Highway Patrol Arrests August 30-31

 Daniel Hogan, 59, Strafford, felony driving while intoxicated

April K. Agee, 31, Springfield, Pulaski County warrant for failure to appear on speeding, driving while revoked, no insurance

Gabriel Putnam, 21, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Jesse B. Maxwell, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal

Robin H Mathia, 22, Branson, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, stop sign violation

Ramey R. Burton, 50, Ridgedale, driving while intoxicated

Jesus M. Aguilera Balbino, 42, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, failure to maintain a single lane

Garrett L. Dees, 19, Western Grove, Oklahoma, driving while intoxicated, minor in possession, speeding

Jared L. Winfrey, 45, Marionville, driving while intoxicated

Devon M. Pickard, 24, Joplin, driving while intoxicated no valid plates

Highway Patrol Arrests August 29-30

Brent A. Powers, 53, Ozark, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, leaving the scene of a crash, failing to drive on the right half of the roadway

Joshua W. Fedorchak, 31, Bella Vista, Arkansas, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to signal

Logan B. Winters, 30, Bozeman, Montana, felony driving while intoxicated- serious injury, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Desiree D. Cady, 36, Springfield, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for urinating in public 

City of Carthage provides update on street projects

(From the City of Carthage)

Widening Project at Airport Drive and Hazel Avenue

The contractor is completing curb and gutter work on Hazel Street to prepare for the asphalt overlay. Once that work is finished, Hazel will reopen while crews continue repositioning the gas line along Airport Drive in preparation for the road widening project.

Box Culvert Project on East Chestnut

Work has begun on the box culvert replacement located on East Chestnut between Valley and South River Streets. A brand-new culvert will be installed soon to improve drainage and roadway safety in the area.

Both of these projects are contracted out and are part of the City’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure and accommodate future growth.

The City of Carthage appreciates the public’s patience as we move forward with these important improvements. We recognize that construction can impact daily commutes and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Keith Wheat promoted to Carthage street superintendent

(From the City of Carthage)

The City of Carthage is pleased to announce the promotion of Keith Wheat to Street Superintendent, effective Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Public Works Director Josiah Bayless recognized Keith’s decades of dedication and leadership in making this well-deserved promotion.

Keith began his career with the City on April 15, 1985, and has devoted over 40 years of service. 

As Street Superintendent, he will oversee maintenance and repair of streets, alleys, storm sewers, and sidewalks; direct traffic signage, snow removal, and debris clearing; supervise staff and department operations; respond to citizen concerns; and prepare reports and budgets.

“Keith’s experience and commitment make him an excellent choice for this role,” said Bayless.

The City congratulates Keith Wheat on his promotion and looks forward to his continued leadership.

Agenda posted for Carthage Public Works Committee meeting

 

Agenda posted for Carthage Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation Commission meeting

 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Branden Leon Marshall, 28, Webb City, and Mary Louise Coffin, 28, Webb City

Reyes R. Gonzalez, Jr., 54, Carterville, and Tammy Lynn Browning, 51, Carterville

Heston Mathis Boman, 20, Oronogo, and Chala Leeann Murphey, 23, Oronogo

Kevin Omar Cruz Alvarez, 21, Joplin, and Leidy Corina Ardon De Leon, 19, Joplin

Mara Lee Pennell, 64, Carthage, and Sandra Marie Park, 72, Carthage

Benjamin William Wunderlich, 28, Joplin, and Megan Ann Keller, 26, Joplin

Landen Blake Schrader, 21, Reeds, and Lauren Alexandra Wilson, 22, Reeds

Richard Christopher Mommers, 33, Carl Junction, and Tiffany Jo Nally, 35, Carl Junction

Ayersi N. Taleno Perez, 31, Webb City, and Whendy Lizbeth Mora Dominguez, 25, Webb City

Drew Kenneth McCloud, 28, Chetopa, Kansas, and Tabatha Marie Richmond, 33, Joplin

Rickie Alan Berry, 32, Webb City, and Joycelyn Irene Rogers, 30, Webb City

Christian Dale Anderson, 50, Joplin, and Janna Marie Barker-Black, 43, Joplin

John Dallas Jameson, 25, Scammon, Kansas, and Jessica Michelle Humble, 24, Scammon, Kansas

Asher Nathaniel Joseph Qualls, 29, Carthage, and Hailey Leann Tomblin, 25, Carthage

Trevor Allen Carey, 24, Joplin, and Kaylee Nicole Shultz-Carmichael, 23, Joplin

Julio Cesar Basulto, 26, Oronogo, and Yoselin Elizabeth Bernal Garcia, 27, Oronogo

William Joseph Wycoff, 48, Joplin, and Amy Marie Scott, 44, Joplin

Joplin Police Department recognizes officer on his second retirement

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The Joplin Police Department wants to honor and recognize Officer Howard Tackett on his second retirement from the police department. Officer Tackett began the first part of his career with the Joplin Police Department as a police officer in 1988. During that time, Officer Tackett held several positions and retired in 2008 as a Detective Corporal.

