Galena woman injured in collision on 66

A Galena, Kansas woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision 8:25 p.m. Sunday on MO 66 five miles west of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Kia Soul driven by a 70-year-old Galena woman struck a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 driven by a 45-year-old Noel man in the rear.

The Chevrolet was pulling a trailer with no tail lights, the report said.

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

Monett man airlifted to Cox South following motorcycle crash

A Monett man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 2:10 p.m. Sunday on MO 13 three miles north of Blue Eye.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Honda VT1300 driven by a 63-year-old Monett man failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the right side of the road, began sliding and overturned ejecting the driver.

The driver was airlifted to Cox South Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 22-24

Shawnda C. Reed, 33, Ozark, driving while intoxicated (drugs)

Gershom U. Kisubi, 29, Grand Rapids, Michigan, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

James D. Elbert, 44, Springfield, felony driving while revoked, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Chase D. Buford, 22, Brookline, driving while intoxicated, no headlights

Jeremy Ruiz, 34, Branson, driving while intoxicated, failed to display valid plates

Cody Montalvo, 21, Rio Grande City, Texas, felony leaving the scene of a crash, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash

Carlos Valdez Vasquez, 35, Ash Grove, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Daniel E. Gingerich, 19, Bloomfield, Iowa, driving while intoxicated

Tiffany L. Toscano, 25, Gainesville, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane

Karen E. Davis, 47, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated

Anthony J. Schmoldt, 53, Pleasant Hope, driving while intoxicated, no insurance, failed to use turn signal, failed to drive on right half of roadway, driving while revoked, failed to register motor vehicle

Elizabeth G. Hasler, 23, Springfield, Christian County misdemeanor warrant for traffic offense, driving while intoxicated

Andrew D. Regier, 46, Overland Park, Kansas, driving while intoxicated- person less than 17 in vehicle, failed to drive in single lane, failed to signal

Tiya M. McKinney, 28, Aurora, driving while intoxicated 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/20/2026 0147 JERRY DALE SLAUGHTER Jr

12882 McDonald Rd

GOODMAN, MO 64843

WM 37

166/DOWNSTREAM BLVD 131.50

1 NPD STEALING/LARCENY/THEFT

08/20/2026 0930 TY LYNX SMITH

9664 Geranion Road

CARTHAGE, MO 64836

WM 27

405 5 0.00

1 JASPER CO WRIT

08/20/2026 1057 DUSTIN SCOTT SHIPMAN

413 1/2 E Hickory St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 60

208 W COLER ST 0.00

1 DWI - AGGRAVATED 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 21-22

Deangelo D. Harrison, 28, Springfield, felony no valid license, three Springfield Police Department misdemeanor warrants

Jack A. Gianino, 21, Fenton, driving while intoxicated, failed to stop at steady red signal

Brennan S. Strickland, 37, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, no headlights

Morgan J. Moudy, 29, Galena, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Irayjuan N. White, 24, Joplin, Newton County misdemeanor warrants for failure to appear on driving while intoxicated, no valid license and failed to drive on right half of roadway

Michael E. McCabe, 62, Rockaway Beach, driving while intoxicated

Jorge Palacios, 27, Carthage, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive in a single lane, drove too slowly impeding traffic

Highway Patrol Arrests August 20-21

Trevor J. Jennings, 28, Neosho, identity theft, no valid license, resisting arrest, Neosho Police Department misdemeanor warrants for larceny (2) and trespassing

Robert J. Anthony, 43, Bolivar, felony aggravated fleeing and resisting arrest, speeding, changing lanes unsafely, careless and imprudent driving involving an accident

Maranda L. Dimmitt, 31, Forsyth, felony possession of a controlled substance- cocaine, driving while intoxicated, no seat belt

Morgan K. Ochs, 45, Bolivar, driving while intoxicated, careless and imprudent driving involving a crash, no insurance

Barry W. Rote, 51, Springfield, felony failure to register as a sex offender, no seat belt 

