Newton County Sheriff, state fire marshal investigate suspicious fire in Wentworth

(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)

On April 11, 2025 at approximately 7:49 AM, the Newton County Central Dispatch Center received a call of a structure fire at 302 Spruce, Wentworth, Missouri. Fire units from Pierce City Fire Department, Freistatt Fire Department, Jasper County Fire Department, Monett Rural Fire District and Monett City Fire Department responded to the scene.

Newton County Sheriff’s Office responded and is currently conducting a suspicious fire investigation along with the Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office.

 
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about the fire to call 417-451-8300.

Shadrack Scheppert named Neosho Police Officer of the Year

(From the Neosho Police Department)

Neosho Police Officer of the Year – Officer Shadrack Scheppert

 
The Neosho Police Department is proud to recognize Officer Scheppert as our 2024 Police Officer of the Year. This award is presented each year to recognize outstanding performance throughout the previous year.

The award is presented to a police officer who consistently performs their duties at the highest level, and Officer Scheppert has exemplified that standard throughout the year.

Officer Scheppert has repeatedly gone above and beyond what is expected. He has volunteered to outfit new patrol vehicles and maintain speed detection equipment, tasks that require extensive research and communication with vendors, ultimately reducing departmental costs. In addition, Officer Scheppert steps in to cover staffing shortages, to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of our operations within the community.

His dedication, professionalism, and team-first attitude are a reflection of the values we hold as a department. Officer Scheppert’s commitment to service reflects great credit upon himself and the Neosho Police Department.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Scheppert on this well-deserved recognition.

City of Joplin road resurfacing begins next week

(From the City of Joplin)

The City’s resurfacing program for 2025 will begin the week of April 14, starting in the Easttown area. This work is referred to as “mill and overlay,” as the top few inches of existing asphalt are removed (milling), and then workers lay a fresh new coat of asphalt over the area (overlay).

As milling and paving operations along city roads begin, the City encourages citizens to watch for postings in their neighborhoods. Maps of the streets included in this year’s paving program can be found on the City website at https://www.joplinmo.org/168/City-Maps_ The City will complete numerous streets throughout the community, and maps are labeled with the general area of Joplin which is listed on the specific map.

If your street will be affected by the resurfacing, the contractor, Blevins Asphalt Construction, will notify residents along city streets with informational door hangers on their front doors. No parking signs will also be posted along both sides of the street and at both ends of each block. These notifications should be completed within 48 hours prior to the work being started. It is important to ensure that vehicles are not parked on the posted streets until the paving work has been completed.

Street resurfacing consists of a two-inch average milling and asphalt overlay. The yearly overlay was not bid out last year to allow utility work to be performed in the overlay zones. Therefore, this bid contains two resurfacing zones, so this year’s work will cover numerous areas in the City.

 

City staff annually evaluates the pavement conditions of the City street system using the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) system and recommends streets that need improvements. City staff determines which streets are to be resurfaced through a selection process based on traffic counts, street classifications, structural integrity, and ride quality. Streets or parking lots may be added or deleted from this list.

Work during the week of April 14 will be in the Easttown area. Following the completion of this area, the contractor will move to other areas listed. Residents in these areas should watch for door hangers and postings in their neighborhoods to alert them of upcoming work. The planned areas are listed below, weather permitting. Maps of the areas included in the 2025 program are listed at https://www.joplinmo.org/168/City-Maps_, and the individual links are listed below. This information will also be posted on the City’s Facebook page.

Agenda posted for Joplin Museum Advisory Board meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Building Board of Appeals meeting

JOPLIN BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA 

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 602 S. MAIN 5TH FLOOR 9:00 AM 

Order of Business 

1. Roll Call 

2. Consent of minutes from the March 28, 2025, Building Board of Appeals meeting. 

3. Continued Items 

4. New Business 

5. Other Business 

6. Adjournment 

Continued Business 

ITEM 2990 OWNER: Four Winds Restoration ADDRESS: 108 N Jackson Ave. 801, 803 & 805 W. 1ST St. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY SEVENTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 5-16-2022) 

ITEM 3002 OWNER: Anabell Lopez ADDRESS: 114 S Byers Ave Joplin MO. 64801 301 S. WINFIELD AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY SEVENTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 4-6-2024 

