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School board mulling working students' needs
Implementation of a new program aimed at targeting students who work and may be at risk of dropping out of school will be discussed by the Joplin R-8 Board of Education during a meeting Tuesday night.
Police say Oronogo boy admits concocting abduction story
ORONOGO, Mo. - An 8-year-old boy made up a tale of being abducted last week by a stranger outside his home in Oronogo because he did not want to go to school, according to police.
Webb City council OKs sewer rate hike w/ proposed texting ban ordinance
By Emily Younker eyounker@joplinglobe.com WEBB CITY, Mo. - The City Council on Monday night approved a 36 percent increase in sewer rates, effective Nov.
In Our View: Breast cancer awareness every month
Pink bagels, pink hair, pink parades, even pink newspaper pages reminded us during the month of October that breast cancer is a problem in our nation, in our community, and for some of us, in our own homes.
Police say child reports abduction
Oronogo police say a child reported escaping from an abductor Wednesday morning as the child walked home from a school bus stop after missing the school bus.
As the city of Joplin goes about seeking ideas and suggestions for future park and recreation amenities in Joplin, we would recommend working closely with Joplin School District officials.
Other views: Turning $250 into $13 billion
President Barack Obama's plan to offer Social Security recipients $250 is good politics but not good economics.
Rich Brown: Flying high to Pastor Appreciation Day
The congregation of Christian Life Center has taken Pastor Appreciation Day to new heights.
Section of Carl Junction trail to be dedicated
A grand opening of the Thomas Station Trail and pedestrian bridge over Center Creek will take place in Carl Junction beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.
Webb City officials cite regulations in proposal for sewer-rate increase
By Emily Younker eyounker@joplinglobe.com WEBB CITY, Mo. - Residents of Webb City could soon see a substantial increase in sewer rates.
City plans 'envisioning' session toward extending 10-year plan
Joplin residents can help plot the course of the city or perhaps even their neighborhoods.
Joplin man dies in motorcycle accident
A Joplin man died Tuesday morning when his motorcycle was struck by two vehicles.
Joplin man killed when motorcycle struck by two vehicles
A Joplin man died this morning when his motorcycle was struck by two different vehicles.
Cemetery Vandals hit in Jasper County
Authorities are investigating a vandalism spree that caused between $30,000 to $50,000 in damage to the Oronogo Cemetery in Jasper County.
Bank robbery suspect, Billy L. Appier, former jail chaplain, commission candidate
The 71-year-old suspect in a foiled robbery at a US Bank branch is a former volunteer jail chaplain and ran for county commission in Crawford County during the 2006 election.
Oronogo cemetary damaged by valdalsw/ Oronogo Cemetery damage video
At least 50 headstones and memorials - some more than a 100 years old - were found damaged today at the Oronogo Cemetery, located on Ivy Road.
Voices: Coming to a city near you
She kills moose, catches fish, raises kids, has risen to the highest position in her state, and is loose in the backfield.
Fireworks blamed for blaze; recycling business damaged
Fireworks were being blamed for a blaze late Tuesday afternoon that ultimately ignited some bales of paper and damaged the exterior wall of a recycling business in Webb City.
Jasper Countya s new reverse 911 system activated for search
The first use of Jasper County's new reverse 911 system was a learning experience, according to Rich Nordell, executive director of the Jasper County Emergency Services Board.