Body of 12-year-old drowning victim recovered three miles downstream from Lime Kiln Park

(From the Neosho Police Department)

On 5/30/2021, the search for Kaylin Brown continued at 07:30 by Missouri State Water Patrol, Missouri Department of Conservation, Newton County Search and Rescue, Neosho Police and Fire Department, Mennonite Disaster Service and Rapid Response Services.

At approximately 18:50 I was notified that Kaylin had been located.

A boat operator from the Mennonite Disaster Service spotted Kaylin in the river.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the location of the sighting and confirmed the body was that of Kaylin Brown.

Kaylin was recovered by the Highway Patrol at 19:52. Kaylin was located 3.26 miles downstream from Lime Kiln Park.

Kaylin was transported to Clark Funeral Home in Neosho.

Chief Jason Baird

Neosho Police Department

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Earlier news release

On 5/27/2021 at 07:00, the Lime Kiln Park water recovery for missing 12-year-old Kaylin Brown resumed. Members from the Neosho Police, Neosho Fire Department, Missouri Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division), Newton County Rescue and Recovery, Missouri Department of Conservation and 4-States Rescuer resumed recovery efforts until approximately 13:00.

Due to the heavy rain, lightning and quickly rising waters, the search was postponed until it is safe to resume the search. Kaylin was not located.

The Neosho Police and Fire Departments will remain on the scene during the evening hours.

We have had many citizens show up attempting to help, however, we urge you to stay out of the area. No further recovery assistance is needed. The park will remain closed until the recovery operations are finished.

***

Original news release

On May 26, 2021 at approximately  4:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to Lime Kiln Park, Neosho, for a water rescue.

Officers were informed that a 12-year-old girl identified as Kaylin Brown, had been pulled into the water by the strong current.

Officers were also informed that a 34-year-old male identified as Trevor Hicks attempted to rescue her and was also pulled into the water. Both individuals were unable to get out due to the strong current.

Rescue efforts were made and Mr. Hicks was pulled from the water. He was unresponsive and immediately was transported to Freeman Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Kaylin was not located and the rescue was called off at 21:00. Neosho officials remained on the scene during the night.

Rescue efforts resumed at 07:00 this morning. Rescue units from Missouri State Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division), Neosho Police, Neosho Fire Department, Newton County Rescue and Missouri Department of Conservation are currently on the scene at the time of this press release. Newton County Sheriff's Department is assisting with an aerial drone search.

Suspects in series of Cherokee County thefts arrested

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Two suspected thieves are in custody following their arrest during a traffic stop by Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies Sunday afternoon.

Joseph Lee Woody, age 51, of Seymour, Texas, and Brandy Nicole Holmes, 40, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, were apprehended for their alleged involvement in the theft of a maintenance trailer stolen from the Riverton School during the overnight hours of April 30, 2021.

 

In addition to felony theft related charges, Woody also faces allegations of felony narcotic charges after suspected meth and paraphernalia was located upon his arrest. Woody also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest from Adair County, Oklahoma related to Bogus Checks.

"We believe these two suspects to be involved in other recent thefts in our area and expect additional charges as a result of those investigations," stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

Joplin motorcyclist injured in collision on 86

A Joplin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 3:30 p.m. Sunday on MO 86, a half mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Chevrolet 1500 driven by a 17-year-old Joplin girl pulled into the path of a 2003 Harley Davidson driven by John D. Kerr, 53, Joplin.

Kerr was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Neosho residents seriously injured in crash on HH

Two Neosho residents were injured in a one-vehicle accident 4:30 p.m. Sunday on Route HH, one mile east of Neosho.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Toyota Camry driven by Amy L. Wiseman, 46, Neosho, changed lanes, drove off the left side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment and overturned.

 Wiseman was taken to Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, with serious injuries.

A passenger, Billy M. Cruse, 46, Neosho, was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Joplin man injured in collision on Beef Branch Road

A Joplin man was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Beef Branch Road, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2021 GMC Sierra driven by Jason T. Stephens, 59, Joplin, failed to yield to a 2010 Kia Soul driven by Melissa M. Harris, 38, Neosho.

