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Changes in Joplin trash service begin October 1
(From the City of Joplin) The City of Joplin and Republic Services are reminding residents inside Joplin city limits about important changes to solid…
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Rabies case reported in Joplin
(From the Joplin Health Department) The Joplin Health Department has confirmed a positive case of rabies in a skunk within the Joplin city limits. Thi…
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Springfield man sentenced to 22 years in prison for meth trafficking, firearms
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri) A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court yesterday for possession with th…
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Kehoe appoints Carl Junction woman, eight others to boards, commissions
(From Gov. Mike Kehoe) Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced nine gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions. Erica Missavage, of Car…
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Trump, Kehoe post first negative approval ratings in new Missouri poll
By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent A new survey released Thursday shows more Missourians disapprove of President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Kehoe’s j…
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MoDOT schedules public meetings on southwest I-44 improvements
(From MoDOT) Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project In Newton, Jasper, Lawrence, Greene, & Webster Counties Focus of a Public Hearing on…
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Jason Smith: Canada is choosing politics over people
(From Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith) Farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers across Southeast and South Central Missouri have spent years on th…
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Missouri education departments partner with Google to provide free AI training
(From the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development) The Missouri Departm…
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East Middle School principal named SWMO principal of the year
(From Joplin Schools) We are proud to celebrate East Middle School Principal Jason Cravens as the MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for South…
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Joplin City Council changes dates for meetings, work sessions
(From the City of Joplin) The Joplin City Council has scheduled new dates for its September meetings and work sessions, with some adjustments in place…
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Burleson introduces bill to prevent federal taxpayer dollars from paying for Flock cameras
(From Seventh District Congressman Eric Burlison) This week, Congressman Thomas Massie and I introduced legislation to stop federal taxpayer dollars f…
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MSSU mourns loss of biology professor
(From Missouri Southern State University) It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Alla Barry, a beloved professor of biology at Miss…
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Joplin Police urge drivers to watch out for motorcycles
(From the Joplin Police Department) With a motorcycle fatality on Range Line Road late last week and two other fatal motorcycle crashes in Joplin sinc…
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Jasper County Republicans choose Louise Secker as 161st District candidate
(From the Jasper County Republican Central Committee) The Jasper County Republican Central Committee announces that the 161st Legislative District Com…
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Nightmare on 7th Street: MoDOT offers update on 7th Street construction
(From MoDOT) Progress Update for Route 66 Improvement Project for Week of Sept. 7 A project to make pavement, sidewalk, traffic and safety improvement…
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Highway Patrol provides synopsis of new laws that went into effect August 28
(From Missouri State Highway Patrol) Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2026. A synopsis of sections related to public…
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Thomas Ross drops out of 161st District State Representative race
(From the Jasper County Republican Central Committee The Jasper County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC) announces that Thomas Ross has made the de…
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Lawrence County Sheriff's Office searching for church burglar
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office) Lawrence County Sheriff's Office needs your help identifying a burglary suspect. Suspect broke into a chur…
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Agenda posted for Tuesday Joplin City Council meeting
JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 5th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO 6:00 P.M . 1. Call To Order…
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Department of Justice news release on charges against 161st District candidate Thomas Ross
(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri) A Missouri state representative candidate has been charged by criminal complaint for co…