T-bone crash 7th and Duquesne

DUQUESNE, Mo. — Just before 6 a.m. Tues, Nov 22, 2022 reports of a crash at 7th and Duquesne Road alerted Jasper County E-911.

Duenweg Fire, METS ambulance, Duquesne Police responded.

Two vehicles had collided in a T-bone crash.

It took about 15 minutes to perform a door pop to get the driver out of the passenger car struck t-bone by an SUV. The driver was transported non-emergency to an area hospital.

METS ambulance transported the driver of the SUV to an area hospital non-emergency.

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Duquesne Police Ofc Brian Wenberg tells us on the scene preliminary information shows a southbound passenger car failed to yield at a red light. It was struck t-bone by an SUV traveling westbound.

Comer’s Wrecker and Coats Towing removed the vehicles and debris from the crash scene.

The intersection was partially blocked westbound for about one hour. Traffic resumed normal flow just before 7 a.m.

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Massive structure fire spreads from building to building in Carthage, Mo.

CARTHAGE, Mo. — About 7:45 p.m. Saturday evening reports of a commercial structure fire at 100 Grant, NE of the square alerted Jasper County E-911.

First reported on fire was a former sheet metal and lumber business. The fire spread to Carthage oldest Latino Church, Iglesia Christiana at 122 Grant.

Carthage Fire immediately requested support from these departments and others:

  • Avilla Fire
  • Webb City Fire
  • Carterville Fire
  • Duenweg Fire
  • Jasper Mo. Fire

Meteorologist Doug Heady states winds today were gusting up to 55 mph. You can obviously see in our live! report the flames were exacerbated by the high winds.

Chief Ryan Huntley tells us on scene they requested the State Fire Marshals office to assist in their investigation. He also says no firefighters were injured fighting the fire.

The fire was under control just after 10 p.m.

Carthage Firefighters will have a long night. About 11:45 p.m. heavy equipment was arriving to take down portions of roof and walls that are dangerous.

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Fire reported at storage unit facility in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. – About 7:45 p.m. Tuesday evening fire was reported at 2629 S Rangeline, alerting Joplin Emergency 911.

Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police and METS ambulance responded.  Duenweg Fire Dept were dispatched as automatic mutual aid.

As authorities arrived there were no visible flames.  However there was a smell of smoke in the air and a light haze in an area of interest.

Public Storage, 2629 S Rangeline, is a secured facility.  Our cameras could only observe from a distance, we could see that light haze of smoke from our camera view and smell something burning in the air.

Joplin Firefighters used a metal saw to cut into two different storage units.  Light smoke was still visible.

Liberty Utilities responded and cut power to the building and the issue seemed to resolve itself.

Authorities on the scene said they believe it was an electrical issue.

This is the same storage facility where a woman suffered a serious physical assault last Friday evening.  We do not believe the two events are related.

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News To Know: home engulfed in flames, suspect on the loose

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – Around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, Duenweg fire department was alerted to a house fire in the Prosperity area. The house located at 19910 Ely road was engulfed in fire by the time the Jasper County deputies arrived. The investigation determined that the resident was not home at the time of the fire. Mutual aid arrived from Joplin, Webb City, Oronogo, and Carthage. The fire was declared under control at 2:55 a.m. and no firefighters were injured. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Click here if you’d like to read more about this story.

BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. – The Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office asks the public to look out for a wanted suspect who they say may be armed and dangerous. Officers say Jai Terrance Scott Jr. is wanted in connection with a Felony Pursuit in Bourbon County. Click here for more information about this suspect.

FRONTENAC, Kan. – Every fall Festa Italiana makes its way back to Frontenac Kansas. Festa Italiana gives people the opportunity to see the heritage of Southeast Kansas and why it is the way it is today. The funds raised go toward student development grants and semester scholarships for all Frontenac high school graduates. Enjoy this past article about Festa Italiana: Festa Italiana returns to Frontenac for 22nd year.

CARL JUNCTION, Mo. – Carl Junction today hosted its 25th Annual Bluegrass Festival at Center Creek Park. Officials say they are excited to commemorate 25 years of celebrations with plenty of fun for the family including:

  • Food trucks
  • Crafts
  • Beer & Wine garden
  • Petting zoo
  • Bounce houses
  • Live music

The festival says they have over 20 food vendors and more than 60 craft booths. Click here to read more about the 2022 Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival.

