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Joplin man charged with robbery of Arvest Bank
Ray Tonio Williams, 40, Joplin, was charged with bank robbery by force or violence in a complaint filed today in U. S. District Court for the Western…
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Probable cause: Carthage man sprays Pump N Pantry cashier with urine, steals cigarettes, liquor
A Carthage man sprayed a clerk at the Pump N Pantry in Diamond with urine and stole cigarettes and one bottle of liquor Sunday, according to a probabl…
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Webb City man charged after stabbing at family gathering
The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed second degree domestic assault and armed criminal action charges against a Webb City man after h…
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Racine man pleads guilty to DWI hit and run that killed pedestrian
(From the Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's Office) A Racine man has entered a guilty plea to a Class B felony of Driving While Intoxicated Resulti…
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Joplin man charged with molesting 14-year-old girl
A felony child molestation charge was filed in Newton County Circuit Court against a Joplin man who allegedly committed the crime against a 14-year-ol…
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Carterville woman charged after hit and run at W. Junge and S. Schifferdecker
The Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney filed felony charges Friday against a Carterville woman who allegedly caused a traffic accident, injuring the d…
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Missouri bill aims to make it easier to dismiss lawsuits that punish public criticism
By Jason Hancock Missouri Independent A Missouri bill awaiting action from Gov. Mike Kehoe would give judges broader power to quickly dismiss lawsuits…
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Judge to decide Monday whether Missouri tax overhaul stays on August ballot
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent Whether Missourians will vote on a proposal to replace the state income tax with sales taxes — and what the ballot…
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Personal injury lawsuit filed against Buffalo Wild Wings
A Jasper County woman filed a personal injury lawsuit against Buffalo Wild Wings, 1525 S. Range Line Road, Joplin, Wednesday. According to the petitio…
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Neosho man charged with statutory sodomy
The Newton County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a statutory sodomy charge against a Neosho man today. An arrest warrant was issued for Canyon Al…
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Change of plea hearing set for Carthage man on federal weapons charges
A change of plea hearing has been scheduled 3 p.m. June 17 in U. S. District Court in Springfield for Trenton David Fickle, 23, Carthage. Fickle was i…
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City of Joplin updates storm siren policy
(From the City of Joplin) The City of Joplin has updated its official outdoor warning siren activation policy. The change has been made to ensure the…
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Charges dismissed in McDonald County voluntary manslaughter case
Voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action charges against Brian L. Hole (DOB 1969), Anderson, who shot and killed his brother June 25, 2025 wer…
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New felony charges filed against Goodman man
Matthew James Self, 33, Goodman, who was already facing child sex charges in Newton and McDonald counties, will continue to be held without bond in th…
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Exeter woman charged with arson, domestic assault
The Barry County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed arson and domestic assault charges against an Exeter woman who allegedly set fire to a trailer Tu…
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Indian national pleads guilty to role in illegal gambling ring
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri) An Indian national pleaded guilty in federal court today for his involvement in a multi…
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Cassville man killed in collision
A Cassville man was killed in aa two-vehicle collision 8;20 p.m. Sunday on Farm Road 2200 one mile south of Cassville. According to the Highway Patrol…
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15-year-old Joplin girl killed in ATV crash
A Joplin teen was killed in a one-vehicle crash 11:13 a.m. today six miles north of Greenfield. According to the Highway Patrol report, a Yamaha 350 A…
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Stotts City mayor presenting formal action to plan to deal with state audit recommendations
(From Stotts City Tracy Knight) Mayor Tracy Knight announced today that a formal Corrective Action Plan will be submitted to the Stotts City Board of…
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Stolen trailer recovered in Sam's Club parking lot, Miami man arrested
(From the Jasper County Sheriff's Office) On May 20, 2026, at approximately 1433 hours, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office responded to…