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Nevada Police make arrest at residence after incident. (đź”—comments)Frank Hostetter-Bailey facing multiple Felony charge...
09/09/2026

Nevada Police make arrest at residence after incident. (đź”—comments)

Frank Hostetter-Bailey facing multiple Felony charges, victim lost a testicle due to GSW.

City of Pittsburg: “A pipe from the water plant has broken. To reduce the risk of water loss and a boil advisory, plea...
09/09/2026

City of Pittsburg:
“A pipe from the water plant has broken. To reduce the risk of water loss and a boil advisory, please conserve water as much as possible.

City crews are working diligently on making the repair. 9/8/2026 7:30 PM”

New records today! 🥵Fayetteville 103°Tulsa 103°Fort Smith 105°
09/09/2026

New records today! 🥵
Fayetteville 103°
Tulsa 103°
Fort Smith 105°

Memorial service planned for Missouri Southern State University Professor killed in boating accident. (🔗comments)“As we ...
09/08/2026

Memorial service planned for Missouri Southern State University Professor killed in boating accident. (đź”—comments)

“As we continue to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Alla Barry, Missouri Southern invites the community to attend a memorial service at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in the Taylor Performing Arts Center auditorium.” — MSSU

: Nevada Police have taken Dylan Boydston into custody.âž–âž–âž–originalâž–âž–âž– Nevada Police are actively searching for Dylan B...
09/08/2026

: Nevada Police have taken Dylan Boydston into custody.
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Nevada Police are actively searching for Dylan Boydston, who has an active felony warrant for his arrest.

Officers are currently searching the wooded area south of Maple St and west of Jefferson St.

09/08/2026

Live! Joplin City Council, Sept 8, 2026

NTSB begin plane crash investigation in Neosho; Two crash victims identified. (đź”—comments)Two deceased are identified a...
09/08/2026

NTSB begin plane crash investigation in Neosho; Two crash victims identified. (đź”—comments)

Two deceased are identified as pilot Karl Kemp, 73, of Neosho, and Larry “Scott” Howard, 42, of Granby.

09/08/2026

Barton County: I-49 NB crash is blocking one lane of traffic. Move to the right lane as you approach. âž–âž–âž–crash clearedâž–âž–âž–

Parks Towing and Truck Repairare removing the pickup full of firewood, hauling a trailer full of firewood. Most likely a tire blowout, taking it into the guardrail.

Jasper Fire and Rescue responded initially to this non-injury crash.

Barton County: I-49 NB crash is blocking one lane of traffic. Move to the right lane as you approach. âž–âž–âž–crash clearedâž–âž–...
09/08/2026

Barton County: I-49 NB crash is blocking one lane of traffic. Move to the right lane as you approach. âž–âž–âž–crash clearedâž–âž–âž–

Parks Towing and Truck Repair are removing the pickup full of firewood, hauling a trailer full of firewood. Most likely a tire blowout, taking it into the guardrail.

Jasper Fire and Rescue responded initially to this non-injury crash.

09/08/2026

East 7th construction update from MoDOT. (đź”—comments)

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