Government

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin is pleased to announce Bart Starkey as the new Airport Manager for Joplin Regional Airport. The position became open upon long-time manager Steve Stockam’s retirement in April of […]

  Make Your Voice Heard Next Tuesday To help Missourians prepare for the upcoming elections, the secretary of state has launched a Voter Outreach Center and a Go Vote Missouri website so voters can locate […]

Dial 988 in Times of Crisis Following its launch in Missouri on July 16, individuals may now dial 988 to connect to trained counselors who can help avert a mental or behavioral health crisis. The […]

(Joplin, MO) – Starting on Monday, July 25, Murphy Boulevard will be closed west of Lone Elm Road as part of the Murphy Boulevard and Lone Elm Stormwater Improvement Project. Murphy Boulevard will be closed […]

Governor Takes Pen to More Bills Throughout the past few weeks, the governor has taken his pen to over 30 bills, transforming them from passed legislation into new state laws. On June 30, I was […]

(Joplin, MO) – On Monday, June 27, at 3:16 am, Joplin 911 received a report of a structure fire in a residence located at 819 W. A Street. The caller reported seeing flames in the […]

(Joplin, MO) – City of Joplin officials are pleased to announce that air service with SkyWest Airlines operated by United Express will continue to offer a dual hub service plan for Joplin throughout 2022. The […]