Newton County Commission Schedule

Monday, September 16, 2024
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

2:00 pm SW WIB Board Meeting, Kansas City University, Joplin

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

11:00 am Higginbotham HR Services Meeting online

Thursday, September 19, 2024
8:00 am Commission in Session – Commission meets as a body to receive and discuss administrative issues brought to it by County Officials and Staff, as well as Citizens seeking information.

9:30 am Mr. Steven Carroll, Cards Landfill Developer

10:30 am Newton County Business Meeting

Meeting Location: Commission Office, Courthouse until otherwise stated.

Agenda posted for Jasper County Commission meeting

 

Fairview man cited for DWI following injury accident on 76

A Fairview man was cited for driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 3:20 a.m. today on MO 76 in Ridgeley.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2015 Jeep Cherokee driven by Austin L. Cox, 18, Fairview, traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned.

Cox, who was treated for minor injuries at Cox Monett, was also cited for failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 13-14

Rudy Gomez, 47, Neosho, felony no driver's license (fourth offense), failure to display valid plates

Francisco Javier Rivera Acuna, 33, Branson West, Taney County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic charges, no valid license

Austin L. Cox, 18, Fairview, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Alexander R. Dahl, 22, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, no head lamps

Cierra M. Sole Parnosky, 25, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, signal violation, failed to register motor vehicle, no insurance, speeding

Cassie N. Broussard, 27, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Randy A. Juarez, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no turn signal

William J. Ellis, 36, Springfield, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to register motor vehicle

Matthew T. Hudgins, 41, Cassville, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Noaih A. Cortez, 21, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jesus Vila Sanchez, 54, Memphis, Tennessee, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, speeding, following too closely, no seat belt 

Agenda posted for Carthage Public Safety Committee meeting

 

Pet dies in structure fire at 1241 Circle Drive in Neosho

 

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Kelli M. Welker vs. Michael R. Welker

Contessa R. Thomas-Long vs. Charles E. Long

Jamie L. Dardenne vs. Robert T. Dardenne

Rebecca D. Lundy vs. John W. Lundy

Ronnie McClellan vs. Dawn McClellan

 

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Christopher A. Smith vs. Misty M. Smith

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Mary C. Wall vs. Max C. Wall

Lewis J. Ryan vs. Amy D. Ryan

April L. McCool vs. Larry J. McCool

Daisy M. Jasso vs. Timothy Hernandez

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Austin Miller vs. Rhea Brown

Colt T. Youngblood vs. Alissa J. Youngblood

Bridgette H. Hadley vs. David W. Hadley

Carrie L. Doll vs. Shane M. Werberger

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Clayton M. Woehl vs. Taylor A. Woehl

Meredith L. Murray vs. Joshua McManis

Katy L. Dutton vs. Cecil J. Dutton

Patricia L. Caulk vs. Zachary A. Caulk

Whitney N. Lamb vs. Jarred L. Lamb

Camille Lomvardi-Olive vs. Samiullah Kamawal

Ryan Miller vs. Cassandra Miller

Kelli L. Brown vs. Raymond L. Brown

Derek L. White vs. Kacy J. White

Candace Mace vs. James Mace

Hannah R. Iseli vs. Dominick A. Iseli

Meghan M. Grieb-Fordyce vs. Jon M. Bryan

 

U .S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Kimberly Dawn Sexton

Newton County

Brianna Renee Baldwin

Stony Bryan Reynolds and Jodie Elizabeth Reynolds

 

Anderson teen injured in one-vehicle accident

An Anderson teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:40 a.m. today on Route NN one mile north of Anderson.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Toyota 4-Runner driven by a 16-year-old Anderson girl traveled off the right side of the road and struck a culvert.

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

 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 12-13

Collin M. Stauffer, 27, Springfield, Stone County felony warrant for probation violation on possession of a controlled substance, felony possession of a controlled substitute, felony possession of drug paraphernalia

Jason L. Bass, 41, Aurora, felony driving while intoxicated- injury of another, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no seat belt

Mario E. Biggs, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Dustin J. Emanuel, 30, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, lane violation

Ashley B. Philpott, 38, Fordland, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Justice E. Philpott, 26, Anderson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

Abigail J. Helkamp-Saddler, 21, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Phoebe J. Egessah, 26, Brookline Station, driving while intoxicated

Kelly J. Hummel, 36, Wheatland, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, driving while revoked, no valid plates