ITEM 3015 OWNER: Tyler Casey/Dustin Mellies ADDRESS: 809 S Katherine Joplin, MO. 64801 117 S. BYERS AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY FIRST TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 1-27-2023) 

ITEM 3016 OWNER: Tyler Casey/Dustin Mellies ADDRESS: 809 S Katherine Joplin, MO. 64801 121 S. BYERS AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY FIRST TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 1-27-2023) 

ITEM 3033 OWNER: Brandy Kaye Properties ADDRESS: 2806 Arizona Ave. Joplin MO. 64804 1010 W 3RD ST. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (TWENTY SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 3-15-2023) 

ITEM 3056 OWNER: Isidro Ruiz ADDRESS: P.O Box 939 Neosho, MO 64850 217 S PEARL AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHTEENTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 05-22-2023) 

ITEM 3085 OWNER: Thomas Holloman 1616 S PEARL AVE. ADDRESS: 3440 W Division St. Suite 1 Springfield MO. 65803 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (EIGHTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 5-17-2023) 

ITEM 3090 OWNER: 1702 Wall ADDRESS: 207 Birch St. Carl Junction MO. 64834 512 W 20TH ST. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SEVENTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 8-29-2023) 

ITEM 3102 519 S PICHER AVE. OWNER: Michael & Marcia Brandon ADDRESS: 530 S Virginia Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FIFTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 8-22-2024) 

ITEM 3104 OWNER: Antwan Perry ADDRESS: 403 N Joplin Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 1909 W 15TH ST. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FIFTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 9-18-2024) 

ITEM 3105 OWNER: Land Scout ADDRESS: 2501 Rolla St. Joplin MO. 64801 1608 S MINNESOTA AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FOURTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 10-30-2024) 

ITEM 3108 OWNER: Kaleb Adams ADDRESS: P.O. Box 335 Duenweg MO. 64841 519 N PEARL AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (FOURTH TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 11-13-2024) 

ITEM 3112 OWNER: DE Long Melicio C & Olga M G Juarez ADDRESS: 1729 Sophia DR. Carthage, MO 64836 2408 W 4th ST. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 03-13-2024) 

ITEM 3113 OWNER: County 2023 ADDRESS: 2401 E 32nd ST STE 10-339 Joplin, MO 64804 1809 E 32nd ST. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 09-30-2024) 

ITEM 3114 815 S OHIO AVE. OWNER: Carolyn Huff ADDRESS: 815 S Ohio Ave Joplin, MO 64801 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 02-27-2025) 

ITEM 3115 OWNER: Campbell Delia A ADDRESS: 1130 S Jackson Ave (Accessory Structure) 1128 S JACKSON AVE. “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 01-24-2025) 

ITEM 3116 1220 NW MURPHY BLVD. OWNER: Angel Oak Bridge Lending Fund ADDRESS: 425 S Financial PL Ste 200 Chicago, IL 60605 “Demolition Hearing” has been posted in the Joplin Globe Legal Section. Item continued from the March 28, 2025, meeting for a “Demolition Hearing” And Progress Report (SECOND TIME BEFORE THE BOARD). (STRUCTURE POSTED 05-06-2024)  

New Business 

ITEM 3117 OWNER: Kyle & Denise Ferguson ADDRESS: 2630 Ohio Ave. Joplin MO. 64804 “Fing of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date” (STRUCTURE POSTED 8-31-2023) 

ITEM 3118 OWNER: Robert W Davis ADDRESS: 115 N Galena Ave. Joplin MO. 64801 “Fing of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date” (STRUCTURE POSTED 2-20-2025) 

ITEM 3119 OWNER: Kyler & Marissa Bard ADDRESS: 114 Fawn Trail Seneca MO. 64865 “Fing of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date” (STRUCTURE POSTED 2-24-2025) 1248 S ROOSEVELT AVE. 115 N GALENA AVE. 2341 E ZORA ST. 

