Joplin Police to have Coffee with a Cop Wednesday

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Please join us October 2nd at 1123 S. Range Line Rd McDonald's. McDonald's is hosting COFFEE WITH A COP event from 8:00 A.M.-10 A.M. Joplin Police will be in attendance to have coffee with all that attend.

Joplin Police Department makes 88 arrests, responds to 21 crashes over weekend

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Joplin Police Departments weekend numbers:

Dispatched events: 721
Car stops: 83
Crashes: 21
Reports: 78
DWI/DUI-D: 4
Drugs: 6
Arrests: 88

Jasper County Criminal Cases

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Christopher Donnel Finklea, 1978, Joplin, felony assault

Zachary Lyle Simonds, 1984, Joplin, felony stealing

John Cliffman, 1996, Webb City, felony burglary

Misty R. Whetstone, 1978, Carthage, felony domestic assault







Cody Dale Sadler, 1987, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, felony out-of-state fugitive

Paul Dewey Phillips, Sr. 1967, Joplin, misdemeanor trespassing

Cinda Criswell, 1992, Joplin, felony passing bad check

Patrick Wayne Dillard, 1979, Joplin, felony out-of-state fugitive







Franklin Rae Kroush, 1953, Carterville, felony making a terroristic threat

John Wesley Potter, 1988, Riverton, Kansas, felony stealing, felony forgery

Blake Michael Hickman, 1984, Carl Junction, misdemeanor fraudulent use of a credit device

Tabitha Dawn Largen, 1973, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Chance Colby Hamilton Halseth, 1976, Joplin, felony possession of a controlled substance

Newton County Criminal Case

The following criminal case was filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Johnny J. Fields, 1972, Joplin, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

McDonald County Criminal Case

The following criminal case was filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Billy J. C. Briley, 1966, Pineville, felony domestic assault

Barton County Criminal Cases

The following criminal cases have been filed in Barton County Circuit Court:

Jose Hernandez, 1988, Carthage, operating a vehicle without a valid license

Candace Renae Ledlow, 1999, Joplin, operating a vehicle without a valid license

Cadence Dee Zupan, 2002, Nevada, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Jorge Antonio Tores Mota, 1973, Rice, Texas, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Andres Salvador Gomez, Ochoa, 1994, Neosho, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license







Daniel Paul Knowlton, 1990, Lamar, failure to maintain financial responsibility

Andres Gracida-Basurto, 1996, Belton, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, failure to maintain financial responsibility

Efrain Miguel Coquij Xitamul, 1980, Carthage, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Carl D. Feagans, 1980, Kansas City, failure to maintain financial responsibility

Jesse James Hirtler, 1988, Lamar, Arkansas, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Ramona Leverne Williams, 1964, Kansas City, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Steven Grant Low, 1989, McAlester, Oklahoma, tampering with an ignition interlock

Lezundtra Mont Knox, 1986, Columbia, driving while revoked/suspended

Railroad repairs to close 15th Street, other roadways this week

(From the City of Joplin)

Starting Wednesday, October 2, CW&W Contractors and Company will be doing maintenance work on Kansas City Southern Railroad’s tracks.

They will be performing work on the tracks crossing 5th Street (just west of Murphy Boulevard) on Wednesday, October 2; tracks crossing 9th and 12th Streets (near Missouri and Iowa Avenues) on Thursday, October 3; and tracks crossing 15th Street (between Wisconsin and Illinois Avenues) on Friday October 4.

Work will begin each day at 7 a.m. and continue until work is finished at that crossing. Work along the 15th Street crossing, may take longer than one day due to weather and conditions for asphalt work. If this occurs, the road will be closed overnight, and crews would finish work on Saturday morning. Message boards will be placed to alert drivers to this upcoming closure.

Businesses in the area will be accessible during the construction period. Detours will be in place and drivers will need to use alternate routes. While in the area, drivers are urged to use extreme caution.

The City appreciates the public’s patience while this work is being done to improve the crossing. For questions, please contact Dakota Rusk, Traffic Engineer with the City of Joplin, at 417-624-0820, ext. 598.

City of Joplin to hold annual auction

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, October 12, 2019, beginning at 9 a.m.

The Auction will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn located northwest of the Public Works Center, 1301 West 2nd Street. Parking will be available at the Center’s parking lot.

The merchandise will be available to the public for viewing from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, October 11, and from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, prior to the start of the auction.







Numerous items will be sold during the Auction, including vehicles, equipment, office furniture, computers, tools, bicycles, and various miscellaneous items.

