Public meeting scheduled to discuss improvements along Route 66 corridor in Joplin

(From MoDOT)

The public is invited to participate in an in-person public meeting to learn more about plans to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The open-house style in-person meeting will be held 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, November 7, in the Joplin City Council Chambers, Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street.

A virtual (online) meeting will be available for two weeks from Thursday, October 31, until Thursday, November 14, and can be accessed at www.modot.org/southwest.

The project will make improvements along the Route 66 (7th Street) corridor in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road).

As part of this project, the contractor will rebuild the pavement, bring sidewalks up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, and upgrade and replace several traffic signals along the corridor.

The estimated cost of the project is $60.2 million. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2025 with completion in late 2027.

We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. Access for people with disabilities is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance in another language, please contact Southwest District Customer Service at swcr@modot.mo.gov or 417-895-7600 by November 4, 2024.

Golden City home a total loss after Saturday night fire

(From Jasper Fire and Rescue)

About 11:30pm Saturday night, Jasper Fire along with Lamar Fire was dispatched for automatic aid to the Golden City FD for a house fire on Depot Street in Golden City. 

The house was completely involved at the time of dispatch. The fire was contained to the structure and did not spread to surrounding buildings. It was however a total loss. 

Jasper Fire units were back in our station just before 3am.

Lamar Police Department Weekly Report

(From the Lamar Police Department)

Department numbers for the week of October 21 – October 27

Dispatched calls - 225
Reports - 19
Car Stops – 15
DWI – 2
Drug/Paraphernalia Seizure – 1
Total Arrests – 9
Ped/Bike/FIC Cards - 2
Zone, Business & Residential Checks – 146

10/21/2024 Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of E. 12th St. regarding a theft not in progress. Investigation continues.

10/21/2024 Officers received a name and number regarding a lost or stolen wallet while at Walmart. Later in the week, the lost wallet was found in the county and turned in. Owners notified.

On 10/21/2024, Officer received a message regarding a stolen phone by a shopper at Walmart. Investigation continues.

10/22/2024 Officer was contacted in reference to a male causing a disturbance at the Wyatt Earp Park. A summons for peace disturbance was issued.

10/23/2024 Officer was advised of a shoplifting incident at Dollar General. Investigation continues.

10/23/2024 Officers responded to a domestic assault in the 700 block of E. 9th St. One person was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail and booked for Assault Domestic 2nd Degree.

 
10/24/2024 Officer conducted a traffic stop at 9th & Broadway. Driver was arrested for DWI-Drug Intoxication; driver was also revoked and had 3 active warrants from Jasper County. Drug paraphernalia and controlled substance were also located in the vehicle; charges pending results from lab. The passenger was arrested on an active warrant out of Vernon County.

10/24/2024 Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of West 13th St in reference to stolen property. Investigation continues.

10/24/2025 On person came into the Police Department with a complaint of harassment. Summons was issued to the suspect for peace disturbance.

10/25/2024 Officer was dispatched to the 700 block of E. 12th St regarding property damage. Investigation continues.

10/25/2024 Officer was patrolling in the area of 9th and Oak St when he observed a male riding a motorcycle and knew the subject was not motorcycle qualified Subject was issued a summons for Driving While Intoxicated/Drugs and was also issued summonses for no motor cycle endorsement, failure to register vehicle and no proof of insurance.

10/26/2024 Officers were asked to respond to the 1300 block of Lexington in reference to a theft of coins from washer and dryer units. Investigation continues.

 
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 417-682-3546 and speak with Chief Joe Moore.

 

Joplin Police Department Weekly Activity Report

 

Proposed Joplin sewer rate increase to be discussed at public meeting

 

Barton County Marriage Licenses

Michael Lee Caruthers, 23, Lamar, and Cori Adell Griffitt, 20, Lamar 

Levi Isaac Slaight, 18, Lamar, and Persais Dawn Sewell, 17, Lamar

 

Sarcoxie man injured in collision on I-44

A Sarcoxie man was injured in a two-vehicle accident 8:24 p.m. Saturday on I-44 four miles south of Carthage.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2024 Freightliner truck driven by Heriberto Gonzalez, 36, Holyoke, Massachusetts struck a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze driven by Angela Bussard, 34, Sarcoxie, as it was trying to pass.

The Bussard vehicle traveled off the left side of the road and struck the median cable barrier.

A passenger in the Bussard vehicle, Aaron Bussard, 35, Sarcoxie, was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Joplin.