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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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Wyandotte Nation Acquires Historic Golf Course | Joplin News
The Wyandotte Nation just bought the Peoria Ridge Golf Course — a historic, community hub with 18 holes, a clubhouse bar & grill, and a 2,500 sq ft event space…
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Webb City Fall Sports Kickoff | Joplin News
Webb City High School’s fall sports season officially kicked off with a fiery Red & White Scrimmage, where the football team, marching band, and cheerleaders…
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Bike Bus Brings Community Together | Joplin News
Baxter Springs’ Bike Bus exploded in popularity last fall when Cameron Woodring and his kids started biking to school — and now, every Friday, about 100 locals…
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Webb City Fall Sports Kick Off | Joplin News
Webb City High School’s fall sports season kicked off with a bang at the Red and White Scrimmage, where the football team, marching band, and cheerleaders…
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Webb City Fall Sports Kickoff | Joplin News
Webb City High School’s fall sports season is officially underway with a fiery Red & White Scrimmage that brought the whole community roaring to life. Coach…
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Albany Woman Plotted Capitol Attack | Joplin News
A 35-year-old Albany woman, Jessica Bowie, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly plotting to blow up New York’s state Capitol and provide material support to…
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Webb City Fall Sports Kickoff | Joplin News
Webb City High School kicked off fall sports with a fiery Red & White Scrimmage, where football, marching band, and cheerleaders dazzled the crowd. Coach…
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Webb City Fall Sports Kickoff | Joplin News
Webb City High School’s fall sports season kicked off with electrifying energy at the Red & White Scrimmage, where football, marching band, and cheerleaders…
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Webb City High Fall Sports Kickoff | Joplin News
Webb City High School’s fall sports season officially kicked off with a fiery Red & White Scrimmage, where football players, marching band, and cheerleaders…
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Ginger Blue Drug House Shut Down | Joplin News
Ginger Blue Drug House Shut Down | Joplin News
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Ginger Blue Drug House Shut Down | Joplin News
Ginger Blue drug house finally shut down after months of investigation—law enforcement raids, arrests made, and neighbors breathe easier. Multiple agencies…
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What Happens After a Concussion | Joplin News
Concussions happen when your brain bounces around inside your skull after a head hit—causing dizziness, confusion, headaches, or nausea. Most don’t need ER…
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Former Paraprofessional Faces Serious Charges | Joplin News
A former Oklahoma middle school paraprofessional is facing serious charges after allegedly sending a nude photo to a student — a case that erupted into public…
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Sunshine Lamp Trolley Expands Routes | Joplin News
The Sunshine Lamp Trolley in Joplin is set to expand big time—doubling routes from three to five and adding over 40 new stops, thanks to its massive popularity…
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Pitt State Women's Soccer Hype Builds | Joplin News
Pitt State women’s soccer is heating up the MIAA preseason with a 2 ranking—earned through 136 points and six first-place votes. Last year’s regular-season…
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Honoring Nurses Who Gave Everything | Joplin News
Nurses are being honored like never before as the MO-KAN Nurse Honor Guard retires license numbers to celebrate their lifelong dedication, compassion, and…
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Heat Traps and Heroic Adjustments | Joplin News
Firefighters are battling more than just flames this summer—heat-trapping gear is turning extreme conditions into life-threatening risks. To stay safe, crews…
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Regal Northstar Closes After 30 Years | Joplin News
Regal Northstar in Joplin is shutting down after nearly 30 years — a bittersweet end for moviegoers with memories etched in those seats, as the theater closes…
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Ginger Blue Drug House Shut Down | Joplin News
The Ginger Blue drug house is officially shut down in a major, coordinated police raid—years of neighborhood complaints and a long investigation finally paid…
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Joplin Fire Dept Expands with New Recruits | Joplin News