Jasper County Marriage Licenses

Justin A. Bickett, 35, Jasper, and Makayla Kay Willoughby, 24, Jasper

Dakota James Ross, 26, Joplin, and Haylie Dawn Gordon, 23, Joplin

Joseph James Lean, 32, Joplin, and Cheyenne Josie Champlin, 30, Joplin

Tanner Austin Rich, 23, Joplin, and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Begines, 21, Joplin

Christopher Zeppelin Groves-Speer, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Tess Caylon Hultman, 27, Pittsburg, Kansas

Jacob Owen Stringer, 37, Marionville, and Bailey Marie Chorum, 33, Marionville

John Larry Dunham, 50, Carthage, and Bobbi Ann Bronson, 47, Carthage

Brian Patrick French, 44, Joplin, and Wanda Christine Michelle Carr, 38, Joplin

Aaron William Clarke, 38, Joplin, and Desirae Marie Anayam, 30, Joplin

Adam Mario Partin, 48, Duquesne, and Vanesa Ann Doucet, 48, Joplin

David Washington, 68, Grove, Oklahoma, and Darla Renee Smith, 53, Grove, Oklahoma

Ebenezer Joseph McCoy, 30, Joplin, and Twila Rachelle Fields, 33, Joplin

Michael Albert Chase, 33, Joplin, and Lilyan Grace Brown, 25, Joplin

Kevin Marcus Miller, 38, Grove, Oklahoma, and Misty Dawn Kelso, 38, Joplin

Albert Nunez, 33, Joplin, and Alyssa Janee Linthicum, 28, Joplin

Frank Lee Lundien, 62, Joplin, and Stephanie Marie Bracken, 50, Joplin

Bryan James Easterday, 36, Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Brittany Jean Ashby, 35, Baxter Springs, Kansas

Brendan Charles McNamara, 21, Sarcoxie, and Tiara Renee Smith, 18, Pierce City

Christopher Reed Mattson, 32, Carl Junction, and Abigail Kate West, 29, Carl Junction

Gavin Martin Simpson, 23, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and Alexis Nichole Brodrick, 21, Wyandotte, Oklahoma

Gregg Wayne Wolf, 53, Reeds, and Deedra Deann Beatty, 50, Carthage

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Steven Len Rawlings, 59, Lamar, and Kimberly Sue Earl, 56, Lamar. 

Newton County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Kristin R. Martinez vs. Abel I. Martinez-Flandez 

Skye R. Farris vs. Christopher Nunez-Martinez

Karley R. Goodin vs. Dustin A. Goodin

John J. Neumann vs. Sandra Crowell

Maekenzee L. Brasier vs. Dalton N. Couch

Jennifer E. Mace vs. Ashley V. Mace

Lori E. Smith vs. Aaron A. Smith

Maricela Malagon vs. Jesus Aguilar Balbino

Jasper County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Heather R. Ericson vs. Matthew B. Ericson