A passenger in the Harris vehicle, Chance Stiver, 21, Joplin, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

 

Grove man injured as utility vehicle driven by six-year-old Jasper boy runs into tree

A Grove, Oklahoma man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:25 p.m. Saturday on private property two miles southwest of Jasper.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 John Deere 825I driven by a six-year-old Jasper boy struck a tree.

A passenger, John K. McNulty, 55, Grove, was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 29-30

Whitney S. Dean, 36, Chicago, Illinois, possession of marijuana

Nathan G. Zacarias, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Gregory K. Carter, 29, Pleasant Hope, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no seat belt

Jeffery A. Morgan, 48, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, driving while intoxicated, driving the wrong way on a divided highway

Justin L. Payne, 39, Monett, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway

Daniel Lopez-Carvajal, 21, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Crandell L. Kane, 58, Aldrich, driving while intoxicated, failure to drive on right half of roadway, failure to signal, no insurance 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 28-29

Kinsley G. Holland, 20, Fulton, possession of marijuana

Eftpm C. Trout, 26, Springfield, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, leaving the scene of a crash, moved vehicle left when unsafe, no seat belt

Keith W. Davis, 29, Pineville, driving while intoxicated, felony no driver's license, failure to display valid plates

Clayton L. Harper, 28, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated

Bravo J. Agustin, 24, Tulsa, felony driving while intoxicated (physical injury), careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, littering

Phillip N. Packwood, 40, Nixa, felony possession of a controlled substance- suboxone, felony Newton County warrant for failure to appear on non-support, misdemeanor Newton County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended/revoked and no child safety belt, misdemeanor Springfield Police Department warrant for failure to display evidence of financial responsibility, driving while revoked or suspended, failure to display valid plates

Robert G. Maddox, Jr., 35, Aurora, misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic charge

 

Galena man arrested on burglary charge

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

A Cherokee County man is facing charges following a search warrant being executed at a rural Riverton home Friday morning.

Theodore "Tee" Lane, 20, of Galena, is being held on allegations of Burglary, Attempted Theft and Criminal Trespass.

Authorities have been attempting to locate Lane for his alleged involvement in the burglary attempt at a rural Riverton residence on Sunday, May 23.

Murder charge filed against Wyandotte man in shooting death of Anderson man

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

Levi Watkins, 19, Wyandotte OK, has been charged in McDonald County Circuit Court with Murder, 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action. Watkins is currently held in the McDonald County Jail with No Bond.

Earlier news release

Re: Shooting incident in Anderson

Tuesday evening, 5-25-2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Anderson Police and McDonald County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting incident on Stephens Drive in Anderson, Missouri.

 
Upon arrival, deputies found a man injured by apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies and officers secured the scene and EMS transported the man to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

 

Sheriff’s Office Detectives began investigating the incident and learned that the victim had been confronted at his home by two males. The males accused the victim of hiding someone that they were looking for and began fighting with Jonny Wren (pictured left). At some point in the altercation, both parties produced handguns and gunfire was exchanged. Wren was hit several times.

The two suspects fled the scene.

 
Detectives worked through the night and were able to identify both suspects and began searching for them. An attorney arranged the surrender of both suspects to the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office. 

At the time of this release, charges are pending. Names of the suspects will be released after charges have been filed.

 
An autopsy was performed on the victim today in Ozark Missouri.

 
Rob Evenson
Sheriff, McDonald County

Cherokee County escapees recaptured

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

Mark Hopkins and Michael Martsolf, who both escaped from the Cherokee County Jail Monday night, have been apprehended.

Following a massive manhunt, both subjects were taken into custody in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.

Hopkins was being held on Capital Murder charges stemming from a June 2019 double homicide near Scammon and Martsolf was being held on felony narcotics charges.

The suspects, who were armed at the time of arrest, now face additional charges of Aggravated Escape from Custody.

"I can't commend enough, the incredible work by local law enforcement agencies, the Tri-State Major Case Squad, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Highway Patrol, Oklahoma and Missouri Highway Patrols, the United States Marshal's Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the non-stop effort to capture these two fugitives this week," stated Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves.

Tasha Young, 26, of Weir, was also arrested following a Thursday morning search warrant, for her alleged role in the escape. She is being held without bond on allegations of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Escape, Aiding and Abetting and Obstructing Justice.

