Joplin residents injured in collision on Black Cat Road

Two Joplin residents were injured in a collision 5:35 p.m. today on Black Cat Road two miles southwest of Carl Junction.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Toyota Camry driven by a 32-year-old Joplin woman failed to yield while while making a left hand turn from a private lane and struck a 2023 Kia Forte driven by a 30-year-old Joplin man.

The Joplin man and passenger in his vehicle, a 31-year-old Joplin woman were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.

Highway Patrol Arrests June 20-21

Anthony O. Esquivel, 31, Kansas City, Clay County felony warrant for stealing, no valid license

Brenna H. Muldoon, 32, Joplin, felony driving while intoxicated, failure to register motor vehicle. failure to yield

Ryan W. West, 34, Monett, possession of a controlled substance-fentanyl, driving while revoked, no insurance

Derek A. Myers, 26, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain right half of roadway

Juan Ramon Galvin Yepez, 37, Dallas, Texas, Dallas County, Texas, felony warrant for assault, driving while intoxicated, drove wrong way on one-way street, no valid license

Ryan S. Thompson, 26, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, lane violation, no insurance

Scotty L. McGaha, 56, Sheldon, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, failed to drive in a single lane

Savannah R. Warner, 18, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Bradley K. Allen, 51, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to signal, speeding

Chris A. Lopez Caretto, 22, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign, no seat belt

Kathryn M. Trapp, 31, Springfield, driving while intoxicated 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 19-20

Jesse T. Baker, 31, Clever, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Daniel W. Teal, 57, Joplin, felony driving while revoked

Ransom J. Spicher, 57, Humansville, felony unlawful possession of a firearm, felony unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of a controlled substance- methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia

Gregorio Torres Serrano, 40, Webb City, driving while intoxicated with person under 17 in vehicle, no valid license, lane violation, driving without headlights, Diamond Police Department warrants for failure to appear on speeding and no valid license

Michael C. Patrick, 56, Branson, driving while intoxicated

William P. Garand, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Eduardo Martinez, 20, Neosho, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Tavares D. Robinson, 33, Springfield, Christian County warrant for failure to appear on driving while suspended

Ashton L. Caudill, 20, Springfield, driving while intoxicated

Mason L. Eddings, 20, Rogersville, driving while intoxicated

Pamela K. Nolan, 33, Marshfield, no driver's license

Highway Patrol Arrests June 18-19

Dianna M. Moore, 38, Springfield, Polk County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on non-support

Richard E. Dolney, 45, Springfield, Greene County felony warrant for failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance

Colton D. Douthard, 23, Branson, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving resulting in a crash, driving while suspended, no insurance, expired registration

Jenna L. Higgins, 22, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Christopher O. Cook, 38, Aurora, driving while intoxicated

Austin R. David, 30, Kirbyville, driving while intoxicated, driving while revoked, careless and imprudent driving, speeding, lane violation, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle

John L. Humiston, 65, Cape Fair, driving while intoxicated

Madison E. Davis, 46, Nevada, driving while intoxicated (drugs) with person less than 17 in vehicle, no license, open title, failed to signal, failed to make right turn as close as possible to right curb

Christopher M. McClimans, 54, Osceola, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane 

Carl Junction R-1 announces two head coaching assignments

(From Carl Junction Schools)

Carl Junction Schools is proud to announce two new head coaching appointments for Bulldog Athletics!

Joey Ballard has been named the next Head Baseball Coach, and Corey Clingan has been named the next Head Boys Golf Coach.

Coach Ballard brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a passion for developing student-athletes to our baseball program. A standout multi-sport athlete from Muskogee, Oklahoma, he played both football and baseball at Missouri Southern, earning induction into the Missouri Southern Hall of Fame in 2017 and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Elite 11 in 2022.

His coaching career has included stops at Jasper High School and Joplin Schools before joining Carl Junction three years ago. During his time as a Bulldog, Coach Ballard has served in multiple educational roles while coaching football and helping lead our baseball program as Head Freshman Coach and Varsity/JV Assistant. This fall, he will begin teaching at Carl Junction Junior High while taking the reins of the Bulldog Baseball program.

Coach Clingan is a proud Carl Junction graduate who starred on the golf course as a Bulldog before continuing his playing career at Missouri Southern State University.

His coaching career began as the Head Boys Golf Coach at Sarcoxie High School before returning to Carl Junction. Entering his 17th year in education and his 15th year at Carl Junction Schools, Coach Clingan has served as Head Girls Golf Coach since 2012 and will now also lead the Boys Golf program. He has guided the Lady Bulldogs to more than 35 tournament championships, 24 state qualifiers, four All-State selections, and multiple conference, district, and sectional championships.

