Apartment building fire in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning Joplin E-911 Dispatch received multiple reports of an apartment building fire at 1921 E 9th.

Flames were visible above the neighborhood that lies along the north side of the railroad tracks at 9th and Connecticut.  Kids in this neighborhood attend Eastmorland Elementary School.

“First arriving units found a two story ‘four-plex’ apartment building with the roof and attic space fully involved,” Joplin Fire state in a media release. “Crews immediately began ensuring all occupants were out of the structure and then attacked the fire.”

Chief Gerald Ezell of the Joplin Fire Dept tells us that everyone was accounted for and out of the building.

The temps are cooler, about 60 degrees, and the wind strong, 15 mph, fanning the flames.

Fire was declared under control in about 45 minutes.

The Joplin Fire Marshal was on the scene before 7:30 a.m. Joplin Fire state, “The cause and origin of the fire remains under investigation.”

Fire was declared out at 8:27 a.m. by Joplin Fire 9th Street Command.

The American Red Cross was contacted to assist with displacement of the occupants.

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Jamestown Neighborhood residential structure fire in Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just before 11 p.m. Friday night reports of a structure fire at 2720 S Highland in the Jamestown Neighborhood alerted Joplin E-911.

Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police Dept and METS ambulance responded.

Upon arrival Joplin Fire observed, “Fire and smoke on the alpha side…” The fire was under control quickly not requiring a hose lay to a hydrant.

On scene we observed that fire damage through a broken window and interior overhaul work by Joplin Firefighters.

We learn from Battalion Chief Mike Redshaw there were two occupants of the residence. They were displaced as utilities to the residence were cut.

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He says they requested the Red Cross to assist the two and a dog. “No one was injured,” B.C. Redshaw said.

The Joplin Fire Marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. We anticipate learning more in the coming days.

ONE JOPLIN NEIGHBORHOOD MAP • JAMESTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD

Joplin is made up of 90+ designated neighborhoods that are former towns, additions, areas, etc. Joplin News First have used the map as often as possible when covering news in Joplin since our beginning.

Knowing the name and boundaries of the place where you live is the first step in building a community where neighbors thrive together. There is something about knowing a place’s name that builds a sense of connection and pride for that place.” — ONE JOPLIN

The Jamestown Neighborhood is directly east of the Kelsey Norman Neighborhood. The line being S Connecticut Ave. It and is served by Kelsey Norman Elementary. To the north it borders along the Kansas City Southern railroad tracks and the Rosedale Neighborhood.

Joplin News First has traditionally referred to the Neighborhood Map in covering local news since 2017. Try the interactive ONE JOPLIN map for yourself to get acquainted with the name of your neighborhood.  To visit the ONE JOPLIN site click here.

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Joplin City Council approve Revised 2022 Labor Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27

JOPLIN, Mo. – The Joplin City Council honored an revised agreement with the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) that was signed in May contingent on the August voter approval of a property tax. That property tax failed before the voters 45% – 55%.

So the city of Joplin has been working this past month to come up with a way to create a new pay plan. City Manager Nick Edwards said the monies for these raises will come from three places:

“We’ve done some expenditure savings, some belt-tightening.  I mentioned early on in our budget process that we look at our expenditures carefully, we’ve prioritized, trying to do as much as we could for wage improvements.  The city has also received some increased sales tax primarily to do some inflation, but our sales tax receipts have increased.  And then there is an anticipation that the Northpark Mall TIF will pay off this year. So the funds that are available through those three things is what is allowing us to move forward and propose these pay increases. Following this we hope to bring forward soon similar pay for… fire and general employees.” – Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards

In a continued effort to retain their officers Joplin Police have also implemented many suggestions from a Police Dept Allocation Study that was done by an outside group.  One noticeable change has been to have patrol officers on 12-hour shifts.  The study noted it allows officers to have every other weekend off.  It has shown in other departments to raise morale.

Sgt Thomas Bowin of the Fraternal Order of Police spoke before council stating the revised pay agreement was a good place to start now that a beginning officer will receive about $19.23 an hour.  Although that is not competitively regionally it is locally he said.

Councilman Chuck Copple stated, “Thank you all for working on this plan and program.  Thank you for sticking with us and seeing this through. And as far as this council member goes we are not through, this is just step one.

Note these 3% step increases only apply to officers, corporals and sergeants.  Read more in the documents provided below.

Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Joplin City Council Meeting

The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27 (hereinafter “FOP”) has long represented police
officers, corporals, and sergeants of the City of Joplin, Missouri (hereinafter “City”), regarding
terms and conditions of employment, historically through a process known as “meet and confer”.
In January of 2022, the FOP notified the City that it wanted to open collective bargaining
negotiations on issues such as compensation and working conditions, the FOP and the City met
and negotiated the terms of a labor agreement, and, on or about May 5, 2022, the parties came to
an agreement.
The compensation piece of the Labor Agreement, specifically the new pay plan and slotting of
employees was contingent on this Council placing a property tax on the August 2, 2022 ballot and
voters of the City passing the tax, and in the event that the tax did not pass, the agreement was
subject to being reopened for further negotiations on all issues.
The voters of the City did not pass the tax, the Labor Agreement was reopened for further
negotiations on all issues, and the parties came to a revised agreement. The Revised Labor
Agreement was taken to the FOP membership and they voted in favor of adopting the agreement.
The City desires to approve the attached Revised Labor Agreement, which shall expire on
December 31, 2027, in order to allow for changes to wages as contemplated therein to take effect
on September 10, 2022.” – Council Bill No. 2022-008 approving a Revised Labor Agreement by and between the
City of Joplin and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27

Council Bill 8752

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Crash on Rangeline takes out stop sign at 11th, two transported to hospital

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just before 11 p.m. Sunday night reports of a crash in the 1100 block of S Rangeline alerted Joplin Emergency Dispatch.