The list of auction items is available on the City of Joplin’s website, http://www.joplinmo.org/auctionlist .

Please contact Lynden Lawson, Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1560, or Bob Johnson, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1562 for more information.

To view auction item list....

Exeter couple injured in crash on 86 near Fairview

Two Exeter residents were injured in a one-vehicle crash 12:40 p.m. today on MO 86, two miles west of Fairview.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Kenneth E. Talbert, 75, Exeter, traveled off the roadway, struck a fence, a utility pole and a sign.

Talbert and a passenger, Judith A. Talbert, 73, Exeter, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 29-30

Kristin A. Glover, 24, Harrison, Arkansas, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license

Mandy S. Boring, 42, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance-xanax

Bobby J. Britton, 42, Clever, felony driving while intoxicated, felony leaving the scene of an accident, following too closely







Cory R. Wilson, 42, Kansas City, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, leaving the scene of an accident

Marty E. Johnson, 54, Marionville, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, speeding, misdemeanor Taney County warrant for driving while intoxicated

William G. Youngblood, 53, Reeds Spring, two misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on traffic violations

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

09/27/2019 0930
AARON WADE DODSON
305 Woodland Placeq CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WM 33 431 W 3RD ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/27/2019 1125
TAMMY LINNETTE LAVALLEE
2313 S Meadow Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 39 3510 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 1004
PEGGY JUSTINA LENTZ
6396 Beef Branch Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 61 E 32ND ST/S MAIN ST 0.00
2 1 FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/27/2019 1243
MATTHEW JULIAN CARPENTER
10343 S Ridge Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 33 1319 S BYERS AVE 0.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

09/27/2019 1252
DAVID C SINGLETON
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 45 403 N MAIN ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/27/2019 1258
CHANNIEN JAY REED
3458 Five Mile Rd SENECA, MO 64865
WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 2120
CHRISTOPHER BRIAN COOK
2121 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 44 100 E 34TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY
2 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

09/27/2019 2155
LISA LYNETTE STEGIENT
405 N Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 36 405 N CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 2248
LINDA ALEXIS ANDERSON
3808 E College View Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801
BF 26 1549 E 3RD ST/S ST LOUIS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 2320
BRYAN LEE CROW
3110 E 11th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 3434 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







09/27/2019 2320
KEITH WAYNE ALLEN WALKER
5750 Impala Drive JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 30 531 W 5TH ST/S MOFFET AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 0005
CHARLES EDWARD LIGHTNER Jr
1216 S Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 42 1216 S REX AVE 500.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/28/2019 0050
STEVEN SEKING JAIN
WM 22 2800 E 32ND ST 0.00 JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 SAFE KEEP

09/28/2019 0018
CHRISTOPHER DONNEL FINKLEA
2504 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
BM 41 2405 S PICHER AVE 0.00
2 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/28/2019 0432
JULIUS JASON RIKAT
611 E 15th St BAXTER SPRINGS, KS 66713
WM 23 4436 S 43 HWY 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/28/2019 0636
SHANE MICHAEL MEDCALF
310 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 44 1730 S BYERS AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 0655
PATRICK JAMES O`REILLY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 37 1110 E 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 0800
NICOLE DANA CELESTE DUNN
802 S Connor JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 24 849 W 9TH ST/S CONNOR AVE 0.00
1 1 FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE







09/28/2019 1008
DAVID ALLEN BERRY
1502 S Michigan Ave, B7A7 JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 24 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT
3 1 BENCH WARRANT
4 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/28/2019 1455
RICHARD ANTHONY TURPIN
WM 31 621 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/28/2019 1455
DEREK JAMES NEELY
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 36 621 S KENTUCKY AVE 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/28/2019 1530
PHILLIP AARON CLARK
320 W 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 49 102- 1009 E 2ND ST 500.00
1 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING

09/28/2019 1604
CHRISTOPHER JOHN GALBREATH
3402 South Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 45 1102 W 32ND ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
4 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 1735
MICHAEL BRYAN DUNN
1502 S Michigan Ave, B1 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 26 1599 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

09/28/2019 1735
KIRSTEN DANIELLE REYNOLDS
1502 S Michigan Ave, 10-5 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 23 1549 W 7TH ST/S MAIDEN LN 10.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 1925
DOUGLAS GARY BELL
812 W 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 812 W 5TH ST 0.00
2 1 URINATING/DEFECATING IN PUBLIC

