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10-05-2025
- General
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STRAY TRACKER: How many strays in your area?
(KSNF & KODE) — As the years go by, the problem of excess stray cats and dogs continues to increase across the world, including the Four State region. MSSU unveils new 3D printing center for health sciences Top 10 restaurants around Joplin, according to Yelp Two injured after crash in Joplin Newton County votes to retain Joplin Special Road District Ticks in Midwest pose risk for diseases like Lyme disease Everyday somewhere in the Four States, dogs and cats are dumped and abandoned on the side of a local road, the faithful companions forever wondering why they were left behind by the people they thought would be their forever companions, some of them potentially never coming to the understanding that those that left them behind will never return. While there is no question that most consider strays a very sad truth in the world, they can also pose a threat to the safety of the community depending on the circumstance. Too many strays of the same or similar breeds can often lead to destructive and/or territorial pack-like behavior, and strays are more prone to catching dangerous, spreadable diseases like rabies. Not to mention excess Strays can cause local populations to skyrocket at a faster rate than you might expect. We've reached out to local officials to present you with a breakdown of the true numbers of stray animals in the Four State area: BAXTER SPRINGS, Kan. — Officials in Baxter Springs told us in 2024 alone they picked up 82 dogs, 52 strays with 25 dogs being surrendered by their owner. CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage officials reveal in 2023 and 2024, 771 dogs and 464 cats were rounded up. They say of the combined total between dogs and cats, 300 animals were returned to owners. COLUMBUS, Kan. — Columbus officials say they do not currently have a facility to process or house the stray cats of Columbus, but they budget for a TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) program, in which the male cats are sought out, temporarily detained, and taken to a veterinarian who will then neuter the animal. After recovery, the animal is reintroduced to the outdoors. When it comes to the dogs of Columbus, officials say the combined total caught in 2023 and 2024 was 139 dogs. JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin officials tell us in 2023 and 2024; 2,167 dogs and 1,131 cats were picked up, with 806 dogs and 94 cats returned to owners during that time frame. MIAMI, Ok. — Miami officials tell us in 2023 and 2024 combined; they picked up 386 stray cats and 341 stray dogs. MONETT, Mo. — Officials in Monett tell us they do not pick up stray cats as per their city ordinance regarding them as feral. The city of Monett does pick up stray dogs and tell us their numbers for the last two years indicate they've picked up approx. 156 stray dogs. Out of these strays, 95 were adopted and 61 were sent to rescues. NEVADA, Mo. — Nevada officials tell us in 2023 and 2024; 439 dogs and 176 cats were picked up, with 131 dogs and 7 cats returned to owners during that time frame. 271 dogs were adopted; 150 cats were adopted. 18 dogs were euthanized, while 3 cats were euthanized. SARCOXIE, Mo. — Sarcoxie officials tell us they have picked up approximately 15 stray dogs over the past two years, as they only pick up canines that are deemed a danger to the public because they do not have a large pound to house the animals nor sufficient staffing for such task. Sarcoxie does not attempt to intervene with stray cats at this time. We are still actively compiling stray dog and cat data from other local cities for our STRAY TRACKER. If you don't see your city listed yet; keep in mind, we will periodically update and post this article as new info comes in. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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08-05-2025
- General
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Joplin expands trails with unique features
JOPLIN, Mo. — The city of Joplin is working to expand its trail system this year, including some unique features. 'You know, our goal is to connect the north of Joplin to the south of Joplin with these projects going on right now. We're getting that just one step closer,' said Paul Bloomberg, Joplin City Parks & Rec Dir. Expansion in Joplin's trail system is pushing that change. 'You know, other communities are starting to do trails, Neo Show, Carl Junction, Carthage, Webb City, and so it's, you know, we're all looking at the benefits of what trails can bring to your community, not only, you know, for the health and wellness, but for the connectivity, you know, to get people out,' said Bloomberg. Joplin students participate in National Bike to School Day Construction at 4th and Murphy will help with that. The primary project is overhauling the intersection for traffic, but it has also added a sidewalk under 4th Street. That means walkers and bike riders don't have to stop for a traffic signal to change. 'Definitely similar to some of the trail system down Northwest Arkansas, kind of, where we took some inspiration. And this just helps take you underneath the road, so you're not having to cross with live traffic, and there's a signal there, but it's still safer to go underneath the road,' said Dakota Rusk, Joplin City Traffic Engineer. Something that's unique in Joplin. 'This is the first city-specific project I've taken a trail through a tunnel. The college does have the tunnel under Newman Road, but that wasn't really a city project. So this is the first one for for us. So we're really excited about it,' said Rusk. Meanwhile there's new segment of trail under construction starting at 32nd and McIntosh Circle. That will add a mile and a half segment toward McIndoe Park with another unique feature. This trail will eventually include a suspension bridge Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
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07-05-2025
- Climate
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Joplin plans night lane closures on HWY 249 for sewer work
JOPLIN, Mo. — As part of the Baker's Branch East Wastewater Extension Project, the city of Joplin is notifying citizens of some upcoming nighttime lane closures on Highway 249. The sewer improvement will extend service from Duquesne Road at Zora Avenue to the highway interchanges at Zora Street and Newman Road, the city said. It's all part of a broader effort to provide Duenweg with reliable sewer service. Because the planned sewer line extension will be done using a trenchless boring method beneath the highway, contractors will conduct geophysical work to survey the site first. That will take place during the nights of Wednesday, May 14 and Thursday, May 15. This will create lane closures for both northbound and southbound traffic. Signage and flashing arrows will alert drivers approaching the closure. Those closures will last from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Drivers in the area are advised to use caution during work hours. For questions, please contact John Cruz, Joplin's Sanitary Sewer Engineer, at 417-624-0820, ext. 1584. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
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07-05-2025
- General
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Neosho encourages sign-ups for customized city notifications
NEOSHO, Mo. — Neosho city leaders are hoping folks will sign up for a new way to stay connected. City Hall is putting a new emphasis on its website, City workers encourage residents to sign up for alerts and notifications, something previously been done through a city specific app. Neosho is ending that service, but says residents will find the same updates through the website. 'It's not when you sign up you get everything that we send out. You get to pick and choose what you actually want, so that we're not sending you information you don't want,' said Jessica Johnson, Neosho public info. officer. City workers add using the website notifications both streamlines the process and reduces costs for the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KSNF/KODE |
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03-05-2025
- Politics
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MO State Rep from Neosho accepts Trump appointment
(KSNF/KODE) — Missouri State Representative, Ben Baker has accepted an appointment by President, Donald Trump. Baker — who serves as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 160th district — announced his appointment late Friday (5/1) by Trump, to be Director of Missouri Rural Development for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In a post on his Facebook page, Baker said, 'This is such an honor to serve my state and help Make America Great Again!' The official announcement Friday came from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins. In the USDA news release, Baker is said to be, 'living a life grounded in faith, family, and a relentless drive to serve his community.' 'When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This new group of USDA appointees will ensure President Trump's America First agenda is a reality in rural areas across the country. I am grateful for the leadership of these new state directors and look forward to their work reorienting the agency to put Farmers First again,' said Secretary Rollins. According to the USDA, the new slate of Rural Development State Directors will help affirm the mission of the Trump Administration by focusing on finding ways to empower rural America and unleash economic prosperity. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