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Carrie M. Osiier vs. Brian E. Osiier

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Joshua Hare vs. Cynthia VanGunda

Justin D. Miranda vs. Deanna L. Miranda

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Patrick C. Hartman vs. Amber L. Hartman 

Mackenszee L. Berg vs. Johnathan L. Berg

Ava L. Gregg vs. Steven J. Gregg

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Don Baine vs. Rachael Baine

Clementene W. Colbert vs. Eric W. Colbert

Zachary D. Pfeifer vs. Chelsea R. Pfeifer

Samantha R. Martin vs. Nathan C. Martin

Gail Dunn vs. Benjamin A. Dunn

Samantha J. Campbell vs. Quinn F. Campbell

Edward D. Covey vs. Brandi M. Covey

Michelle A. Horn vs. Thomas L. Horn

Michael A. Altman vs. Judith J. Altman

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Stacy Lynn Clark

Jasper County

Ashley Marie Williams

Alan Duane Carpenter

Layce Leigh Collier

Jake Alan Farmer and Emily Kaitlin Farmer

Joanna J. Roush

Emilie M. Jones

Jason K. Lisle and Jordan A. Lisle

Richard Douglas Merriman II

Chad E. Ruddick and Jennifer G. Ruddick

Javier Alviso

Newton County

Ralph Lee Epperson and Sharon Kay Epperson

Anthony Ted Poole and Stacey Marie Poole

Richard Eugene Bernicke

 

Stone County

Donald Kilburn Mathews, Jr.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 27-28

05/27/2021 0832 

DOMINIC JORDAN DOWNUM 

2006 S Porter Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 29 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/27/2021 0745 

MARYANN MAGDLENE WIMBERLY 

 316 S Brownell Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 43 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/27/2021 0745 

JACOB LEON DOMINGUEZ 

 823 W 2nd St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 36 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/27/2021 0845 

GREGORY ALLEN GILMORE 

 1230 E Montana Pl JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 56 6TH/COMINGO 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

05/27/2021 1600 

SANMATHIA A RUSSO 

 1809 E Campbell Pkwy, 5 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

399 N RANGE LINE RD/E TURKEY CREEK BLVD 

WF 33 225.00 

DEFECTIVE LIGHTING 

NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

05/27/2021 1725 

DREW MICHAEL NEWMAN 

 4631 S Oaklawn Dr JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 25 3902- 14A E COLLEGE VIEW DR 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

05/27/2021 2011 

TRENTON WAYNE DOTY 

 806 N Jefferson SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 

WM 46 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

Neosho teen injured in accident on I-49

A Neosho man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:42 p.m. Thursday on I-49 one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Myles X. Buck, 18, Neosho, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch.

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

Joplin, Liberal residents injured in collision on 43

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 4 p.m. Thursday on MO 43 at Southeast Street east of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1991 Ford LN8000 driven by Lester O. Dingman, 69, Liberal, hydroplaned, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Larry S. Newton, 49, Joplin.

Newton and a passenger in his vehicle, Rhonda G. Newton, 60, Joplin, were treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Dingman was treated for minor injuries at Mercy. 

Five people injured in I-49 collision

Five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 4 p.m. Thursday on I-49 at Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 GMC Sierra driven by Silas O. Morris, 18, Pineville, hydroplaned, crossed the median, struck the guardrail and overturned into the southbound lanes and struck a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Perry B. Kinney, 64, Goodman, in the right front corner.

Kinney was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, while three passengers in his vehicle, Angela J. Kinney, 42, an eight-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl were treated for moderate, moderate and minor injuries, respectively, at Freeman.

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

 

Joplin man seriously injured in one-vehicle crash

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 9:43 p.m. Thursday on Apricot Road, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Ford Fusion driven by Joseph D. Pryor, 29, Joplin, failed to stop at a stop sign, overturned and hit a tree.

Pryor was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests May 27-28

Lila L. Roberts, 68, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive with lighted lamps, failed to display valid plates

William E. Magette, 58, Lampe, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Brian K. Bacal, 47, Smartsville, California, felony possession of marijuana, felony drug trafficking

John T. Kadriu, 19, Marshfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

 

Seneca Police Department Arrests

On 5/21/21, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Wyandotte for an equipment violation. The driver, Amber Swallows had a FTA warrant out of Joplin for: Following too Close. Swallows was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail. 

