Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Agenda posted for Joplin Regional Airport Board meeting























 

Portion of Route 37 in Monett to be closed


(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 37 CLOSED at Night North of Route 60 in Barry Co. Sept. 13

Where: Missouri Route 37 between Dairy Street and U.S. Route 60 in Monett

When: 6 p.m., Sunday, September 13 until 6 a.m., Monday, September 14

What: Contractor crews installing median islands on north side of intersection







Traffic Impacts

No access for southbound Route 37 drivers to Route 60
No access to northbound Route 37 from either direction of Route 60
Northbound Route 37 drivers will have full access to Route 60
Route 60 drivers will have full access to southbound Route 37
All lanes of Route 60 OPEN to traffic
No signed detour
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

In addition, drivers will experience short-duration lane closures at this intersection during daytime hours Monday-Wednesday, September 14-16. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Additional short-duration closures may be needed on the Route 37 through lane.






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

Details: This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett egional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information:Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
Completion Date: December 1, 2026
Total Cost: $9.7 million

Route O southwest of Lamar to be closed


(From MoDOT)

Traffic alert: Route O CLOSED in Barton Co. for Pipe Replacement Sept. 14-17

Where: Various locations along Barton County Route O between Southwest 15th Road and Missouri Route 126 southwest of Lamar

When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday, September 14-17

What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipes underneath the road








Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Route O CLOSED where crews are working

All lanes of Route O OPEN during nighttime hours

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

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.


Sunday, September 6, 2026

Highway Patrol Arrests September 5-6

Beau R. Linzay, 41, Stockton, driving while intoxicated

Kaitlyn J. Watson-Craanen, 28, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to maintain right half of roadway, no valid license plates

Cindy L. Potts, 56, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, failed to make right turn as close as practical

Alexander D. Esparza, 19, Green Forest, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, failed to stop at stop sign








Tanner N. Young, 20, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, minor in possession

Mary A. Gosney, 44, Joplin, driving while intoxicated

Amado Perez Hernandez, 36, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway, no driver's license

Spencer L. Peterson, 31, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, no insurance

Martin J. Riley, 48, Forsyth, driving while intoxicated

John M. Jones, 55, Willard, driving while intoxicated, speeding, following too closely

 

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Highway Patrol Arrests September 4-5

John C. MacAuley, 50, Nevada, Vernon County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on driving while revoked/suspended, Nevada Police Department misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on failure to register a motor vehicle, no insurance and driving while revoked/suspended

Richard Robles, 70, Plano, Texas, felony leaving the scene of a crash, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash

Kaleb L. Harris, 24, Seymour, felony assault on law enforcement, felony resisting arrest, leaving the scene of a crash, negligent burning

Kolen D. Shouse, 20, Buffalo, driving while intoxicated, speeding, no insurance








Brooke L. Bradley, 28, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, no valid license, speeding, failed to register motor vehicle, no insurance, failed to transfer ownership, failed to stop at stop sign

Nellie K. Earnest, 19, Bronaugh, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Kentrell L. Ousley, 38, Marshfield, careless and imprudent driving, failed to signal, following too closely, driving while intoxicated

Tanner L. Eddington, 27, Fordland, Webster County felony warrant for failure to appear on non-support, driving while suspended

Justin R. Tomlinson, 36, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, speeding

Colin R. Cottrell, 25, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, no valid plates

Jessica M. Frederick, 30, Branson, four Taney County warrants for violation of a court order

Seth W. Taylor, 28, Monett, Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrant for possession of. marijuana, failed to display valid plates, operated motor vehicle owned by another knowing the other had not maintained financial responsibility

Taylor P. Wade, 26, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Rhonda G. McIntire, 60, Seligman, driving while intoxicated (drugs), speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway, driving while revoked, no insurance








Sammy J. Woods, 64, Pierce City, felony possession of a controlled substance, failed to display valid plates, operate vehicle owned by another knowing owner had failed to maintain financial responsibility, no valid license, displayed fictitious vehicle inspection certificate

