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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Steadley Elementary third graders animate Missouri's history
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Missouri's past came to life at Carthage's Steadley Elementary today. Carthage settles lawsuit with former city administrator Volunteers revive history in Carthage for Great Americans Day Carthage-area bridge to close for $2.8 million replacement project Jasper County Sheriff's Office highlights safety at annual event Carthage Tech Center awards top honor to 100+ seniors Third grade students portrayed big names from the state's past, many of them even dressing for the part. This is an annual tradition at the school and has the students researching their character to help educate fellow classmates. Parker Jones portrayed World War 2 General Omar Bradley, a native of Clark, Missouri. 'First we had to get all the facts about them, and then we had to write it on a piece of paper, and then we had to type it,' said Parker Jones, portraying Gen. Omar Bradley. 'It covers speaking and listening, it covers researching, it covers Missouri history, it covers the contributions of famous Missourians. That's an actual standard that we have to teach,' said Nicole Bayless, 3rd Grade Teacher. These students were given a list of famous Missourians to choose from. After that, the work was all their own. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- General
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Volunteers revive history in Carthage for Great Americans Day
CARTHAGE, Mo. — History comes alive at the park in Carthage. Central Park was the site Tuesday for the annual 'Great Americans Day.' It's put on every year by the Carthage Intermediate Center and, once again, featured volunteers who portrayed the likes of Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Diamond's own, George Washington Carver. This event highlights the importance of historical figures — and the values that made them important in America's history. It's also part of the Living History field trip for local schools. Volunteers revive history in Carthage for Great Americans Day Carthage-area bridge to close for $2.8 million replacement project Jasper County Sheriff's Office highlights safety at annual event Carthage Tech Center awards top honor to 100+ seniors Area seniors celebrate project milestones ahead of graduation Andi Edwards played the role of the woman who founded the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. 'I do it because our kids today and all of us are so inundated with hard stories, stories of stress and strife across our nation in the world. But it's important that we talk about our history as a nation and the people who built it and inspired the great things in our nation, how they were built and why they did what they did. We need inspiration,' said Edwards. 'I think they should do something like this because it can help them learn like the great Americans that helped make a difference in the world and like, helped what we do now,' said Haedyn Duncan, Carthage 5th grader. The Intermediate Center has hosted this event since 2002. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Health
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Colfax opts for advanced life support agreement with sheriff's office
May 2—Colfax followed in Baxter's footsteps last month and formed an agreement with Jasper County Sheriff's Office to receive advanced life support (ALS) services and allow for more consistent paramedic-level care during emergency calls, particularly in the more rural areas of town. Sheriff Brad Shutts said the 28E agreement works similarly with the contract drafted for Baxter. In the event the sheriff's office provides the only medic on a transport, then Colfax authorizes the county to bill for services. If the county receives payment, then the county will reimburse Colfax $150. According to the resolution included in the supervisors agenda documents, Colfax and Jasper County acknowledge it is in the best interest of all service providers to provide assistance and support for the operation of ALS services when the sheriff's office's ALS deputies take over primary care for the patient. Jasper County is now obligated to provide ALS services when available and when required or requested by Colfax. The sheriff's office shall also allow any Colfax service provider access to patient care reports when a paramedic-deputy was involved. The same agreement was formed with Baxter back in March. Baxter Mayor Doug Bishop spoke highly of the agreement formed with his city, and he thanked both the sheriff and the board of supervisors. "Without this program we would not be able to function an ambulance service for the entire West Malaka Benefitted Fire District up there," Bishop said. "It has saved our goose several times up there. Volunteers are short to come by. People don't have time for the training or work from home and don't have the desire." Supervisor Brandon Talsma noted communities like Kellogg and Colfax have been very supportive of the ALS program ever since it was introduced by former Sheriff John Halferty. Talsma said it behooves Jasper County to try to keep the volunteer agencies up and running. "We don't want to come in and take over territory," Talsma said. "That's not what we're trying to do. We're trying to fill the gaps and enhance the service that's already there." Bishop added, "It's a great symbiotic relationship."
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jasper County sheriff explores advanced safety technologies
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — State level recognition could be the first step toward a high-tech way to keep Jasper County safe. The Jasper County Sheriff's Office is among the first in the state Blue Shield Program. That means they're meeting specific policing standards like crime-reduction, community policing, and officer retention. Allo Fiber sets up shop in downtown Joplin Apple of Today's Eye: Ms. Secrist Flooding debris cleared from Shoal Creek bridge crossing Joplin man pleads guilty to child sex crime, requests lighter sentence Joplin's old Freeman Hospital set for demolition; How much will it cost? The Governor has proposed 10 million dollars in grants for those agencies that Jasper County, that could mean a new law enforcement app, for sharing crime tips, public notifications, and much more. 'One of the things that in today's day and age, it's different from law enforcement, than what it used to be, is that there is a kind of an expectation of real time sharing of information. And so, you know if that's what the community's expectation is, I think we should work towards that if we can, and this would be a great opportunity for that,' said Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser. Several other southwest Missouri agencies like Carthage and Joplin police departments are also considering applying for the program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
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Jasper County deputies shoot man after domestic disturbance call
JASPER, Mo. — The Jasper County Sheriff's Office says deputies shot a man over the weekend following a call for a domestic disturbance. Gavon Newton, 43, of Joplin is in custody on counts of 4th degree domestic assault, assault on law enforcement, and armed criminal action for allegedly charging law enforcement with a knife early Sunday morning. Jasper County deputies shoot man after domestic disturbance call Over $52K presented to Honor Flight of the Ozarks Joplin's annual street resurfacing project begins this week Study reveals how scammers steal and sell your personal data Area church hosts sky-high Easter celebration Deputies responded to a call about a 'domestic in progress' at 19724 County Road 70 in Jasper. At the scene, officers say they found Newton armed with a knife, and commanded him to get on the ground. Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser says despite being tased twice, Newton continuously charged officers until a deputy fired their weapon, hitting him. Newton was treated at the scene until EMS arrived. He was later taken to a local hospital. He remains in custody on no bond. According to Sheriff Kaiser, the Missouri State Highway Patrol was called in to take over the investigation, which remains ongoing. As part of the standard operating procedures, the deputies have been placed on administrative leave until the investigation is completed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