Ethan Millard vs. Corissa Millard

Ever E. Estevez vs. Sarah A. Quick

Sara R. Roybal vs. Steven E. Roybal

Jeremy R. English vs. Shannon D. English

Lori L. Owens vs. Glenn D. Owens

Jason E. Stayton vs. Christy L. Stayton

Alexanderea C. Bindel vs. Amos W. Bindel

Katey Fallis vs. Kyle Fallis

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Joplin

Barry County

Logan Sterling Halfhill

Jasper County

Sasha Marie Kennedy

Christopher Scott Ogle

Taylor Malinda Doran

Vanessa Rae Scott

Stacey Marie Anderson

Newton County

Sheila Jean Metcalf

Flatima Tera Dolor and Jarett Lyons Dolor

Stone County

Amber Dawn Branstetter

Christopher Lee Short 

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/19/2026 26001625

0347 ELIBERTO JR RAMIREZ

WM 42

4777 W DOWNSTREAM BLVD 0.00

229 N Kings Hwy

NOEL, MO 64854

3 `DRIVING WHILE REVOKED/SUSPENDED - 1ST OFFENSE

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

2 UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

08/19/2026 1016 WILLIAM ELMER

ELLINGTON

341 Elm Street

STARK CITY, MO 64866

WM 38

123 E MAIN ST 3,500.00

1 DOMESTIC ASSAULT - 2ND DEGREE

08/19/2026 1045 NICHOLAS CHARLES

SPINOSA

421 Morrow Ave

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 46

1216 E MORGAN ST 0.00

1 HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE

2 HARASSMENT - 1ST DEGREE

3 PEACE DISTURBANCE - 1ST OFFENSE

08/19/2026 1022 LIWY JR DIRAS

910 S Ripley St

NEOSHO, MO 64850

AM 25

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

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

08/19/2026 2243 JENNIFER LEE BEAUMONT

Homeless

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WF 50

208 W COLER ST 250.00

3 LITTERING 230.100

2 TRESPASS 215.370

1 RESISTING ARREST 215.390

08/19/2026 2243 MAX BRENNAN JONES

110 South Highway

JOPLIN, MO 64801

WM 33

208 W COLER ST 1,063.00

1 NPD STEALING 215.320

2 NPD TRESPASS 215.370

08/19/2026 2243 MARK WAYNE BEAUMONT

Homeless

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WM 54

208 W COLER ST 250.00

1 NPD ASSAULT - DOMESTIC NON INJURY 215.060

2 NPD TRESPASS 215.370 

Highway Patrol Arrests August 19-20

Gabriel C. Aleman, 28, Springfield, Christian County misdemeanor warrants for no insurance and registration, registration violation, no insurance

Jamal X. Guyton, 33, Springfield, Howell County felony warrant for failure to appear on speeding, no seat belt

Christopher A. Squibb, 38, Merriam Woods, resisting/interfering with arrest

Sophia D. Ellington, 22, Joplin, driving while intoxicated, speeding

Andrea C. Carter, 37, Merriam Woods, driving while intoxicated

Christopher R. Bailey, 46, Smithton, felony driving while intoxicated

Kaylynn N. Stubblefield, 28, Cape Fair, driving while intoxicated, failure to stay on right half of roadway resulting in a crash

Mica A. Hensley, 38, Verona, driving while intoxicated, failed to drive on right half of roadway 

Joplin Fire Department to conduct water safety training

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

The Joplin Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team will conduct a series of water rescue and boat operations trainings the evening of Aug. 20 at McIndoe Park in Joplin.

The trainings will be held from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include multiple realistic training scenarios. The team will be practicing advanced boat handling, rescue maneuvers, and emergency response operations. The trainings are designed to enhance the capabilities of rescuers during water-related emergencies.

During the trainings, residents and visitors could notice a significant increase in boat traffic and water activity, which will create larger-than-normal waves on the water. Boaters, anglers and other recreational users of the waterway are encouraged to exercise caution and be aware of training activities occurring in the area during these hours. The team will be working to minimize disruptions while conducting the scenarios.

For more information, contact Deputy Fire Chief Andy Nimmo at 417-624-0820 ext. 1301.

Route BB Bridge northeast of Carthage open to traffic

(From MoDOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Jasper County Route BB Bridge Over Stony Branch, Northeast of Carthage OPEN  Thursday, August 20



Where: Jasper County Route BB Bridge Over Stony Branch, Northeast of Carthage

When: As of 9 a.m., Thursday, August 20

Details: The bridge was closed in March to allow contractor crews to replace it with a new structure. The new bridge is slightly larger than the one it replaced. In addition, the contractor added new barrier walls to either side and new permanent striping.

This is the eighth bridge to be completed and opened to traffic in a three-year project to improve 20 bridges in seven (7) counties in west central Missouri. Of the 20 bridges in the project, known as the Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle, fourteen (14) bridges will be replaced, and six (6) bridges will receive major rehabilitation work. On average, these bridges have been in place for 70 years.

