Monday, May 1, 2017

Flood warning extended to Tuesday for Joplin area

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1121 AM CDT MON MAY 1 2017

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Cherokee KS-Crawford KS-Barton MO-Newton MO-McDonald MO-Barry MO-
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1121 AM CDT MON MAY 1 2017

The National Weather Service in Springfield has extended the

* Flood Warning for...
  Cherokee County in southeastern Kansas...
  Crawford County in southeastern Kansas...
  Barton County in southwestern Missouri...
  Newton County in southwestern Missouri...
  McDonald County in southwestern Missouri...
  Barry County in southwestern Missouri...
  Lawrence County in southwestern Missouri...
  Jasper County in southwestern Missouri...
  Dade County in southwestern Missouri...

* Until 830 PM CDT Tuesday

* At 1121 AM CDT, the Department of Transportation reported flooding
  in numerous locations across southeast Kansas and southwest
  Missouri.  Residual flooding is expected to continue in many areas
  over the next several days.

* Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
  susceptible to the dangers of flooding.
  Locations in the warning include...
  Joplin...                         Pittsburg...
  Carthage...                       Neosho...
  Webb City...                      Big Sugar Creek State Park...
  Roaring River State Park...       Prairie State Park...
  Monett...                         Aurora...
  Carl Junction...                  Mount Vernon...
  Lamar...                          Baxter Springs...
  Frontenac...                      Columbus...
  Cassville...                      Galena...
  Girard...                         Oronogo...

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 43 at Buffalo Creek west of Anderson...
North Main and Murphy Boulevard In Joplin...
Business Highway 60 just north of Neosho...
Highway 97 at The Spring River north of Stotts City...
and Highway 37 at The Spring River southwest of Avilla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

Jasper County Sheriff plans Community Safety Day activities


Cherokee man arrested for burglary, theft following search warrant execution

(From the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office)

The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, along with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and City of Cherokee Police Department, executed a search warrant late Sunday evening, April 30, 2017.

The search warrant was issued for a home at 512 East Pine Street in Cherokee, as part of an investigation into a burglary, which occurred in Weir back in October, 2016.

During the course of the search, investigators recovered a significant amount of stolen property, including military uniforms and vehicle parts.

Arrested at the scene, and transferred to the custody of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office was 26 year-old Jason Mordica, of the home.

Mordica is currently being held in the Cherokee County Jail in lieu of $6,500.00 bond on allegations of Burglary and Theft.

Northpark Mall owner sells Oklahoma City property

(From CBL & Associates)

CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. (NYSE: CBL) today announced that it, along with its joint venture partner Horizon Group Properties, closed on the sale of The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK, for a gross sales price of $130.0 million.

Approximately $70.1 million, including defeasance costs, in loans secured by the property were retired concurrent with the close. CBL’s share of net equity proceeds, after retirement of secured loans and closing costs, was $38.0 million. Net proceeds were used to reduce outstanding balances on the Company’s lines of credit.

“Our outlet center development program has created tremendous value for CBL and our shareholders,” said Stephen Lebovitz, president & chief executive officer. “The Outlet Shoppes at Oklahoma City was the first project we developed with Horizon and has been a huge success. We are pleased to demonstrate the value of our outlet portfolio and provide additional liquidity to reduce leverage and help fund our redevelopment program.”

CBL & Associates owns Northpark Mall in Joplin

Noel teen injured slamming into tree

A Noel teen was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:40 p.m. Sunday on Hilltop Road, 2.5 miles west of Noel.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix driven by Lounae L. Cosper, 18, Noel, traveled off the roadway and collided with a tree.

Cosper was treated for minor injuries at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin.

Four people, including Neosho man, injured in accident on I-44 near Joplin

Four people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 1:14 a.m. today on Eastbound I-44, one mile east of Joplin.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Shawn W. Polzin, 32, Lawton, Oklahoma, struck the rear of a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan driven by Michelle M. Lewis, 50, Neosho.

Polzin, a passenger in the Polzin vehicle, Oliver J. Polzin, 10, Lawton, and a passenger in the Lewis vehicle, Clifford E. Reynolds, 61, Neosho, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Joplin.

Another passenger in the Polzin vehicle, Maggie Polzin, 35, Lawton, was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy.

Highway Patrol DWI Arrests April 30-May 1

The Missouri Highway Patrol arrested the following people for driving while intoxicated:

Sandra K. Benson, 47, Springfield
Jeremy  Nelson, 36, Seligman
Antonio J. Catania, 38, Springfield
Rodney E. Sheets, 47, Independence