House fire in Joplin takes man's life

On Tuesday, December 27th, 2016, at approximately 2:20 am deputies responded to 1363 S. Lobo Lane in Joplin Missouri due to a house fire. The fire was called in by an individual who saw the blaze while working at the nearby Empire power plant. Deputies arrived at the house to find it fully engulfed in fire. They attempted to enter the residence but were unable to due to the intense heat and smoke. The Carl Junction, Joplin and Redings Mills Fire Department showed up and were able to …

Pastor Randy Gariss to speak at 2017 Governor's Prayer Breakfast January 5th

Pastor Randy Gariss, a nationally known speaker on issues of leadership and justice, will be the featured speaker at the Missouri Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City. The Prayer Breakfast is an annual inter-faith event for all leaders and citizens of Missouri; its purpose is to seek God’s guidance for the state’s governmental leaders at the beginning of the legislative session….

48th Citizens Police Academy class announced for Spring 2017

Citizens Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy is an exciting 14 week program hosted by the police department. This program targets people in our area who want to learn more about the Joplin Police Department. Offered FREE of charge, this hands-on, interactive, behind-the-scenes program is taught by experienced police officers, who share their unique perspective on law enforcement. The classes will be held every Thursday evening starting February 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. …