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Joplin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Joplin News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Joplin and Southwest Missouri. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic growth, manufacturing, and community events across Jasper County and the Four States region, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Missouri's most important regional…
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Motorcycle Crash in Grove Oklahoma | Joplin News
A motorcycle rider named Ricky Wilson was fatally struck from behind by a pickup truck towing an excavator on U.S. 59 in Grove, Oklahoma, sparking a deadly…
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Man Sentenced for Child Exploitation | Joplin News
A fifty-six-year-old man from Lawrence County has been sentenced to 28 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes, including possessing…
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Webb City Seniors Bound for World Series | Joplin News
Webb City’s senior softball team just stunned the nation with a 24-23 walk-off win to claim their first state title—and now they’re headed to Kentucky for the…
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Lions Build Future with Youth Camp | Joplin News
Missouri Southern’s Men’s Basketball team just wrapped up their second youth skills camp, where kids from kindergarten through eighth grade learned the game…
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Kansas Voters Decide Supreme Court Future | Joplin News
Kansas voters face a pivotal choice in their August 4 primary: approve a constitutional amendment that would replace the state’s 65-year-old Supreme Court…
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Kentucky Man Accused of Bank Heist | Joplin News
A Kentucky man, Matthew Foster, is facing serious charges after allegedly walking into a Fairland bank on July 8th with no weapon, handing the teller a note…
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Texas Flash Floods Claim Lives | Joplin News
Texas is in crisis as historic flash flooding sweeps through the Hill Country, triggering emergency alerts across multiple counties and claiming at least two…
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Federal Raids Target Illegal Walnut Trade | Joplin News
Federal agents and local police hit hard in northeast Oklahoma, serving warrants linked to a multi-year crackdown on illegal black walnut harvesting and…
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Joint Checkpoint to Stop Impaired Driving | Joplin News
Joint Checkpoint to Stop Impaired Driving | Joplin News
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Federal Raids Target Illegal Timber Ring | Joplin News
Federal agents raided seven locations across northeast Oklahoma in a major crackdown on illegal black walnut timber operations, arresting four suspects and…
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Grease Mat Mystery at Center Creek | Joplin News
Center Creek Wastewater Plant in Webb City is back online at 90% capacity after a major grease mat crisis caused by illegal dumping from Larry Wald Junior’s…
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Officer Justified in Deadly Force Call | Joplin News
A Pittsburg police officer is cleared of wrongdoing after using deadly force against Jalen Green, 29, during a June 3rd confrontation that escalated when Green…
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Shot Fired at Apartments, No Injuries | Joplin News
A tense domestic dispute at Chisholm Trail Apartments Wednesday night escalated when a shot was fired into the air—no one was hurt, but police are…
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Neosho Student Claims First National FBLA Title | Joplin News
Neosho High School just shattered records—sending ten students to the FBLA National Leadership Conference and claiming its first-ever national champion: senior…
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Berzerker Swimming: Forging Future Champions | Joplin News
Berzerker Swimming is rewriting the rules of competitive swimming with an ultra-intense, mindset-driven training program that’s turning athletes into…
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Berzerker Swimming: Building Champions | Joplin News
Berzerker Swimming is rewriting the rules of competitive swimming with an intense, results-driven program that blends brutal physical training with mental…
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Facebook Stalker Arrested in McDonald County | Joplin News
McDonald County Sheriff’s Office just made an arrest in a high-stakes Facebook stalking and harassment case that’s been simmering for months — and yes, the…
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Help Police Stop Car Theft | Joplin News
Car theft’s surging in Joplin, and Captain Austin Wolf’s got practical tips to help cops track down stolen rides faster—know your plate, make, and model when…
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McDonald County Arrests Digital Stalker | Joplin News
McDonald County Sheriff’s Office makes a major arrest in a months-long digital harassment case, targeting a suspect whose identity remains hidden as…
