A man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to his role in a kidnapping plot that led to the death of the victim. A Department of Justice …
Read More »Man and Woman from Joplin Charged with Mail Theft, Wire Fraud
A man and woman from Joplin are in custody, accused of stealing residents mail. Investigators say 27-year-old Aaron Blake and 30-year-old Emily Anna-Lee Sturgis stole checks, credit …
Read More »General Mills Expands In Joplin
A major food manufacturer has announced they are expanding in Joplin. The Missouri Department of Economic Development says General Mills will invest $48 million dollars and create …
Read More »Prisoner Transporter Sentenced for Raping Female Detainee in Joplin
A now former prisoner transporter will spend several years in prison for allegedly raping a detainee at a rest stop in Joplin. Investigators say 37-year-old Rogeric Hankins …
Read More »Severe Weather Damage from Wednesday Night
Severe weather hit the Ozarks Wednesday night. In Wright County, Highway “Z” at Elk Creek had to be closed because of water over the roadway. In Jasper …
Read More »Prosecutors File Murder Charges Against Man From Joplin
A Joplin, Missouri man is facing murder charges after police discovered the body of a missing Neosho man. 40-year-old Damyon Fisher is charged with second-degree murder and …
Read More »Suspect Dies in Joplin House Fire
A suspect in an ongoing death investigation has died in a house fire during a police standoff. The incident occurred Thursday night when investigators received a tip …
Read More »Name of Officer who Stopped Joplin Shooter Identified
Authorities have released the name of the officer who stopped a man that shot 3 Joplin police officers and killed one. Captain William Davis is the man …
Read More »Joplin Memorial to Mark 10th Anniversary of Deadly EF-5 Tornado
The city of Joplin is hosting a special memorial service on Saturday, May 22, to mark the 10th anniversary of the deadly EF-5 tornado that took the …
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