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.
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Joplin Police Department Arrests August 30-31
Highway Patrol Arrests August 30-31
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Joplin Police Department Arrests August 29-30
Lamar man killed in collision on 60
Highway Patrol Arrests August 29-30
Joplin city offices closed on Labor Day, city council meeting, trash pickup times change
(From the City of Joplin)
In recognition of the Labor Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, September 4. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center and MAPS services. The Recycling Center will also be closed on Saturday, September. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 5.
The Joplin City Council meeting, regularly scheduled on the first Monday, will shift to Tuesday, September 5. It will be held at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 602 South Main St.
Due to the holiday, residential trash will not be picked up on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Customers who usually have trash picked up on Mondays will have their trash picked up on Tuesday, September 5. For the remainder of the week, the residential trash will move forward one day with Friday’s customers having service on Saturday.
Annual Joplin city auction scheduled
(From the City of Joplin)The City of Joplin will hold its annual Auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023, 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, September 15, and from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 16, 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, and provides some details about the items.
Please contact Chad Weller, Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1560 for more information.
To view items in City Auction...
Pavement sealing work scheduled on Route 76 south of Stella
(From MODOT)
MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Pavement Sealing Work on Missouri Route 76 South of Stella September 6 & 7
Where: Missouri Route 76 between McDonald County Route E and Route U south of Stella
When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday, September 6 & 7
A seal coat is not an alternative to an asphalt overlay, but is being used as an economical way to maintain and preserve the roadway. The treatments keep a road from deteriorating and will extend its life.
Traffic Impacts
Missouri Route 76 between McDonald County Route E and Route U south of Stella reduced to one lane where contractor crews are working
Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed when traveling over recently-sealed sections of highways
Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
Local residents will be able to get to driveway and entrances along the road
Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
Pavement sealing work on McDonald County Route E rescheduled
(From MODOT)MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Pavement Sealing Work on Missouri McDonald County Route E
RESCHEDULED to September 7-9, 11
Where: McDonald County Route E between Missouri Route 76 south of Stella and the Missouri state line
When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, & Monday, September 7-9, 11
What: Contractor crews will seal the existing driving surface as part of a Pavement Sealing Project along various routes in the Southwest District. A seal coat is not an alternative to an asphalt overlay, but is being used as an economical way to maintain and preserve the roadway.
Traffic Impacts
Drivers are urged to use caution and reduce their speed when traveling over recently-sealed sections of highways
Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars directing them through the work zones. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zones or before entering the work zones from a side road.
Local residents will be able to get to driveway and entrances along the road
Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Joplin Police Department Arrests August 28-29
Noel woman injured crashing into tree
Highway Patrol Arrests August 28-29
City of Oronogo has opening for alderman
(From the City of Oronogo)
There is an opening for Alderman in Ward 1. If you live in Ward 1 and are interested in this position.For details, visit: [ Alderman Ward 1 Vacancy ]
Baxter Springs man sentenced to 16 years+ for raping child
(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)Bradley Paul Shoemaker, 28, of Baxter Springs was sentenced to 195 months imprisonment on Monday, August 28, 2023, in Cherokee County District Court.
The sentence comes after Shoemaker pled guilty earlier this summer to one count of rape for engaging in unlawful sexual acts with a child under the age of 14 during the winter of 2019.
Shoemaker has been in custody at the Cherokee County Jail and will remain there until he is transferred to the Kansas Department of Corrections to begin his prison term.
Shoemaker was prosecuted by Cherokee County Attorney's Office.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Newton County Commission schedules closed meeting
The Newton County Commission will hold a closed session 10 a.m. Tuesday to discuss personnel matters.
Beware of men in white van following women in Neosho
(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)
There have been some reports of men in a white van following women in the Neosho area.There is always the possibility that this is a coincidence, however the Newton County Sheriff’s Office urges women to be cautious, be aware and to pay attention to your surroundings.
If you feel like you are being followed call 911 immediately.
Police statistics for annual Lamar Free Fair
Disturbances 3
Medical Calls (heat related) 2
Dogs removed from square 6
Warrant Arrest 1
Missing Children 7
Cars Blocking Entryways 4
Complaint 1
Narcotic Complaint 1
Cell phones turned in 4 (Still have 2)
Wallets turned in 3 (Still have 2)
Lamar Police Department Weekly Report
Dispatched calls – 190
Reports – 10
Car Stops – 34
DWI – 3
Drugs – 1
Total other Arrests - 4
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 10
Business & Residential Checks - 101
8/24/2023 Officers responded to the 1200 block of Mill St. in reference to a domestic assault in progress. One person was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail to be placed on a 24 hour hold for Domestic Assault.
08/25/2023 Officer investigated an attempted home invasion in the 300 block of Bluebell Drive. Owner heard and saw someone trying to open a back door and met the suspect at the door. Suspect was unarmed and ran from the scene.
08/25/2023 Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person’s call in the area of 6th St. & Parry St. Officer spotted the vehicle at 12th & Truman. One person was arrested for DWI-Drugs and transported to the Barton County Jail.
08/26/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop at 5th & Gulf St. on a vehicle with expired tags. The driver was arrested after a DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) saw the driver was under the influence. Driver was arrested for DWI-Drug Intoxication, Failure to Main Financial Responsibility and Registration Violation.
08/26/2023 Officer responded to the 700 block of Gulf for a domestic physical in progress. Suspect had left the scene when officer arrived. Suspect was later stopped in Dade County. Charges are pending for Assault Domestic 4th Degree and Property Damage.
08/27/2023 Officer took a report of a ex-parte violation. Report was sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney for consideration of charges.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.
Carthage Police: Who's this guy?
(From the Carthage Police Department)The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect shown here. This will be in reference to case #23-3130
If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Musche at 417-237-7200 or at d.musche@carthagemo.gov
Carthage Police needs help identifying this suspect
(From the Carthage Police Department)The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect shown here. This will be in reference to case #23-3029.
If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Musche at 417-237-7200 or at d.musche@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 female suspect shown here. This will be in reference to case #23-2851.
If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Gardner at 417-237-7200 or at j.gardner@carthagemo.gov
Hispanic Heritage Day to be observed at Carver Monument
(From George Washington Carver National Monument)You are invited to a Hispanic Heritage Day celebration at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, September 23. This free event takes place from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the front lawn near the visitor center and music tent. Dance, crafts, and music are all part of the fun.
The talented Chinelos Morelenses Unidos en Arkansas (Springdale, Arkansas) are returning this year. They perform at 11:00 a.m. Learn how their beautiful costumes and interpretive dance share the history of the clash of cultures when Europeans arrived in Central and South America.
Grupo Latinamericano Dance Troupe will perform at 1:00 p.m. Grupo Latinamericano has been part of the Springfield, Missouri community since 1987, providing education, language, and employment assistance to newcomers within the community. Their performances will show off their efforts to preserve and honor Latin American heritage and culture.
Throughout the day there will be craft stations interpreting Latin American history. Everyone is invited to make worry dolls, paper marigolds, and sugar skulls while learning about the significance of each of these activities. This special day is part of the park’s on‐going commitment to embrace a wider audience and cultivate cultural awareness.