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Longtime Public Information Officer Retiring; City of Joplin Names Successor to the Role

April 30, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(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 […]

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City of Joplin Crews Cleaning Up After Small, Unwarned Tornado

April 29, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

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 […]

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Missouri Public Service Commission: Liberty Files Renewable Energy Standard Report and Plan

April 28, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Jefferson City, MO) – The Empire District Electric Company d/b/a Liberty has filed its 2025 Renewable Energy Standard (RES) Compliance Report and 2026-2028 RES Compliance Plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The requirement […]

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SBA Offers Relief to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought

April 24, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Missouri to offset economic losses caused by drought […]

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Joplin Recycling Center Offering Free Tire Drop Off Event June 6

April 23, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will be offering a free Tire Drop-Off Event on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the former Lone Elm Plant, 2214 N. Lone Elm […]

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City of Joplin Reminds Public of Various Options to View City Council Meetings

April 22, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Citizen engagement is significant in municipal government, and City of Joplin officials encourage all to stay involved and find the best way to be informed about their local government. Recently, attendance at City Council meetings […]

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City of Joplin and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces May Day Spring Cleaning Event Set for May 1

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Have you heard? We’ve got visitors coming, time to clean up! Everyone in the community is invited to help Joplin make a great first impression. How do we do this? Come join us in a […]

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City of Joplin Invites the Community to the Grand Launch Party for MOmentum Bike Park on May 2

April 20, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Bring your family, bicycles, and helmets to the MOmentum Bike Park on Saturday, May 2 for the City of Joplin’s Grand Launch Party! This opening event is a day packed with energy and entertainment. Plans […]

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Joplin Regional Commission on Homelessness Hires New Director

April 17, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Regional Commission on Homelessness is pleased to announce the hiring of Layne Bourgeous as the new Director of Homelessness Response for the Joplin region. The City of Joplin, the Regional Commission, and the Homeless […]

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Joplin Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire at Two Adjacent Buildings

April 16, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – At 12:40 am, April 14, 2026, the Joplin 911 center received a call regarding a structure fire located at 205 W. 21st Street. Joplin Fire Department arrived on scene to find smoke and flames […]

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  • Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
  • Give Blood. Save Lives. Drive Away Rewarded: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Tsunami Express Car Wash Launch Special August Donor Promotion
  • Joplin Health Department Recommends Continued Precautions Against Cyclospora Parasite
  • City of Joplin Renews Contract with Republic Services
  • U.A.E.’s Adnoc Gas to Invest More Than $8 Billion in Expansion Push
  • Taylor Farms Recalls Products With Jalapeños Implicated in Salmonella Outbreak
  • Data-Center Backlash Leads to a New Land Rush in the Texas Oil Patch
  • U.S. Consumer Brands Say Chicken, Soap and Snacks Are Selling Better Overseas
  • Victims Are Losing Thousands of Dollars on the ‘Jury Duty’ Scam
  • China Inflation Cools More Than Expected in July
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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