First Thursday Art Walk planned in Downtown Joplin

 

Next phase of widening of 32nd Street to begin Thursday

(From the City of Joplin)

With the installation of a new concrete culvert at 32nd Street and Crane drive completed, the 32nd Street widening project is now moving on to the next phase of construction. 

 Starting Thursday, September 1 the road closure on 32nd St. will be extended from Crane Drive to the west side of Iron Gates Road / Arbor Road. 

This will include the closure of the intersection of Day Road and 32nd Street. This is the third closure of multiple closures occurring consecutively on different sections of 32nd Street. Detour routes are posted and access to local properties will be maintained at all times.

The contractor for the 32nd Street widening project is Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. This improvement will widen 32nd Street, from Schifferdecker Avenue west to Central City Road. The design includes adding a center lane and constructing a sidewalk-shared use path. The $8 million project is funded through the 3/8 cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax approved by voters in 2014.

For questions or comments, please contact Rob Beachner, Capital Improvement Projects Manager, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1543, or via email at rbeachne@joplinmo.org.

Kalbaugh family selected as Jasper County Farm Family

(From University of Missouri Extension)

Kyler & Sydney Kalbaugh and family of Jasper were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair.

The Kalbaugh family was selected as the Jasper County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Jasper County and the local Farm Bureau. The family includes Kinzey Kalbaugh.

Each year, the fair sets aside a day to recognize farm families from across the state that are active in their communities, involved in agriculture, and/or participate in local outreach and extension programs such as 4-H or FFA.

The Kalbaugh family operates a 300-acre row crop and beef operation.

The annual event is sponsored by five partner agencies: the Missouri Farm Bureau; the Missouri Department of Agriculture; the Missouri State Fair Commissioners; the MU College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; and MU Extension.

The event showcases the impact that Missouri farm families have on the economy and heritage of the state, said Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. “These families are involved in agriculture activities in their communities and are active participants in local outreach and extension. As the premier showcase for Missouri agriculture, the Missouri State Fair is most certainly the appropriate place to celebrate these families.”

Carthage Fire Department plans annual Fill the Boot Drive to support MDA

 

(From the Carthage Fire Department)

Fire fighters have collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The Carthage Fire Department will be continuing this long-standing tradition as its members kick off their annual collection raising funds to support MDA’s vision to accelerate research, advance care, and advocate for the support of MDA families.

Dedicated fire fighters from the Carthage Fire Department will be out with boots in hand at the entryway of the Walmart parking area from 12pm to 5pm September 2nd through September 4th.

Fire fighters have been raising funds for MDA since 1954. To date, the Fill the Boot program has raised more than $679 million with involvement from over 300,000 fire fighters nationwide. These funds have led in part to over a dozen FDA-approved drugs in as many years for those with neuromuscular disease. Those treatments were created from MDA’s vision to open a new field of medicine and push the boundaries of the medical frontier we call genetic medicine.

Joplin Police Department Arrests August 30-31

08/30/2022 0814 

STANLEY RAY WATKINS Jr 

531 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 510 S WALL AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/30/2022 0815 

DOMINIQUE ISMAEL OCONNOR 

 1013 W 1st St WEBB CITY, MO 

WM 33 510 S WALL AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/30/2022 0815 

DARRELL JOSEPH-PAUL WRIGHT-ROBERTSON 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 28 510 S WALL AVE 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/30/2022 0900 

LARRY ALLEN HART 

22006492 908 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 56 908 E VALLY 225.00 

VANDALISM 

VANDALISM 

VANDALISM 

VANDALISM 

08/30/2022 0845 

DOUGLAS GARY BELL 

 531 Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 50 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/30/2022 0900 

ALEXIS DANE DOMBROSKI 

 17244 Jack Pine Rd CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WF 27 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/30/2022 1415 

JOSEPH LEE JOHNSON 

 531 S Kentcuky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 2722 S OZARK 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/30/2022 1415 

ALBERT JAY WRIGHT 

 849 S Forest Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 51 2722 S OZARK CT 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/30/2022 2035 

ERIN KATHLEEN SMART 

 107 Red Oak Drive CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WF 42 9TH/CONNOR 225.00 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/30/2022 2048 

HAROLD LEE HENDRIX Jr 

1705 E 33rd St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 61 15TH/CONNECTICUT 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/30/2022 2138 

MICHAEL RAY HAMMONDS 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 65 FREEMAN HOSPITAL 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/31/2022 0100 

THOMAS WILLIAM COOK 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 42 8TH/JEFFERSON 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

08/31/2022 0315 

AUTUMN LEI BRYAN 

 872 Gibbs Ln NOEL, MO 64854 

WF 26 2ND/MAIDEN LANE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/31/2022 0308 

ANTHONY JOSEPH TRIPOLI 

 628 S Moffet Ave, B JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 62 23RD/VIRGINIA 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

Liberal man suffers serious injuries when car hits deer, overturns

 A Liberal man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 6:55 p.m. Tuesday on Route K, four miles north of Liberal.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1983 Honda Shadow driven by Marcus D. Wolf, 30, Liberal, struck a deer in the roadway and overturned.

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

Highway Patrol Arrests August 30-31

Heltina Neibe Arikita, 27, Noel, Noel Police Department misdemeanor warrant for no valid license

Miles A. Clancy, 37, Marshfield, Pulaski County felony warrant for probation violation- original charge possession of a controlled substance, Sacramento, California felony warrant for parole violation- original charge dangerous drugs, speeding

Anna L. Manes, 68, Springfield, Greene County misdemeanor warrants for no insurance and traffic violation

Maranda L. Garner, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Chanleigh S. Stiles, 20, Branson West, possession of marijuana

Shawn M. Boehme, 26, Branson, possession of marijuana

Donald G. Zimmerman, 47, Aurora, Stone County felony warrant for probation violation- possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana

Ryan W. Budd, 18, Rogersville, possession of marijuana

Amos J. Caldwell, 18, Rogersville, possession of marijuana

27th annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition set in Neosho

(From Neosho Arts Council)

The 27th Annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition is now on display through October at Neosho Arts Council’s Big Spring Gallery (inside the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce) in downtown Neosho, MO. 

“We have a great selection of art this year,” said Sarah Serio, president of Neosho Arts Council. “There is art by full time professional artists and by people who’ve only just picked up painting recently.” 

That ability to exhibit a range of skill levels is one of this exhibitions founding goals. While the annual event honors the artistic contribution of Neosho’s native son, Thomas Hart Benton, it’s also an opportunity for all area artists to compete in a professional environment. 

“The two division’s give students and new artists an opportunity to get their feet wet in competition without going up against someone who’s experienced in the field,” Serio explained. Artists from across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas are taking part in this year’s exhibition which features oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, and works on paper. 

“The focus of the Thomas Hart Benton show has always been on traditional 2D mediums,” Serio explained. “These are some of the mediums that Benton himself worked in.” 

Kimi Kitada, a curator and arts educator based in Kansas City, MO, will serve as this year’s judge. On September 22 the public is invited to join the artists for an award and critique presentation. 

“During the awards our judge will also be giving a brief critique of each winner, which is a unique part of our competition,” Serio said. “This is a great opportunity for new artists to learn what makes a piece of art a winner.” 

The awards presentation and critiques will be held at the Community Room of the Neosho/Newton County Library (201 West Spring Street, Neosho, MO). 

A public reception and viewing of the exhibition will follow. Kitada will be on hand to discuss works one-on-one with attendees. 

The exhibition will be on view at the Big Spring Gallery inside the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce (216 West Spring St., Neosho, MO) during September and October. It will also be on view through the Virtual Big Spring Gallery at neoshoarts.net. You can learn more by following Neosho Arts Council on Facebook and Instagram or visiting their website

Crowder College receives collection of Civil War books

(From Crowder College)

The Social Science Division at Crowder College is hosting a speaking event in regards to the Sutherland Collection, a collection of books about the Civil War era donated by Dr. Daniel E. Sutherland, a recently retired history professor at the University of Arkansas and the author or editor of more than fifteen books. The event will take place Thursday, September 8, 5:30 pm in the Wright Conference Center in the Arnold Farber Building on the Neosho campus.

“The Sutherland Collection is the largest, most comprehensive Civil War collection in our area,” stated Dr. Denna Clymer, Social Science Division Chair.

"Hundreds of Little Wars: Community, Conflict, and the Real Civil War in the Ozarks" will be presented by Dr. Matthew M. Stith. Stith is associate professor of history at the University of Texas at Tyler where he teaches and writes about military and environmental history. He earned his BA in History at Missouri Southern State University followed by his MA and PhD at the University of Arkansas. Since then he has written or edited four published or forthcoming books that explore elements of the Civil War, Vietnam War, and First World War along with several articles and book chapters. When possible, he also researches and writes about the natural and cultural history of bears in America. For more information on Stith: https://www.uttyler.edu/directory/history/stith.php

The collection will add to resources in the Lee Library at Crowder College. The college also houses a rare books archive, Herb and Barbara Schade Rare Books Archive, which include many one of a kind publications.

Additional symposiums focusing on the Civil War will be presented during the 2022-23 academic year as follows:October 13 – Megan Bever, of MSSU.
November 3 – Matt Stanley of University of Arkansas
March 9 – Chris Huggard of NWACC
April 13 – Bluegrass Sensation Spillwater Drive

All events are free and open to the public.

Agenda posted for Joplin Industrial Development Authority Board special meeting

 

Contemporary ceramics exhibit planned at Crowder College Longwell Museum

(From Crowder College)

The Artaxis Invitational exhibition at Crowder College’s Longwell Museum will run September 1-October 20, 2022. 

The exhibit features work from 22 internationally renowned ceramic artists who push the limits of contemporary art and craft. Artaxis is an artist-run organization with nearly 1000 members from all 50 states and over 50 countries worldwide.

Additionally, four exhibiting artists will host a free, open-to-the-public panel talk October 20 from 2:30pm-5pm (prior to the closing reception) in the Elsie Plaster auditorium. 

The speakers are exhibiting artists and current board members: Casey Whittier, Renata Cassiano Alvarez, Natasha Hovey, and Kwok Pong (Bobby) Tso. Panelists will discuss Artaxis’s mission and goals as a peer-to-peer network and community resource, concepts and challenges in contemporary ceramics, and personal artistic practice. There will be time for questions at the end. Registration is encouraged, but not required. The closing reception will follow in the museum from 5pm-7pm. Food and entertainment will be provided.

This exhibition was designed as a celebration of the diverse and expansive practices of professional ceramic artists from the Artaxis membership. Unlike many exhibitions that pick a central theme or form to organize around, the Artaxis Invitational showcases everything from functional pottery to video installations. Participating artists live and work all over the US and represent a variety of different skill sets, viewpoints, and professional experiences.

Longwell Museum hours are Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm, closed weekends, holidays, and between exhibits. For questions or information call 417.455.5470 or email Josh Novak, Museum Director: JoshuaNovak@Crowder.edu.

Carthage woman arrested after car rams motorcycle in road rage incident at 7th and Pearl

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On August 29, 2022, at approximately 11:01 AM the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a call of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle vs passenger car. 

Officers responded to the area of 7th and Pearl Ave. and located one adult female and one adult male who were operating the motorcycle. Information was obtained that the other vehicle involved, a white passenger car, had left the scene.

During the investigation officers determined this began as a road rage incident and the driver of the white passenger car intentionally rammed the motorcycle. A short time later the suspect vehicle was located, and the driver was taken into custody for the assault.

The suspect is identified as Shinia Hartman, 23 years of age of Carthage, MO. Charges have been submitted for 2nd Degree Assault to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office.

The female passenger on the motorcycle was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Joplin Police Department Arrests August 29-30

08/29/2022 0929 

RICHARD MICHAEL TIBBETTS 

 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 BST AND JACKSONAVE 225.00 

POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

08/29/2022 1200 

JACOB ZACHARY LEE CARAWAY 

 1815 E 18th St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 25 7TH/MOFFET 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/29/2022 1415 

MICHAEL KEITH WAGNER 

 915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 49 2021 S MAIN 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/29/2022 1601 

MOLLY REBECCA HUGHES 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 29 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

08/29/2022 1551 

JOSE MAXIMINO MIRELES 

 1328 W 5th St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 26 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/29/2022 1657 

BRIAN FRANCIS BREZOVSKY 

 930 Chestnut Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 59 15TH AND OHIO 500.00 

OTHER CITY WARRANT 

DWS/DWR OR CANCELLED 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

08/29/2022 2000 

NICOLE SHERI SANDERS 

 3555 Junco Trail Drive JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 40 2630 W 32ND ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

08/29/2022 2015 

HOPE SIMONS 

 520 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 18 520 S PICHER AVE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

ASSAULT OFFICER 

08/29/2022 1953 

TRACY ANN LINDSEY 

 1128 Waggoner Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 30 1128 S WAGGONER 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

08/29/2022 2049 

AMANDA DEANN STUTEVILLE 

 307 W Austin WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WF 45 C ST/MAIDEN LANE 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/29/2022 2231 

ROBERT RAY VANBIBBER 

 211 S Jackson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 40 3151 E 7TH ST 0.00 

STEALING FELONY 

08/29/2022 2345 

NICK BRADLEY PATTON Jr 

1502 S Michigan Ave, B14A4 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

BM 35 15TH/GRAND 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/30/2022 0110 

LEONARD MICHAEL DAVIS 

 3901 E 12th St DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 39 7TH/KENTUCKY 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/30/2022 0510 

BRITTANY LYNN MARROQUIN-PEREZ 

 106 S Maiden Ln JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 30 24TH/MAIDEN L;ANE 500.00 

LARCENY 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 29-30

Jay C. Schmidt, 56, Kansas City, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Nathan D. Rogers, 41, Marshfield, felony probation and parole warrant for receiving stolen property, tampering with a motor vehicle

Colbi L. Ewing, 44, Republic, possession of a controlled substance-methamphetamine, felony possession of a forgery instrument, speeding, driving while revoked, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance- THC wax, no insurance

Krystal R. Lambert, 36, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to make right turn as close to the curb as practical, failed to drive in a single lane, failed to drive in the right lane, failed to stop for steady red signal, speeding, no insurance

MSSU football team to visit Joplin elementary schools

(From MSSU Lions Athletic News)

The Missouri Southern football team will once again start the season with visits to local Joplin Elementary Schools prior to the team's season opener.

The Green and Gold will make visits to Royal Heights Elementary, Soaring Heights Elementary and McKinley Elementary this Wednesday, August 31.

"We are excited to be an active presence in Southwest Missouri," said MSSU Head Football Coach Atiba Bradley. "To be a part of MSSU football means giving back and being engaged in the community. We are happy to partner with the Joplin School District and to meet future Lions in the community!"

Missouri Southern football players will be active at recess time at each elementary and will provide students with a Golden Ticket which will serve as an invitation and access to the Lions' first game on September 1 at 7 pm against Nebraska-Kearney.

Any media wishing to see the team's efforts should report to Royal Heights Elementary School between 11:15 am and 12:30 pm.

Southern plays in an always-competitive MIAA that produces some of the nation's top football teams year in and out. The Lions will play host to Lincoln University on October 8 for homecoming and host Emporia State on October 22 for the Hall of Fame game. Senior Day will be on November 12 as Southern plays host to Washburn inside Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

Lamar woman charged with first degree assault following stabbing at apartment complex

 (From the Lamar Police Department)
On Saturday, 08/27/22, the Lamar Police Department was contacted regarding an assault that had occurred at the Divine Estates Apartment complex in Lamar. 

The victim had suffered from a cut to his neck and was being treated at a nearby hospital with a non-life threatening injury. 

The victim had been cut by a knife; he did not know the suspect and the assault appears to have been unprovoked. 

Through the officer’s investigation, the suspect was identified as Chloe Crowe, 20, of Lamar, Mo. At the time Crow was located, she was in possession of a vehicle that had been stolen in Barton County.

 
The Barton County Prosecutor’s Office has reviewed the case and filed formal charges of First-Degree Assault with a bond of $100,000 and First-Degree Vehicle Tampering $10,000 bond. Crowe is currently in custody at the Vernon County jail.

 
As is the case of all arrests, charges are based on probable cause and all defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty in court.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of August 22 – August 29:

Dispatched calls – 194
Reports – 22
Car stops –70
DWI/DWI-D - 0
Drugs - 0
Misc. Arrests – 7
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 7
Business and residential checks – 157

8/22/2022 Officer took a past tense theft report from the 1200 block of Truman. Investigation continues.

08/22/2022 Officer was contacted by a citizen while on patrol in the 500 block of Truman regarding thefts and disturbances at his residence. Investigation continues.

08/23/2022 Officers received a call regarding property damage in the 800 block of E. 19th. Investigation continues.

8/26/2022 Officer took a report of a past-tense assault that occurred in the 800 block of E. 19th. One subject was arrested and charged with First Degree Assault and First Degree Vehicle Tampering. Subject is being held in the Vernon County Jail.

8/27/2022 Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of E. 9th St. for a report of harassment. This was related to the past-tense assault case. During the investigation, it was found that the car the subject was driving had been stolen from out in the county.

8/28/2022 Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of E. 19th St. in reference to a possible prowler. Suspect was not located. Investigation continues.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

 

So you want to be a Joplin firefighter

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department is currently taking applications for the position of Firefighter. 

Applicants must possess IFSAC / ProBoard Firefighter I / II and current NREMT / MO EMT license. 

The application period will close on 9-6-22 with a tentative start date of 10-10-22.

Applicant Information - https://bit.ly/3cc7EGy
Application- https://bit.ly/3LZ43YJ
Recruitment Office - https://bit.ly/3vf6uj3

Joplin Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Monday, 8/22/2022 through Sunday, 8/28/2022
Calls for service: 1575
Car stops: 339
Crash (non injury): 33
Crash (injury): 4

Crash (unknown injury): 5
DWI/DUI: 8
Narcotics: 6
Reports taken: 200
Arrests: 117 (16 felony, 101 misdemeanor/city)
Charges: 209

MSSU receives $10,000 grant to preserve African Art Collection

(From Southern News Service)

The Department of Art & Design at Missouri Southern has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) which will be used to help preserve the African Art Collection.

The grant application was filed in January and it required an intensive amount of documentation, including a project overview, narrative and a bibliography. The department was notified it had been approved earlier this month.

“The NEH only funded about 40 percent of applicants this grant cycle,” said Dr. Christine Bentley, associate professor and director of the Spiva Art Gallery. “It speaks to the quality of what the staff is doing. I’m honored they recognized what we’re doing as something that’s significant.”

The collection includes more than 300 pieces of art and artifacts. It was assembled by a former assistant professor of art from pieces donated by John and Pam Finley in 1997, along with other contributors. In 2020 it was selected as one of 75 institutions in the United States to participate in the Collections Assessment for Preservation program.

Bentley said the NEH grant funding will be used to ensure the collection is stored in proper and stable archival conditions.

“We recently moved the collection to a space on the first floor of Spiva Library,” she said. “We’re looking at ensuring that they’re stored with the proper light and humidity, purchasing archival carrier trays, light monitors, display shelving and fabrics for draping that are good for the longevity of the collection.

“Moving forward, we also want to participate in a disaster-response workshop. It would cover what we would need to do in the event of a flood, fire or other disaster.”

The African Art Collection is housed in Room 109 of Spiva Library and is available for viewing by appointment. For more information, contact Bentley at 417-625-3066 or Bentley-C@mssu.edu.

Carthage city taxi service will be closed September 15

(From the City of Carthage)

The City Taxi service will be closed on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 for training. They will resume normal hours on Friday, September 16th, 2022.

Carthage Tech Center instructors attend training for drone pilot certification

(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

Skilled Technical Sciences, and Technology and Engineering Education held a Remote Pilot Training Leading to FAA Part 107 Certification workshop, on July 24 and July 25, 2022, at Ozark Technical Community College, in Springfield, MO. 

The workshop was part of the Missouri Association Career and Technical Educators (MoACTE) and Missouri Trade and Technical Association (MTTA) summer pre-conference. 

Twenty teachers from Missouri attended the two-day workshop. Andrew Chronister, associate professor of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Engineering and Technology Department, from Southeast Missouri State University taught the workshop.

The workshop provided information and test materials to prepare participants to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 exam. The FAA Part 107 would certify participants to be remote (drone) pilots. 

Participants would be prepared to take their exam at a FAA approved testing center of their choice. Angie Fewin, Multimedia/Business; Jordan Macy, Public Safety; and Shannon Higgins, Public Safety, Instructors from Carthage Technical Center, were among the participants who passed their exam and earned their remote pilot certification.

The association for unmanned vehicle systems international predicts that by the year 2025, at least 100,000 jobs will be created for drone pilots. Skilled Technical Sciences, and Technology and Engineering Education offered this workshop to help prepare teachers and students for the demand of drone pilots in the workforce industry.

Skilled Technical Sciences, and Technology and Engineering Education are part of the Office of College and Career Readiness, at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Agenda posted for Joplin Celebrations Commission meeting

 

Portion of East 12th Street in Joplin closed

(From the City of Joplin)

East 12th Street between Iowa Avenue and Indiana Avenue has been closed to replace a sanitary sewer main in the vicinity of a Kansas City Southern Railroad crossing. 

The road will be fully closed, and detours will be in place for the duration of the work. The closure is expected to last throughout this week.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution in the work area. The City appreciates your patience.

For questions, please contact Chris Parker, Sanitary Sewer Engineer, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1584.

Joplin Police Department Weekend Arrests

08/26/2022 0033 

STEVEN DOUGLAS HARRIS 

 2877 N Regency Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 60 PERKINS/MAIDEN LN 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

FAIL TO STOP, STOP SIGN 

08/26/2022 0505 

JOSHUA LEE WILSON 

 110 Highland JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 35 4TH/TURK 225.00 

PARK AFTER HOURS 

08/26/2022 0520

LUIS LOPEZ 

 314 Glenstone Dr CARTHAGE, MO 64836 

WM 25 MAIN/MURPHY BLVD 0.00 

NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE 

SPEED LIMIT ON SPECIFIC STREET 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

08/26/2022 0950 

AARON LEVI KING 

 915 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 31 1810 S MAIN 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/26/2022 1050 

DAVID WAYNE SEELEY

 205 N Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 56 3RD ST/WALL 225.00 

NO PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 

STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED 

08/26/2022 1610 

RHONDA LAVONE SCHWENDINGER 

 Homeless, 108 JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 38 5002 S MAIN ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/26/2022 1645 

CHRISTOPHER MIX 

 141 Judd St GRANBY, MO 64844 

WM 28 4549 S 43 HWY 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

08/26/2022 1645 

THOMAS MIX 

 141 Judd GRANBY, MO 64844 

WM 24 4549 S 43 HWY 500.00 

DISTURBING THE PEACE 

08/26/2022 2100 

TYLER JAMES MCCOY 

 301 Chestnut St, A GOLDEN CITY, MO 64748 

WM 36 807 W 7TH ST 225.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/26/2022 1655 

SETH MICHAEL METCALF 

 7724 Bethel Rd SENECA, MO 64865 

WM 39 201 N RANGELINE RD 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/26/2022 2153 

JENNEFER ANNMARIE JENSEN 

 20671 St Hwy 96 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WF 42 2623 W 7TH ST 500.00 

LARCENY 

08/26/2022 2225 

TODD P GREENLEE 

 740 South Forest Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 54 740 S FOREST AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT 

STOP OR YIELD SIGNS AT THROUGH STREETS 

IMPROPER LANE USAGE 

08/27/2022 0045 

RAYMOND LEE SEVERS 

WM 41 900 E 5TH ST 225.00 

927 S Picher Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

PARK AFTER HOURS 

08/27/2022 0149 

KYLER MATTHEW WALLACE 

 614 S Oakland St WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WM 22 I44 / MAIN 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED 

CARELESS DRIVING 

08/27/2022 0530 

KANDEN LAYNE JORGENSEN 

 2525 E 32nd St, A11 JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 23 2525- A130 E 32ND ST 225.00 

OBTAIN ALCOHOL FOR MINOR 

08/27/2022 0820 

RICHARD RAY COPHER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 54 510 S WALL 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/27/2022 0830 

DAYSHAYA DESTINY WALKER 

 606 Boyce Lane NEOSHO, MO 64850 

WF 19 510 S WALL 500.00 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/27/2022 1030 

BRADLEY JAY CLARK 

 316 N Mineral Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

BM 64 1208 E CENTRAL 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/27/2022 1630 

DALLAS BLAIN CORRELL 

 4325 S Pearl Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 41 2623 W 7TH 500.00 

LARCENY 

TRESPASS UPON ANOTHER PROPERTY 

08/27/2022 1742 

MADISON ASHTON BRANDON 

WF 20 1405 S WALL AVE 0.00 

108 Meadowland Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801 

ASSAULT - CITY 

08/27/2022 1830 

FELECIA MARIE RANSOM 

 2767 Annelise Ln JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 26 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/27/2022 1447 

OSBALDO SEGOVIA 

 920 W A St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 51 MARKWARDT / VIRGINA AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE 

08/27/2022 1955 

CHRISTY DAWN COLLINS 

 824 S Patterson Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 38 1822 W 7TH ST 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/27/2022 2025 

ASHLEY CORINE JONES 

 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 33 7TH / SCHOOL AVE 500.00 

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 

08/27/2022 2110 

JOSEPH RAY BLINZLER 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 45 500 BLOCK OF MAIDEN LANE 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/27/2022 2210 

CRYSTAL DELAROSA 

 Homeless JOPLIN, MO 64801 

UF 37 1501 S RANGELINE RD 500.00 

LARCENY 

08/27/2022 2310 

RYAN CHRISTOPHER SPEELMAN 

 1250 Crest Dr JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 102 S JOPLIN 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

08/27/2022 2348 

STACY NICOLE COX 

 1819 Virginia JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WF 38 7TH / PEARL AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/27/2022 1959 

HENRY FRANKLIN HART 

 908 E Valley St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 53 5TH/PENNSYLVANIA AVE 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

BENCH WARRANT 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/28/2022 0014 

CHRISTAL ANNE WILLIAMS 

 1427 S Michigan Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WF 43 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/28/2022 0018 

MATTHEW LEWIS BULLETTE 

 118 N Oliver JOPLIN, MO 64804 

WM 32 4TH / EMPIRE AVE 225.00 

TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

08/28/2022 0142 

ZACHARIA GAGE WOOLEVER 

 1615 S Wall Ave JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 E BROADWAYAVE/N GALENA AVE 

WM 20 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

WRONG WAY ON A ONE-WAY STREET 

STATE LICENSE PLATES REQUIRED

08/28/2022 0231 

ELENA DONJUAN 

 3125 S Lakeside SPRINGFIELD, MO 65804 

WF 19 7TH PENNSYLVANIA 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

MINOR IN POSSESSION 

08/28/2022 0209 

SAGAN M LARSON 

 1704 S Picher JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 37 7TH/PENNSYLVANIA AVE 500.00 

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 

08/28/2022 1240 

JENNEFER ANNMARIE JENSEN 

 20671 St Hwy 96 CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834 

WF 42 303 E 3RD ST 225.00 

VANDALISM 

08/28/2022 1445 

KEVIN KRISTOFELD 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 39 706 S PARK 225.00 

COMPLIANCE W/ REQUEST FOR INFO BY POLICE OFFICERS 

08/28/2022 1530 

CHRISTOPHER BRIAN COOK 

 829 S Vermont Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 47 829 S VERMONT AVE 0.00 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT--CITY 

08/28/2022 0736 

DAVIN WAYNE TRUELUCK 

 531 S Kentucky Ave JOPLIN, MO 64801 

WM 49 5002 S MAIN ST 0.00 

SAFE KEEP 

08/28/2022 0739 

JAMES EZRA HERRON Jr 

1639 Cleveland BAXTER SPRINGS, MO 66713 

WM 49 5002 S MAIN ST 225.00 

CONSUMPTION/ POSS OF ALCOHOL - BUSINESS-COMM ESTABLISHME 

08/28/2022 1750 

SAMANTHA NICOLE LATURNER 

 610 S Jefferson WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

WF 24 303 E 3RD ST 500.00 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

08/28/2022 1715 

JOSEPH DOUGLAS CROUCH 

 1128 Wood St DUQUESNE, MO 64801 

WM 33 35TH / OAKRIDGE 500.00 

RESIST / INTERFERE W/ ARREST 

BICYCLES TO OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

FAIL TO APPEAR 

BENCH WARRANT 

08/29/2022 0120 

JOHN SPENCER MACKEY 

 1001 S Katherine Ave DUQUENSE, MO 64801 

WM 41 E 7TH/S INDIANA AVE 500.00 

OBSTRUCTION / RESISTING 

08/29/2022 0340 

MALCOLMX LEROI CUNNINGHAM 

 509 Peoria St SENECA, MO 64865 

BM 52 4240 S 43 HWY 0.00 

BENCH WARRANT