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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Climate
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Carl Junction intensifies tornado cleanup with citywide debris pickup
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — More resources are coming online to help clean up in the wake of the Carl Junction tornado. The city of Carl Junction will handle a debris pickup for vegetation piled at the is for trees and branches only, which should be cut into manageable leaders are also considering other options for the cleanup, including extra help during the previously scheduled city-wide cleanup May 3rd. Catie Cummins named Carl Junction High School athletic director NWS confirms Easter tornadoes left trail of damage from Kansas to Missouri Carl Junction community unites for cleanup after powerful storm Carl Junction schools to close Monday due to storm damage PHOTOS: Easter Sunday storms damage homes, infrastructure in the Four States They say gathering downed trees and branches seems to be the biggest need. 'Five-foot lengths, that type of thing. And we'll be coming by and getting—we're going to get some dumpsters centrally located here, so that people can bring any of the other debris, you know, they can bring and dump into those, too,' said Steve Lawver, CJ City Admin. The EF-1 tornado damaged trees, outbuilding and roofs on a diagonal path in Carl Junction starting on the west side and running northeast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
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Carl Junction seniors revisit old halls in caps and gowns
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — It's a walk to remember for some local students before they make a different walk to remember. Carl Junction High School seniors, today, walked the halls of the buildings where they first started their educational journey, and did so decked out in their caps and gowns. Golden Lion Award: Jocelyn Wengert Carl Junction Police Dept. office closed until Monday Jasper County 4-H students shine at Missouri State Capitol event CJ Council passes nearly $10 million city budget Carl Junction city leaders weigh $10 million budget This senior walk, much like it is for many other school districts in the area, and across the country—has been a tradition in CJ for several years. 'It was really like rewarding to see, everybody was like high-fiving and cheering, and just to kind of go through our old tracks, and like see where we came from,' said Kenna Ellison, Carl Junction senior. 'I love it. It's an exciting time. I'm happy for them. I've had two that have graduated already, so I know all of the emotions that those parents are feeling, and I have one still in high school that's getting close. So, it's just—it's very rewarding to see them walk through for us,' said Dr. Gretchen DeMasters, Carl Junction Intermediate Principal. These seniors will make their walk across the stage during graduation 5-weeks from tomorrow. The district also reminds students and parents of no school in Carl Junction on Good Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Golden Lion Award: Jocelyn Wengert
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Our latest Golden Lion Award winner likes to build connections. She uses photos and videos to create community at Carl Junction High School and around the Carl Junction community. 'I am a lifelong Bulldog. I've been here since the beginning.' But her time at Carl Junction High School is almost up. And Jocelyn Wengert is packing in as many memories as possible… things like the student council. 'I am also vice president of National Business Honor Society, so that is super fun to just be able to give back to the community in that way as well.' Jocelyn spends a lot of her free time with CJ TV – meaning she takes pictures and video of everything from different CJ sports to community projects. That includes volunteering to make a video for Camp Soroptomist. 'We were able to just learn about their camp, what exactly all those volunteers helped do to give back to the community, as well as students that might need the more help,' said Wengert. She's helped with school projects like blood drives and mentoring younger CJ students through Team Bulldog. Also in the metro community, like event set up and clean up at the Empire Market and helping with Special Olympics. 'We were able to put together a fun little day of events for them, and I took photos to capture those moments for all the Facebook people to see, for parents, family.' Golden Lion Award: Jocelyn Wengert Golden Lion Award: Nina Nguyen Missouri man arrested for allegedly recording victims in gym's tanning room Jocelyn says volunteering is a great way to stay involved. 'Just helps push me to be like a good person. I want to give back to the community that's always been so great to me, always giving me support.' Carl Junction teacher Corey Clingan says Jocelyn is a great fit for the Golden Lion Award. 'Jocelyn will soon graduate and is narrowing down the choices for her future,' said Clingan. 'I'm gonna go to Missouri Southern State University, and I'm still in the bay if I'm going to go for business or nursing, keeping my options very open,' said Wengert. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