09/28/2019 1925
DOUGLAS GARY BELL
812 W 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 47 812 W 5TH ST 225.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION







09/28/2019 2245
LISA MARIE-NICOLE SHUCK
1905 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 39 912 S CONNOR AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/28/2019 2300
DORAN SCOTT HILL
902 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 549 E 18TH ST/S MISSOURI AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/29/2019 0330
CODIE LEE WILDER
711 Cherokee Ave SENECA, MO 64865
WM 20 812- 2 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE 0.00
1 1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY

09/29/2019 0600
TRENTIN WILLIAM DICKS
1008 S Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
1000 S CAMPBELL PKWY/S CONNECTICUT AVE
WM 22 500.00
1 1 DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED

09/29/2019 1125
BRITTANY ANNE WALKER
307 W 10th PITTSBURG, KS 66762
WF 31 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/29/2019 1405
RYAN DUPREE EWING
1403 E Hill St, 201 JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 26 749 W 18TH ST/S JACKSON AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/29/2019 1738
HOLLIE ELIZABETH THOMAS
511 Locus CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
WF 28 1049 W 16TH ST/S MURPHY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/29/2019 1914
KENNETH MICHAEL SAUTER Jr
2201 S Tyler Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 41 2231 W 9TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00
2 1 LARCENY - THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE

09/29/2019 1917
TANNER LEE PARADEIS
1725 S Rex Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 23 3105 E 17TH ST 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/29/2019 2002
DONALD WAYNE SIKES Jr
303 E 3rd St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 45 600 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

 09/29/2019 2300
SHANE CURTIS REED
1727 S Empire Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 39 2249 W 7TH ST/S MCKINLEY AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/30/2019 0158
RYAN LANCE MACE-CANTERBURY
1806 W 26th St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 18 833 S VERMONT AVE 500.00
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

09/30/2019 0230
CAYDEN BURL-WALKER GARVIN
24753 Demott Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 18 1549 E 8TH ST/S VERMONT AVE 500.00
2 1 OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING
1 1 DISTURBING THE PEACE

09/30/2019 0313
KABRIL KENNETH P BURGESS
2305 E Zora Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
BM 18 1849 E 3RD ST/S ST CHARLES AVE 0.00
1 1 DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF DRUGS

09/30/2019 0435
SKYLAR M WYRICK
517 Cooper St CARTHAGE, MO 64804
WM 19 I44/RANGLEINE 0.00
1 1 NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE

Route 66 to Eastbound I-44 ramp closed at night beginning tonight

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT:
Route 66-to-Eastbound I-44 Ramp CLOSED at Night east of Joplin

What: Missouri Route 66-to-eastbound I-44 ramp (Mile Marker 15.2) east of Joplin CLOSED at night for bridge deck (driving surface) repairs

When: 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday-Thursday, September 30-October 3, and Monday-Thursday, October 7-10

Traffic Impacts:

-Ramp CLOSED where crews are working

-Drivers urged to find alternate routes

-Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the ramp closing

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

Distinguished Alumni Award recipients to speak to MSSU students Friday

(From Southern News Service)

Three of the 2019 Homecoming honorees will speak to students on Friday, Oct. 4, at Missouri Southern State University.

Tresa Ryun Roth, ’87, who will accept the Distinguished Alum award on behalf of her late husband, Robert, will speak to students at 10 a.m. Friday in the Mills Anderson Justice Center Auditorium.

Robert Roth, a special agent with the FBI, was one of the first to respond after the Pentagon was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001.

He was later diagnosed with multiple melanoma as a result of exposure to the air in and around the Pentagon and died in 2008. Tresa has worked in Washington, D.C., to further the support for the survivors of 9/11.

Esdra Lamy, ’00, will speak to students in the Organizational Communications class at 10 a.m. Friday in Webster Hall Room 111. Lamy, one of this year’s Outstanding Alum recipients, is vice president for station sales at Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution in Los Angeles.

Dr. Brande Harris, ’95, also an Outstanding Alum recipient, will speak to students in the Human Dissection class and members of the Caduceus Club at 2 p.m. Friday in Reynolds Hall Room 232. Harris is an attending physician for the United States Air Force.

Parsons man shoots seven-year-old daughter to death in murder-suicide

A Parsons, Kansas man on the run from the police shot his seven-year-old daughter in the head Sunday night, then shot himself to death, according to a news release from the Parsons Police Department.

The girl was airlifted to a Springfield hospital where she died 3:15 a.m. today.

