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Joplin, Missouri is located in Jasper County. Zip codes in Joplin, MO include 64803, 64801, and 64804. The median home price in Joplin is $79,900. More Joplin information.

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"World's Largest Swimming Lesson" scheduled for Tuesday at MSSU

Adults and children from the Joplin area will have their chance to make the Guinness World Records next Tuesday, June 18 at Missouri Southern State University.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

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Trio Indicted for Joplin Tornado Fraud

A former employee of an agency that administers disaster relief funds is among two other Joplin residents indicted for wire fraud following the May 2011 tornado.

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Joplin Losing Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Sales Tax Revenue

Joplin can kiss nearly half a million dollars goodbye since they can't tax you on out-of-state vehicle purchases anymore.

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Empire Electric Company impersonator in Joplin

On June 17th, 2013 the Joplin Police Department has received several calls in reference to a suspect who has been impersonating an Empire Electric Company employee.

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US Bank names Randy Evans Joplin market president; Clifford Wert to retire ...

JOPLIN, Mo. -- Randy Evans has been named market president for U.S. Bank in Joplin, succeeding Clifford Wert, who is retiring July 1 after a 40-year banking career.

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Webb City, Asbury men identified as victims of Joplin car crash

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The names of two people killed in a weekend crash in Joplin have been released.

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UPDATED: Assault charges filed against man shot by police

JOPLIN, Mo. -- Charges of first-degree assault on law enforcement officers have been filed against a Joplin man who attempted to run over two police officers during a traffic stop.

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Hospice patient receives generous gift

A Joplin woman confined to a wheelchair is thanking Mercy Hospital for allowing her to enjoy the little things in life again - like being outdoors and taking car rides.

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Susan Redden: Flanigan, Davis named to interim House committee

JOPLIN, Mo. -- Two Joplin area representatives have been named to a committee that is to examine how effectively and efficiently state departments are operating.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

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Joplin Police Shoot Fleeing Suspect

A person who tried to run down two Joplin police officers is in the hospital after they shot him early Sunday morning.

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Evansville Courier & Press

Community Comment: Modern technology lessens threat from tornadoes

After the Moore, Okla., tornado killed 23 people and injured 377 others on May 20, the 12-month period with the fewest tornadoes in U.S. history came to an end.

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Mission No. 22: Son experiences flight with father

JOPLIN, Mo. -- The engines on the B-17 rumble to life one after another. The smell of smoky oil filters into the radio room through the bomb bay doors.

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Crusaders top Enid for CFL title

The Joplin Crusaders captured the non-pro Central Football League championship by beating the Enid Enforcers 21-7 on Saturday night at Fred G. Hughes Stadium.

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Springfield News-Leader

Plugged in

We were living in Newton County, just south of Sarcoxie, in 1948. We had just gotten electricity.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

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City manager to unveil $130 million recovery plan

JOPLIN, Mo. -- Citing a need to provide indoor and updated recreational and athletic activities, Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr on Monday will unveil a proposal for $130 million in projects, including a $40 million fieldhouse that would address many of ...

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Two Killed in Joplin Crash

Two people were killed in what Joplin police are saying is a likely drunk-driving one-vehicle crash that happened at 1:15am Saturday morning.

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Scottish Highland Games in Joplin

The 4th annual Scottish Highland Games are held in Joplin for the strong to show off their skills in a traditional way.

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MSSU board tight-lipped about personnel vote

JOPLIN, Mo. -- An attorney for the Board of Governors of Missouri Southern State University on Friday after a closed-door meeting said that the board had taken a vote on personnel matters, but would not give any more information on the subject of the vote.

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Zora & Main Dedication

A major Joplin construction project was dedicated Friday. The Zora and Main bridge was officially opened after about a year and a half of construction.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

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Oklahoma FreeWheel to bring 600 riders to Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. -- In addition to Bike Across Kansas ending in Galena, Kan., today, bringing 800 riders to the area, Joplin will be the final stop today for the 2013 Oklahoma FreeWheel bicycle tour.

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