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Facebook Stalking Leads to Arrest | Joplin News
Law enforcement in McDonald County just arrested a suspect in a high-stakes Facebook stalking and harassment case that began months ago after a formal…
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Man Arrested for Online Stalking | Joplin News
A man in McDonald County has been arrested after a months-long investigation into online harassment and stalking that unfolded on Facebook. Authorities are…
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Carr Brothers Death Sentences Upheld | Joplin News
Governor Laura Kelly has rejected clemency requests from the Carr brothers, convicted for brutally murdering five people in 2000, upholding their death…
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Online Harassment Leads to Arrest | Joplin News
McDonald County authorities arrest suspect in months-long online harassment case sparked by Facebook stalking — a chilling reminder that digital threats carry…
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Online Harassment Leads to Arrest | Joplin News
McDonald County authorities have arrested a suspect in a high-stakes online harassment case that began with a Facebook stalking complaint months ago — and…
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Bianca Crouch Faces Animal Abuse Charges | Joplin News
Bianca Crouch is back in court facing serious animal abuse charges after her dog, Snoop, died from starvation—accused alongside her husband, Patrick Morgan…
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Data Centers and Taxes in 161st District | Joplin News
As Missouri’s August primary nears, the race for the 161st District Republican nomination intensifies between Thomas Ross and Louise Secker, both zeroing in on…
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Faith Leaders Push for Death Penalty Reform | Joplin News
Faith leaders in Kansas are rallying for Governor Laura Kelly to commute all death sentences, holding a passionate protest at the statehouse just after she…
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Medical Loan Closet Needs New Space | Joplin News
Joplin’s Medical Loan Closet is in urgent need of a bigger home—its current 2,100-square-foot space can’t handle the surge in demand. Since 2020, this vital…
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Lamar’s Discus Star and Turbo Javelin Kid | Joplin News
Two Lamar athletes are headed to the Junior Olympics—Terren Williams, a senior discus champion chasing a new personal best, and 10-year-old Maverick Stout, a…
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City Rejects Grant for Transitional Housing | Joplin News
Fort Scott’s city commissioners face a growing homelessness crisis as they weigh tough financial choices against urgent social needs. Jennifer Simhiser of Path…
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Federal Agents Raid Two Newton County Businesses | Joplin News
Federal agents raided two local businesses in Newton County, Missouri—Missouri Walnut and D & D Hardwoods—sparking questions about the nature of the…
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McDonald County Arrests Online Stalker | Joplin News
McDonald County Sheriff’s Office finally arrested a suspect after months of tracking, following a pattern of severe online harassment and stalking reported on…
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Baxter Bark Crew Demands Action | Joplin News
Baxter Bark Crew is on the case—locals are demanding action after shocking reports of missing dogs and sloppy animal control, and they’re not backing down…
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McDonald County Catches Online Stalker | Joplin News
McDonald County just cracked a major online harassment case after months of investigation, with authorities finally arresting the suspect—details still…
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Missouri’s Abortion Law Shifts Again | Joplin News
Missouri’s governor just signed a sweeping new law requiring life-saving care for any baby born alive after an abortion attempt—failure to comply could lead to…
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Camping Ordinance Under Fire | Joplin News
Joplin’s city council is revisiting its controversial camping ordinance, which has issued 85 citations and $7K in fines since August—mostly with warnings…
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Meet the Candidates in Cherokee County | Joplin News
Tomorrow in Baxter Springs, Cherokee County voters get a rare chance to meet and grill candidates for every major office—from State Senate to Governor. The…
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Joplin Restaurants Get Graded | Joplin News
Joplin’s City Council is set to revolutionize restaurant health inspections by ditching the binary pass/fail system for a detailed grading scale—think school…
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Soy Smoothie Recipe That Blends Big | Joplin News
Kansas Soybean Commission drops a creamy, protein-packed green smoothie recipe on KOAM Morning Show—blending vanilla soy milk, frozen edamame, mango…
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Webb City Storm Cleanup Final Pass | Joplin News