Thomas L. Mayes III, 49, Springfield, felony tampering with a motor vehicle, driving while suspended, two Springfield Police Department warrants for trespassing, two Springfield Police Department warrants for no valid license, two Springfield Police Department warrants for no insurance, Springfield Police Department warrant for expired plates, Springfield Police Department warrants for resisting arrest and stealing, no seat belt

Daniel L. Bowman, 65, Hollister, Christian County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on no seat belt

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Ronald David Dykmann, 59, Webb City, and Christina Sarai Casey, 48, Webb City

Wyatt Allen Spencer, 20, Alba, and Charity Dawn Burkinsha, 21, Joplin

Gaspar Ortiz Puentes, 24, Carthage, and Karina Rossely Estrada Bautista, 22, Carthage

Jaxon Thomas Blackford, 19, Joplin, and Nox Cruz, 18, Joplin

Brandon W. Evans, 44, Joplin, and Tia Marie Sims, 37, Joplin

Clinton James Bruce Salsman, 36, Neosho, and Kara May Burns, 35, Neosho

William Raymond Brant, 23, Joplin, and Lydia Joy Burnett, 27, Carthage

Aaron Lee Moore, 41, Webb City, and Emily Marie Wesson, 35, Joplin

Jarrett Robert Pyle, 27, Joplin, and Angeleena Eileen Zelinski Feeney, 22, Joplin

Aaron Michael Cox, 45, Riverton, Kansas, and Vanessa Ann Yates, 42, Riverton, Kansas

Jacob Worden Davis, 22, Springfield, and Allary Joy Liberatore, 23, Springfield

Teddy Layne Long, 25, Joplin, and Morgen Kate Collins, 29, Joplin

Daniel Kregg Rennie, 28, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Gracie Lucille Rolls, 24, Pittsburg, Kansas

Jack Alan Brigance, 25, Joplin, and Payton Rhiann Waits, 24, Joplin

Eric Belanger Wasson, 30, Joplin, and Sarah Michelle Fellows, 25, Joplin

Tyler Kohl Halliday Clark, 22, Carl Junction, and Nicole Alene Bearden, 23, Carl Junction

Matthew Allen Black, 25, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Haley Nicole Myers, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas

Dane Albert Lee Hoffman, 27, Carthage, and Emily Christina Graham, 24, Carthage

Melissa Deanne Nance, 35, Webb City, and Kacie Dawn Thompson, 35, Webb City

Dylan James Schwindt, 22, Joplin, and Kayla Ann Wicke, 20, Joplin

Aaron Michael Pyle, 28, Joplin, and Morgan Elizabeth Clark, 26, Joplin

Michel Dean Schick, 67, Joplin, and Crystal Ann Lynch, 45, Joplin

Seth Ancil Wiehe, 33, Carthage, and Jessica Lynn McWilliams, 33, Carthage

Mark Roger Gier, 63, Carthage, and Kelly Jane Hartley, 56, Carthage

Thomas Carl Eugene Barnes, 22, Carthage, and Alexis Nicole Touey, 24, Carthage

Glenn Michael Hansen, 31, Carl Junction, and Destiny Anne Smith, 27, Carl Junction

Bo Allen Vincent, 29, Joplin, and Karrington Shea Garvin, 28, Joplin

Jarid Alexander Girdner, 24, Webb City, and Kassiea Lynn Frederick, 22, Webb City

Quinton Uriah Paul Shanks, 24, Webb City, and Makenzie Danielle Windsor, 24, Webb City

Genaro Isai Cifuentes Fuentes, 25, Carthage, and Marcely Elizabeth Perez Mejia, 24, Carthage

Randall Edward Baker, 58, Carthage, and Lisa Anjeanette Patton, 50, Carthage

Kevin Allen Kubic, 24, Webb City, and Katelynn Marie Maples, 25, Webb City

Ross Tyler Short, 27, Joplin, and Kayla Renee Gotti, 38, Joplin

Matthew Curtis MacCaulley, 24, Joplin, and Andreanna Leigh Haritopoulos, 23, Joplin

Brendan Jacob Hatfield, 26, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Jordan Lea Schoenberger, 26, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Kenneth L. Pennock III, 39, Carthage, and Elisabeth Lee Ann Miller, 38, Carthage

Ralston Tate Schramm, 27, Cave Springs, Arkansas, and Lauren Nicola Abbott, 27, Cave Springs, Arkansas

Gavin Layne Merriman, 26, Joplin, and Paige Elizabeth Wolf, 22, Joplin

Joshua Anthony Hopkins, 37, Galena, Kansas, and Amber Nicole Lassiter, 37, Joplin

David, Debra Humphreys continue MSSC scholarship program with $1 million gift

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Joplin residents David and Debra Humphreys will continue their robust scholarship program at Missouri Southern into the next decade, contributing $1 million that will directly benefit students.