 
In 2016, Officer Tackett was hired back to the Joplin Police Department as an Evidence Technician. Officer Tackett served distinctly in this role for several years. While serving in this critical role, Officer Tackett was credited with enhancing evidence programs and expanding relationships with other agencies.

In 2021, Officer Tackett transferred positions and became the department’s supply officer. Officer Tackett took on the responsibility of ensuring that each officer and the police department were properly and safely outfitted each day. Officer Tackett once again demonstrated his passion for the job and served with distinction.

The Joplin Police Department extends a very big thank you to Officer Howard Tackett, for his many years of service to the citizens of Joplin and the Joplin Police Department. We want to wish Officer Tackett well during his retirement.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/28/2025 0110 

KENNETH SHAWN BOWEN 

 21351 Ivy Rd WEBB CITY, MO 64870 

 299 S BUSINESS 49/HILLCREST DR 0.00 

WM 50 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 2ND OR 3RD OFFENSE 

08/28/2025 1100 

CHARLES ANDREW STEELE JOPLIN, MO 64801 

 3401 FARON STREET 0.00 

WM 40 

WRIT - FTA STEALING - ALL OTHER PROPERTY UNDER 570.030.5 (3) 

WRIT - FTA STEALING - 4TH OR SUBSEQUENT STEALING OFFENSE WIT 

WRIT - FTA OPERATE VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT A VALID LICENS 

DUQUESNE PD FTA STEALING 

DUQUESNE PD FTA NO LICENSE 

JPD DANGEROUS DRUGS POSS PARAPHERNALIA

08/28/2025 1630 

SHAWN PHILLIP ENGLAND 

 120 Moses Dr HOLLISTER, MO 65672 

 300 E 7TH ST 250.00 

WM 36 

FTA - FAILURE TO REGISTER VEHICLE/TRAILER ANNUALLY W/ DOR 

FTA - OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLE IN A CARELESS AND IMPRUDENT MAN

FTA - OWNER OPERATE MV WITHOUT MAINTAINING FIN. RESPONS.-1ST 

FTA - OPERATE MOTORCYCLE WHEN DRIVER`S LICENSE NOT VALIDATED 

FTA - ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE 

JCSO - WRIT 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 28-29

Reagan N. Perryman, 22, Reeds Spring, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Christian M. Banks, 21, Joplin, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no valid license, careless and imprudent driving, no insurance 

Roy P. Quick, 50, Springfield, felony resisting arrest, felony probation and parole warrant for probation violation, McDonald County felony warrant for burglary, McDonald County felony warrant for assault, leaving the scene of a crash

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Thomas A. Smith vs. Christina A. Houston

Ashley M. Corcoran vs. Eric L. Corcoran

Edwin J. Easley vs. Tammy McGee-Easley

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petition

Orland R. Gust vs. Ann M. Gust

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Kennedy R. Ladd vs. Kameron P. Harris

Makayla S. Johnston vs. Benjamin J. Mills

Bryan N. Hamilton vs. Candace L. Hamilton

Richard W. McDonald vs. Danae M. McDonald

Pamela C. Hunt vs. Kristopher W. Hunt

Trezz J. Rogers vs. Dezarae J. Rogers

Jeremy M. McDonald vs. Kazandra J. McDonald

Benjamin Balden vs. Lacy Warfel

Eric L. Lessmann vs. Brandyn C. Lessmann

Avery L. Mojica vs. Anthony V. Mojica

Eric Hall vs. Michelle Hall

Candy L. Silence vs. Brandon R. Silence

Lily M. Pagan vs. Kaelie N. Pagan

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Holden Duane Andrus and Courtney Leigh Tucker-Andrus

