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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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Shooting in Grand Falls Leaves One Injured | Joplin News
A shooting in Grand Falls, Newfoundland, left a 30-year-old New Hampshire man injured but hospitalized. The RCMP swiftly charged four suspects — including a…
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Joplin High Simplifies Lunch Schedule | Joplin News
Joplin High School ditched its chaotic four-lunch-period system for a streamlined three, and students are surprised—things are actually running smoother than…
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Ross Family Faces Kidnapping and Abuse Charges | Joplin News
A shocking case unfolds as the Ross family faces multiple felony charges including kidnapping, child abuse, and animal neglect after a 12-year-old girl was…
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Carterville Water Crisis Deepens | Joplin News
Carterville’s water crisis deepens as crews battle to restore service after a major pipe rupture—blamed on extreme heat and drought—leaving schools scrambling…
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McAuley Cross Country Dominates Home Meet | Joplin News
McAuley’s cross country teams crushed it at their home meet—boys took the title with a 25-point score, girls dominated with a flawless 15. Ethan Pask led the…
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McAuley Cross Country Shines at Home | Joplin News
McAuley’s cross country teams crushed it at their home meet—boys took the title with 25 points, girls dominated with a flawless 15-point win. Ethan Pask led…
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McAuley Cross Country Dominates Home Meet | Joplin News
McAuley’s boys and girls cross country teams crushed it at their home meet, with the boys winning on 25 points and the girls dominating even more on just 15 —…
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McAuley XC Teams Dominate Home Meet | Joplin News
McAuley’s cross country teams lit up their home meet with dominant wins—boys scoring 25, girls nailing a flawless 15. Ethan Pask led the boys in 17:04…
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Miami PD Launches New Mental Health Initiatives | Joplin News
Miami PD launches four bold new programs to better support residents with behavioral health and disability needs—bringing mental health co-responders, 988…
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Republican Nominee Arrested in Joplin | Joplin News
Republican nominee Thomas Ross, who narrowly won the Missouri primary by 32 votes, has been arrested on an unspecified warrant and is being held without bail…
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Tragic Crash Claims 64-Year-Old Driver | Joplin News
A tragic crash on the I-49 to Route EE off-ramp claimed the life of a 64-year-old woman from Lone Jack, Missouri, who veered off the road and struck a rock…
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McAuley Cross Country Dominates Home Meet | Joplin News
McAuley’s boys and girls cross country teams crushed it at their home meet, with the boys scoring 25 points and the girls dominating with just 15 — led by…
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Shooting at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
Shooting at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
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Shooting at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
A shooting erupted in Grand Falls, Joplin — a usually peaceful tourist hotspot — leaving authorities scrambling to piece together what happened. Details remain…
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Shooting Reported at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
Shooting Reported at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
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Shooting Reported at Grand Falls | Joplin News
Shooting Reported at Grand Falls | Joplin News
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McAuley Cross Country Shines at Home | Joplin News
McAuley’s boys and girls cross country teams crushed it at their home meet, with the boys winning by a landslide (25 points) and the girls dominating even more…
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Four States Football Week One Highlights | Joplin News
High school football roared back in the Four States with Week One packed with jaw-dropping plays—Austin Arft’s 80-yard TD run, Laker Lee’s opening kickoff…
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Mustangs Edge Joplin in Thriller | Joplin News
Mustangs Edge Joplin in Thriller | Joplin News
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Cassville Stuns Neosho in Thriller | Joplin News
Cassville clawed their way to a gritty road win over Neosho, surviving a nail-biting 25-24 first set fueled by relentless defense and clutch plays. They…
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Pitt State Stars Shine with MIAA Honors | Joplin News
Pitt State Stars Shine with MIAA Honors | Joplin News
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Shooting at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
Shooting at Grand Falls in Joplin | Joplin News
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Bourbon County Picks New Clerk | Joplin News
Bourbon County voters chose Ann Clarkson to fill the vacant county clerk role after Susan Walker’s resignation sparked a recall threat—making this appointment…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—dropping its direct Chicago route for a new connection to Houston, aiming to unlock broader travel…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—potentially ditching its direct Chicago route for a new connection to Houston, aiming to boost travel…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—dropping its direct Chicago route in favor of a new connection to Houston, aiming to unlock far more…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—potentially ditching its direct Chicago route for a new connection to Houston, aiming to expand travel…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—potentially ditching its direct Chicago route for a new nonstop connection to Houston, aiming to unlock…
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Gunman With Kids in House Gets 10 Years | Joplin News
A 33-year-old father, Colton Lee Crane, just received a 10-year federal prison sentence after firing a gun at a relative in his home — with his three young…
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Parsons Police Invest in Local Youth | Joplin News
Parsons Police Department drops $500 for student athletes through their Legacy Fund, fueling travel, gear, and uniforms — part of a bigger mission to uplift…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—potentially swapping direct Chicago routes for a new connection to Houston, aiming to unlock more travel…
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Neosho Hall of Fame Class Honored | Joplin News