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Joplin Fire, Joplin Police and METS ambulance responded to the parking lot of LendNation, 1102 S Rangeline.

Joplin Police tell us on scene two vehicles were involved. One was traveling south, and the second pulled from a business on the east side, to travel south. They collided in the roadway and both traveled into the property of LendNation.

1102 South Rangeline at LendNation in Joplin. 

One car came to rest, taking out a stop sign on the corner and the other crashed to a halt into a utility pole.

Two people were transported to an area hospital from one vehicle. They both suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Two from the other vehicle were not injured.

South Rangeline was partially blocked for about an hour.

City of Joplin Public Works were notified of the stop sign taken out at 11th Street.

Liberty Utilities responded to inspect the pole for damage, it is unknown if they replaced it overnight. There were no outages reported in the area.

Chuck’s Towing removed the vehicles from the crash scene.

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Motorcycle and vehicle collide on Rangeline amidst busy Joplin traffic

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 5:45 p.m. Friday evening, reports of a motorcycle and vehicle collision in the 3300 block of S Rangeline alerted Joplin Emergency Dispatch.

Joplin Police, Joplin Fire and Newton County Ambulance responded.

On the scene Joplin Police tell us the motorcycle was traveling north on Rangeline and the white passenger vehicle was pulling onto S Rangeline from a business on the east side.

The male riding the motorcycle was thrown from the bike. He was still alert as he was transported by Newton County Ambulance to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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The white passenger vehicle had a shattered windshield and was not drivable. Santa Fe Towing and Comer’s Wrecker were summoned to remove the crashed vehicles and debris.

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Tractor trailers crash, ripping cab from chassis of one, I-44 at Joplin

 

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning reports of a crash on I-44 west near 8 mile marker involving tractor trailers alerted Joplin Emergency 911.

Joplin Fire Department, Joplin Police Department, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies, METS ambulance and Newton County Ambulance responded emergency. MoDOT Emergency Response were notified.

All traffic was diverted off I-44 westbound at Rangeline Road immediately. The que (backup of traffic) was slowly allowed to travel through the crash scene about 3:50 a.m.

Two tractor trailers collided. The cab was ripped from the chassis of one.

Joplin Police tell us on scene two people were  transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.

M&M Wrecker were summoned to remove the vehicles, trailers and debris. This will be an hours-long clean up and recovery.

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‘Saturation Saturday’ across the Joplin Metro Area

JOPLIN METRO — Saturday night has been designated in many Missouri areas as “Saturation Saturday”.  Meaning extra law enforcement officers on the roadways enforcing sober driving.

JPD Traffic Sgt Jared Delzell tells us Joplin Officers are using overtime funds provided from the state of Missouri Department of Transportation.

Enforcement event is part of one that originated in St Louis about 10 years ago. An extra way to lower DWI fatalities.

Sgt Delzell says they have been participating for four years now. “This is the first year we have operated with a multi-jurisdictional campaign.”

Other agencies participating this evening include:

  • Joplin Police Dept
  • Lawrence County Sheriff’s
  • Jasper County Sheriff’s office
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  • Oronogo Police Dept
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  • Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop D

Letting the public know about the event is part of the campaign. The public is notified in advance.

Also tonight, not related, in Kansas they are holding the same type of DWI Saturation campaign.

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Incident at Schifferdecker Golf Course in Joplin, Police request assistance

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin Police Dept are seeking the help of the public to identify individuals involved in an incident at the Schifferdecker Golf Course on Saturday.

“Any information about these individuals could be helpful,” as they are persons of interest in the incident state JPD.

Information can be forwarded to investigators by calling 417-623-3131.

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Car crashes into garage in Blendville Neighborhood, then travels out the other side

JOPLIN, Mo. — Just before 4:45 p.m. Saturday reports of a vehicle crash into a garage in the 2300 block of South Empire alerted Joplin E911.

Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police, and METS ambulance responded.

On the scene Cpl Tim Hudson of the Joplin Police Dept tells us a vehicle traveling south along the west alley struck a shed and utility pole. The car continued driving into a garage, crashing into a parked vehicle. Then both vehicles traveled through the exterior wall of the garage.

One male was transported to an area hospital. Injuries are unknown, but not thought to be life-threatening.

Cpl Hudson said the crash is under investigation.

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Crash on Rangeline leaves pickup on side in South Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m. reports of a crash near 3300 block of S Rangeline.

Joplin Police, Joplin Fire and METS responded emergency. 

On scene we learn it is a no-injury crash, two vehicles involved.

Joplin Police Ofc Clay Goldsborough tells us a northbound Toyota Tacoma pickup was clipped by a passenger car pulling out of a business. The passenger car immediately pulled over. The pickup ended on its side, taking out two road signs.

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Liberty Utilities responded to take a closer look at a utility pole where the pickup came to rest.  There was not an outage in the immediate area.

Comer’s Wrecker removed the crashed vehicles from the scene. Traffic was interrupted about an hour, Joplin Fire Dept cleared the crash at 9:42 p.m.

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