Webb City’s storm cleanup is back for a final push—residents have until this round to clear remaining downed limbs, no longer than eight feet, and place them…
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From Murder Charge to 7-Year Sentence | Joplin News
A man who walked away from a dying woman in his home now faces seven years in prison—not for murder, but for possession of a controlled substance. William…
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Bianca Crouch Faces Animal Abuse Charges | Joplin News
Bianca Crouch is back in court facing felony and three misdemeanor animal abuse charges tied to the death of her dog, Snoop — with a steep $25K bond and a…
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Fair Under Fire: Heat & Livestock | Joplin News
When the Jasper County Fair hits peak summer heat, organizers are turning up the chill—literally. Livestock get fans, electrolyte drinks, and strict rules to…
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Marionville Shooting Update | Joplin News
A deadly shooting in Marionville on July 12 left one man critically injured and another in custody—38-year-old Jonathan Moore now faces serious charges…
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New Inclusive Playground Opens in Webb City | Joplin News
Webb City just unveiled a stunning new inclusive playground at the Community Support Services Early Learning Center, designed for kids from six weeks to school…
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MINK League All-Stars Revealed | Joplin News
Six Jailbirds and two Griffons earn MINK League All-Star honors for 2026, with standout performers like Landin Midgett and Gabe Perry representing their…
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Semi Truck Accidents on I-44 | Joplin News
When a semi-truck crashes on I-44 in Missouri, it’s not just a traffic jam—it’s a high-stakes emergency. With 700 big rigs zipping past in just four hours…
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High-Speed Chase Ends in Joplin | Joplin News
High-Speed Chase Ends in Joplin | Joplin News
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Fatal Crash on Will Rogers Turnpike | Joplin News
A fatal crash on the Will Rogers Turnpike early Sunday morning claimed the life of 53-year-old truck driver Alejandro Martinez from Indianapolis, shutting down…
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Joplin Road Work Starts July 13 | Joplin News
Joplin, Missouri, is gearing up for major road work starting July 13th—32nd Street will be partially closed as crews shift Davis Blvd. east 1,000 feet to…
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Tragedy at Two Sons Beach | Joplin News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in McDonald County, Missouri, when a three-year-old girl from Kansas City, Kansas, drowned near Two Sons Beach just before…
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Grain Bin Rescue Tech Saves Lives | Joplin News
Freistatt Fire Department just got life-saving grain bin rescue gear — a specialized tube and auger donated by Specialty Risk Insurance — plus critical…
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Missouri Voters Decide Assessor Elections | Joplin News
Missouri voters head to the polls in August to decide whether all charter counties—including Jackson County—should have elected assessors, a move aimed at…
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Best Buy’s Free Tech Camp in Joplin | Joplin News
Best Buy’s annual Geek Squad Academy is back in Joplin, offering free, hands-on tech training for teens aged 10 to 18—where they learn coding, robotics, and…
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Mustang Stadium Gets Major Upgrade | Joplin News
Mustang Stadium in Anderson is getting a major upgrade with new grandstands, a press box, restrooms, a concession stand, and locker rooms—all for just over…
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Dentist Faces Dual Charges in Joplin | Joplin News
Former Joplin dentist John Joseph faces a high-stakes legal crossfire, juggling serious state and federal charges after police caught him mid-drug deal outside…
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Honoring Jasper and Newton Counties | Joplin News
A brand-new historical marker just hit the Tin Cup Bridge, marking the 10th stop on Joplin’s Heritage Trail — and it’s a tribute to Revolutionary War heroes…
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Doennig Steps Down After 4 Successful Seasons | Joplin News
Andrew Doennig is stepping down as head baseball coach at Webb City High School after four successful seasons, during which he led the Cardinals to 96 wins, 43…
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Students Build Disc Golf Course at School | Joplin News
McDonald County High School just dropped a major move: a brand-new, student-built disc golf course right on campus. Sparked by kids tired of traveling miles to…
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250 Years of American Resolve | Joplin News
Two hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence was first read aloud, America celebrated with nationwide readings — including 15 towns in…