The news release said officers responded to a report of shots being fired at the 1700 block of Chess Avenue and found Joshua Bode suffering from two gunshot wounds to his face. Bode was flown to KU Medical Center where he remains in critical condition.

After identifying Zachary Castorena, 27, Parsons, as the suspect, officers surrounded his home at the 3100 block of Corning Avenue and attempted to negotiate with him.

He told police he would kill himself and his daughter. When officers entered the house, they found Castorena dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and his daughter hanging on to life.

The investigation is ongoing.

Mayor to proclaim October as National Arts and Humanities in Month in Joplin

(From Connect2Culture)

In accordance with National Arts & Humanities Month, Mayor of Joplin, Gary Shaw, will officially proclaim the month of October as National Arts and Humanities Month in Joplin on Thursday, October 3, 5:00pm at Joplin City Hall (602 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801).

National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM) is a nationwide collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. It is designed to encourage all Americans to explore new facets of the arts and humanities in their lives, and to begin a lifelong habit of active participation in the arts.

Public interest in the arts and humanities as well as the number of arts and humanities related organizations and businesses in Joplin continues to grow. These organizations have had substantial impact both within the city and the region. The arts and humanities are being recognized for positively impacting quality of life, attracting visitors, and enhancing both cultural and economic growth. The nonprofit arts and cultural industry in Joplin generates more than $5.4 million in total economic activity annually, $452,000 in government revenue, and supports the full-time equivalent of 191 jobs.*

This proclamation ceremony is hosted by Connect2Culture and First Thursday ArtWalk. The Ozark Bards will perform from 4:45–5:00pm. Representatives of local arts and humanities organizations and businesses will be present to celebrate.

To encourage active participation in the arts and cultural events happening throughout Joplin, Connect2Culture will distribute a physical version of their online calendar. The October 2019 calendar will include arts and cultural events happening throughout the month in Joplin. This calendar will also be distributed to coffee shops, schools, and other locations throughout the city. To access the calendar online, visit: http://connect2culture.org/october2019/.

The proclamation ceremony will also celebrate the season finale of First Thursday ArtWalk. First Thursday ArtWalk is a sophisticated, yet festive event, for area artists, as well as patrons of the arts…past, present and future! The event happens on the first Thursday of each month from 5:30–8:30pm from March to October. Dozens of artists show and demonstrate their artistic process and all art is for sale. Participating artists are located inside various venues along with live acoustic music. Patrons are encouraged to “walk the art” through historic Downtown Joplin.

For more information about NAHM, visit: www.americansforthearts.org/events/national-arts-and-humanities-month.

*Source: Arts & Economic Prosperity 5: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Cultural Organizations and Their Audiences in the City of Joplin. Connect2Culture participated in this national study on behalf of the City of Joplin and released the findings in August 2017. To download the complete study, visit http://connect2culture.org/aep5/.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 28-29

Chanceler J. Black, 19, Seligman, felony driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, failure to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Kwaline S. Amlin, 24, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, failure to display valid plates

Kade W. McKee, 22, Anderson, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failure to signal, no valid driver's license








William L. Davis, 63, Pierce City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Bryan E. Humphrey, 27, Rogersville, misdemeanor Webster County warrant for stealing

Benjamin T. Click, 44, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failure to drive within a single lane

Carl Junction Police: Do you know this woman?

(From the Carl Junction Police Department)

This individual's image was captured on video at the Walmart Supercenter on Rangeline in Joplin. 

We need to speak with her regarding a theft in our city. 

If you know who she is, please contact Officer Bindel at 417-649-7070.

Program for parents on teen driving risks to be held at Joplin Public Library

(From the City of Joplin)

Missouri teens are dying in traffic crashes…but they don’t have to. First Impact can help!! First Impact is a traffic safety program that educates parents about Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law.

The goal of First Impact is to reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities, injuries and crashes among teen drivers by increasing parental awareness and enforcement of Missouri’s Graduated Driver License law.

First Impact will help parents understand teen driving risks, enforcement & monitoring of GDL law, and serving as a positive role model.

First Impact will be at the Joplin Pubic Library, 1901 E. 20th St., on Thursday, October 17 with the parent presentation scheduled for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration is available at: eventbrite .

This program is supported by federal funds from MoDOT Highway Safety & Traffic Division For more information, contact Beth Snow, Teen Services Librarian at 417-623-7953, ext. 1027.