Since its inception in 2017, the Debra and David Humphreys Excellence Awards have benefitted more than 100 Missouri Southern students through an initial contribution of $1 million with combined $775,000 to date awarded in scholarships. This additional $1 million gift announced Friday means the program will continue to ensure many area students are supported financially at Missouri Southern. Award recipients are called “Humphreys Scholars.”

David Humphreys is the chairman and chief executive officer of TAMKO Building Products, and with his wife Debra, co-founded the Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School. Debra Humphreys is the founder and executive director of the Compass Academy Network which provides a summer enrichment program for local middle schoolers with many MSSU students serving as CAN peer mentors. Debra and David have committed to making educational opportunities available to students throughout the community.

“Humphreys Scholars are recognized throughout our campus and community as some of the best and most committed students we have at Missouri Southern,” MSSU President Dr. Dean Van Galen said. “We have seen tremendous successes from our Humphreys Scholars inside and outside the classroom. It’s impressive to think of how many lives the Humphreys family will touch through their commitment and the continuation of this program.”

The Humphreys awards are provided to students with one of the following criteria at the time of application: A minimum 3.7 high school or collegiate grade point average, a 28 or above composite ACT score or a combined critical reading and mathematics SAT score of 1300 or graduating in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Eligible recipients must have graduated from a high school within a 50-mile radius of MSSU and either be, or plan to become, a full-time student at Missouri Southern majoring in biological and physical sciences, mathematics, education, accounting, finance, engineering technology, or computer information science. The scholarship is renewable for up to eight semesters if recipients remain a full-time student and maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average at Missouri Southern.

Each award is for at least one-third of Missouri Southern’s tuition rate each year.

Even more impressive than the amount pledged by the Humphreys family is the impact the gift has made in Joplin and the surrounding area. Since the scholarship program began in 2017 with a $1 million gift to establish the program, 66 Humphreys Scholars have graduated from Missouri Southern, with more than 90 percent living and working within a 50-mile radius of Joplin. Also, nearly 90 percent of the students who were awarded the scholarship stayed in school and earned their degrees from Missouri Southern.

"We have always believed in the power of education to create life-changing opportunities for young people,” said Debra Humphreys. “Our gifts to MSSU reflect our confidence in the outstanding education MSSU offers. Our hope is for these scholarships to open more doors to more students by making their education more affordable so that they may achieve their true potential now and into the future.”

Agenda posted for Joplin Sports Authority Board meeting

 

Man hospitalized after driver pulls alongside another car, begins shooting

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

At approximately 4:15 AM, 09-13-24, Jasper County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of a shooting that occurred on West Seventh Street approximately a quarter mile east of State Line. 

It was reported that an individual driving eastbound on Seventh Street, pulled alongside another vehicle and began firing a handgun at them.

The passenger in the vehicle was struck by a bullet and subsequently taken to the hospital. 

Investigation into this matter is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Holly at 417-359-9100.

One dead following head-on crash on I-49 north of Carthage

A Kansas man was killed in a two-vehicle collision 2:01 a.m. today on I-49 five miles north of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2018 Ford F150 driven by Lane J. Antenen, 62, Bazine, Kansas, was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of I-49 and collided head on with a 2019 Volvo Conventional tractor driven by Kudlip Singh, 34, Aurora, Illinois.

Jasper County Deputy Coroner Scott Keatts pronounced Antenen dead at the scene at 2:18 a.m.

Singh was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

The fatality was the 75th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Agenda posted for Joplin Historic Preservation Commission meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Redevelopment Corporation special meeting

 

MSSU's Discovery Day to be featured on Newsmakers

(From KGCS)

Visiting a university is part of the process of picking where one will go to college after high school. Missouri Southern State University wants to give those prospective students more than just a glance at what happens in various majors so it is hosting Discovery Day. 

This week’s Newsmakers program brings focus to the variety of Discovery Day opportunities there are for high school students from STEM fields to Fine Arts and Performing Arts. The Communication Department will also participate in a Discovery Day set for October 4.

Laney Graham with MSSU Admissions explains the mission of Discovery Days while Dr. Mary Kilmer and Dr. Claudia Wilson discuss how the extra time with students allow them to share more hands-on opportunities available at the university. Natasha O’Brien-Davies talks about the theatre offerings during Discovery Day and how it has resulted in students choosing MSSU. Frank Pishkur outlines plans for visitors to Fine Arts and Brian Mehrens talks about exploring new technology such as an LED wall for digital production within the Communication Department.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of September 15 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, September 21 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 Optimum Internet in Carthage. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Joplin police captain graduates from FBI National Academy

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, Joplin Police Department Captain Nick Jimenez graduated as a member of the 291st session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. 

Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the program. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers ten weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. Participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies to attend. 

On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. The 291st session consisted of 254 law enforcement officers from 47 states, and the District of Columbia. The class also included members of law enforcement agencies from 26 countries, 7 military organizations, and 7 federal civilian organizations. 

Captain Jimenez began his law enforcement career at the Joplin Police Department as an Intern in 2006 and was hired to be a Police Officer in 2007. As a Police Officer, he also served as a Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator, SWAT Team Leader, Range Officer, and as a K9 Officer. He was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 2015, Sergeant in 2016, and then to the rank of Captain in 2019. He currently serves as the Captain over the Joplin Police Department Investigations Bureau. 

Captain Jimenez holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and an associate’s degree in crime scene investigation from Missouri Southern State University and a graduate certificate through the University of Virginia's Master of Public Safety Program. Captain Jimenez is also a graduate of the 147th Administrative Officers Course at the University of Louisville's Southern Police Institute and has completed the Missouri Police Chief's Charitable Foundation Command College. Captain Jimenez is also an adjunct instructor for Missouri Southern State University, serves on the Young Professionals Network Executive Committee for the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce, and is an alumnus of their Leadership Joplin program. 

Following his graduation today, Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson says "Captain Jimenez has realized an amazing accomplishment in attending the FBI National Police Academy. He now joins an extremely elite group of police professionals in the U.S. We are all very proud of him."

Crowder College schedules Constitution Day, history symposium activities

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College’s Social Science division has scheduled several events. 

These events include:Constitution Day, September 17, 2024, 12:15-1pm in the Fireside Room, Student Center on the Neosho campus. The League of Women Voters of the Greater Joplin Area will present on the Constitutional foundations of voting rights.

Dr. Terry Beckenbaugh will present “War Comes to the White River Valley Communities, June 1862,” September 19, 6pm in Wright Conference Center.

Dr. Beckenbaugh is the first in a series of four History Symposium speakers and one musical group. The History Symposium was developed to provide more information on topics of interest in Civil War era. For details on the History Symposium: https://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/social-science/

All events are free and open to the public.

Autopsy scheduled after death of Jasper County Jail inmate

(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office)

On 9-12-2024 at approximately 6:30 AM, Jasper County detention staff was notified of an inmate that was not conscious and not breathing in his cell. 

Medical personnel were notified and lifesaving efforts were started but were not successful. Next of kin has been notified. 

The inmate was identified as Jason L. Romain, 52, of Joplin. 

At this time the death appears to be from natural causes, no foul play is suspected, an autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

Highway Patrol Arrests September 11-12

Spencer R. Henry, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to display valid plates

Timothy M. Hughes, 36, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Dalton A. Zaunbrecher, 29, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, speeding

Dakota D. Crews, 26, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving

Spencer E. Wrightnour, 23, Flemington, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

William C. Grant, 40, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance- buprenorphine hydrochloride, driving while intoxicated 

Agenda posted for Joplin Policemen's and Firemen's Pension Board meeting

 

Newton County Sheriff seeking Stella man on domestic assault warrant

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

Warrant Wednesday!

This individual has an outstanding Newton County felony warrant. We would like the public's help in locating him.

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

You can also submit anonymous tips on our website.

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

**Do not attempt to apprehend**

Blood drive planned at Sarcoxie High School

 

17 Carl Junction students selected for Southwest District Honor Choir

(From the Carl Junction Schools)

Big congratulations to our Carl Junction High School choir students! Recently, 26 students auditioned for the 2024 Southwest District Honor Choir, and we are proud to announce that 17 of them were selected! 

Students faced a two-part audition that included a prepared piece, melodic & harmonic sightreading, and key signature recognition—way to go, CJ choir! 

9th/10th Grade Honor Choir:
Aaden Botzow, Eddie Blackwell, Brooklyn Johnson, MeKennah Kellison, Tyson Rogers, Kylee Sheward, Slyder Sundy, and Emma White.

11th/12th Grade Honor Choir:
Cooper Anderson, Macie Cory, Via Dennis, Emily Lee, Lexi Lee, Natasha Roth, Alex Teeter, Matt Tegge, and Abbey Thompson.

These talented students will perform at Joplin High School on October 26th. Juniors and seniors will also have the chance to audition for the All-State Choir! Best of luck to everyone!