ITEM 3120 530 E 7TH St. OWNER: Angela Brown ADDRESS: P.O. Box 905 Joplin MO. 64802 “Fing of fact Hearing” scheduled for this date” (STRUCTURE POSTED 1-7-2025)

Joplin Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony scheduled

(From the City of Joplin)

The Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Joplin welcomes the public to attend the 2025 Joplin Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony. It will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 in the lobby of the Frisco Station Lofts, 601 S. Main Street in Joplin.

There is still time to make nominations in the various categories. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Anyone may nominate any individual, entity, or group eligible for one of three awards: The Leslie Simpson Award, The Jeff & Carolina Neal Award, or The Murphysburg Award. Details about these categories are listed below.

The Leslie Simpson Award – Awarded to an individual who has made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of preservation administration, education, events, outreach, planning, research, or service.

The Jeff & Carolina Neal Award – Awarded to people who have made significant developments to historic preservation in Joplin by way of developing and restoring/revitalizing buildings and property within Joplin’s commercial corridors.

The Murphysburg Award – Awarded to groups or organizations who have made significant contributions to historic preservation in Joplin by way of improving our historic neighborhoods through community engagement or rehabilitation of a historic home.

For more information, or to request nomination forms, contact City of Joplin Planner Thomas Walters at 417-623-0820 x1539. Nomination forms can also be requested on the 4th floor of Joplin City Hall or the Joplin Historic Preservation Commission website: https://www.joplinmo.org/119/Historic-Preservation-Commission.

MSSU to hold World Music and Cuisine Festival

(From Missouri Southern State University)

The 10th Annual World Music and Cuisine Festival will take place on April 19, 2025, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Missouri Southern State University’s Young Gymnasium.

Students and community members will serve international dishes while a variety of musical groups perform. For $15, guests receive a wristband to access food samples. Countries such as Japan, South Korea, Germany, Mexico, Thailand, Spain, India, Honduras, and more will represent their cuisine alongside local restaurants like Magic Noodle.

Students from MSSU’s Department of Performing Arts will open the festival at 5 p.m. Samba Bom, a Midwest-based Brazilian music ensemble, will perform from 6-7 p.m. and MSSU international students will perform from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“The event has become one of the more popular events held on campus, bringing hundreds of community members to our campus to celebrate the cultures and foods of the world.” said Aaron Carmichael, coordinator of the event and director of the Intensive English Program. “Our international students love it, and it gives them an opportunity to share their culture with the campus and community.”

The proceeds of the festival will help fund the student-led International Club, providing activities and educational opportunities for members.

“It's very special that we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary,” Carmichael explained. “The exciting thing is to see more folks getting involved from both the community and campus to make this event a success. It’s a total volunteer effort, so every person involved sees its value. Let’s hope we will still be at it 10 years from now.”

Crowder FBLA president earns national internship

(From Crowder College)

Crowder College FBLA president, Constance Graham (Carl Junction) was awarded one of two internships at the National Leadership Conference to be held in Dallas, TX.

To earn the opportunity Graham had to apply, which included a resume’ and written responses to her experience and how she would benefit the leadership team. Upon review, she was selected for a virtual interview and then selected. Every FBLA member in the country was given the opportunity to apply.

“I am extremely grateful to being given the resources to take on this opportunity to grow my skills and see how my actions directly influence such a large-scale event in real time,” stated Graham. “I am eager to contribute in creating an unforgettable experience for thousands of students, and equally as eager to face the unexpected obstacles to be allowed to learn realistic approaches to solve them!”

Graham will be assisting in all aspects of event logistics, including venue setup and teardown, speaker coordination, session transitions, and troubleshooting operational issues. She will also serve as on-site liaison for attendees, speakers, and vendors.

Along with her internship, Graham earned the opportunity to attend the national conference by placing at the state level in Marketing, Sales & Communication Case competition (3rd). She will be joined by seven Crowder FBLA members. For a complete list of national qualifiers: https://www.crowder.edu/2025/03/10/fbla-state-competition/

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Chasity N. Bresee vs. Luke E. Bresee

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Wesley A. Hood vs. Tabitha K. Hood

Emily N. Lile vs. Nathan D. Lile

Cameron K. Nunn vs. Adam M. Evans

Alysia A. Berberian vs. Jorge L. Castro Gonzalez

Rocksannia L. Alvarado vs. David C. Alvarado

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Nicholas R. Wingo vs. Casey L. Wingo