Jasper County

Chance Michael Medlin

Timothy Otto Cochran

Gary R. Davis and Connie L. Davis

Richard Dean Reep, Jr. and Monica Michelle Reep

Kent Roy Wynes and Terry Louise Wynes

Newton County

Nikki Denise Hall 

Stone County

Sean Ryan Carroll

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Rodney Lee Bunton, 66, Liberal, and Tresa Ann Morgan, 62, Liberal

Elizabeth Anne Wiesinger, 27, Lamar, and Mya Rhea Wealot, 23, Carl Junction 

David Michell Reno, 25, Girard, Kansas, and Taylor Marie Damico, 22, Farlington, Kansas

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/27/2025 1159  

DARRELL JOSEPH PAUL WRIGHT-ROBERTSON II 

 Homeless 64801 

 WM 31 

 303 3 10,000.00 

TRAFFICKING IN STOLEN IDENTITIES 

SALE/POSSESSION OF EQUPMENT WITH ALTERD IDENTIFICATION 

 

08/27/2025 2320 

BETHANY LYNN ODUM 

 7322 Hercules Ln NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 WF 42 5931 S RANGE LINE RD/WILDWOOD DR 500.00 

MCDONALD COUNTY SPEEDING 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 27-28

Cheyenne L. Coyle, 29, Springfield, Probation and Parole felony warrant- absconder

Valorie J. Megown, 64, Springfield, Ottawa County, Oklahoma felony warrant for larceny

 

Joplin's Tin Cup Trail open

(From the City of Joplin)

With cooler weather arriving, Joplin’s outdoor lovers have a new adventure spot — the Tin Cup Trail is now open! The 1.5-mile trail offers a scenic route along Tin Cup Creek, connecting the St. John’s Trail near Mercy Park to trails in McIndoe Park and the Shoal Creek area. It will also connect to Grand Falls, Missouri’s largest continuously running waterfall, following the completion of that section of trails in south Joplin.

The trail begins just north of the Joplin Family Y at 32nd Street and McIntosh Circle. This scenic path is ready to explore, even as crews prepare for its next big feature — a suspension bridge, which will open once delayed materials arrive and construction is completed.

Until the bridge is in place, trail-users can access the trail’s entrance from the north side of the front parking lot. Please park in the rear lot south of the Y building, as the front lot is reserved for Y members. Once the bridge is finished, it will connect directly to the south lot, offering a shorter and more convenient route to the trail.

The trail’s southern entrance is on the west side of McIndoe Park along Glendale Road, with nearby parking available.

“Excitement for this project has been building, and this is a ‘soft opening’ of the trail,” said Dan Johnson, Director of Public Works.







The bridge’s steel components are delayed, but the trail is open. Visitors should watch for construction related to the bridge and an unrelated, nearby sewer project. Materials are expected later this year, and Johnson is optimistic that the bridge will be completed in spring 2026.

“We’ll have a nice celebration to open this long-awaited trail officially. We’re looking forward to it, just like our citizens.”

This expansion of Joplin’s trail network is funded through the Parks and Stormwater Sales Tax, Use Tax revenues, and ARPA funds.

Newsmakers program focuses on MSSU disability services

(From KGCS)

Students with disabilities are provided individual education plans from kindergarten through high school that are required under federal law known as Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. But when it comes time for college, they’re expected to advocate for themselves. 

That change has resulted in lower numbers of students with disabilities accessing higher education and careers. Making sure they are aware of accommodations to connect them to those opportunities is the goal of an upcoming event sponsored by MSSU Career Services and Disability Services and the focus of the upcoming Newsmakers program.







MSSU Academic Success Coach and Disability Service Coordinator Chris Mitchell and Joplin Schools Assistant Special Education Director Julie Jasper discuss the varieties of accommodations available and how many may not realize that they qualify for services. Alex Gandy with MSSU Career Services explains pathways to careers for those with disabilities.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning August 31 on KGCS-TV and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, September 6 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 Optimum Internet. The station operates as a service of the Department of Communication at Missouri Southern State University.