Webb City senior selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

(From the Webb City R-7 School District)

We are thrilled to announce that Webb City High School senior Nina Nguyen has been selected as a Semifinalist in the 70th Annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.

About 16,000 students nationwide were selected as Semifinalists, out of about 1.3 million. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists represents less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

 
Nina Nguyen is the daughter of Ha Nguyen and Vuong Nguyen. She is active in theater productions, show choir, and debate as well as community service and tutoring. Congratulations on academic excellence, Nina!

Cheryle Finley named Maple Leaf Parade Grand Marshal

(From the Carthage Chamber of Commerce)

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce and the Maple Leaf Festival® Committee announce Cheryle Finley as the 58th Annual Maple Leaf Festival® Celebrating America’s Maple Leaf City Grand Marshal.

“We are thrilled that Cheryle has been selected as this year’s Grand Marshal,” said Julie Reams, President of the Carthage Chamber of Commerce. “This festival is a cherished tradition that celebrates our wonderful community and brings together so many people to enjoy Carthage and this joyful time here in our city,” added Reams.

Cheryle has been a lifelong Carthage resident, has served many years on several community committees, and previously chaired the Maple Leaf Festival®. She serves as a board member for United Way, the Laverne Williams Children’s Christmas Party President, and a committee member for CASA. Some of her past awards have been the recipient of the Business Journal Most Influential Women, ATHENA International, Carthage Chamber of Commerce Presidents Award, and the grand marshal of the Carthage Christmas parade.

 
Cheryle has been in banking for 40 years and is a Community Banking Representative at Guaranty Bank in Carthage. Cheryle and her husband, Chris, have been married for 46 years, and they have a daughter named Sarah and a grandson named Atlas. 

When asked what this means to her, Cheryle stated, “I love Carthage; it was a great place to grow up and raise our daughter. I treasure the many friendships I have made over the years. The Maple Leaf Festival® has always been a part of my life, and I am honored to be this year’s Grand Marshal.”

Maple Leaf Festival® activities run from October 11th to 19th. The parade on October 19th will feature floats, marching band competitions, and performers. It will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Carthage Square in Carthage, MO, and follow the nearly two-mile route around the square, down Grand Street, and end at Carthage Middle School. Attendees can expect a vibrant celebration filled with entertainment, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

For more information about the parade and the week-long event details or to view the full schedule of activities, please visit www.carthagechamber.com or contact the Carthage Chamber of Commerce at 417-358-2373.

Police investigating social media threats against Carthage, other area schools

(From the Carthage Police Department)

The Carthage Police Department is aware of the ongoing threats that have been made on social media regarding Carthage and other area schools.

 
There have been multiple vague threats made over the course of the past few days and all of them have been investigated.

 
Investigators are working closely with the school district to put a stop to these threats. We treat each possible threat seriously and strive to keep the school district and community safe.

14-year-old Carthage girl injured as car goes airborne, overturns

A Carthage teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:55 a.m. today on Grand Avenue a half mile south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1995 Honda Passport driven by a 16-year-old Carthage boy traveled off the right side of the roadway, became airborne, strucked the ground and skidded, striking a fence and a pole before overturning.

A passenger, a 14-year-old Carthage girl, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin.

 

Joplin man dies in rollover accident west of Jasper, Webb City man seriously injured

A Joplin man was killed and a Webb City man injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:01 p.m. today on Route H, nine miles west of Jasper.

According to the Highway Patrol, a 2021 Freightliner trash truck driven by Kim L. Melvin, 56, Joplin, traveled partially off the right side of the roadway, overcorrected, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.

Jasper County Coroner James Harrison pronounced Melvin dead at the scene.

A passenger, Darrall W. Taylor, 65, Webb City, was treated for serious injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

The fatality was the 74th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Traffic delays planned for next several weeks on Newman Road at Range Line

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Reduction, Traffic Delays on Route TT (Newman Rd.) in Joplin Sept. 16-Oct. 31

Where: Jasper County Route TT (Newman Road) at Loop 49 (Range Line Road) in Joplin

When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, September 16-October 31

Details: Contractor crews widening right turn lanes, installing new street lighting and signals

Traffic Impacts

Route TT (Newman Road) reduced to one at Loop 49 (Range Line Road)

At least one lane of Route TT open at all times

All Route TT lanes open during nighttime hours and weekends

Drivers are urged to use caution as crews and equipment will be working close to traffic

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

This work is part of a project to make intersection improvements and install traffic signals and street lighting on Route 43 (Main Street) and Loop 43 (Range Line Road) in Joplin.