Lucas J. O'Dougherty vs. L. Rodriguez-O'Dougherty

Kasie J. Duley vs. Justin Duley

Anna M. Groves vs. Bryan M. Groves

Carla Watson vs Kylee B. Brown

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Kerrick Bruce Snider and Kristen Jean Buus Snider

Barton County

Michael Robert Kloer and Courtney Danielle Kloer

Jasper County

Troy Robert Sturgis and Cindy Marie Sturgis

Valeria M. Scherbakoff

Emily Renea Myers

Newton County

Robert Dewayne Whittle

 

Crowder College Library to hold annual used book sale

(From Crowder College)

The Crowder College Lee Library will hold its annual used book sale April 22-24, Wright Conference Center, Room C, located inside the Arnold Farber building on the Neosho campus. Hours for the sale:April 22: noon-6:30pm
April 23: 8:30am-6:30pm
April 24: 8:30am-noon

The event is open to the public as well as the campus community.

“We have all types of books for the sale,” stated Dr. Eric Deatherage, Lee Library Director. “Some of the more popular books include children’s books as well as hard cover fiction.”

Funds from the sale help the Friends of the Library purchase equipment, books, book lecture speakers and special events throughout the year.

 

Joplin Regional Airport upgrades topic of Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

Joplin Regional Airport has a new manager in Allison Zahner, the first woman to take the helm. She comes as the airport completes construction of the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility. In the next Newsmakers, viewers will be introduced to Zahner and learn about the impact of the ARFF building as well as planned improvements at the airport.

Zahner is joined by Public Works Director Dan Johnson and James McBryde, Interim Supervisor of Airport Operations & Emergency response to discuss usage of the airport and benefits of the ARFF building for storing response vehicles and snow removal equipment and the purchase of new passenger bridges.

Rob O’Brian, Joplin Airport Board President joins the conversation to talk about funding for airport projects such as runway improvements and strategies to increase airport usage.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. the week of April 13 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19 on KOAM-TV. It is also posted on the station’s YouTube channel: KGCS – Missouri Southern State University.

KGCS-TV 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 Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/09/2025 25000668 0411 

JAMES DOYLE WEBER 

 6025 Nettle Dr NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865 

 6025 NETTLE DR 0.00 

WM 43

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

NPD SPEEDING - SCHOOL ZONE (21-25 MPH OVER) 

04/09/2025 1332 

ALEXANDER PAUL HURRELL 

 3052 Blake St JOPLIN, MO 64804 

 208 W COLER ST 250.00 

WM 28 

VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE 

VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT-1ST OFFENSE 

FAIL TO TRANSFER PLATES OF VEHICLE WITHIN 30 DAYS

04/09/2025 1332 

JOSEPH RILEY TARVIN 

 661 Missouri Ave ASBURY, MO 64832 

 208 W COLER ST 500.00 

WM 27 

FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAILER

 

04/09/2025 1332 

JONATHAN JOSE LARA 

 13578 Nogales Ln, 3 NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 208 WEST COLER STREET 531.50 

WM 31 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020 

NPD STEALING 215.320 

NPD RESISTING ARREST 215.390 

NPD CARELESS & IMPRUDENT DRIVING-INVOLVING ACCIDENT 340.330 

NPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.020

DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER FAIL TO WEAR SAFETY BELT 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY 

NON-SUPPORT, TOTAL ARREARS IN EXCESS OF 12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS 

NON-SUPPORT 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

EXCEEDED POSTED SPEED LIMIT (26+ MPH) 

BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE 

BURGLARY - 2ND DEGREE 

NPD PROPERTY DAMAGE 215.270 

NPD FAIL TO REGISTER MOTOR VEHICLE 390.090

04/09/2025 25000673 1545 

KESIA LYNN CROWE 

 6350 Spurgeon Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804 

 6350 SPURGEON RD 0.00 

WF 48 

TRESPASSING 1ST DEGREE

04/09/2025 1600 

ISRAEL DAVILA 

 609 Birkes St SOUTWEST CITY, MO 64836 

 101 S WOOD ST 0.00 

WM 37 

FORGERY 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 9-10

Jacob R. Feston, 27, Mountain Grove, driving while intoxicated

Fredy N. Murillo Castro, 43, Albuquerque, New Mexico, driving while intoxicated

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/08/2025 1509 

ISABELA ANN CONRAD 

 15410 Ssr Tt NEOSHO, MO 64850 

 15410 SSR TT 0.00 

AF 57 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE 

04/08/2025 1542 

TRAVIS JOE SMITH 

 6962 Olive Ln NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 HWY 43/ DOUGLAS FIR 10,000.00 

WM 51 

DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE EXCEPT 35 GRAMS OR LESS OF 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