"To Kill A Mockingbird" to be performed at Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre

(From Stone's Throw Dinner Theatre)

Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre is proud to announce its upcoming production of To Kill a Mockingbird, showing October 4, 5 and 6 and October 11, 12 and 13. 

To Kill a Mockingbird is an intense drama set during the Great Depression and addresses serious racial issues that continue to plague us today. 

It’s the summer of 1935 in Alabama, where young Jean Louise Finch – or Scout, as she is fondly called – manages to live a rather carefree and privileged existence, insulated from issues of race. That changes when Scout watches her father, Atticus Finch, a well-respected local lawyer, defend an innocent African-American man against a potential death sentence which looms threateningly against him because of racial prejudice. 

Scout learns that “growing up” often means doing what is right, even when it comes at great cost. To Kill a Mockingbird is now considered an American masterpiece about the power of childhood innocence, morality and love. 

Directed by Tom Brown, the cast will feature Charlie Rogers, Anne Marie Wright, Melodee Colbert Kean, Ian Ferguson, Maddox Lesmeister, Phillip Butler, Matheu Forrest, Keith Gregory, Emilee Kuhns, Barbara Gregory, Amanda Powell, Birgit Kuehn, Doug Dickey, David Cheek, David Storm, Gerrard Modestin, Daniel Pool, Pete Schlau and Naomi Blankenship. 

Dinner will be a Caesar salad, followed by Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, brown beans, dinner roll and double chocolate cake for dessert. 

Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7:30 p.m. For the Sunday matinee, doors open at 12:30 p.m. 

Reservations may be made by calling the theatre at 417- 358-9665. Ticket prices are Adults $27, Seniors (55+) $24, Students w/ID $22, Youth (13-18) $2, Children (6-12) $12 and Children (0- 5) Free. Opening Night for Veterans w/ID tickets will be $18. Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre is located at 2466 Old 66 Blvd., in Carthage. 

For more information call the theatre at 417-358-4300.

Jasper woman injured in collision near Webb City

A Jasper woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 9:42 p.m. Friday on North Madison Avenue, a quarter of a mile north of Webb City.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Ford Mustang driven by a 16-year-old male from Purcell who is not named failed to yield and struck the back left side of a 2003 Ford F-150 driven by Naomi J. Bugg, 21, Jasper.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests September 27-28

Lucas M. Stoddard, 23, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at red light, failed to stop at stop sign

Jack D. Maggard, 56, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, no seat belt, speeding

Tammy J. Stewart, 23, Exeter, feloy driving while intoxicated involving physical injury, failure to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash, no seat belt







Gary D. Thurston, 24, Pierce City, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Raven A. Clark Mammah, 23, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Haley E. Young, 24, Springfield, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Samantha L. Hudson, 40, Humansville, no insurance, misdemeanor Polk County warrants for no insurance, failure to display plates and no seat belt

Jacob R. Bennett, 22, Louisburg, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failed to title vehicle

Galena man sought on aggravated battery charge

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

#Wanted #FugitiveFriday Roy Dunbar, 39, on charges of Aggravated Battery.

Dunbar is described as 5’7, 195 pounds, brown hair and green eyes. 

Please contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office at 620-429-3992 with info as to his whereabouts. 

You can also submit information by texting 888777. Just type ‘tip cherokee’ followed by whatever information you wish to provide.

Jasper County Criminal Cases

The following criminal cases were filed in Jasper County Circuit Court:

Marcus Lamont Johnson, 1990, Carthage, misdemeanor violation of protection order

Matthew Douglas Gordon, 1970, Joplin, felony violation of child protection order







Robert Marion Nevels, 1988, Diamond, felony assault

Christopher J. D. Ransom, 1974, Joplin, felony stealing

Ferman M. Yoder, 1986, Stark City, felony delivery of a controlled substance

McDonald County Criminal Cases

The following criminal cases were filed in McDonald County Circuit Court:

Nichole Lee Perez-Lopez, 1992, Mindenmines, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Donald G. Burpo, 1964, Seligman, felony child abuse, felony unlawful use of a weapon

Wesley A. O'Brien, 1985, Anderson, misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child, possession of drug paraphernalia







Brian William Winters, 1973, Rocky Comfort, driving while revoked/suspended

Carley Lynn Zerinque, 1994, Pineville, misdemeanor stealing

Leah Nichole Selee, 1999, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, misdemeanor stealing

Newton County Criminal Case

The following criminal case was filed in Newton County Circuit Court:

Loren Elizabeth Walters, 1993, Joplin, driving while revoked/suspended

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Sarah N. Williamson vs. Kaleb J. Williamson
Ashley N. Russell vs. Joshua T. Russell
Cheryl L. Holland vs. John L. Holland






Rachel D. Olsen vs. Eran E. Olsen
Chelsie S. Sutton vs. Michael D. Sutton
Veronica R. Dean vs. Nicholas A. Dean
Berthina Wellington vs. William J. Wellington

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

Mark M. Williams vs. Megan R. Clark
Brittany N. Cannon vs. David R. Cannon
Michelle Pannell vs. Robert M. Suffecool






Sabrina D. Glass vs. Jerry D. Glass
John C. Bufford vs. Megan M. Bufford
Sarah A. Cockrell vs. Louis G. Sasser

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

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

David L. Scott vs. Rachel L. Scott
Karah L. James vs. Jeremy A. James

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Barton County Circuit Court:

Tina L. Gooden vs. Paul Gooden

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Steven Elden Kluhsman

Jasper County

Meggan Renee Harwell
Robert Wayne Coble and Janey Diane Coble
Daniel Joel Keshavarz
Michael Bennett Crihfield
Ezekiel Kiel Hopkins






Amyanna Faith Coble
Stephanie Lynn Castlebury and Brandy Nichole Castlebury
Kathryn Arlene Moore
Donna Kolb

Lawrence County

Mark Allen Jackson
James Andrew Falco

Newton County

Robby Robinson
Charles Keith Grissom


Stone County

Wade C. Raper

Vernon County

Ann Monique Kurdi

Kansas City teen flown to Freeman with serious injuries after crashing while fleeing from deputies

A Kansas City, Kansas man was flown to Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, with serious injuries following a one-vehicle crash on MO 54, 12 miles west of Nevada.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1992 Lexus driven by Joseph Laster, 18, Kansas City, left the roadway and struck a telephone pole while being pursued by Vernon County deputies.

Birthday celebration planned for Beimdiek Recreation Center at Missouri Southern

(From Southern News Service)

A special birthday celebration will be held for the Beimdiek Recreation Center at Missouri Southern State University on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at noon.

The facility, located on the second floor of Billingsly Student Center, officially turned 10-years old in August of this year.

Officials will kick-off the October fitness challenge at the event and give guided tours of the facility.

Birthday cake and beverages will be served.

Cherokee County officials make arrest in Scammon burglary case

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

The investigation into the burglary of a Scammon home in late August led Cherokee County Deputies to execute a search warrant at 718 East 5th Street in Scammon on Wednesday night. During the course of the search, numerous items, which had been reported stolen, were recovered.

On Thursday, 28 year-old Roy Vanhorn was taken into custody on allegations of residential burglary and theft. He has since been released after posting $3,500 bond.

The investigation is ongoing with additional arrests expected, according to Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

Joplin Police Department Arrests September 26-27

09/26/2019 0800
MICHAEL RAY TUGGLE
1610 S Sergeant Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 56 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

09/26/2019 1020
MICHAEL DAVID GARNER
19009686 2124 S Byers Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 20 2002 S MAIN ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

09/26/2019 0930
JASON LIN ROMAIN
19009683 1718 S Ohio Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 1718 S OHIO AVE 225.00
1 1 VANDALISM

09/26/2019 0920
JASON WAYNE PRICE
2209 S Jackson Ave, 1/2 JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 37 1327 S MISSOURI AVE 225.00
3 1 TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY
1 1 LARCENY - OTHER
7 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
8 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







09/26/2019 0914
EVERETTE LAVELLE KEENE
19934 County Road 200 CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 46 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/26/2019 0914
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BENNETT
119 W Forrest GALENA, KS 66739
WM 33 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2019 0914
MATTHEW RYAN BAKER
310 N 27th PARSON, KS 66762
WM 19 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 BENCH WARRANT

09/26/2019 0914
BRYAN KEITH COBB
118 N Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 51 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2019 1222
LIBBY LYNDAEL WATSON
1813 W 21st St Terr JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 27 530 S PEARL AVE 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR







09/26/2019 1245
CLIFTON MICHAEL FIELDS
1506 S Missouri Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 62 812 E 15TH ST 0.00
1 1 SAFE KEEP

09/26/2019 1300
CARL DAVID MOORE
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 29 100 E 26TH ST/S MAIN ST 225.00
1 1 PUBLIC CONSUMPTION

09/26/2019 1544
SHELDON JACK HERRELSON
7839 W Old Rt 66 Blvd JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 55 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
3 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2019 1703
DAVID LEE STAPLETON
19009708 SENIO 1005 S Roosevelt Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 69 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00
1 1 ASSAULT - CITY

