(From the Joplin Police Department)On October 30th, 2021, at 3:42 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call of a report of a disturbance. The caller described being assaulted by a male with a weapon.
Inside Joplin features news and commentary about Joplin, Missouri, and the surrounding area, including Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage, Sarcoxie, Neosho, Granby, Seneca, Diamond, Lamar, Golden City, Liberal, Anderson, and Pineville, with information about Jasper, Newton, Barton, and McDonald counties.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Assault report at Joplin home leads to officer involved shooting death
(From the Joplin Police Department)On October 30th, 2021, at 3:42 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call of a report of a disturbance. The caller described being assaulted by a male with a weapon.
Saturday, October 30, 2021
Four Neosho residents, including three children, injured in crash on Gateway Drive
Highway Patrol Arrests October 29-30
Friday, October 29, 2021
Joplin use tax proposition subject of latest Newsmakers program
(From the City of Joplin)
The upcoming Newsmakers interview program on KGCS-TV features information about “Proposition Action” that appears on the ballot of the upcoming November election.On Tuesday, November 2, Joplin voters will answer a question whether to collect a local use tax on items purchased from out-of-state vendors through the internet or by catalog and shipped to Joplin for use.
The interview segment with Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards and Citizens Committee for Proposition Action Chairman Rob O’Brian discuss how revenues will be used to improve the community by meeting the City Council Goals through the 2021 Action Plans. Joplin City Council established an Implementation Committee to review progress and efficiency of the proposed plans.
The show will air on KGCS-TV at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. through Thursday, October 28 p.m. It can also be views on the station’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdQ8mrncFks.
For additional information about Proposition Action, citizens can visit the City’s website at joplinmo.org/elections . For questions or to request more information, contact Lynn Onstot, Public Information Officer, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1204.
Newsmakers is produced by KGCS-TV, a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University. Programming may be seen over the air on channel 21 and on regional cable television systems
Galena man faces theft and forgery charges
(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)A 19-year-old Galena man is being held in the Cherokee County Jail, after Sheriff Investigators took him into custody Thursday afternoon.
The arrest stems from an investigation into the alleged theft of multiple checks from a rural Galena resident on October 20th.
As a result of the investigation, which included the execution of a search warrant on a Galena home earlier this week, the suspect is believed to have forged and altered several of the checks before cashing them at an area bank.
Joseph Lee Kirker, 19, is being held in lieu of $38,000.00 bond on allegations of Theft, Three Counts of Forgery and Four Counts of Making a False Information.
Photo exhibition from small Missouri towns among events next week at Missouri Southern
(From Southern News Service) “Point and Periphery: Photographs from Small Missouri Towns,” a solo exhibition by photographer Jimmie Allen, will open Monday, Nov. 1, in the Spiva Gallery at Missouri Southern State University.
The exhibit will run through Friday, Nov. 19, and will include an artist talk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Webster Hall’s Corley Auditorium, followed by a reception in the gallery.
Allen teaches undergraduate photography at Missouri State University. His research centers around documentary photography, including the landscapes of small Midwestern towns and the people who live there.
His work has been featured in numerous group and solo shows in the United States, including exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and the Museum of Contemporary Photography in Chicago, Ill.
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.
Other events planned for the week of Nov. 1 include the next entry in the Japanese film festival, a prose and poetry reading, and an opportunity for high-school students and their families to learn about all that Missouri Southern has to offer.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
Gift Card Bingo: 12:20 p.m., Lions Den. The Campus Activities Board will offer students a chance to play and win gift cards.
American Sign Language Basics: 1 p.m., Hearnes Hall Room 307/311. Students in the Project Stay program can learn the basics of sign language during this workshop.
“Lady Snowblood”: 7 p.m., Plaster Hall’s Cornell Auditorium. This 1973 film is a tale of vengeance that unfolds after a young woman’s parents are killed by a gang of criminals. Armed only with a katana, she goes in search of revenge.
Thursday, Nov. 4
From Kyushu to Hokkaido: Readings from Japan: 7 p.m., Cornell Auditorium. Students and friends of the MSSU chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, will present an evening of stories and poetry from Japan. Dr. Jody Jensen, assistant professor of English, will provide an introduction to the event.
Friday, Nov. 5
Lion Pride Visit Day: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prospective students will visit to tour campus, meet with faculty, learn about financial aid offerings and more.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Football vs. Northwest Missouri (Senior Night): 2 p.m. Fred Hughes Stadium.
Jasper County Marriage Licenses
Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Joplin Police Department Arrests October 27-29
Neosho, Arizona residents injured in crash in Alba
Carthage teen injured in accident near Racine
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Ford F150 driven by Emily H. Davis, 19, Carthage, drove through a T-intersection and went into a ditch.
Highway Patrol Arrests October 27-29
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Westbound I-44/Route 43 Bridge in Joplin open to traffic
(From MODOT)
TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound I-44/Missouri Route 43 Bridge in Joplin OPEN to Traffic
Where: Westbound I-44 over Missouri Route 43 (Main Street) in Joplin
What: All westbound lanes of I-44 bridge and all southbound lanes of Route 43 OPEN to traffic
Details: Westbound I-44 driving lane over Route 43 closed this morning to allow MoDOT crews to repair bridge deck/driving surface
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Crowder College adding golf, cross country, women's soccer
(From Crowder College)The Crowder College Board of Trustees were presented and approved the expansion of athletic programs by Tiffany Slinkard, Vice President of Student Affairs.