More information about this project can be found on the project website – Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle.

Project Information

Prime contractor: Robertson Contractors Inc., Poplar Bluff
Total project cost: $2.0 million (includes both bridges)
Contract completion date: December 1, 2026

Newton County Sheriff's Office Arrests

08/18/2026 1045 DESTINY JASMINE BRISCOE

5028 County Lane 262, UNK

JASPER COUNTY, MO 64804

WF 31

405 5 0.00

1 DWI - PRIOR

08/18/2026 1046 JONA LEE WOOLWINE

Homeless

NEOSHO, MO 64850

WF 34

300 E 7TH ST 500.00

1 DWI

2 OWNER OPERATE M/V W/O MAINTAING FINANCIAL RESPONS 1ST OFF

3 FAILED TO DISPLAY PLATES ON MOTOR VEHICLE/TRAILER

08/18/2026 0950 MICHAEL STEPHEN HAVER

3031 S Range Line Road

JOPLIN, MO

WM 45

123 E MAIN ST 0.00

1 TRAFFICKING IN STOLEN IDENTITIES

08/18/2026 1504 HARRY WILLIAM HULL Jr

18418 Hottel Springs Rd

NEWTON COUNTY, MO 64865

WM 37

327 SOUTH 5TH ST 3,500.00

1 POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FTA

2 TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE IN FELONY PROSECUTION FTA

3 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010

4 SPD POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 215.1830 FTA

5 SPD DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED / REVOKED 390.010 FTA

08/18/2026 26001623

2131 JAN MATIAS HEIKKURI

WM 62

3095 GARDNER EDGEWOOD DR 0.00

109 E. George Avenue

GOODMAN, MO 64843

1 `DWI 

Joplin man injured in accident on North Main

A Joplin man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 12:43 a.m. today on North Main Street at Airport Drive.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country driven by a 46-year-old Joplin man traveled off the left side of the roadway when he fell asleep and struck a culvert.

He was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Joplin

Highway Patrol Arrests August 18-19

Dhaddeus L. Farlough, 25, New Orleans, Louisiana, felony fugitive from justice- failed to return leased movables

Brayden J. Bunch, 31, Springfield, driving while intoxicated, speeding, failed to signal, no insurance, failed to display valid plates

Lisa R. Bettencourt, 39, Tunas, driving while intoxicated

 

City of Joplin surplus auction scheduled

(From the City of Joplin)

The public is invited to take part in the annual City of Joplin auction, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19.

Held every fall, the surplus auction takes place in the Street Maintenance Barn at the Public Works Center, located at 1301 W. 2nd Street. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. Citizens are invited to attend and bid on any of the items. This year’s inventory includes hundreds of items such as computers, office equipment, and heavy machinery.

Those interested in machinery and/or vehicles can view those by appointment starting Monday, Sept. 14. To make an appointment, call the City of Joplin Public Works Center at 417-624-0820, ext. 1566.

The viewing of other auction items will be from 8-9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, prior to the start of the auction.

The full list of items is available at https://www.joplinmo.org/DocumentCenter/View/14746/2026_Auction-List.

For more information, contact the City of Joplin Public Works Center.

Youth Build program to be featured on Newsmakers program

(From KGCS)

Hands-on learning through a construction-based program will help students find a way to getting their GED and paid experience at the same time. YouthBuild is a program offered by the Joplin Job Center and Workforce Investment Board, and it is the focus of the next Newsmakers program.

Pam Regan, One-Stop Operator at Joplin Job Center and Sherri Rhuems, Director of Workforce Investment Board of Southwest Missouri explain how students between the ages of 16 and 24, who were unsuccessful in the traditional school setting, can apply to the program. Participants DJ Lee and Ayden Reynolds share how the work-based program empowers them with confidence, team building and leadership skills. Plus, YouthBuild provides work clothes, tools and other supports.

Newsmakers is airing nightly at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. beginning on KGCS-TV August 23 and will air at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29 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.