Joplin Health Dept. reports seven deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 112

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of seven Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 112 deaths in Joplin. The residents include ...

Parks survey results to be discussed during public meeting on January 27

With warmer weather throughout these past few months, many residents have enjoyed one of the City’s parks or walked along one of the trails. In the summer, the golf course and aquatic center welcomed hundreds of people for some fun outdoor activ...

Joplin Health Dept. explains process of State of Missouri’s COVID vaccination plan

Recently the State of Missouri released detailed information focusing on the various phases of the State’s Vaccination Plan. Specific qualifications for each phase were outlined including age, at-risk medical conditions and/or employment sectors...

Joplin Health Department reports five deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 105

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of five Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 105 deaths in Joplin. The residents include t...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 100

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 100 deaths in Joplin. The residents include t...

Missouri Dept. of Health & Sr. Services offering free COVID testing January 22

The City of Joplin and Jasper County Health Departments announce a community COVID-19 testing site will be offered on Friday, January 22 at Access Family Care, 530 S. Maiden Lane in Joplin. This community testing event is for Missouri residents a...

Pearl Avenue closes from 6th to 7th Street as courthouse construction begins

Due to the construction of the new Jasper County Courthouse in the 600 block of Pearl Avenue, a portion of Pearl Avenue will be permanently closed. Starting January 8, 2021, Pearl Avenue will be closed from 6^th to 7^th Streets as the building construction ...

Joplin Health Department provides update on COVID vaccine information

As most are aware, a vaccine from Pfizer and a vaccine from Moderna have been approved for administration in the fight against Covid-19. Currently, there is a very limited supply of these two Covid-19 vaccines. Demand exceeds the supply; this shortage is ...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 96

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 96 deaths in Joplin. The residents include a 71-year ...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 93

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 93 deaths in Joplin. The residents include an...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 90

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the death. This announcement brings the total count to 90 deaths in Joplin. The resident was an 85-year-old male fr...

Recycling Center offer options for discarded Christmas trees

The City of Joplin will have three collection points for discarded, natural (live) Christmas trees starting December 26 and continuing through January 31. Citizens should bring their tree, completely stripped of all decorations, and place it near the &...

Joplin Health Department reports three deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 89

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 89 deaths in Joplin. The residents included ...

Joplin Health Department updates citizens about Vaccination Plan details

As many already know, the first shipment of vaccine for COVID-19 recently arrived at Joplin medical facilities to begin immunizations of their patient facing healthcare workers. Residents and staff of long-term care facilities will also be eligible to rec...

Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 86

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 86 deaths in Joplin. The residents were two males, age...

Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 82

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 82 deaths in Joplin. The residents were a 62-year-old m...

Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 80

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 80 deaths in Joplin. Three of the residents were males...

Joplin Health Department reports four deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 76

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of four Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 76 deaths in Joplin. Three of the residents were males...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 72

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a 73-year-old Joplin male resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the death. This announcement brings the total count to 72 deaths in Joplin. 

City statisti...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 71

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a 77-year-old Joplin male resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the death. This announcement brings the total count to 71 deaths in Joplin. 

City statisti...

Joplin Health Department reports two deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 70

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin male residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. Residents were age 75 and 85. This announcement brings the total count to 70 deaths in Joplin....

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin male residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. Residents were age 73 and 91. This announcement brings the total count to 68 deaths in Joplin....

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a 71-year-old male Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 66 deaths in Joplin. 

City statist...

Health Department adjusts quarantine timeframes following CDC update

Following an update to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Joplin Health Department has updated its protocol to shorten quarantine timeframes.

For those not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, there are two potential quarantine...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. Of the three, two were residents of a long-term care facility, a 75-year old male and a 59-year o...

Leaf Pick-Up service begins; residents reminded to rake leaves to the curb

The City’s annual residential leaf pick up program began today, November 30, to help clear the large amount of fallen leaves in our neighborhoods. The City picks up the leaves to help citizens with this seasonal chore of removing leaves from their propert...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This includes an 87-year old female and a 79-year old male. This announcement brings the total coun...

Council passes mask ordinance in effort to reduce spread of COVID-19

At last night’s Special Council Meeting, the Joplin City Council passed an ordinance enacting a face mask requirement for those in Joplin. The ordinance states that all people over the age of 6 should wear a face covering when inside public faci...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to this death. The 90-year-old female was a resident of a long-term care facility. This announcement brings t...