Please join us in congratulating Coaches Ballard and Clingan on these well-deserved opportunities. We look forward to the future of Bulldog Baseball and Bulldog Golf under their leadership!

Mosquito spraying scheduled next week in Carthage

(From the City of Carthage)

The City of Carthage will conduct mosquito spraying across the city next week, from Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th. 

Spraying will take place in the evening on each neighborhood’s regular trash pickup day, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and midnight.

Residents are advised to turn off attic or window fans when the sprayer is in their immediate area. While the spray is not harmful to humans or animals, the city aims to avoid spraying near people who are walking or jogging. 

In the event of rain on a scheduled spraying day, the process will be rescheduled for the following week

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Bryce Allen Frickenschmidt, 39, Lamar, and Tiffany Larae Cun-
ningham, 39, Lamar

Jacob Douglas Morrison, 22, Lamar, and Kseniia Ponomorova, 21, Lamar

Benjamin William Andre., 37, Lamar, and Jessica Michele Rickert, 34, Lamar.

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions

Jasper County

Roxane Williams

Chloe Marie Ashworth

Marvin Edavid Florian

Ashley Ann DeWitt

Vernon County

 Oliver Malin Fuqua and Mary Elizabeth Fuqua

Barton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Sarah M. Knust vs. Ryan J. Knust

 

McDonald County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Krystal L. Bourg vs. Michael A. Bourg

 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Kimmie J. Daugherty vs. Richard L. Daugherty

Ann N. Moeller vs. Aaron A. Moeller

 

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Megan Hull vs. Bradley Hull

 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

 James David Cruz, 27, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Amanda Sue Reedy, 33, Webb City

Ulises Ramirez Pedroza, 27, Carthage, and Yoselyn Paola Flores, 27, Carthage

Reynaldo Samael Marquez Tello, 36, Joplin, and Emma Celese Hackett, 30, Joplin

Liam Knox Keiter, 28, Carthage, and Kristen Jade Golubski, 40, Carthage

Jace Allen Edwards, 20, Joplin, and Marla Janae Anderegg, 19, Webb City

Axel Ariel De Leon Gonzalez, 19, Carthage, and Liliana Elizabeth Vasquez Perez, 21, Carthage

Noah Earl Southern, 23, Carl Junction, and Paige Anderson Williams, 21, Webb City

Anthony James Armstrong, 57, Carthage, and Sherry Lynn Altman, 59, Sarcoxie

Gene Ross Lee Jackson, 22, Joplin, and Hope Renee Roth, 23, Joplin

Laif Angus Huline, 24, Hastings, Nebraska, and Kaytelynn Danielle Doyle, 25, Hastings, Nebraska

James Edward Helker III, 26, Bellevue, Kentucky, and Danielle Marie Rinn, 26, Belleville, Kentucky

Jack Darren Panter, 63, Miami, Oklahoma, and Carolyn Jane Turner, 62, Miami, Oklahoma

Joshua Lloyd Watson, 38, Joplin, and Angela M. Moore, 43, Joplin

Trenton Cole Austin, 25, Topeka, Kansas, and Lauren Genevieve Narges, 24, Topeka, Kansas

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

6/17/2026 25000132

0900 DUSTIN SCOTT SHIPMAN

WM 59

208 W COLER ST 0.00

413 1/2 E Hickory St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/17/2026 26001139

0215 JOSHUA JOHN GLISSENDORF

WM 42

9486 IBERIA DR 10,000.00

9486 Iberia Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE

06/17/2026 2600

1000 SCOTT LEE TUCKER

WM 56

5717 HIGHWAY 43/DUTCH ELM DR 0.00 09/02/2026

13724 Highway 43

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

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

06/17/2026 1500 ERIC SHAUN MEDINA

104 Weatherstone Dr

WEBB CITY, MO 64870

WM 42

1300 SW 14TH ST 2,500.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

06/17/2026 1445 GREGORY ALAN WYROBEK

5300 Courtney Ln

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WM 58

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE - SPECIAL VICTIM

06/17/2026 26001147

2100 JEFFERY MIQUEL HOLDEN II

BM 19

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1131 Madison Ave

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

1 ASSAULT - 3RD DEGREE - SPECIAL VICTIM

2 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (3) SPECIAL VI

3 STEALING 

Joplin woman injured in UTV accident

A Joplin woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:10 p.m. Wednesday on Newton Road three miles south of Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 50-year-old Joplin woman was driving a Polaris RZR UTV when she failed to negotiate a curve and the vehicle rolled over.

