Government

In recognition of the Memorial Day holiday, the City of Joplin offices will be closed on Monday, May 25. This closing includes the Joplin Recycling Center, Public Transit services, and the Joplin History & Mineral […]

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Police Department is implementing a new system to improve communication between law enforcement and citizens. This weekend, JPD will begin using the nationally recognized “Blue Envelope” program. Through this initiative, Joplin Police aim to enhance interactions between officers and citizens, specifically those with communication barriers. […]

The City of Joplin’s Attorney’s Office has completed its investigation of the events that took place after the April 13 council meeting involving Councilman Ryan Jackson. The investigation was forwarded to Kevin O’Keefe, a well-established […]

(Joplin, Mo) – Starting Friday, May 1, Crestview Drive at 20th Street will be closed to all north and southbound traffic, cutting off access to 20th Street at this location, to allow for the reconstruction of […]

(Joplin, MO) – A longtime area communications professional is passing the baton to another as Lynn Onstot, public information officer with the City of Joplin, makes plans to retire May 8. Onstot, who has worked […]

City of Joplin crews have been working since about 1:30 am on April 24 to clean up storm debris on city properties and streets after a tornado came through the west side of town around […]