04/08/2025 25000665 0001 

ZAKARY RYAN BASS 

 602 E Market Street DIAMOND, MO 64840 

 6732 HIGHWAY 59 0.00 

WM 32 

ABUSE OR NEGLECT OF A CHILD UNDER SECTION 568.060.5(1)

04/08/2025 2059 

MICHAEL MANUEL SERRANO 

 308 N 5th St S SARCOXIE,  

62924 1048 OUTER RD/ 250.00 

WM 41

FTA - OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE  

Highway Patrol Arrests April 7-9

Ashton M. Conner, 20, Merriam Woods, Stone County misdemeanor warrant for operating emergency lights when there was no emergency

David A. Casares, 42, Bella Vista, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Brandi M. Conklin, 26, Monett, McCracken County, Kentucky warrant for probation violation

Frank E. Nesbitt, 57, Carl Junction, driving while intoxicated, speeding

 

Portion of Daugherty Street in Webb City to be closed

(From the Webb City Police Department)

STREET CLOSURE 

Friday, April 11th, beginning at 8AM and ending at 3PM, Daughtery will be closed from East Street to Carterville.

The water cut will be repaired.

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting

 

Public meeting scheduled to discuss streetscaping on Joplin's Main Street

(From the City of Joplin)

The City of Joplin will host an Open House Public Meeting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, on the fifth floor of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street, to discuss the streetscape project on Main Street. This project will address the area from 8th Street to 15th Street and will include new street surfaces, sidewalks, and lighting improvements.

At this preliminary phase of the project, City staff would value input from area property owners and interested citizens for consideration in the design and other aspects of the project.







This project is funded through a $3 million grant from Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a City match of $3 million from the Transportation Sales Tax fund.

For questions, contact Rob Beachner, Capital Improvements Project Coordinator, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1543 or rbeachner@joplinmo.org .

Agenda posted for Joplin Historic Preservation Commission special meeting

 

Portion of Oakland Street in Webb City to be closed

(From the Webb City Police Department)

STREET CLOSURE

Oakland Street will be closed from 7th Street to MacArthur Drive (MO 171) on Wednesday, April 9th starting at 8AM ending at 3PM.

 
The Water Crew will be installing service.

So you want to be a Webb City police officer

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

04/07/2025 1237 

STEVEN CARL POTTS 

 6836 Maple Dr N EOSHO, 6 50828 

 WM 41 713 S NEOSHO BLVD 0.00 

STALKING - 2ND DEGREE - 1ST OFFENSE 

VIOLATION OF ORDER OF PROTECTION ADULT - 2ND OFFENSE 25000650 

 04/07/2025 1823 

 KARA LYNN WOODHAM 

 1200 Rd NEVADA, MO 

 WF 43 208 W COLER ST 25,000.00 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Dade County Marriage Licenses

Jacob Daniel Davidson, 25, Lockwood,. and Moriah Noelle Coose, 25, Lockwood

Brian David Williams, 36, Greenfield, and Amber Rane Haverns, 26, Greenfield

Heith Monroe Morris, 47, Greenfield, and Jamie Lynn Dardenne, 43, Greenfield

Raul Avila Zavala, 30, Stockton, and Ashley Marie Richards, 38, Stockton

Trayven Luke Dodson, 20, Arcola, and Brianna Renee Kretzmann, 19, Arcola  

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of Mar 31 – Apr 6, 2025

 
Dispatched calls – 252
Reports - 9
Car Stops – 4
DWI – 0
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 0
Total Arrests – 5
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 7
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 306

04/02/2025 Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of E. 9th St about property damage. No charges filed.