Outer 49/BSNF Railroad bridge in Lamar Heights to be closed

(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Outer 49/BNSF RR Bridge in Barton Co. CLOSED Beginning Week of Sept. 8

Where: Outer 49 (Southeast 1st Lane) bridge over the BNSF Railroad, south of U.S. Route 160 in Lamar Heights

When: Monday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 19

What: Missouri Department of Transportation crews will make deck repairs to the bridge

Traffic impacts

All lanes of Outer 49 (Southeast 1st Lane) CLOSED around the clock until work is complete

No signed detour

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

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Drivers encouraged to find alternate routes

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

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

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/26/2025 0015  

GALE LYNN BERZIEL 

 65291 E 250 Rd GROVE, OK 74344 

 WM 75 303 E 3RD ST 0.00 

DELAWARE CO SO- EXPLOITATION OF MINOR- MATERIAL -PHOTOGRAPH 

08/26/2025 0854 

FRANCO ARTURO DELGADILLO-GONZALES 

 3508 N Range Line Rd JOPLIN, MO 64804 

UM 23 0.00 

OPERATED VEHICLE ON HWY WITHOUT VALID LICENSE - 3RD AND SUB 

DISPLAYED OR POSSESSED MV/TRAILER PLATES OF ANOTHER PERSON 

IMMIGRATION DETAINER 

 08/26/2025 1440 

 MARION JOSEPH LYON JR 

 1208 E West Ct OZARK, MO 65721 

 WM 53 205 N LINEBARGER ST 0.00 

DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - FELONY 

JPD TRESPAS 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 26-27

Ashley D. Payne, 28, Clear Creek, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Bambi Amant, 39, Aurora, two Monett Police Department misdemeanor warrants for traffic offenses

 

Lamar, Warsaw natives receive Highway Patrol promotions

(From Missouri State Highway Patrol)

Captain Dale O. Jinkens, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, is pleased to announce the following promotions effective September 1, 2025.

Corporal David L. Johnson has been promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated supervisor of Zone 2, serving Greene County. Johnson was appointed to the Patrol on January 16, 2009, as a member of the 89th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop A serving Johnson County. In October 2013, Johnson transferred to Troop D, Zone 3, serving Polk County. He was promoted to corporal on August 1, 2019, and designated assistant supervisor of Zone 10, serving Webster County. On September 1, 2021, he transferred to zone 2.

Sergeant Johnson is a native of Warsaw, MO. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 2005. He graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2008.

Corporal Brian O’Sullivan has been promoted to the rank of sergeant and designated supervisor of Zone 8, serving Barton and Vernon counties. O’Sullivan was appointed to the Patrol on March 15, 2000, as a member of the 77th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop D, Zone 9, serving Cedar and St. Clair counties. In September 2005, he transferred to Zone 8 where he promoted to corporal in 2022.

Sergeant O’Sullivan is a native of Lamar, MO. He graduated from Lamar High School in 1997.

Trooper Jared R. Chronister has been promoted to the rank of corporal and designated as assistant supervisor of Zone 2, serving Greene County. Chronister was appointed to the Patrol on January 8, 2018, as member of the 105th Recruit Class. After graduating from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy, he was assigned to Troop E, Zone 8, serving New Madrid and Pemiscot counties. In May of 2020, he transferred to Troop I, Zone 2, serving Phelps and Maries counties. He transferred to Troop D, Zone 1 on December 31, 2023.

Corporal Chronister is a native of Cabool, MO. He graduated from Cabool High School in 2015. He graduated from Drury University in 2017.

Annual City of Joplin surplus auction scheduled

(From the City of Joplin)

The City’s annual surplus auction is set for Saturday, September 13. The auction begins at 9 a.m. and will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn at the Public Works Center, 1301 West 2nd Street, Joplin, MO.

Those interested in machinery and/or vehicles can view by appointment, starting Monday, September 8. To make an appointment, call 417-624-0820, ext. 1564. Viewing of other auction items will be from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, prior to the auction.

 

The list of auction items is available on the City of Joplin’s website.

Please contact Chad Weller, Assistant Director of Public Works for Operations, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1560 for more information.

Reference site: www.joplinmo.org/auctionlist

MSSU introduces new "Heart Joplin" campus mural

(From Missouri Southern State University)

Art unites people and creates community, which is Eric Haun’s goal with his public art project "Heart Joplin." 

The recognizable murals are seen on buildings of local shops and restaurants throughout the city, but now one can be found at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). The heart is a symbol of the community at MSSU and one of the many things that make campus feel like home.

A dream for Haun, an MSSU alum, Heart Joplin is now an avenue "honoring the heart of our community” right at the university. There are currently over 30 heart murals found throughout Joplin. MSSU’s heart, located on the side of Robert Ellis Young Gymnasium, is the 28th one Haun has painted, measuring over 10 feet, also making it the largest heart mural in the city.

