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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
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Jasper County to manage Hickory Hills' crumbling roads
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A controversial Jasper County neighborhood may be a step closer to dealing with deteriorating roads. The Jasper County Commission Tuesday voted to accept the streets that make up the Hickory Hills neighborhood just northwest of Joplin. Complaints detailing a host of road issues there left unfixed helped push forward a recent effort to disband the Joplin Special Road District, which is in charge of that general area. Last month, county commissioners said those roads had never been upgraded to county standards, something that's usually required for roads to be turned over to the county. But the controversy prompted more extensive research, pointing to that neighborhood's listing in the 'County Aid Road Trust' or CART program which led to commissioners voting the roads in. They say those residents have been paying the taxes for years.'They've been paying that – and we looked up; it's approximately about $65 per household a year they're paying on their property tax. And then they've also been paying for the CART money. So, they've been generating money that just hasn't been used in that neighborhood,' said Mike Landis, Jasper County Commissioner. An earlier petition drive had aimed to disband the Joplin Special Road District, which sits in both Jasper and Newton Counties. The Jasper County commission voted to disband, but the Newton County commission voted against, meaning operations continue for the road district. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jasper County Commission approves $250K for law enforcement upgrades
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — It's a quarter-of-a-million-dollar boost for law enforcement in Jasper County. The county commission today approved the 2025 grant program for the law enforcement sales tax. That was money that went to nearly a dozen police agencies, including Webb City, Carl Junction, Oronogo, and Duenweg. Jasper County Commission approves $250K for law enforcement upgrades Jasper County flu cases triple in three weeks, officials say Wrongful death lawsuit filed in case that claimed young firefighter's life CJHS senior honored for volunteer efforts CJ students celebrate Kindness Week with acts of goodwill The annual program helps to fund department upgrades smaller agencies couldn't afford on their own. 'They submit their applications in priority of what they are needing for their specific agencies. That could be a patrol car. That could be ammunition. That could be body cameras. Things that maybe they wouldn't be able to fund otherwise. And so these funds allow them to do so,' said Jenn Kirby, L.E.S.T. Board Secretary. The Carterville and Webb City Police Departments were among the top awards, receiving $42,000 and $33,000, respectively. The Jasper Police Department received the largest grant—$50,000. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Health
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Jasper County flu cases triple in three weeks, officials say
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Jasper County health officials warn now is the time to take extra precautions to avoid the growing number of flu cases. Debbie Darby, Jasper County Health Administrator points to county numbers, which have more than tripled in the last three weeks. Statewide, Missouri is topping 10,000 cases, which is more than double what they were this time last year. Jasper County Commission approves $250K for law enforcement upgrades Jasper County flu cases triple in three weeks, officials say Wrongful death lawsuit filed in case that claimed young firefighter's life CJHS senior honored for volunteer efforts CJ students celebrate Kindness Week with acts of goodwill She emphasizes sick patients should stay home and, if they're still healthy, follow precautions like washing hands frequently. 'In fact, just read yesterday that they're looking at a second round that should be coming our way. Hopefully, that won't be. But yeah, their prediction is that we're going to see it for a few more weeks,' said Darby. Darby also told us Influenza A accounts for the vast majority of flu cases of norovirus and COVID seem to be trending down. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