Neosho’s Hall of Fame is set to shine this September as six incredible athletes and the legendary 1964 Goodman Pirates basketball team are inducted—celebrating…
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ICONEX Empowers Head Start Through Employee Advocacy | Joplin News
ICONEX just dropped ten thousand dollars on Webb City Head Start—not out of obligation, but because their employees, many shaped by the program themselves…
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Joplin Airport Eyes Houston Route | Joplin News
Joplin Regional Airport is eyeing a major flight shift—dropping its direct Chicago route for a new, high-impact connection to Houston. The goal? To unlock more…
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Delaware County Enforces 14-Day Burn Ban | Joplin News
Delaware County and the Quapaw Nation reservation are under a strict 14-day burn ban—no outdoor fires, campfires, fireworks, or burn barrels—to prevent…
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Free Art & Music at MSSU | Joplin News
Missouri Southern State University’s art and design department is serving up a free, wild fall arts lineup — from experimental performance art to symphony…
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Grove OK Sexual Assault Investigation | Joplin News
Grove, Oklahoma authorities are urgently seeking public help to identify a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred at the Grove Sports Complex between 1 AM…
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Joplin High Earns Top Accreditation | Joplin News
Joplin High School just earned top-tier Accreditation with Merit from Cognia, a rigorous five-year review that examined 31 standards and celebrated how the…
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Tariffs Hit Farmers Hard | Joplin News
A new tariff meant to lower prices for consumers is backfiring—hitting American farmers and cattle producers hard. While President Trump paused tariffs on lean…
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Joplin Walk Honors Lives Lost to Overdose | Joplin News
Fifty people gathered in downtown Joplin for a powerful mile-long memorial walk on International Overdose Awareness Day, honoring lives lost to overdose and…
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Joplin Cooling Center Welcomes Pets | Joplin News
Joplin’s sweltering heat just got a lifeline: the Minnie Hackney Community Service Center is open as a pet-friendly cooling hub, offering shade, meals, and…
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Lions Fall in Overtime Thriller | Joplin News
Missouri Southern football dropped a wild 23-30 road opener against Midwestern State, but showed heart with a late 14-point rally. Despite jumping out to a…
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Drive Sober as City Prepares for Changes | Joplin News
Pittsburgh’s police are hitting the streets with a sobering reminder: party hard, but never drive drunk. As summer winds down, they’re urging everyone to plan…
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Larson Pleads Guilty in 2014 Murder | Joplin News
After a decade-long wait, the chilling 2014 murder case finally closes as James Larson, Jr., pleads guilty to stabbing and dismembering 20-year-old Dustin…
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Pam Bevis Removed as Miami School Principal | Joplin News
Pam Bevis, the longtime principal of Miami High and Miami Middle School with four decades in education, was abruptly removed from her position this past…
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Scam Alert: Kansas Town Hall Fraud | Joplin News
Delaware County, beware: A scammer is impersonating the Kansas Town Hall using caller ID spoofing to trick residents into sending money. They’re even…
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Semi Flip Closes Will Rogers Turnpike | Joplin News
Semi Flip Closes Will Rogers Turnpike | Joplin News
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Joplin Trash Pickup Starts at 5 AM | Joplin News
Joplin’s trash pickup is going super early this week—starting at 5 AM Tuesday, September 1st, and running through Saturday, September 5th—because of brutal…
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Monett Traffic Chaos Ahead | Joplin News
Traffic chaos incoming in Monett this week as major construction hits Route 37—complete shutdowns from 6 PM to 6 AM between Dairy Street and US 60, plus lane…
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St Louis Ave Closures This Week | Joplin News
Drivers in Joplin, beware: St. Louis Ave at 7th Street will be closed Monday through Tuesday as crews relocate a water line as part of the larger 7th Street…
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Three Juveniles Arrested for School Threats | Joplin News
Three Juveniles Arrested for School Threats | Joplin News
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Fire at Carl Junction Home Under Control | Joplin News
Fire at Carl Junction Home Under Control | Joplin News
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Kiddieland Takes a Summer Break | Joplin News
Kiddieland Amusement Park in Pittsburg is closing for the season on Sunday, August 30th — but don’t pack your bags just yet. This isn’t goodbye, it’s a…
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Lions Fall in Straight Sets | Joplin News
Missouri Southern volleyball fell in straight sets to Southwest Baptist, dropping to 1-3 on the season after their Southern Invite exit. The Lions battled hard…
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Local Farms Win as Consumers Trust Direct Sources | Joplin News
Local shoppers are flocking to the Empire Farmers Market in Joplin, ditching big chains for fresher, farm-to-table produce—even paying more for it. With most…
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Bourbon County’s Landfill Sale Under Scrutiny | Joplin News
Bourbon County is poised to sell its former landfill-turned-transfer station—but first, they’re racing against time to complete critical groundwater testing…
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Quapaw Tribe Investigates Bison Loss | Joplin News
The Quapaw Tribal Nation mourns the sudden loss of bison from their culturally sacred herd, with the cause still unknown as an investigation unfolds — a moment…
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Fort Scott Builds Community to Help Homeless | Joplin News
Fort Scott, Kansas is flipping the script on homelessness by building a community-powered solution instead of just kicking people out. City administrator Brad…
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Three Explosive Plays Open Season | Joplin News
High school football exploded with jaw-dropping plays in Week 1—Dyllan Kleiboeker’s 50+ yard QB keeper, Austin Arft’s four-touchdown, 100+ yard rushing…
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Neosho Wildcats Dominate Ozark Tigers | Joplin News
Neosho Wildcats crush Ozark Tigers 49-23 on the road, showcasing a balanced offense with multiple touchdowns and solid team play. Western Richardson scores…