***

On 5/21/21, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Washington for an equipment violation. The driver was arrested for DWS and transported to Newton County Jail.

***

On 5/20/21, Officer Housley was dispatched to Big Daddy’s C-Store in reference to drug activity. Later, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Wyandotte on that subject. The male subject was arrested for: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and transported to Newton County Jail.

***

On 5/20/21, Officer Housley made a traffic stop at Cherokee/Ottawa for a moving violation. The driver, Jorge Calix had a warrant out of Barry County, MO for: Non Moving Traffic Violation. Calix was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail.

***

On 5/19/21, Officer Zimmerman made a traffic stop on Cherokee. The passenger, Joshua Kinkade had a warrant out of Joplin for: Trespassing. Kinkade was arrested and transported to Newton County Jail.

Search to resume for 12-year-old girl swept away by waters at Neosho's Lime Kiln Park

(From the Neosho Police Department)

On 5/27/2021 at 07:00, the Lime Kiln Park water recovery for missing 12-year-old Kaylin Brown resumed. Members from the Neosho Police, Neosho Fire Department, Missouri Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division), Newton County Rescue and Recovery, Missouri Department of Conservation and 4-States Rescuer resumed recovery efforts until approximately 13:00.

Due to the heavy rain, lightning and quickly rising waters, the search was postponed until it is safe to resume the search. Kaylin was not located.

The Neosho Police and Fire Departments will remain on the scene during the evening hours.

We have had many citizens show up attempting to help, however, we urge you to stay out of the area. No further recovery assistance is needed. The park will remain closed until the recovery operations are finished.

Earlier news release

On May 26, 2021 at approximately  4:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to Lime Kiln Park, Neosho, for a water rescue.

Officers were informed that a 12-year-old girl identified as Kaylin Brown, had been pulled into the water by the strong current.

Officers were also informed that a 34-year-old male identified as Trevor Hicks attempted to rescue her and was also pulled into the water. Both individuals were unable to get out due to the strong current.

Rescue efforts were made and Mr. Hicks was pulled from the water. He was unresponsive and immediately was transported to Freeman Hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Kaylin was not located and the rescue was called off at 21:00. Neosho officials remained on the scene during the night.

Rescue efforts resumed at 07:00 this morning. Rescue units from Missouri State Highway Patrol (Water Patrol Division), Neosho Police, Neosho Fire Department, Newton County Rescue and Missouri Department of Conservation are currently on the scene at the time of this press release. Newton County Sheriff's Department is assisting with an aerial drone search.

The incident will be investigated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

For any additional information, please contact the Neosho/Newton County Central Dispatch Center at 417-451-8000.

Newton County Sheriff seeking these people with felony warrants

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

The following individuals have outstanding Newton County felony warrants. We would like the public’s help in locating them.

 
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact our dispatch center at 417-451-8333.

 
You can also submit anonymous tips from our website. 

https://www.nc-so.org/tip.html

**Do not attempt to apprehend these individuals**

Carthage Police: Do you recognize these suspects?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspects shown here. This will be in reference to case #21-2008.

If you know these people, please contact Aux Officer Drum at 417-237-7200 or at c.drum@carthagemo.gov

Carthage Police: Do you know this woman?

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the subject shown here. This will be in reference to Case #21-2016.

 
If you know this individual, please contact Aux Officer Williams at l.williams@carthagemo.gov or at 417-237-7200.