The athletic expansion would include: Women’s Soccer; Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Men’s and Women’s Golf.
These additions are being made in an effort to adapt to the changing needs of our students and community in athletics.
“We are proposing these sports due to their low cost to start and maintain and additional engagement of an approximately 57 students,” stated Slinkard.
These programs will make Crowder a more competitive choice for student-athletes and those who wish to have additional experiences.
Coaches for Cross Country and Golf would be part-time, while the women’s soccer coach would be a full-time position. Many competitions would provide both teams to compete on the same day, requiring less travel expense.
Crowder College currently participates in National Junior College Athletic Association Division I programs in Men’s Baseball and Soccer; Women’s Basketball and Softball; and Co-Ed eSports.
Carthage R-9's Kayla Fultz selected for National History Day fall webinar series
(From National History Day)College Park, MD – This autumn, National History Day® (NHD) selected Ms. Kayla Fultz, Carthage Junior High School and Carthage High School in Carthage, Missouri* for the fall professional development program entitled Inspiring Student Research with the Library of Congress.
Joplin Public Library appoints two new librarians
(From the Joplin Public Library)Joplin Public Library is thrilled to announce the appointment of two brand new librarian positions.
The new positions come with some exciting opportunities. Moser will coordinate in-house and outreach programs for adults, assist users with research, reader’s advisory, and other services, and strive to connect with community partners. Sullivan will manage and support access to the Library’s digital information resources, coordinate interlibrary loan services and administer the integrated library system.
Sullivan’s longevity and dedication to the Library, combined with his educational experience and the skills acquired in the Reference Department make him an ideal fit for his new position. He holds a Masters in Library Science from Kent State University, a Masters in Education from University of Missouri and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Denver, and has worked in the Library’s reference department since 2007.
Moser’s education, work experience and professional skill set make him a noteworthy addition to the Library team. He holds a Masters in Library Science from the University of Kentucky, a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and is a veteran of the Joplin Public Library where he previously worked from 2016 to 2018. First, as a children’s library assistant and then later as the assistant circulation supervisor. In 2018, he accepted the library director role at the Seth Wilson Library at Ozark Christian College.
Weir man arrested for domestic battery, kidnapping
(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)On October 25, 2021, Cherokee County Deputies arrested 42-year-old Matthew Billington, of Weir on allegations of Aggravated Domestic Battery and Kidnapping.
The arrest comes following an investigation into a physical altercation with a household member and alleged efforts to keep the victim, who sustained injuries during the incident, from escaping and seeking help.
"As Domestic Violence Awareness comes to an end, this incident serves as a reminder that domestic violence is serious and nobody should live in fear of being physically assaulted by someone they are in a relationship with.
Missouri Southern to hold Mass Band Day
(From Southern News Service)When Missouri Southern’s Lion Pride Band takes the field for their halftime show on Saturday, Oct. 30, they’ll be joined by high-school musicians from around the area.
The annual Mass Band Day is a chance for band students to perform at the collegiate level while making connections with the university’s music faculty and marching band members.
“We’ll do an opening number by ourselves, and then the area high-school bands will join us on the field for the rest of the performance,” said Dr. Brandon Robinson, visiting director of bands at MSSU.
“When they arrive that morning, our music faculty will break them up into sections to work with them and get to know the high-school students,” he said. “Mass Band Day is a great recruiting opportunity. It allows us to build relationships with the students, and for them to see what game day is all about and be part of our band for a day. Hopefully, they’ll want to continue on and become future Lions.”
Area schools participating in the Halloween-themed halftime show include Webb City High School, Diamond High School and Seneca High School.
They will arrive at 10 a.m., then do sectional work with MSSU faculty starting at 10:30 a.m. Students will eat lunch in the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center and then attend the football game vs. Missouri Western at 2 p.m.
Robinson joined MSSU this fall as visiting director of bands, having spent more than 20 years as a music educator, clinician and drill designer. He says the transition could not have gone more smoothly.
“Typically, first years everywhere – whether you’re teaching junior high or at the college level – are tough because you don’t know the way to do certain things, and you don’t know the students yet.
“But the band has been great, and this has absolutely been the smoothest transition I’ve ever had. Kudos to the leadership here, including our assistant band director, Michael Oglesby, and our two great drum majors. They make my job much easier.”
Joplin couple arrested on burglary charges
(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)A Joplin Missouri couple were taken into custody after Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary just outside of Galena Monday afternoon.
Upon arriving, deputies arrested 42-year-old Raymond Spink and 50-year-old Barbara Grunklee, who were allegedly attempting to steal car parts and scrap metal.
Both suspects are being held in the Cherokee County Jail on allegations of Burglary, Theft and Criminal Damage to Property.
Missouri Southern to hold safe Halloween event
(From Southern News Service)The Residence Life Association and the Campus Recreation Department at Missouri Southern State University will sponsor a Safe Halloween event on Sunday, Oct. 31.
The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of Billingsly Student Center. Families can bring their children to trick-or-treat in a safe environment.
Josh Doak, director of Residence Life, said this year’s event will look a little different from previous years.
“The event will be scaled back for COVID safety reasons,” he said. “It will allow kids to walk more quickly through the candy stations and prevent large clusters of people from congregating.”
Craft stations and games will not be offered this year, he said.
Admission is free and open to the public.