The woman was treated for moderate injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

 

Lockwood man injured in motorcycle accident

A Lockwood man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:30 a.m. today on South Garrison Avenue at Fidelity.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 32-year-old Lockwood man driving a 2014 Honda CB500F lost control and the vehicle overturned.

He was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Carthage.

 

Webb City man life flighted to Mercy Joplin after collision on 96

A Webb City man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 3:50 p.m. Wednesday on MO 96 a mile and a half west of Oronogo.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2023 Ford Bronco driven by a 42-year-old Webb City man crossed the center of the roadway. A 2024 International driven by a 28-year-old Springfield man attempted to avoid the Bronco but was struck on the front driver's side.

The Bronco ran off the south side of the road and the International ran off the north side of the road, overcorrected and traveled off the right side of the road.

The Webb City man was airlifted to Mercy Joplin with serious injuries. 

Highway Patrol Arrests June 17-18

San San Tin, 44, Rocky Comfort, Crawford County felony warrant for involuntary manslaughter

Matthew W. Thompson, 35, Branson West, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at stop sign

William O. Lisle, 72, Berryville, Arkansas, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Debra L. Schaaf, 59, Kimberling City, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failure to affix license plates

Arthur W. Vernon, 25, Neosho, driving while intoxicated 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

06/16/2026 1220 NIKKAYLA RACHELL WILLIAMS

4817 Maple Dr

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WF 33

13499 HIGHWAY K/MAPLE DR 0.00

1 PROBATION/PAROLE VIOLATION

Highway Patrol Arrests June 16-17

Peyton R. Clifton, 20, Galena, felony driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving, no seat belt

 Devante D. Hamilton, 23, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended

Blake S. Ogle, 22, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, failed to affix plates, no license plate light, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Joshua R. Bouslaugh, 43, Stotts City, Lawrence County misdemeanor warrant for failure to appear on traffic violation

Wesley D. Spinks, 21, Jerico Springs, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Self-help author featured on Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

When life throws you curve balls, do you live in a place of stagnation or do you move? That question motivates author Henry Harris Junior as he pens his self-help books that bring focus to healing from relationship woes. Navigating real life challenges for adults and students is the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Harris discusses his latest book, “Uncover: The Bridge Between Acceptance and Authenticity.” Harris writes from a personal journey perspective asking questions that he and the reader seek to answer. 

His other books deal with rejection, relationships and facing your wounds. Missouri Southern State University mental health counselor Riley Miller explains how those same issues impact college students and shares services available to help them navigate those challenges.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV June 21 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 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.

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

 06/15/2026 1110 DUSTIN RAY ENGLE

1013 Hamilton St

SENECA, MO 64865

WM 46

13,000.00

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

06/15/2026 1818 SHELBY LYNN SCROGGINS

12172 Mulberry Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64850

WF 28

12172 MULBERRY RD 174.50

1 JASPER CO- FAIL TO REG VEH

06/15/2026 1836 MICHAEL NMN TACHUO

1908 Lael St, B

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 60

1908- B LAEL ST 3,500.00

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED

06/15/2026 1703 ANITA J PIERRE

5850 Highway 43, 7

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 61

5850 HIGHWAY 43 0.00

1 ASSAULT- 4TH DEGREE - PURSUANT TO SUBDIVISION (1), (5)

06/15/2026 1439 NATHAN A WOMACK

275 Route Mm

SOUTH WEST CITY, MO 64863

BM 37

HWY 43 / U HWY 0.00 07/21/2026

1 OUTSIDE COUNTY WARRANT

Highway Patrol Arrests June 15-16

Nicholas J. Fields, 31, Crane, two Aurora Police Department misdemeanor warrants for non-moving traffic violations

Angela D. Taylor, 49, Webb City, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Brian L. Richards, 41, Collins, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, failed to yield

Christopher M. Kampa, 50, Springfield, felony aggravated fleeing, felony driving while intoxicated- persistent offender, felony driving while revoked, felony possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, speeding, failed to drive on right half of roadway

Michael D. Burrows, 49, Branson, felony failure to appear on manslaughter, no seat belt, no insurance 

Agenda posted for Joplin Museum Advisory Board meeting

 

Portion of Joplin's Main Street to be closed Sunday for Great Race

(From the City of Joplin)

A stretch of Joplin’s Main Street will be closed to traffic this Sunday, June 21, as the City hosts one of this summer’s celebratory Route 66 events – the Hemmings Great Race.

A nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles, the Great Race features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. 

As day 2 of the event concludes in Joplin, the vintage cars will park on Main Street between First and Seventh Streets. The streets will be closed beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday and will reopen at 9:15 p.m. that evening.