09/26/2019 2015
JAIME FRANCISCO FIGUEROA
115 N Maple St CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 37 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/26/2019 2315
ZACHARY LYLE SIMONDS
2131 Nashville St JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 34 3434 S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 LARCENY - SHOPLIFTING

09/27/2019 0001
RICHARD LEE THURMAN
4215 S Jackson St JOPLIN, MO 64804
WM 47 2598 W 7TH ST/S WALMART DR 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/27/2019 0116
KATY MAY ESTABROOK
1010 Copper Oaks Drive CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
600 S MINNESOTA AVE/S MURPHY BLVD
WF 20 500.00
1 1 DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

09/27/2019 0315
DARIN DUANE ROWDEN
410 Primm CARTHAGE, MO 64836
WM 51 303 E 3RD ST 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 0425
KIMBERLY LEANN ESTABROOK
2016 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 22 303 E 3RD ST 0.00
1 1 BENCH WARRANT
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 0530
CHELINE HAZEL DECKARD
531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 31 2949 E 11TH ST/S RANGE LINE RD 500.00
1 1 FAIL TO APPEAR
2 1 FAIL TO APPEAR

09/27/2019 0601
JONATHON DILLION HAMM
1208 S Roosevelt Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WM 27 807 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

09/27/2019 0601
TASHA LYNN PUCKETT
519 N Joplin Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801
WF 28 801 S RANGE LINE RD 0.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

09/27/2019 0601
AMBER MICHELLE KROHN
2008 S Grand Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804
WF 40 801 S RANGE LINE RD 225.00
1 1 LOITERING CLOSED PARKING LOTS

Highway Patrol Arrests September 26-27

Carolyn D. Bracken, 36, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Reagan G. Merchant, 27, Springfield, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, speeding, no signal







Natalie D. Turner, 44, Joplin, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident

Zachary M. Szpak, 23, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding

Neosho woman killed in collision near Redings Mill

A Neosho woman was killed and a Neosho man injured in a two-vehicle collision 2:50 p.m. Thursday on Route C, two miles south of Redings Mill.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Morgan D. Davis, 23, Seneca, failed to yield to a 1981 GMC Sierra driven by Chris P. Tripp, 58, Neosho, and the vehicles collided.

The Tripp vehicle overturned, ejecting the passenger, Jane R. Tripp, 56, Neosho.







Dr. Pace at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, pronounced Jane Tripp dead at 4:03 p.m.

Chris Tripp was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy.

The fatality was the 81st this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Minnesota man killed in crash near Carthage

A Minnesota man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 7 p.m. Thursday on Jack Pine Road, one mile west of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Volvo tractor-trailer driven by Abdi A. Mohamed, 35, St. Paul, Minnesota, drove off the edge of the road and struck a fence and then continued through a muddy ditch, overturned and struck a tree.







Jasper County Deputy Coroner Priscilla Atwood pronounced Mohamed dead at the scene at 7:20 p.m.

The fatality was the 82nd this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Pedestrian struck, killed by car on 59

A pedestrian was killed in an accident 10:22 p.m. Thursday on MO 59, a half mile north of Goodman.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Sydni K. Pogue, 18, Goodman, was overtaking another vehicle and struck Pierre M. McWhirter, 26, no address given, who was walking in the northbound lane.








McDonald County Coroner B. J. Goodwin pronounced McWhirter dead at the scene at 10:51 p.m.

The fatality was the 83rd this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Joplin woman injured crashing into tree

A Joplin woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash 3 a.m. today on Old Highway 71, three miles south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Cadillac Escalade driven by Jacqueline D. Parker, 33, Joplin, crossed the center line, went off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

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

Jasper County Sheriff warns of scam

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

People have been getting scam calls from 417-200-2430 and 417-355-9091 claiming to be the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department. When people call the number back it goes to recorded message making you think it is the Sheriff’s Office.

I assure you it is not, it is a scam. Do not answer the call and do not call them back if they leave a message.

Here are some simple rules for dealing with scam calls:

-Don’t answer calls from a number you don’t recognize.

-Never give your personal information out.

-Never give them any of you banking information.

-Do not go get gift cards if they are requesting them.

Use your common sense. If you think it is a scam call, it probably is.

