Smooth school opening credited to transportation improvements
August 26, 2026
June 24, 2026
Matt Miller, an NFL draft analyst for ESPN who lives in this area, is thankful to be alive after his recent head-on collision with a semi on Highway 96 east of Highway 43.
Writing on his X account, he says he was airlifted to Mercy Hospital Joplin and thanks all involved with the care he received.
Even though he underwent a life-saving amputation of his left arm, and it will be a long road to recovery, he says he is looking forward to getting back to covering football for ESPN.
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Thursday, June 11
14:00 – I was contacted by phone from another agency about a possible sexual misconduct that might have occurred in the 1800 block of S. Oronogo St.
15:02 – Officers were dispatched to MacArthur Drive and Oronogo Street for a motor vehicle crash.
21:22 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Oronogo Street and Powell Court for expired registration. A 40-year-old male was taken into custody for driving while revoked.
Sunday, June 14
01:11 – An officer checked on a disabled vehicle at 208 S. College St. A 41-year-old female was arrested for DWI.
04:59 – An officer was dispatched to 466 N. Washington St. in reference to a stolen vehicle.
10:44 – An officer at WCPD was notified by phone of a past-tense hit-and-run motor vehicle collision on the 4000 block of dirt road.
10:59 – I was dispatched to a trespass in progress at Walmart. The subject was cited.
15:46 – I was dispatched 1310 S Madison St., where weapons were being flourished.
16:39 – Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of N. Main St. in reference to a deceased subject. The body was released to the family.
Monday, June 15
00:44 – An officer attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of East and Galena streets. The vehicle fled and the male driver was taken into custody based on the felony known as Valentine’s Law.
10:04 – An officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation at Daugherty and East streets and a stop was made. The 48-year-old female was arrested for DWI.
10:05 – Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Ellis St. for an unresponsive subject.
15:13 – Officers were dispatched to Madison and Seventh streets for a motor vehicle crash.
16:51 – I received call for service at the roundabout for a motor vehicle accident where one vehicle left the scene.
21:55 – On 06-15-2026 at 2155 hours officers were dispatched to the area of 1708 S Madison St (Taco Bell) regarding a potentially intoxicated individual operating a motor vehicle. A 30-year-old male was taken into custody for driving while intoxicated due to drug impairment.
Tuesday, June 16
06:21 – Officers were dispatched to 7Brew, 1312 S. Madison St., in reference to indecent exposure. A 46-year-old male was arrested for sexual misconduct.
09:30 – I was dispatched to the station for a report of lost property. The victim reported he lost his wallet at the high school storm shelter on Saturday, June 13 during the tornado warning.
12:16 – Officers were dispatched to 1709 Redwood Dr. for an attempted abduction. A 25-year-old female was taken into custody for outstanding Webb City warrants and DWI-alcohol/drug combo.
Wednesday, June 17
10:07 – I was contacted at 13th and Madison streets in reference to a missing 46-year-old male. The reporter said his adult son left their home at 4485 Dirt Road, sometime overnight and he was worried about him.
14:30 – I took a report of a lost or stolen trailer license plate from 106 S. Ball St.
Friday, June 18
00:25 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Range Line Road and Ten Pin for a speeding violation. As a result, a 21-year-old female was arrested for DWI, resisting arrest, and assault on a law enforcement officer.
05:50 – An officer was dispatched to Daugherty and East streets for a leaving-the-scene accident.
08:24 – Officers were notified of a non-injury motor vehicle collision at MacArthur Drive and Oakland Street.
17:55 – Officers were dispatched to Cardinal Scales, 203 E. Daugherty St., in reference to past-tense threats.
23:07 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at MacArthur Drive and Madison Street for a vehicle driving with no lights. A 61-year-old female was arrested for Jasper County warrants.
Friday, June 19
00:33 – Officers were dispatched to 1165 Country Side for a trespass in progress. A 38-year-old male was arrested on warrants.
14:20 – I arrived at 1203 Nelson St. for a report of theft. The victim reported he was assaulted by three males who then stole three firearms from his home.
15:18 – An officer conducted a traffic stop at Main Street and Broadway for a license-plate violation. A 17-year-old female was arrested for DWI-drugs.
18:05 – Officers responded to 201 S. Pennsylvania St. regarding an adult order of protection violation. A 35-year-old male was taken into custody on scene.
09:00 – I received a call for service at 610 S. Madison St. in reference to a found item.
Saturday, June 20
09:48 – Officers were dispatched to the roundabout for a reported non-injury crash.
10:36 – Officers were dispatched to 216 N. Roane St. for a reported theft. A 19-year-old male was taken into custody for stealing $750 or more, , and charges were sent to the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office for further review.
13:15 – Officers were dispatched to Sleek Inn, 201 N. East St., for a reported abduction.