Joplin Police Department Arrests May 26-27

05/26/2021 1030 

BRADY CALVIN SHAFER 

 2011 E 9th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 29 2011 E 9TH ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

05/26/2021 1030 

MARC ANTHONY THOMAS 

 2011 E 9th St, C JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 26 2011 E 9TH ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

05/26/2021 1745 

ALLAN ATAMBO NYAANGA 

 229 S McKee Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 23 1634 E 3RD ST/S MCKEE AVE 225.00

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY

 

05/26/2021 1853 

DAVID EDWARD BASSETT 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 67 2761 W 32ND ST 0.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

SAFE KEEP 

05/26/2021 2030 

BRIANNA LYNN STAPLES 

 115 N Galena Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 20 2435 S RANGE LINE RD/24TH ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/26/2021 2348 

MILTON WADSWORTH ROZZELL 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 64 431 W 3RD ST/S BYERS AVE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/27/2021 0115 

DOYCE RAY KENNEDY 

 3002 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 49 100 W 27TH ST/S MAIN ST 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

Suspect arrested in connection with Cherokee County Jail escape

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

A Weir woman has been taken into custody on allegations of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Escape (2 counts), Felony Aiding a Fugitive (2 counts), and Obstructing Justice as part ongoing investigation into the Monday night escape of Mark Hopkins and Michael Martsolf from the Cherokee County Kansas Jail.

Cherokee County Detectives arrested 26 year-old Tasha Taylor on Thursday morning, following the execution of a search warrant at her home.

Investigators with the Sheriff's Office, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Highway Patrol, Tri-State Major Case Squad and federal authorities continue to search for 30 year-old Hopkins, who was being held on murder charges, and 34 year-old Martsolf, who was being held on felony drug charges. Both suspects now face additional charges of Aggravated Escape from Custody.

As the investigation continues, authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office at 620-429-3992. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting 888777. Just type 'tip cherokee' followed by the information you have to provide.

A Reward of up to $5,000.00 is being offered for information leading to the capture of Hopkins and Martsolf.

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 

Charges pending against suspects in McDonald County shooting death

 

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

Tuesday evening, 5-25-2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m., Anderson Police and McDonald County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting incident on Stephens Drive in Anderson Missouri.

 
Upon arrival, deputies found a man injured by apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies and officers secured the scene and EMS transported the man to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

 
Sheriff’s Office Detectives began investigating the incident and learned that the victim had been confronted at his home by two males. 

The males accused the victim of hiding someone that they were looking for and began fighting with the victim.

At some point in the altercation, both parties produced handguns and gunfire was exchanged. The victim was hit several times.

The two suspects fled the scene.

 
Detectives worked through the night and were able to identify both suspects and began searching for them. An attorney arranged the surrender of both suspects to the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office. 

At the time of this release, charges are pending. Names of the suspects will be released after charges have been filed.

 
An autopsy was performed on the victim today in Ozark, Missouri.

 
Rob Evenson
Sheriff, McDonald County

Missouri Southern students receive scholarships from broadcasters association

(From Southern News Service)

A current Missouri Southern State University student and a Joplin High School graduate who will attend MSSU in the fall are among students from around the state receiving scholarships from the Missouri Broadcasters Association.

Each will receive a $2,000 scholarship, and were nominated for the award by Missouri Southern’s KGCS-TV and KXMS Radio.

Chiara Sbravatti, a senior mass communications student from Brazil, currently serves as the student manager for KXMS and has worked on a number of projects for KGCS. She hosts a student-produced cooking show, and directs, runs cameras and shoots video for a number of programs and sporting events.

“Chiara does all of these amazing things for our television and radio stations all while being away from her home and family in Brazil,” said Bobbie Pottorff, general manager of KGCS. “She is so impressive with all she does and always volunteers to do more.”

Kadin SStorm recently graduated from Joplin High School and will be a freshman at Missouri Southern in the fall. He impressed his teachers and peers with the work he did for Joplin Eagles Television (JETHD), including covering press conferences with professional media and making films.

“We can’t wait to see how high this Eagle will fly,” said Brad Douglas, a media teacher at JHS and general manager of JETHD.

KGCS-TV operates as a service of the Department of Communication. Students gain valuable hands-on experience in broadcasting by working at the station. Programming may be seen over the air on digital channel 21 and on regional cable television systems.

MSSU Choral Society returns after a year without song

(From the MSSU Choral Society)

After a year “without a song”, the MSSU Choral Society will sing again! With the modification of protocols, the summer session of the well-known area-wide mixed chorus, the MSSU Choral Society, begins Monday, June 7, 2021, 7 pm to 9 pm in Phinney Hall of the Music Building at MSSU. 

There are no auditions, but it is hoped the singers have had some experience in a choir in the past, and all singers are welcome. The class fee is $30 for the summer session of choral singing and includes use of music.