Antoni L. Gomez, 33, Springfield, no license, no insurance, no seat belt, failed to display valid plates

Larry E. Woodrum, 63, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, felony driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, no taillights

Cody B. Stafford, 44, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding

Preston C. Phillips, 69, Kansas City, felony driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, failed to drive on right half of roadway, careless and imprudent driving, consumption of an alcoholic beverage while driving

Gabriel Ayala, 21, Aurora, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash, driving while intoxicated, window tint

 Jami D. Steele, 47, Sparta, driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to maintain a single lane, no seat belt








Ethan C. Painter, 34, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated-prior offender, driving while revoked/suspended, speeding, no seat belt

Daustin C. Luck, 27, Springfield, felony aggravated fleeing, felony driving while revoked, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, lane violations

Michael D. Magdon, 49, Crane, Jasper County felony warrant for probation violation- receiving stolen property

Candace L. Chandler, 59, Cassville, felony possession of a controlled substance (three counts) driving while intoxicated (drugs)


Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Gage Patrick Chapman, 21, Carl Junction, and Kaylea Renea Green, 21, Carl Junction

Nicholas Bryan Huett, 23, Rogers, Arkansas, and Haylee Price Murray, 22, Carthage 

Cole Isaac Mead, 33, Joplin, and Katie Jeanne Burkhart, 31, Joplin

Brayden Michael Stuckey, 23, Champaign, Illinois, and Sydney Layne French, 22, Champaign, Illinois

Brandon Micheal Frost, 29, Joplin, and Alexandra Marie Genser, 27, Joplin

Garrett Nicholas Riley Fultz, 25, Joplin, and Annie Sue Sullivan, 21, Joplin








Zachariah Dale Evans, 34, Carthage, and Marnie Elizabeth Eckles, 34, Carthage

Kevin Thomas Arpino, 29, St. Louis, and Makayla Shyann Severson, 28, St. Louis

Joshua J. Yoachum, 45, Carthage, and Melissa Louise Oakes, 40, Carthage

Cameron Dale Korn, 26, Carl Junction, and Shelsie Marie Moyer, 24, Carl Junction

Kendal Lee King, 20, Joplin, and Audra Sage Lloyd, 20, Joplin

Bobby Wayne Vaughn, 21, Joplin, and Hattie Mae McCann, 21, Joplin

Marvin Nahun Puerto Matute, 37, Joplin, and Eilyn Asbel Pineda Carbajal, 35, Joplin

Stiven Ronaldo Elias Juarez 21, Carthage, and Jennifer Izabel Lopez Carrillo, 24, Carthage

Christopher Adam Eubanks, 52, Sarcoxie, and Chanda Diane Allen, 52, Sarcoxie

Lane Bradley Reeves, 20, Joplin, and Kadyn Nichole Haslip, 19, Joplin

Daniel George Ladue, Jr., 68, Joplin, and Laura Lee McCammond, 65, Joplin








Roy Blake Schrader IV, 25, Carthage, and Mackenzie Paige Crow, 25, Asbury

Colt Lee Adamson, 22, Galena, Kansas, and Lydia Joelle Maneval, 20, Carthage

Santos Orlando Reyes Rio, 33, Springfield, Maria Esthela Maldonado Aguilar, 47, Springfield

Ross Eric Sweeney, 26, Liberal, and Coralyn Alexandria Richardson, 27, Liberal

Kyler Lee Culter, 30, Goodman, and Kayla Marie Mize, 32, Goodman

Andrew Carter Musche, 21, Carthage, and Loren Elizabeth Lee, 22, Carthage

Francis Manuel Domingo Gomez, 29, Carthage, and Nancy Pamela Bravo Orozco, 29, Carthage

Andrew Justice Chacon, 24, Joplin, and Jacey Rae Anne Wasson, 21, Joplin

Friday, September 4, 2026

Dade County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Michael D. Dickens vs. Elizabeth Czudnochowski












Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Bobbie L. Elliott vs. Patricia L. Elliott











 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Matthew Parker vs. Trisha Parker
Deborah L. Hopping vs. Clyde F. Hopping
Nicole M. Wright vs. Shawn T. Wright









 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Levi H. Watkins vs. Elizabeth S. Outt
Joshua C. Hoffman vs. Trena D. Hoffman
Whitney N. Dodson vs. Tice D. Williams









 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Trevor K. Osina vs. Sarah E. Osina
Ghislain Kouam vs. Keisha Morrow
Douglas E. Atherton vs. Brandy Atherton
Samantha J. Fullerton vs. Cory R. Fullerton
Nai S. Yang vs. Jeremy J. Vanover
Nathan D. Luce vs. Julie A. Luce
Laura L. Davis vs. Charles E. Davis






 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions

Barry County

Michael Dale Freeman and Amber Dawn Freeman

Barton County

Mary Jacqueline Joan Reinholtz

Jasper County

Erica Allesandra Hamilton and Michael Paul Hamilton, Jr.
Brittney Desiree Hemphill
Tylor Renay Harris-Murdock
Deon Montiel Wilson and Virginia Dionne Wilson








Lawrence County

Seth Barrett Mott and Katrina Mariah Mott

McDonald County

Brenda Gayle Dyer

Newton County

William Charles Hazelton and Misty Lynn Hazelton
James Curtis Rutherford and Brenda Kaye Rutherford
Cody A. Rice and Kasey L. Rice 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

09/03/2026 1038 TIMOTHY JAMES MEDFORD

POWERS

WM 28

405 E. 5TH ST 3,500.00

JOPLIN, MO

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

4 FRAUDULENT USE OF CREDIT/DEBIT DEVICE

5 JOPLIN PD-TRESSPASS

6 JOPLIN PD- DANGEROUS DRUG

2 JOPLIN PD- ASSAULT DOMESTIC

3 JOPLIN PD - ASSAULT DOMESTIC


09/03/2026 1005 ERIKA MICHELLE HESS

2317 Appleton

PARSONS, KS 67357

WF 39

405 5 0.00

1 KIDNAPPING - 1ST DEGREE

2 KIDNAPPING - 1ST DEGREE

7 TAMPERING WITH MOTOR VEHICLE - 1ST DEGREE

8 AGGRAVATED FLEEING A STOP OR DETENTION

3 ESCAPE OR ATTEMPTED ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY WHILE UNDER ARREST F

6 PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE

4 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (2), (4)

5 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (2), (4)

9 MONTGOMERY CO SO INDEPENDENCE- OPIUM OR DERIV- POSSESS


09/03/2026 1041 CODIE DRAKE LASLEY

615 Cherry St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 26

405 E 5TH ST 0.00

1 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE OR ATTEMPT

2 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

4 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

5 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

6 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING

3 PROPERTY DAMAGE 1ST DEGREE


09/03/2026 1106 KRISTY MICHELLE ONEK

3658 Redbud Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

WF 43

4499 REDBUD RD/CRANE DR 0.00

1 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA


09/03/2026 2105 SHAYLA KAY-LOUISE

TILTON

3489 Cherry Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 32

5727 HIGHWAY 43 50.00

1 POLK CO. FTA- FAILURE TO PRODUCE FISHING LICENSE


09/03/2026 1942 JEFFREY ALAN STEPHENS

700 E Chestnut

CARTHAGE, MO

WM 54

1199 I 44 EB/US 166 HWY 0.00

1 UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE BY MANUFACTURE OR


09/03/2026 2153 BENJI EDWARD VANCE

18167 Louis Dr

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 52

13499 HIGHWAY 59/LINDEN DR 0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE 

Highway Patrol Arrests September 3-4

Jenna M. Jones, 24, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Jason L. Leslie, 56, Nixa, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, failed to register, no insurance, use of electronic device while driving

Joshua A. El Amin, 29, Springfield, felony warrant for probation violation, driving while revoked

