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Jasper County disagrees with the rest of the state on Amendment 3

Jasper County Clerk Charlie Davis reports that 32,454 ballots were cast in the Nov. 3 general election. That is 38.51% of the 84,283 who were eligible to vote. Jasper County residents mostly agreed with their counterparts across the state, except on Amendment 3, which sought to reverse the voters’ decision in 2024 to overturn an abortion ban.

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Webb City exploring data center ordinances

City leaders say there are no data centers in the works at this time. But they are looking at what other cities, like Joplin, have done to set limits on that kind of construction.

Webb City, MO · 22h

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This Underrated Missouri City Is Where Gen Z Can Actually Afford Their First Dream Home

Nobody hands you a map to the good life anymore, but if they did, there’s a solid chance it would have a pin dropped right on Joplin, Missouri. This city in the southwest corner of the state has quietly become one of the most compelling places in America for Gen Z buyers who are done watching their homeownership dreams get priced out of existence.

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Pittsburg seeks assistance from members of community

The city is encouraging members of the community to volunteer their time to help the city with a number of focus areas.

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Effort to recall Joplin council member resumes

A recall petition against a member of the Joplin City Council continues to gain momentum.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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Republican Louise Secker wins Missouri House District 161 race

Republican Louise Secker has won Missouri House District 161 against Democrat Aaron Metzger. The race between the two candidates was close, with Secker winning by 218 votes. She’s likely one of the only women to be elected to the district, which covers Webb City and parts of Joplin. Her win maintains Republican control of the district, which has been occupied by Lane Roberts since 2019, who did not seek re-election.

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Cheryle Perkins defeats Angela Thomas in Missouri House District 160 race

Cheryle Perkins has won House District 160 by 45% of the votes against her Democratic opponent, Angela Thomas. In a post on her campaign Facebook page, Angela Thomas said “Congratulations to Cheryle Perkins on her victory. I wish her well and look forward to seeing how she will lead and deliver for our community in the days ahead.”

Newton County, MO · 2d

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Carthage Fire Department receives new $1.2 million ladder truck

A new set of wheels rolled into Carthage today.

Carthage, MO · 1d

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New traffic delays planned for Joplin’s 7th Street

The Missouri Department of Transportation is laying out the next round of work on 7th Street in Joplin.

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Council weighs removal of Pennsylvania Avenue viaduct

A presentation is brought before the Joplin City Council about what to do with the now-closed Pennsylvania Avenue viaduct.

Joplin, MO · 3d

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Joplin to celebrate Ewert Park reopening Dec. 17

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - Joplin will mark the reopening of historic Ewert Park with a celebration at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, after months of renovations.

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First contestant to finish historical homes scavenger hunt correctly will receive $150 on city's 150th birthday

The Webb City Area Genealogical Society is celebrating Webb City’s 150th birthday by awarding $150 to the winner of its scavenger hunt and architectural quiz. There are 29 questions requiring the identification of 29 historical houses. There are no duplicate answers. Each house is one of the answers. “It only works one way,” says WCAGS volunteer Marti Pittman.

Webb City, MO · 1d

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Missouri elections see narrow wins and high turnout

For Missouri voters, the results are in - although in some cases by very small margins.

Missouri · 1d

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New Joplin autism therapy clinic meets community need

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) – A new autism therapy clinic is opening in Joplin to help children ages two through six build communication and social skills.

City Council will discuss $22 million Joplin animal shelter proposal

A new study is recommending Joplin stop relying solely on outside shelter services and build its own city-run animal shelter.

Joplin, MO · 17h

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New librarian aims to increase program participation at Pierce City branch

The Barry-Lawrence County Regional Library’s Pierce City branch has hired a new adult and youth services coordinator. Olivia Carrigan, who graduated from East Newton High School in 2021, started her new position on Sept. 8. “I am in charge of planning and executing all of the library’s programs, including...

Pierce City, MO · 1d

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Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex unveils 83-kilowatt solar system to cut energy costs

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