04/02/2025 Officer conducted a traffic stop at 1st & Truman. During the traffic stop, officer discovered passenger had a warrant out of Texas. Subject was transported to the Barton County Jail, where he will await extradition to Texas.

04/03/2025 Officers responded to the 600 block of Truman regarding an assault in progress. Residence and garage were cleared and no one was located. Nothing further at this time.

04/03/2025 Officers responded to the 900 block of Truman St regarding a harassment call. No charges filed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief of Police Shannon Crouch.

Fugitive arrested after high-speed chase from McDonald County to Oklahoma

(From the McDonald County Sheriff's Office)

On April 2nd, 2025, a McDonald County Deputy coming back from a call in the Longview area observed a suspicious person walking near God’s Glory Tabernacle Church in the Bunker Hill area of McDonald County.

 
Unable to obtain much information from the uncooperative individual, the Deputy observed a vehicle parked at the church and obtained a vehicle license which it was obvious did not check back to the individual.

 
After developing additional information, the Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle which led to the individual, later identified as William C. Wernimont of Kansas, Oklahoma, refusing to stop and exceeding speeds of 110 miles per hour on I-49 before exiting I-49 by going the wrong way on an on-ramp.

 
Working to identify Wernimont and the vehicle, the McDonald County Sheriff’s Office obtained search warrants and with the assistance of the Joplin (MO.) Police Department and the Missouri Information Analysis Center were able to identify Wernimont.

 
Wernimont, a convicted felon with outstanding warrants for felony assault on law enforcement and endangering the public while eluding, was tracked to a residence near the town of Kansas in Delaware County, Oklahoma.

 
There, deputies of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and law enforcement officers from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Cherokee Nation Marshal’s Service, Grand River Dam Authority, and Kansas (OK) Police Department went to the residence to execute the arrest warrants and Wernimont subsequently fled from those officers resulting in a two-hour long manhunt which led to the capture of Wernimont.

 
Charges are being submitted to the McDonald County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for the violations that occurred in Missouri and Wernimont is currently in custody in Delaware County on no-bond probation violation warrants.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekend Arrests

04/04/2025 2021 

GLENN SCOTT JUMP 

 21440 Aspen Rd SARCOXIE, 6 62917 

 WM 63 21440 ASPEN RD 0.00 

CHILD MOLESTATION - 2ND DEGREE - AGGRAVATED SEXUAL OFFENSE 

SEXUAL MISCONDUCT INVOLVING A CHILD UNDER 15 - 1ST OFNS 

 

04/04/2025 2243 

 SHAWN RAY BUNDGARD 

 512 4th St ANDERSON, MO 64831 

 WM 55 HWY 43 & KENTUCKY RD 250.00 

ANDERSON PD NON-MOVING TRAFFIC VIOLATION NO INSURANCE 

04/05/2025 0928 

BREANNA FAYE PERRINE 

 323 S National SPRINGFIELD, MO 

 WF 30 208 W COLER ST 0.00 

FUGITIVE FROM OUT OF STATE 

 04/06/2025 1900 

 RICHARD DANIEL FRANK 

 1122 Regency Dr BURKBURNETT, TX 76354 

 WM 51 208 W COLER ST 0.00 

DWI - PERSISTENT 

Highway Patrol Arrests April 6-7

 Rosa M. Herreracanales, 43, Purdy, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Julie A. Pinc, 35, Reeds, driving while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a crash, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

Agenda posted for Joplin Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

 

Agenda posted for Joplin Board of Adjustments meeting

 

Newton County Marriage Licenses

Tyler John Anderson, 25, Neosho, and Haley Leann Allen, 19, Neosho

Donald Alexander Ryan, 28, Neosho, and Laura Marie Cobb, 25, Neosho

Garren Michael Bond, 27, Neosho, and McKenzie Raelynne Lawson, 25, Neosho

Kent Leon Dreyer, 24, Stark City, and Hope Lanae Cummings, 23, Stark City

 

Route J to close in Newton County for pipe replacement

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route J CLOSED in Newton Co. for Pipe Replacement April 15

Where: Newton County Route J between Unicorn Road and Vixen Road south of Sarcoxie

When: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 15

What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipe underneath the road

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route J CLOSED where crews are working

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone

No signed detours

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.