. He was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.