 

Residence burned to the foundation in Prosperity, rural Jasper County

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — About 2 a.m. Saturday morning Duenweg Fire Dept were alerted to a house fire in the Prosperity area, 19910 Ely Road.

Jasper County Deputies arrived first to find the residence already engulfed in fire. Investigation determined the resident was not home.

Mutual aid arrived from Joplin Fire, Webb City Fire, Carterville Fire, Oronogo Fire and Carthage Fire.

The residence was burned to the foundation. The only part left standing was a small portion of the attached garage.

Fire was declared under control about 2:55 a.m.

No firefighters were injured battling the fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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Joplin School bus rear-ended by SUV in Duquesne

DUQUESNE, Mo. — Just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday reports of an SUV crashing with a Joplin School bus on E 7th alerted Jasper County E911.

Duenweg Fire, Duquesne Police and METS responded. Joplin Police and Fire were requested as mutual aid.

The crash was located just east of Katherine Ave. On scene we learn no children were injured. There were numerous on-board the bus.

The driver of the SUV was not injured and the bus driver was not injured.

Duquesne Police tell us both the SUV and bus were traveling east on 7th. The SUV struck the rear of the bus, breaking out the lower rear window on the emergency escape door.

Parents came to pick up kids on the scene. Some might seek medical care privately.

Nixon’s Towing removed the SUV from the scene.

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Duenweg Fire extinguish electrical fire at RealPro Realtors

DUQUESNE, Mo. — Just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday night an unknown alarm call summoned Duenweg Fire Dept to a commercial business, RealPro Realtors at 3800 E 20th.

Duenweg Fire say on arrival they saw smoke coming from the east side of the building.

Fire Chief Howard Reding tells us it was an electrical fire that was in the wall and spread into the ceiling area. He says the business was closed, no one was in the building.

Joplin Fire Dept, Webb City Fire and Redings Mill Fire assisted Duenweg as automatic mutual aid, which is protocol on a building of this size.

Chief Reding tells us also no firefighters were injured.

Liberty Utilities turned off electric service to the building until repairs can be made.

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Carthage Fire and Duenweg Fire halt grass fire before reaching structures

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – About 11:30 a.m. Monday reports of a fast moving grass fire near County Road 110 and Cedar Road alerted Jasper County E911.

Carthage Fire Dept and Mercy Carthage Ambulance responded. Duenweg Fire responded as mutual aid.

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Wind gusts from the south at 20-30 mph pushed the fire to the north quickly.

Even though the area experienced some rain this weekend it still is dry and fire can spread quickly, especially in these winds.

Carthage Fire tell us the neighbor to the south was burning some manure and the fire spread to the field.

Three homes were threatened. However the two departments working together controlled the fire.  Crews remained on scene till after 1 p.m. making sure fence rows were extinguished.

There is not a burn ban in Jasper County however outside burning is not recommended. Each fire department and district set their own standards according to daily conditions.

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Residence is a “total loss”, Carthage Fire tells us

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Late Saturday night just after 10:30 p.m. reports of a structure fire on CL-192 just north of Hyacinth alerted Jasper County E911.

Carthage Fire Dept, Mercy Ambulance, Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies responded. Mutual aid agencies included: Oronogo Fire, Carterville Fire and Duenweg Fire.

On scene we learn there was one resident home at the time of the fire. They were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Carthage Fire Battalion Chief Eli Maples tells us they had to lay nearly 2,000 feet of hose line. They also ran tankers to and from the city of Carterville, blocking the a portion of city streets there.

During the fire before our arrival numerous people messaged us about hearing a loud boom. We learn on scene it was an oxygen tank that exploded. It could be heard in Carterville, and even a door of a residence was blown open in Hidden Acres miles away.

BC Maples says no one was injured, however some will have ringing ears for a while.

Fire was declared out shortly after 2:15 a.m. Final units left the scene about 4 a.m.

“The house is a total loss,” BC Maples states.

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