Webb City Starbucks is shaping up

WEBB CITY, Mo. — It’s been five years since Price Cutter went out of business in Webb City. And with that closing Starbucks was no more in town.

Now things are different with a stand-alone Starbucks being built at 1400 S Madison. Adjacent to the former Family Video location.

The exact opening date is unknown however the building is secure and has electricity.

Watch for updates! Just last week Mojo Burger was razed at 7th and Maiden Lane to make way for a new Starbucks in 2023.

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Honoring Fallen Webb City Marshal killed in the line of duty 120 years ago

WEBB CITY, Mo. — A fallen Webb City Marshal who died 120 years ago in the line of duty will be honored on Tuesday, October 18, in a special ceremony where he is already buried at Webb City Cemetery.

His marker does not recognize his line of duty death, until now.

City Marshal Leonard S. Rich serving the City of Webb City, was killed in the line of duty on August 10, 1902.

Marshal Rich was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance in downtown Webb City.

Webb City Elk’s Lodge #861, Mount Hope Cemetery & Quality Memorials, Inc. will place memorial marker on his gravesite.

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“Today we pay homage to to one of our officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Marshal Leonard S. Rich was a Webb City lawman dedicated to bringing law and order to his town.” — Service Program

On Saturday night August 10, 1902 Marshal Rich was responding to a disturbance inside Lizzie Reed’s Resort. The resort was a two-story building on Main  Street. The trouble was between the owner, Lizzie, and an Oklahoma man, Jim Gideon.

Jim Gideon and his gang had been giving some of the girls upstairs in the parlor some troubles. Lizzie wanted them to go downstairs but he refused.

The Gideon Brothers, Joe and Jim, had moved to Webb City from Oklahoma Indian Territory in December 1901. They quickly became known as dangerous men and this was not their first run-in with Marshal Rich.

Both brothers had been bragging all evening about how they were going to “get a guy” and the deed was going to take sometime around midnight. Joe would not stop talking about it and kept showing off his gun until Jim finally told him to take the gun back to the hotel room. Only Joe didn’t do it and he continued to drink.

Finally Lizzie called Marshal Rich, Marshal James, and Sam Moon, temporary police officer hired to serve during the street fair.

At first Marshal Rich tried to talk Jim down and for a while it seemed to be working until they got to the front door. That’s when a scuffle between Jim and Marshall Rich broke out. At the same time a fight was going on between Joe Gideon and Marshall James.

Shots were fired and when it was over Joe Gideon had killed Marshall Rich. Sam Moon had killed Joe Gideon and Jim Gideon had been shot through the arm. Marshall James was badly beaten but survived.

Marshall Leonard Rich was a peace officer and a family man. He married Eve May Eulitle in July 1888. They had a six year old daughter, Stella. Marshal Rich is buried in the Webb City Cemetery; his stone does not show he died in the line of duty.

October 18, 2022 a new stone was placed in front of Marshal Rich headstone to recognize his sacrifice for the people of Webb City.

Information courtesy Priscilla Brown and Jeanne Woodworth-Newby of the Webb City area genealogical society.

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15K gallons of vinegar overturns at roundabout in Webb City

UPDATE: The roadway was reopened to all traffic and all lanes at 6:05 p.m.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — About 3:45 p.m. Saturday reports of a tanker rollover on the McArthur Roundabout alerted Webb City 911.

Webb City Fire, Webb City Police and METS ambulance responded. Missouri State Highway Patrol were requested for assistance.

On scene we learn the male driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to an area hospital.

Webb City Police tell us the tanker is hauling 15,000 gallons of vinegar.

The MacArthur roundabout is closed for eastbound, so vehicles cannot travel east, please plan accordingly as this will be an hours-long cleanup.

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Vehicle crashes into Webb City Burger King

WEBB CITY, Mo. — About 4:45 p.m. Monday reports of a vehicle into the side of Burger King, 1312 S Madison.

On the scene we are told the female driver failed to stop pulling into a parking spot. She was not injured. No one inside the building was injured.

They remain open in the Drive-Thru only.

The lobby is now closed as windows are broken and the building will be inspected for structural damages.

Cookies are on sale 2/$1, hot and fresh!” staff told us on the scene.

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Christian Heady Foundation, ’88 Strong Passing It On’, Inaugural 5K, Kickball and Cornhole Tournaments

WEBB CITY, Mo. — Doug and Leslie Heady lost their son, Christian, to cancer in 2021. Many followed on social media through Christian’s Journey.

To continue Christian’s legacy the inaugural ‘88 Strong Passing It On’ is being held on Sept 17. “Fundraiser to help families who are dealing with a child with cancer in our area,” Doug and Leslie state.

There are three different events through the day.

  • 5K RUN / 1 MILE FUN WALK
  • Kickball Tournament
  • Cornhole Tournament

Now is the time to put your teams together. The walk/run race is at 10 a.m., then Kickball and Cornhole tournaments throughout the day.  Scroll below flyer for active links to sign-ups.