“Painting a giant Heart Joplin mural at MSSU makes me feel like I can give a small amount back to our university and follow in the footsteps of artist Thomas Heart Benton and create public art to better our community,” said Haun, who came to MSSU as a recipient of the Thomas Heart Benton Award. “Getting to paint my largest and hardest painting to date at the university is wonderful. MSSU does have the largest heart. Having a university in our community benefits us all.”

Students, employees, and campus visitors are encouraged to take a picture in front of the Heart Joplin and to scan the QR code to submit their photo and story to MSSU for a feature on social media in exchange for MSSU Heart Joplin merchandise.

“Joplin and love will always be more linked together,” Haun said. “Someone could spread hate but spreading love is what I choose to do. I hope that my silly little project can change and improve our community.”

To read more about MSSU’s Heart Joplin mural, please visit the webpage https://www.mssu.edu/mssu-heartjoplin.php

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/25/2025 0023 

MATTHEW SCOTT SAWDEY 

 63884 E 206 Rd WYANDOTTE, OK 74370 

 6614 OLD HIGHWAY 71 250.00 

WM 36 

PROPERTY DAMAGE 2ND 

PEACE DISTURBANCE - 1ST OFFENSE

08/25/2025 25001690 0201 

JACOB DANIEL ZELLER 19058 Panda Rd NEOSHO, MO 64850 16371 BUSINESS 60/NIGHTHAWK RD 500.00 

WM 30 

DWI 

08/25/2025 1435 

JESSICA RAE KREEGER 

 1025 West 12th Street JOPLIN, MO 64801 

 303 E. 3RD ST 3,500.00 

WF 41 

POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 

08/25/2025 1403 

JACOB LEE OAKES 

 17084 Kodiak Rd NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850 

 NEWTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE 0.00 

WM 41 

COURT ORDER 

08/25/2025 0015 

BILLY JOSEPH COLEMAN 

 833 S Main St JOPLIN, MO 64801 

 303 E 3RD ST 250.00 

WM 44 

LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT 

FAILED TO DRIVE ON RIGHT HALF OF ROADWAY 

08/25/2025 62164 2138 

CODY MICHAEL PEACH 

 1821 S B St, 16 ROGERS, AR 72756 

 HWY 59/ASPEN 0.00 

WM 27 

OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 25-26

 Anna N. Young, 23, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Bryce Jamison, 21, Eagle Rock, eight Barry County warrants for failure to appear

BJ H. Watkins, 45, Springfield, Christian County felony warrant for failure to appear on dangerous drugs charge, resisting arrest, no seat belt

Ty J. Mourer, 52, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain a single lane

James L. Starks, 33, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, no insurance, no seat belt

Phoenicia D. Williams, 39, Shell Knob, failure to drive on right half of roadway causing a crash, no front license plate, driving while intoxicated

Joplin city offices closed for Labor Day, trash pickup days changed

(From the City of Joplin)

In recognition of the Labor Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, September 1. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center and Joplin’s Public Transportation, offered through the Trolley and MAPS services. The Recycling Center will also be closed on Saturday, August 30. All City services will resume their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 2.

Public Safety services and Airport operations will continue to operate throughout the Labor Day holiday weekend, as these departments run 24/7 throughout the year.

The Joplin City Council meeting, regularly scheduled on the first Monday, will shift to Tuesday, September 2. 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 1. Customers who usually have trash picked up on Mondays will have their trash picked up on Tuesday, September 2. For the remainder of the week, the residential trash will move forward one day with Friday’s customers having service on Saturday, September 6.

Temporary closure planned on Glendale Road in Joplin

(From the City of Joplin)

A temporary closure along Glendale Road will be in place from Tuesday, September 2, through Friday, September 5, for sanitary sewer work. 

This full road closure will be about a half mile west of McIndoe Park on Glendale Road.

 

Detour routes will be clearly marked. Construction crews will work to complete the project as quickly and safely as possible. Drivers should use caution in this area.

Work involves digging through Glendale Road to install a pressure sewer line connecting to the recently added Tin Cup lift station in the sewer system.