Joplin’s fire department is on the rise—just wrapped its biggest firefighter training class in years, with hopes of even bigger classes ahead. But they’re not…
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Ginger Blue Finally Shut Down | Joplin News
Ginger Blue, a long-standing neighborhood nightmare known for drug dealing and crime, has finally been shut down after years of investigation—law enforcement…
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Joplin Trolley Expands for All | Joplin News
Joplin’s trolley is getting a major upgrade—two new routes and nearly double the stops to boost accessibility across the city. After a successful relaunch last…
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Runoff Election Ballot Breakdown | Joplin News
Early voting ends this Saturday in the state’s primary runoff — three days total, polls open 8 AM to 6 PM, closing at 2 PM on Saturday. The big Republican…
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Missouri Southern Boosts Athlete Mental Health | Joplin News
Missouri Southern just dropped a game-changer for student-athletes: a new mental health powerhouse partnership with the Ozark Center, bringing on-site…
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Nexstar Boosts Jasper County CASA | Joplin News
Jasper County CASA just landed a $5,000 lifeline from the Nexstar Charitable Foundation — their fourth straight year receiving this vital support. It’s part of…
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Heatwave Crisis Hits First Responders | Joplin News
Heatwaves are pushing first responders to their limits, with alarming heat-related deaths across the region—Oklahoma (35), Arkansas (33), Missouri (28), and…
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Teacher Charged With Teen Abuse | Joplin News
A thirty-five-year-old Ottawa County teacher, Melanie Friend, has been charged with child sexual abuse after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a…
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Maddox Cummings Misses Court, Bond Doubled | Joplin News
A 21-year-old man, Maddox Isaiah Cummings, faces severe felony charges—including distributing child abuse material, witness intimidation, and blackmail—for…
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Zelus App Keeps Kids Safe in Heat | Joplin News
When the heat hits, Galena schools are turning to tech to keep kids safe—introducing the Zelus app that monitors temperature, pressure, and cloud cover to…
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Mountaineers’ QB Race & New Defense | Joplin News
Mt. Vernon High’s football team is poised for a breakout season after a gritty 6-5 finish last year, with underclassmen stepping up and a fierce QB battle…
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Joplin’s Big Build Boom | Joplin News
Joplin’s construction boom is hitting full stride this year, with tens of millions in permits already issued—on track to match or beat last year’s totals…
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Jasper County Tax Sale Alert | Joplin News
Missouri’s Jasper County is hosting its big annual tax sale next Monday at 10 AM — over 100 properties up for grabs, but only for qualified residents with…
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Missing Trey Friend: Family Pleads for Help | Joplin News
A 26-year-old Missouri man vanished eight months ago after a planned meetup near Lanagan — and despite K9 units, drones, and extensive searches across multiple…
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Girard Football Aims for Stronger Season | Joplin News
Girard football kicks off their season this Friday against St. Mary’s Colgan, hungry to build on last year’s six-win record and fueled by a roster of returning…
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Marshals Fall from Deck in Missouri | Joplin News
A U.S. Marshals raid in Huntsville, Missouri, turned chaotic when a second-story deck collapsed under nine officers—sending them tumbling with broken bones and…
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Patrick Tuttle Retires After 15 Years | Joplin News
Patrick Tuttle Retires After 15 Years | Joplin News
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Pittsburg Prepares for Football Season | Joplin News
Pittsburg, Kansas, gears up for football season with “Paint the Town Red” week kicking off August 24th — a roaring celebration of Pittsburg State’s home opener…
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Joplin Schools Battle Head Lice | Joplin News
Joplin schools are ramping up head lice checks as the new school year begins—parents get notified if live lice are found and must treat their kids before they…
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Oklahoma Seals $12M Opioid Deal | Joplin News
Eight drug giants just paid Oklahoma $12 million to help fight the opioid crisis—part of a bigger multi-state deal. The cash fuels community recovery…
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Lafayette House Gets $10K Boost | Joplin News
Lafayette House just landed a $10,000 award from UMB Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines — flexible funds that will empower them to keep serving…