Jeremy D. Middleton, 44, Blue Eye, felony driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Shawn A. Pratt, 45, Aldridge, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving- stunt driving








Gavin M. Amos, 24, Nevada, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to yield

Howard B. Williams, 34, Nevada, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Crystal M. Kinder, 30, Monett, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt, failed to display lighted lamps on motor vehicle

Kian N. Fisher, 26, Joplin, driving while intoxicated (drugs), no valid plates

Martha M. Lada, 59, Rogersville, felony driving while intoxicated (drugs), failed to maintain lane, no insurance

Casey D. Boulanger, 52, Springfield, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Pipe replacement scheduled on three Newton County routes


(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Pipe Replacement on Three Newton Co. Routes Week of Sept. 28

When/Where:7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday, September 28 – Route A between Route O and Mill Street in Stella
7 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday, September 29 – Route D between Skylark and Route A west of Stella
7 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday, September 30 & October 1 – Route P between Eland Road and Goldfinch Road south of Joplin

What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipes underneath the above highways








Traffic Impacts

All lanes of routes CLOSED where crews are working

All lanes of Route P OPEN during nighttime hours

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

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.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

09/02/2026 0143 RODY OWEN BLACK

1427 S Michigan Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 24

3607 S RANGE LINE RD/E

HAMMONS BLVD

500.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 4TH DEGREE

2 PEDESTRIAN RIGHT OF WAY IN CROSSWALKS 345.020


09/02/2026 1040 SHERRY S VANKIRK

S 650 Rd

WYANDOTTE, OK 74344

WF 65

1300 SW 14TH ST 0.00

1 STEALING - ALL OTHER PROPERTY UNDER 570.030.5 (3)

2 FORGERY


09/02/2026 1342 JOHN FRANKLIN WRIGHT

1518 Eden Ave

WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WM 52

405 E. 5TH ST 0.00

1 RESISTING/INTERFERING WITH ARREST FOR A FELONY


09/02/2026 1712 ALYSA KADEE RICHARDS

437 E Center Street

MOUNT VERNON, MO 65712

WF 18

208 W COLER ST 0.00

2 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY SPEC VICTIM

4 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

1 KIDNAPPING - FACILITATING A FELONY - INFLICTING INJURY

5 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

3 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING


09/02/2026 1712 SAVANNAH ROSE WARNER

809 W 10th St

WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WF 19

208 W COLER ST 0.00

2 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY SPEC VICTIM

4 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION


09/02/2026 1712 SAVANNAH ROSE WARNER

809 W 10th St

WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WF 19

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 KIDNAPPING - FACILITATING A FELONY - INFLICTING INJURY

5 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

3 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING

6 JASPER COUNTY DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE LIQUOR DWI


09/02/2026 2325 PHILLIP MICHAEL CLARK

302 N Jackson Ave

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 57

4548 GREENWOOD DR/W

DOWNSTREAM BLVD

0.00

1 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE


09/02/2026 2325 TARA DAWN WHEELEN

1119 Chica Ln, 2

GALENA, KS 66739

WF 54

4548 GREENWOOD DR/W

DOWNSTREAM BLVD

0.00

1 FFJ OTTAWA CO SO-POSSESSION PARAPHERNAILA


09/02/2026 1712 KAIDENCE MICHAEL WISE

3430 E Newman Rd

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 19

208 W COLER ST 0.00

4 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

2 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY SPEC VICTIM

1 KIDNAPPING - FACILITATING A FELONY - INFLICTING INJURY

5 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

3 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING


09/02/2026 1712 CARTER KELLY MONTEZ

2342 S Highview

JOPLIN, MO 64804

WM 19

208 W COLER ST 0.00

2 ASSAULT 1ST DEGREE - SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY SPEC VICTIM

4 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

1 KIDNAPPING - FACILITATING A FELONY - INFLICTING INJURY

5 ARMED CRIMINAL ACTION

3 UNLAWFUL USE OF WEAPON - SUBSECTION 4 - EXHIBITING