Sidewalk improvements begin next week in Lamar, Lockwood

(From MoDOT)

Sidewalk, Intersection Improvements in Lamar & Lockwood Scheduled to Begin Week of Sept. 1

Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk and intersection improvements and working close to traffic in Lamar and Lockwood beginning the week of September 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Work includes improving sidewalks, making landings, crosswalks, adding pedestrian signs, crossing buttons and pavement markings conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Here are the locations where the work will be done:

Lamar (beginning September 2):

Sidewalk improvements along U.S. Route 160 (12th Street) between Truman Street and Hagny Street

Intersection improvements along U.S. Route 160 (12th Street) between Walnut Street and Hagny Street

Lockwood (beginning September 8):

Intersection improvements along U.S. Route 160 (4th Street) between Sycamore Street and Locust Street

Sidewalk improvements along Missouri Route 97 (Main Street) between 2nd Street Dade County Road 122

Traffic Impacts

Drivers are urged to use caution and be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic

Work will be done during daytime hours (6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday)

Drivers may encounter occasional lane closures and flaggers in areas where crews are working

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

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

This project also includes similar work in Granby, Neosho, Fairview and Wentworth in Newton County, and Golden City, Lantha and Irwin in Barton County. That work is scheduled to be done in 2026.

Project Information

Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield
Total cost: $2.3 million
Completion date: November 1, 2026

Connect2Culture schedules two September performances

(From Connect2Culture)

Connect2Culture (C2C) is thrilled to start its 25-26 Performance Season with two performances this September.

“With exceptional music, intriguing theatrical productions, and even a tail-wagging show starring rescue dogs, this season will be filled with more unforgettable moments than the last,” says Emily Frankoski, Executive Director of C2C. “We’re thrilled to start this can’t-miss season in September with two performances: Sons of Serendip and Casi Joy.”

All performances in the 2025-2026 season will be held at C2C’s home theater—the 419-seat Beshore Performance Hall—or its outdoor amphitheater—the 1000-person Leggett & Platt Green—at the Cornell Complex.

Sons of Serendip

Fri, Sep. 5, 2025 | 7pm

C2C Venue: Beshore Performance Hall

Ticket Prices: $35–$40

Genre: Pop-Classical • Crossover

Sons of Serendip, the Billboard-charting classical-crossover quartet, has captivated audiences worldwide with its ethereal sound and emotionally stirring performances. Combining vocals, harp, piano, and cello, the group creates cinematic arrangements that reimagine pop and classical favorites. Finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC), they have since performed with the Boston Pops, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Grammy-winner Cynthia Erivo, as well as for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour and Dubai’s EXPO 2020. With four acclaimed albums and a reputation for soulful, inspiring performances, Sons of Serendip continues to win hearts and elevate audiences wherever they perform.

Casi Joy 

Fri, Sep. 26, 2025 | 8pm

C2C Venue: Leggett & Platt Green Ticket Prices: $20–$35 Genre: Country • Vocal Performance

With more than 50 million video views and a four-chair turn on NBC’s The Voice, Casi Joy has become one of country music’s most exciting rising stars. Known for her vibrant stage presence and signature blend of traditional country and modern pop, the Kansas City native has shared stages with Keith Urban, Maren Morris, Carly Pearce, and Montgomery Gentry, among others. Joy’s performances have graced major events like the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade and the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. Her original music, including The Bright Side and Miles & Maybes, has earned widespread acclaim from Rolling Stone, Billboard, and CMT.

“We can’t wait to share this exciting season with the Joplin area and beyond!” says Frankoski. “And of course, none of these incredible performances would be possible without the support of our generous sponsors, including our top four—Freeman Health System, Sharon and Lance Beshore, Debra and David Humphreys, and EaglePicher Technologies.”

Newton County Sheriff's Office Weekly Report

 

Jasper Days scheduled for September 27

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

New Joplin police officers recognized in badge pinning ceremony

 (From the Joplin Police Department)

On Friday, August 22nd, 2025, the Joplin Police Department held a badge pinning ceremony to recognize the completion of training for new officers. Those recognized were Officer Lindsey Weaver and Officer Zachery Cox.

 
These officers completed over 600 hours of training at a state certified law enforcement academy, an additional 9 weeks of advanced instruction at the Joplin P.D. In-House training academy, and a 16-week hands on field training program.

 
The honor of wearing a Joplin badge is something that is earned, not given. As an agency, we recognize this accomplishment through a badge pinning ceremony where officers are given specific and individual recognition, presented their newly earned badge, and afforded the opportunity to have it pinned on their uniform by a spouse, friend, family member, or other loved one. Additionally, our department chaplains also provide a great service to our officers as they pray over them and bestow each with a custom gift to help guide them through their careers. The ceremony culminates as each officer takes their official oath of office as they raise their right hand and swear to fulfill the duties of the position they’ve worked so hard to earn.

Please join us in congratulating these officers on their achievement. We know they will be great representatives of the Joplin Police Department as they go out and serve our community.