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Carl Junction Kicks Off School Year Together | Joplin News
Carl Junction kicked off the new school year with its third annual Back-To-School Block Party, a vibrant community event on Broadway Avenue packed with local…
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Community Food Pantry Closes Amid Funding Crisis | Joplin News
A beloved 64-year-old community pillar in Vernon County, Missouri, is closing its doors—Community Outreach, which runs a vital food pantry and soup kitchen…
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Teacher Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Joplin News
Teacher Arrested on Child Abuse Charges | Joplin News
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Kansas Towns Get Major Infrastructure Boost | Joplin News
Kansas is getting a major boost with over $37 million in federal funds to revitalize towns, build safer sidewalks and roads, and connect communities. Fort…
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Joplin Shoppers Spend More This Year | Joplin News
Joplin shoppers are splurging more this year, with retail, construction, and auto sales surging—especially at discount stores leading the charge. As fall and…
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Fairgrounds Hit Hard by Vandalism | Joplin News
Newton County Fairgrounds took a brutal hit over the weekend when thieves stripped an HVAC unit for copper, wrecked display pens, and disabled security — with…
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Fire Dept Purchase Sparks Investigation | Joplin News
A two-thousand-dollar purchase by the Tiff City Volunteer Fire Department—serving parts of Oklahoma and Missouri—sparked controversy after Delaware County…
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Cross-State Chase Ends Peacefully | Joplin News
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Soldier Accused of Brutal Crimes in OK | Joplin News
A Fort Sill soldier faces horrific charges in Oklahoma after allegedly raping, sexually assaulting, and kidnapping a 16-year-old girl — with bail set at…
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Missouri Deer Hunting Rules 2026 | Joplin News
Missouri’s 2026 deer hunting season brings major changes: out-of-state hunters now capped at one antlered buck, CWD zones eliminated as most counties are…
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Fairground Vandalism Costs Thousands | Joplin News
Vandals ripped out copper wiring and smashed an AC unit at the Newton County Fairground, causing $30K in damage—a brutal blow to a volunteer-run venue already…
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East Newton High Wins $5K and Eyes $1M | Joplin News
East Newton High School in Missouri just won $5,000 in a T-Mobile contest—and ten other Missouri schools got the same boost. But that’s just the start: they’re…
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Parsons Police Fund Awards First Scholarship | Joplin News
Parsons Police Legacy Fund just awarded $5K to Labette Community College’s leadership scholarship, bringing total contributions to $10K—with the full pot now…
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81 Dogs Rescued in Kansas City | Joplin News
In a jaw-dropping rescue in Kansas City, Kansas, police and volunteers saved 81 dogs from a single home after responding to reports of aggressive animals. The…
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Bourbon County Commission Shake-Up | Joplin News
Bourbon County’s leadership is in flux as Chairman Samuel Tran and Vice Chairman David Beerbower step down, replaced by Joe Allen and Gregg Motley. Motley vows…
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McDonald County Votes on Bike Races | Joplin News
McDonald County’s asking residents: Should your neighborhood host bike races? The county commission wants your voice before moving forward—vote yes, no, or…
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Neosho Teacher Shines in Statewide Race | Joplin News
Vondra Miller, a standout reading interventionist in the Neosho School District, has earned semifinalist status for Missouri Teacher of the Year 2027 — a major…
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Vondra Miller Named Missouri Teacher Semifinalist | Joplin News
Vondra Miller, a reading interventionist in the Neosho School District, just earned semifinalist status for Missouri’s 2027 Teacher of the Year — a statewide…
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McDonald County Votes on Bike Races | Joplin News
McDonald County’s asking residents to decide: Should bike races come to town? A survey for registered voters is open until August 24th, letting locals weigh in…
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East Newton High Aims for Million-Dollar Field Upgrade | Joplin News
East Newton High School in Missouri just won $5,000 from T-Mobile’s random $5K Fridays giveaway—joining ten other Missouri schools in the lucky draw. But this…