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Yahoo
22-04-2025
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Prevent accidents and fines: Call 811 for safe digging
(KSNF & KODE) — Three simple numbers are what officials with Spire want residents to keep in mind right now. 811 is the number to call if you're planning to dig on or around your property. Joplin man pleads guilty to child sex crime, requests lighter sentence Joplin's old Freeman Hospital set for demolition; How much will it cost? Jasper County officials discuss Joplin road district finances Racist flyers hit Miami neighborhoods KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday This month is National Safe Digging Month, and one call can help prevent accidents involving utility infrastructure. Accidents that can result in a hit to your wallet—be it fines or property damages. It's also about keeping homeowners safe. You put a shovel in the ground, maybe you put it in the electric line, maybe you put it in the gas line. Gas leaks then and then it has-maybe it ignites somewhere, and that's a big risk. And that's what we never want to happen…listen, any time you put a shovel in the ground you need to call 811 and get locates for your property,' said Mike Fornelli, Spire Regional Mgr. – SW territory. Mike Fornelli says this is something folks need to remember throughout the are advised to call 811 a few days before they plan to start a project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Science
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Missouri Southern hosts Earth Day sustainability conference
JOPLIN, MO. — Students at Missouri Southern marked Earth Day with an annual meeting of the minds. Joplin man pleads guilty to child sex crime, requests lighter sentence Joplin's old Freeman Hospital set for demolition; How much will it cost? Jasper County officials discuss Joplin road district finances Racist flyers hit Miami neighborhoods KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday This year's Earth Day Sustainability Conference kicked off this morning in the ballroom of the Billingsly Student Center. The conference featured booths promoting earth-friendly ideas—like reducing pollutants in watersheds. The idea is to have an impact on the future for the environment and the students. 'Pretty much everyone in the club is an environmental health and safety major, and so it's nice to meet, you know, we have an environmental scientist in there from Quapaw, we have people working conservation, so we get to kind of meet people and network a little bit,' said Payton Randolph, Environmental Health and Safety Club Member. We really are trying to develop that awareness in kids, teenagers, young adults, because that's where the future of a good environment lies.' Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22nd since 1970 and is observed in nearly 200 countries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
Jasper County earns Missouri Blue Shield designation
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Officials announced Tuesday that Jasper County, Mo. has been granted the Missouri Blue Shield Designation. The Jasper County's Sheriff's Office says the Missouri Blue Shield Program is a prestigious honor only received by areas with a steadfast commitment to supporting law enforcement and enshrining public safety as a value. Joplin's old Freeman Hospital set for demolition; How much will it cost? Jasper County officials discuss Joplin road district finances Racist flyers hit Miami neighborhoods KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday Four State legend Hank Rotten Jr. passes away The Missouri Blue Shield Designation program was created in 2025 by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 25-03, it recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. 'Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything fromfamilies feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow. We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures,' said Governor Mike Kehoe. Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser says he is pleased with this recognition, noting that without a strong working relationship with leaders in the criminal justice system, the designation would not be possible. 'We work very hard every day to ensure our community remains safe and secure. I am grateful for the positive recognition of a job well done,' said Sheriff Kaiser. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot by deputies in Jasper County dies from injuries
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — A man shot by Jasper County Sheriff deputies last week has died from his injuries. Deputies say when they arrived, Newton was armed with a knife and refused commands to get on the ground. They say he charged at them, so they tased him twice, but Newton continued to charge at them and that's when they fired their weapons multiple times. The shooting remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. KSN's Jessica Schaer welcomes baby Colter on Good Friday Four State legend Hank Rotten Jr. passes away Authorities investigate flyers linked to white supremacist group PHOTOS: Easter Sunday storms damage homes, infrastructure in the Four States MSSU's World Music and Cuisine Festival celebrates global culture The Jasper County Sheriff's office says 43-year-old Gavon Newton of Joplin died at a local hospital on Saturday. Jasper County deputies responded to this home at 19724 County Road 70 in Jasper just after 1:30 am last Sunday. According to court papers, a woman called saying Newton kicked in the front door and broke items in the home, prompting her to call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