These race participants, as well as local hot rods, will be on display for the public from 5-8 p.m.

For more information on the event, go to https://www.visitjoplinmo.com/events/great-race-joplin-stop/.

 

City of Joplin to provide free curbside limb and foliage pickup

(From the City of Joplin)

Joplin City Council at the Monday, June 15 council meeting, approved FREE curbside tree limb and foliage pickup for all residential addresses in Joplin. Citizens should place tree limbs and vegetation at the curbside before the morning of Monday, July 6, 2026. Full details of the City’s storm cleanup plan, including advice regarding volunteer assistance, fraud prevention, and food spoilage, can be found at: https://www.joplinmo.org/storm-clean-up

The City of Joplin will continue to clean up from the significant storm damage caused on the night of June 13, 2026. The National Weather Service has preliminarily determined that straight-line winds estimated as high as 90-95 miles per hour caused damage in the Joplin area.

Key Elements of the City’s Storm Clean-up Plan Include:

    • Homeowners should contact their insurance company first.

    • Joplin residents are encouraged to haul tree and vegetation debris to the tree limb drop-off facility located at 1702 N. Schifferdecker now through Saturday June 27, from 7 AM to 7 PM.

    • Joplin residents may burn tree and vegetation debris. Call 417-623-0403 BEFORE burning.

    • FREE Curbside Pickup: Residents within the Joplin City Limits or Duquesne City Limits may stack up tree and vegetation debris curbside by the morning of Monday July 6, before the City begins FREE curbside pickup of tree and vegetation debris. Stay tuned for updates regarding a map of zones and the estimated dates for pickup to begin for the zones.

    • PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE TREE OR VEGETATION DEBRIS IN THE STREETS OR SIDEWALKS.

    • Elderly and disabled or those unable to move their own tree and vegetation debris may request help from volunteers by calling 417-624-0820 ext. 1542 or 1539.

    • The City’s Public Works Operations staff or a contractor will make a single pass through designated areas to collect all tree limbs and foliage stacked at the curb (please do not place in the street nor block sidewalks).

    • Citizens will have until Monday, July 6, 2026, to get all tree and foliage debris to the curb. Pickup
and hauling of the debris will begin on or after that date.

    • City crews will work closely with hired contractors for an efficient process. It may take multiple
months to collect all the tree limbs and foliage.

    • Stay tuned for updates regarding a map of zones and the estimated dates for pickup to begin for
the zones.

    • City employees and/or contractors hired by the City cannot enter your property to cut up or remove trees. They will only be authorized to haul away tree debris stacked curbside.

    • The elderly and disabled may request volunteer assistance to cut up and move trees that fell during the June 13, 2026, storm. Call the City’s Planning, Development, and Neighborhood Services
Department at 417-624-0820, ext. 1542 or 1539, and the City will match the caller with a volunteer
group. Volunteers may stack tree debris at the curb if they cannot haul the vegetation debris to the
City’s Limb Drop-Off facility at 1702 N. Schifferdecker.

    • Crews will only pass down your street a single time to collect all vegetation debris which is left
curbside by June 29, 2026. Do not place any tree debris on the curbside after crews have already
collected tree debris on your street. Homeowners will be responsible for disposing of all tree limbs
placed curbside after the crews have passed your street.

    • Keep in mind that this program is not offered for any construction material debris such as roofs,
siding, fences, insulation, household items, etc. If you have such damage, you should contact your
property insurance company for assistance with removing such debris and for repairs to your home
or business.

    • If you have an entire tree down, the City recommends cutting the tree stump off flush with the
ground. City crews can haul away the stump, but cannot and will not haul root balls.

Regarding the decision to offer curbside pickup of tree limbs following the June 13, 2026 storm, City
Manager Nick Edwards said, “Thankfully, Joplin citizens have been supportive time and time again for the City, which allows the City team to be able to step up in moments where there’s a tremendous amount of need. I believe the community will again be able to show our grit and resolve – demonstrating we truly are ready for anything.”

“Council is enthusiastic about being able to offer curbside tree limb pickup after a storm like this," said
Mayor Rob O'Brian. “This is why it’s so important that the City operates on a pay-as-we-go basis and has maintained good financial health - so we can afford to extend these extra services when needed. I speak for the Council when I say we’re proud of City staff, community members, and volunteers who have stepped up again to clean up after yet another damaging storm. When nature makes a mess, this community rolls up its sleeves and gets to work. Ad omnia parata. Together, we are ready for anything!”

Stay tuned for official updates from the City of Joplin.