MSSU requires that singers wear a mask at all times while rehearsing and performing in the Choral Society. Singers are required to provide their own masks.

The choir will prepare for a patriotic concert in late July with engaging and fun-to-sing music.

Melissa Belk returns as conductor of the group, and Clint Newby returns as accompanist.

$5,000 reward offered for information leading to capture of Cherokee County escapees

 

Joplin Police Department Arrests

05/25/2021 0754 

TERRENCE WINTERHAWK BROWN 

 1164 Private Rd 10874 PURDY, MO 65734 

WM 27 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/25/2021 0754 

CRYSTAL LOUISE SNYDER 

 4220 150th Road CHANUTE, KS 66720 

WF 41 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/25/2021 1455 

ALYSSA MARIE PARK 

303 E 3RD ST WF 29 500.00

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/25/2021 1600 

GARRETT MITCHELL KOON 

 802 N Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 30 802 N WALL AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

05/25/2021 1600 

BREE ANNE OHARO 

 2719 S Connecticut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 38 15TH ST/S KANSAS AVE 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

05/25/2021 1650 

CHRISTIAN ALAN PAINTER 

 1822 W 7th St, 111 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 50 1822- 111 W 7TH ST 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

05/25/2021 1930 

CASEY JO BELL 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 31 431 W 9TH ST/S BYERS AVE 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

05/25/2021 2111 

LISA JEAN ROJO 

 2204 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 40 2415 S CONNOR AVE 500.00 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/25/2021 2127 

MYOLA GRACIE RODRIGUEZ 

2204 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 18 2204 S CONNOR AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

05/25/2021 2122 

FRANK STEVEN 3R JOHNSON 

 WM 25 2415 S CONNOR AVE 500.00 

3121 E 12th St, 6 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

05/26/2021 0031 

GREGORY JAMES ABBOTT 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 43 531 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

05/26/2021 0620 

JOSE NILDO DEPINA-SANTOS-ALVES 

 1515 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 35 1319 S KENTUCKY AVE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

05/26/2021 0750 

JACQUELINE RENEE GILSTRAP 

 1809 S Connor Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 39 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

Seneca woman, Fairland woman, two children injured in collision on 43

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 12:30 p.m. Tuesday on MO 43, one mile south of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Dodge pickup driven by Heather M. Macy, 41, Fairland, Oklahoma, was stopped to make a turn when it was struck in the rear by a 2003 Ford F150 driven by Jane L. Heath, 83, Seneca.

Heath was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Macy and two passengers in her vehicle, a nine-year-old boy and a one-year-old girl, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Reeds man seriously injured in head-on collision near Carthage

A Reeds man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 12:50 p.m. Tuesday on Ivy Road, four miles east of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1986 Ford Mustang driven by Donald E. Elliott, 52, Reeds, crossed the center line and struck a 2021 Ford F450 driven by William F. Weber, 63, Carthage head on.

Elliott was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

 

Seneca residents injured in one-vehicle accident

 Two people were injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:15 p.m. Tuesday on Route DD, three miles south of Seneca.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1994 Chevrolet S-10 pickup driven by Paul D. Lefon, 71, Seneca, swerved to miss an animal, ran off the left side of the road and overturned.

Lefon and a passenger, Linetta S. Lefon, 76, Seneca, were treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Sheldon man killed in head-on collision near Republic

A Sheldon man was killed in a two-vehicle accident 2:45 p.m. Tuesday on Route N, three miles north of Republic.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Kenworth driven by Charles W. Medlin, 32, Republic, crossed the center line and struck a 2002 Buick LeSabre driven by Joseph L. Bailey, 43, Sheldon, head on. Both vehicles went off the roadway and struck a fence.

Medlin was pronounced dead at Cox South Hospital at 5:18 p.m.

The fatality was the 45th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Carterville teens injured in collision with Carthage teen's vehicle

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on I-49 in Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Honda Civic driven by a 17-year-old Carthage boy struck the rear of a 1999 Mercury Sable driven by Destiny S. Robinson, 19, Carterville.

Robinson and a passenger in her vehicle, a 17-year-old Carterville girl, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage.