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, December 31, 2023
Highway Patrol Arrests December 30-31
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Joplin man injured in accident in Airport Drive
Joplin woman injured in accident near Poplar Bluff
Nevada man killed in crash, 14-year-old lifeflighted to Mercy Joplin
According to the Highway Patrol report, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Tyler R. Claypool, 32, Nevada, failed to negotiate a curve, traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
Dr. Daniel Barnes pronounced Claypool dead at Nevada Regional Medical Center at 8:17 p.m.
A passenger, a 14-year-old Nevada boy, was flown to Mercy Joplin to be treated for serious injuries.
The fatality was the 143rd this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
Carl Junction man suffers serious injuries in collision near Oronogo
Joplin woman injured in collision on I-49 to I-44 off ramp
15-year-old Carthage boy injured slamming into rock wall
Highway Patrol Arrests December 29-30
Friday, December 29, 2023
Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin
Highway Patrol Arrests December 28-29
Jasper County Marriage Licenses
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Lamar Police: Do you know this guy?
(From the Lamar Police Department)The Lamar Police Dept. is asking for the public's help in identifying the vehicle and person in these photos.
Joplin Police Department Arrests December 27-28
Joplin teen injured in crash on 66
Neosho man injured in collision on I-49
Highway Patrol Arrests December 27-28
Joplin Health Department offering CPR classes
(From the Joplin Health Department)
CPR training is now available through the Joplin Health Department and has been noted as an important skill to learn. Doctors have stated administering CPR outside the hospital can save thousands of lives annually, but about half of Americans say they don't know how to do it.Two classes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are being offered on Thursday, January 18, for the public. Classes will be held in Conference Room 1 of the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street. The classes are a part of the American Heart Association’s training.
AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED is scheduled from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Students receive a certification upon completion. Fee for the course is $50 per person.
AHA HeartCode® BLS Skills Checkoff will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 18. The course is designed for those who have already completed the online portion of the HeartCode® BLS course: https://elearning.heart.org/course/437 .
Preregistration and pre-payment are required to attend either of these classes. Participants can complete these steps by going to the Joplin Parks registration website of their online catalog. Classes are listed under the Adult Programs division of the registration site. Citizens can also call the Health Department at 417-623-6122, ext. 1258 for more information.
Newsmakers program features Joplin Black-owned newspaper, KSNF general manager
(From KGCS)Service to the community is a theme that connects two recent inductees into The Missouri Southern State University Regional Media Hall of Fame. And this week on Newsmakers, video documentaries recognize the honorees.
The Joplin Uplift was a Black-owned newspaper started in 1926 by Augustus and Fannie Tutt. The small, family-owned newspaper grew to serve thousands of subscribers.
The program also looks at the 40-year career of KSNF Vice President and General Manager John Hoffmann who helped launch the Golden Lion Scholarship at MSSU and supports community service by his workers. Television station staff share their impressions of Hoffmann who also reacts to receiving the award.
Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of December 31 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS - Missouri Southern State University.
KGCS programming can be seen on channel 21 and is also available on regional cable television systems such as Sparklight, Mediacom and Suddenlink Communications. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communications at Missouri Southern State University.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Residence, outbuilding total loss in Liberal structure fire
(From the Liberal Fire Protection District)Liberal Fire was dispatched to a structure fire at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday, December 27.
As always, a big THANK YOU to Jasper Fire and Rescue and Lamar Fire for mutual aid, as well as Barton County Ambulance District and the Barton County Sheriff's Department.
(3) pumpers, (3) tankers, and (17) personnel responded to this call and were on scene for approximately 2 & 1/2 hours.
Jasper firefighters deal with vehicle fire on I-49
(From Jasper Fire and Rescue)At 3:20am this morning as our units were clearing the structure fire with Liberal FPD, Jasper Fire was dispatched for a vehicle fire on NB I-49 at mile marker 67.0.
Galena Police check on welfare of elderly lady leads to two meth arrests
(From the Galena Police Department)On Saturday December 23, 2023, Officers with the Galena Police Department received a request to Check the Welfare of an elderly lady living at 1103 Joplin Street in Galena, KS. The person requesting the Welfare check also said there was a person with an active Warrant out of Cherokee County residing at the residence.
When the officers arrived, they began talking with the elderly lady, and based on the information received walked through the residence to ensure it was secure.
Once the search warrant was approved officers located additional drugs and drug paraphernalia where the two individuals were located.
Arrested on scene were Scott Burelson DOB: 06/25/1993 for a warrant out of Ottawa County OK, and Brandi King DOB: 09/10/1984 for warrants out of Cherokee County, KS. Additional charges are being requested through the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office for both individuals for Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Lamar Police Department Weekly Report
(From the Lamar Police Department)Department numbers for the week of Dec 18– Dec 26:
Dispatched calls - 177
Reports – 11
Car Stops – 17
DWI – 1
Drugs – 1
Total other Arrests -3
Pedestrian/Bicycle Checks – 28
Business & Residential Checks – 181
12/17/2023 Officer conducted a traffic stop near 5th and Maple Streets. One person was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail for a 24 hour hold for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substances.
12/18/2023 Officer was dispatched to the area of KK Hwy and the Railroad tracks in reference to a John Deere Gator which had been stolen. The Gator was located and owner was contacted.
12/18/2023 Officer was contacted by phone regarding a case of fraud. Investigation continues.
12/22/2023 Officers were dispatched to the area of 8th and Mill in reference to a domestic assault in progress One suspect was arrested and placed on a 24 hour hold for investigation for Driving While Intoxicated and Driving While Suspended/Revoked 2nd/3rd offenses. A report was sent to the Barton County Prosecuting Attorney.
12/22/2023 Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. 1st St. regarding harassment. Investigation continues.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.
Parsons woman arrested on drug charges
(From the Parsons Police Department)On December 26, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, Parsons Police Officers were called to a residence in the 30th block of Birch Ave for a report of a burglary in progress.
When Officers arrived at the house, they made contact with Grace Harmon and a juvenile. Officers conducted a safety sweep of the residence, and no burglar was located. Officers noticed paraphernalia laying around the residence.
Grace Anne Harmon, 21 of Parsons, was arrested and the following charges are being sent to Labette County Attorney's office for review; Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Use), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Distribution), Possession of THC, Distribution of Marijuana, and no drug Tax stamp.
A juvenile male was also arrested at the residence for possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was later released to his parents.
Police Chief Robert Spinks said, "this is a great example of looking beyond the original call for service and really investigating everything. I applaud the hard work of these officers that were able to bring another drug dealer to answer for their crimes and an excellent way to end the year."
This continues to be an on-going investigation and citizens are encouraged to "See It, Hear It, Report It." All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If anyone has any further information on this incident or any other criminal activity, please contact the Parsons Police Department at 421-7060 or call the Tip Line at 421-7057 or email at tips@parsonspd.com.
Name released of Joplin man killed in officer-involved shooting, autopsy scheduled
(From the Joplin Police Department)The deceased individual from this incident has been identified as James L. Fischer, age 58 of Joplin. Next of kin has been notified.
Joplin Police Department Arrests December 26-27
Highway Patrol Arrests December 26-27
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Joplin Police Department Holiday Weekend Arrests
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