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Pittsburg men on meth, stolen weapon charges

(From the Pittsburg Police Department)

On Monday afternoon, September 23, 2019, at approximately 1:20 pm, law enforcement officers of the Pittsburg Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 4000 block of N. Parkview Drive, in Pittsburg. The stop was made in reference to observed moving and equipment violations.

Officers made contact with the driver, who was identified as 53-year-old Franklin E. Brisbin Sr. of Pittsburg, and the passenger, 56-year-old John L. Pelican, also of Pittsburg.

Officers obtained permission to search Mr. Brisbin’s vehicle, during which a stolen handgun was located. The handgun had been reported stolen during a residential burglary that occurred in Pittsburg in 2018.

Further investigation resulted in the arrest of both Brisbin and Pelican without incident. While Mr. Pelican was taken in custody, officers located what is believed to be over 15 grams of methamphetamine on his person.

Both Mr. Brisbin and Mr. Pelican were transported to the jail at the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office for booking. Mr. Brisbin was arrested for felony possession of a stolen firearm, and is being held in lieu of $3,000.00 bond. 

Mr. Pelican was arrested for felony possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and felony possession of a stolen firearm. Mr. Pelican is being held in lieu of a $50,000.00 bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing at this time. Anyone having information related to this crime, or others, should contact the Pittsburg Police Department at (620) 231-1700, or at our automated tip line, (620) 231-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

So you want to be an Anderson Police patrol officer

(From the Anderson Police Department)

The City of Anderson Police Department is currently seeking applications for the position of:

Patrolman

Minimum requirements for employment as a Patrolman are:

1.Be at least 21 years of age.

2.Be free of any felony convictions or misdemeanors involving domestic violence or moral turpitude.

3.Be of good character as determined by a thorough background investigation.

4.Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development (GED) Test indicating high school graduation level.

5.Possess a valid driver's license.

6.Be Missouri P.O.S.T. Certified.

7.Be a resident of the State of Missouri

Starting pay for a City of Anderson Police Officer is $15.00 hourly, with a pay increase after you have successfully completed a 90 day probationary period. At that time you will receive benefits such as retirement, City paid insurance and life insurance.

Interested applicants can apply at the Anderson City Hall, located at 103 W Beaver St. Anderson, MO 64831. Applications are also available online but will have to be turned in by the applicant at City Hall. Application deadline is Monday, September 30th at 4:00pm.

The City of Anderson complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan requirement

Oronogo dog missing

(From the Oronogo Police Department)

Missing dog in Northtown subdivision. 

If seen or if you have located this little fella please contact the Oronogo PD at 417-673-1916 so we can get him returned to his family.

Granby Police Department to participate in DEA National Drug Take Back Day

(From the Granby Police Department)

The Granby Police Department will be participating in the DEA National Drug Take Back Day October 26th from 10am-2pm.

More information to come. 

Let's work together to keep prescription medication out of the wrong hands.

This Neosho dog had 75 percent of its skin removed while still alive, reward offered for information leading to arrest

(From the Neosho Police Department)

On 09/23/2019 at approximately 5:30 PM officers were dispatched the area of Greenwood Blvd and Lou Ida drive in reference to animal abuse.

When officers arrived, they found a female beagle that had approximately 75% of its skin removed while still alive. 

The animal either escaped from the assault or was set free in this condition. 

Officers caught the injured animal, and after consulting veterinary staff; the animal had to be euthanized to end its suffering.

The dog had come from the area of Hilldale Dr. when it was called in by local residents.

After further investigation detectives learned the dog’s owner resided in the 1300 block of Lou Ida Drive. The dog had escaped from its residence while the owners were away. When the owners left town, the dog was not in its mutilated state.

Through the generosity of the Newton County Sheriff, Chris Jennings, and several anonymous citizens a $1000 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved is offered. 

Sheriff Jennings has also graciously offered the assistance of his department during this investigation.

A facial photo of the beagle victim (edited for public view) is being provided in hopes someone witnessed the injured dog leaving the suspect location or heard the assault take place.

If anyone has any information on this case please contact the Neosho Police Department at 417-451-8012 or The Newton County Sheriff’s Department at 417-451-8300.

Seneca Police: Have you seen this diesel fuel thief?

(From the Seneca Police Department)

The Seneca PD is attempting to identify this female.

She pumped $76 worth of diesel and then jumped in the truck and left without paying from one of the gas stations in town. 

The truck is a White Dodge Ram 4-door. 

If anyone has information on the identity of suspect please contact the Seneca Police Department at 417-776-8158 or message back on Facebook. We appreciate any assistance.