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08/11/2025

I-49: 3 crashes within an hour, Sunday rain creates slick summer roads >> https://bit.ly/45xGYIc —

CRASHES / INCIDENTS DUE TO RAIN
1) 6:53-PM: Motorcycle crashes alone, NB I-49, 38MM. Driver male operator of cruising-style bike transported to hospital suffered non-life threatening injuries. He was wearing a helmet. Awake and alert during transport.

2) 7:20-PM: Rollover crash near NB I-49 32MM. Poore’s Towing removed vehicle. Two people refused medical care, adult male and female.

3) 7:42-PM: Car slid into the median near 249 1MM. Chuck’s Towing removed car, front end damage.

08/11/2025

Serious crash near Iola closes Hwy 169, helicopter lands >> https://bit.ly/3HuC9XY —

“One patient that was flown from the scene by helicopter, one transported to the hospital by ambulance and one patient refusal.” — Iola Fire

Baby Death Investigation update in Joplin >> https://bit.ly/4or0jTT — Name made public, autopsy was performed Friday, ...
08/11/2025

Baby Death Investigation update in Joplin >> https://bit.ly/4or0jTT — Name made public, autopsy was performed Friday, August 8 in Kansas City, Mo.

Serious crash near Iola closes Hwy 169, helicopter lands >> https://bit.ly/3HuC9XY — “One patient that was flown from ...
08/11/2025

Serious crash near Iola closes Hwy 169, helicopter lands >> https://bit.ly/3HuC9XY —

“One patient that was flown from the scene by helicopter, one transported to the hospital by ambulance and one patient refusal.” — Iola Fire

08/11/2025

Deputy Elijah Ming being laid to rest today >> https://joplinnewsfirst.net/4owXCjM —

Wyandotte Co. Deputy Ming was killed in the line of duty in KCK. He played baseball, was Homecoming King at Fort Scott Community College.

08/11/2025

She has returned home.
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Last seen at her Neosho home before noon Wed.

I-49: 3 crashes within an hour, rain creates slick summer roads >> https://bit.ly/45xGYIc — Reminder: Slow down during s...
08/11/2025

I-49: 3 crashes within an hour, rain creates slick summer roads >> https://bit.ly/45xGYIc —

Reminder: Slow down during summer showers and check your tire tread!

08/11/2025

⚡️ Lightning Show: Looking north across Joplin Regional Airport from former FEMA trailer park [edited video].
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DOUG HEADY: “7:50pm: Scattered thunderstorms will continue the next several hours. Most of these have been along and north by 44 but the storms are strong. We’ve had a few low grade storms, but most of these will just stay strong.”

08/11/2025

Car strikes bicyclist near Joplin; Fatal Crash Investigation >> https://joplinnewsfirst.net/4oqd1m1 —

**Name released by Jasper County Coroner**

SGT Brad Crockett tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker on scene the bicyclist was in the lane of travel on the highway.

KBI agents and Crime Scene Response Team in Neosho County >> https://bit.ly/411NGEV — Suspect in death of Stark, Kan. ...
08/10/2025

KBI agents and Crime Scene Response Team in Neosho County >> https://bit.ly/411NGEV —

Suspect in death of Stark, Kan. man arrested in Uniontown, Kan. (… more)

08/10/2025

Star of HBO Max show Chimp Crazy: Sentenced nearly 4 years, lying about chimp she had in her basement >> https://bit.ly/4frW6v4 —

PETA brought forth evidence in Federal case from filming of the tv show she was lying to a Federal Judge.

Tonia Haddix, 55, of Sunrise Beach, Mo. also faces Fed Financial charges regarding her roadside zoo at Lake of the Ozarks and selling of monkeys.

Car strikes bicyclist near Joplin; Fatal Crash Investigation >> https://joplinnewsfirst.net/4oqd1m1 — SGT Brad Crocket...
08/10/2025

Car strikes bicyclist near Joplin; Fatal Crash Investigation >> https://joplinnewsfirst.net/4oqd1m1 —

SGT Brad Crockett tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker on scene the bicyclist was in the lane of travel on the highway.

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