5K / 1 MILE FUN WALK

  • Where: King Jack Park
  • When: September 17th
  • What time: 10am
  • Cost: $25 includes t-shirt
  • 👉🏻 Click here to sign up for  5K / 1 MILE FUN WALK https://bit.ly/3bf4stB

KICKBALL TOURNAMENT

CORNHOLE

“Where are my cornhole people? You have to love cornhole. Lets get your teams ready to go. Thanks to Mako Cornhole for putting this together. 2 people to a team. $50 dollars per team.” — Doug.

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Auto shop burns on Main Street in Webb City, Mo.

WEBB CITY, Mo. — About 4:30 p.m. Friday reports of a commercial structure fire at 501 N Main alerted Webb City 911.

Webb City Fire, METS ambulance and Webb City Police responded. Joplin Fire and Oronogo Fire were requested via auto-mutual aid. Jasper County Sheriff’s Deputies and Oronogo Police.

Witnesses tell Joplin News First Fire and smoke was pouring out of the structure. Smoke could be seen up to a mile away.

C.B.D. AUTO+ is an interesting name but it has nothing to do with CBD oil we were told. On their FB page it is just by chance the owners last names make the LLC name. They do not sell CBD products here.

Webb City Battalion Chief Jeremy Denton tells us on scene employees were working on a vehicle inside the building bay and fire erupted. They were unable to get two vehicles out, both burned.

B.C. Denton says that no workers were injured and no firefighters.

With the temperature at 95° it actually felt like it was over 100°. METS ambulance were busy passing out water to everyone on the scene and checking on firefighters.

The building interior appears to be a total loss.

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Last Call 370: Joplin Police Officer Michael Gayman last radio call

JOPLIN, Mo. — The last call for Joplin Police officer Michael Gayman was broadcast on April 11, 2022.

Gayman suffered a heart attack while at the gym Friday, April 1st. Bystanders rendered medical aid, including a Joplin Police Corporal who happened to be at the gym at the same time,” Joplin Police state in a release of information.

He was rushed via ambulance to Freeman Hospital and fought hard over several days, however he could not overcome the damage that had already been sustained. He died on April 6, 2022.

The last call is a ceremonial radio call in which, after a police officer or firefighter’s death the dispatcher issues one final call, followed by a silence, then a second call, followed by silence.

OBITUARY

Michael Duane Gayman passed from this life and entered eternal life on April 6, 2022 at the young age of 59. He is loved by his family and proudly held the titles of husband, dad, son, nephew, brother, uncle and great uncle. He was a wonderful co-worker and great friend to so many.

Mike was born September 1, 1962 in Shawnee Mission, KS the son of Duane and Shirley (Gilliland) Gayman. He grew up in Schell City, Missouri and graduated from Schell City High School class of 1980.

Shortly after High School Mike joined the United States Marine Corp. to serve his county. In the mid 80’s Mike began his law enforcement career with Tulsa County Sherriff’s office, and worked at the Mayes County Sherriff’s office before joining the Joplin Police Department in 1999. He served the Joplin community for 20 years. Mike retired from JPD in January 2019 but returned to the City of Joplin as an Airport Police Officer where he was serving the community upon his death.

Mike was married to Rona (Clark) Gayman on August 18, 2001 and became a step father to Austin Riley Carter. On September 22, 2002 Cole Michael Gayman was born and their family unit was complete. Mike was so proud of Austin and Cole for the young men they were becoming. Austin is serving our country in the Air Force, stationed in Omaha Nebraska and Cole as a baseball pitcher his freshman year of College at MSSU.

Mike was raised on a small farm in Vernon County and never lost his love for the outdoors. He loved playing and watching sports of all kinds. When he had time off you could probably find him hunting, fishing, golfing, coaching, playing or watching sports. Mike was very active and loved working out and running to stay fit. He loved his family. Most weekends you could find he and Rona at the baseball field watching the boys play ball. Waiting at home for him was his little Boo Bear. Boo had Mike’s daily routine memorized and knew exactly when he would be home. Boo was his shadow. She loved to run with him or just lounge around the house. They were buddies.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents Duane & Shirley Gayman and brother Sgt. Steven Gayman. Mike is survived by his wife Rona (Clark) Gayman and son’s Austin Carter and Cole Gayman. His sister Lisa Wittman and husband Mike. Niece Lindsey Hoftender and husband Tyler along with their children Mila and Micah Hoftender. Nephew Officer Logan Bowline and his girlfriend Andrea Halcomb, nephews Austin Gayman and Tyler Gayman, and many, many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for Michael Duane Gayman are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, MO.

Services were held April 11, 2022 at Christ’s Church of Oronogo. 22145 Kafir Rd., Oronogo, MO. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetary, Webb City, MO.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the MSSU men’s baseball team.