Joplin News

Joplin last week was recognized by the Missouri Arts Council as a "creative community." It's an honor much deserved.

Mike DeArmond, who has covered University of Missouri sports for the last two decades, has retired after a 40-year career at The Kansas City Star.In addition to serving as MU beat reporter, DeArmond also covered eight Olympic Games, chronicled George Brett’s chase for .400 in 1980 and worked as an assistant sports editor and assistant city ... (more)

Way Beyond Events presents the inaugural St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in downtown Joplin.

A felony charge of child endangerment has been filed against the mother of three children discovered living this week in alleged unsanitary conditions inside a Joplin apartment.

JOPLIN, Mo. - Joplin City Manager Mark Rohr wants to distribute weather radios to all of the city's homes that don't already have one.

Survival stories often are compelling. In The Streets Terry L. Dorn, pictured, tells us his life story as he tries to find new paths for both body and soul.

Here in Wilmington this weekend, doctors, nurses and other emergency workers are learning from counterparts who handled last year's shooting of Rep.

The Joplin Police Department just before 2 a.m. today responded to the area of Interstate 44 westbound exit ramp 4, in reference to a vehicle/pedestrian crash.

Jan 23, 2012 Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.

Rick Cochran stood before the Vermont Legislature Thursday to receive an award only one other Vermont business has ever received.

As part of NOAA Heritage Week, a panel discussion was held that talked about tornado Forecasting and the destructive tornado that tore through Joplin, Missouri last year.... The snow was nice to see across the Four State Region today, but is there anymore snow in the forecast? Meteorologist Bryan Tolle has the details in his forecast for Wednesday ... (more)

Mexia's Sonic on Milam Street will be moving to its new location next to H-E-B as soon as construction is complete, which is expected to be around the end of summer.

Jan 23, 2012 Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century OKLAHOMA CITY - Fresh off this week's primary victories in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado, resurging GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum is bringing his campaign to the Sooner State.

2011 was one of the deadliest years for tornadoes, including the EF-5 that tore through the town of Joplin, Missouri.

On February 6, 2012, households residing in Federal Emergency Management Agency mobile homes in Joplin, Mo., dropped below 500, recovery officials said.

Last week, the Missouri House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing the service of AmeriCorps members, including Jerry Buker of Little Falls, for their indispensible role in the recovery efforts following the devastating tornado that struck Joplin May 22, 2011.

A month-long investigation by Eldon Police and the State Fire Marshal's office, with assistance from the Highway Patrol, has resulted in the arrest of the suspected arsonist, believed to be responsible for a string of fires in the early morning hours of New Year's Day.

Jan 23, 2012 Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century A Neosho man was injured in a single-vehicle accident at 6:20 am Tuesday on Eland Road, two miles south of Joplin in Newton County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Joplin residents may report any suspicions of drug-related activity going on in their neighborhoods to the Joplin Police Department by calling 623-3131, Ext.

Jan 23, 2012 Hermann Jaeger, Ozark Grape Hunter: Saving European Vineyards in the Late 19th Century By Jeff Lehr news@joplinglobe.com JOPLIN, Mo.