Mayor comments on healthcare providers' request of local legislators

Joplin Mayor Ryan Stanley’s comments re:

Letter from area healthcare organizations requesting action of local legislators

 As Mayor, I recently received a letter from healthcare organizations and providers in southwest Missouri n...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of three Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to these deaths. All were residents of a long-term care facility, with two being males, age 69 and age ...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to these deaths. Both are females, with one being 58 years old, and the second female, age 83. was a resi...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin male residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. Ages of the residents were 80 years old and 97 years old. The 97-year-old male w...

Walmart moves COVID-19 Testing Site to three new locations

Starting Friday, November 13, the COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, supported by Walmart and Quest Diagnostics, in collaboration with state and local officials, will be available at three area Neighborhood Markets. The former location on West 7^th...

Joplin Health Department reports deaths resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of two Joplin residents. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. Residents included a 75-year-old female and an 87-year-old male. The male citizen was...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a 56-year-old male Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 38 deaths in Joplin. 

City statistics ...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of an 86-year-old male Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 37 deaths in Joplin. 

City statistics...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individual is a 92-year-old female who was a resident in a Joplin long-term care facility. This announc...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a Joplin resident. Coronavirus was a significant condition contributing to these deaths. The individual is a 98-year-old female who was a resident in a Joplin long-term care faci...

Health Dept. introduces updated dashboard with more statistics of COVID-19 cases in Joplin

With coronavirus numbers continuing to increase in our area, the Joplin Health Department has partnered with the University of Missouri “All Things Missouri” project for a more encompassing COVID-19 dashboard. This dashboard is similar...

Pearl Avenue closes from 6th to 7th Street as courthouse construction begins

Due to the construction of the new Jasper County Courthouse in the 600 block of Pearl Avenue, a portion of Pearl Avenue will be permanently closed. Starting January 8, 2021, Pearl Avenue will be closed from 6^th to 7^th Streets as the building construction ...

Structure Fire, 111 S Moffet Ave

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December 11, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 111 S Moffet Ave

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Friday, 11 Decem...

Structure Fire, 1726 S Kentucky

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January 12, 2021

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 1726 S Kentucky

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire Chief

On Monday...

Structure Fire, 921 W A St.

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January 12, 2021

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 921 W A St.

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire Chief

On Monday, 10...

Structure Fire, 1502 S Bird

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January 08, 2021

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 1502 S Bird

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire Chief

On Friday, 08 January 2021, at 3:13...

Structure Fire, 1729 S Pennsylvania Ave

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December 09, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 1729 S Pennsylvania Ave

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Wednesday...

Structure Fire, 1919 E 28th Street

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December 07, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 1919 E 28^th Street

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Saturday Decem...

Structure Fire, 2028 S Pearl Ave.

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December 07, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 2028 S Pearl Ave.

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Friday, Decembe...

Structure Fire, 1730 S Picher

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 December 4, 2020 SUBJECT: Structure Fire, 1730 S Picher

 CONTACT: James Furgerson

 On Friday, December 4, 2020, at 3:43 AM, the Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at...

Structure Fire, 127 W 38th

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November 30, 2020

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 127 W 38th

CONTACT:    James Furgerson

On Monday, November 30, 2...

Joplin Health Dept. reports seven deaths resulting from COVID-19; brings total to 112

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the deaths of seven Joplin residents with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 112 deaths in Joplin. The residents include ...

Joplin Health Dept. explains process of State of Missouri’s COVID vaccination plan

Recently the State of Missouri released detailed information focusing on the various phases of the State’s Vaccination Plan. Specific qualifications for each phase were outlined including age, at-risk medical conditions and/or employment sectors. As citiz...

Joplin Health Department reports death resulting from COVID-19

The Joplin Health Department is sad to report the death of a 71-year-old male Joplin resident with coronavirus being a significant condition contributing to the deaths. This announcement brings the total count to 66 deaths in Joplin. 

City statist...

Health Department adjusts quarantine timeframes following CDC update

Following an update to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Joplin Health Department has updated its protocol to shorten quarantine timeframes.

For those not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, there are two potential quarantine...

Parks survey results to be discussed during public meeting on January 27

With warmer weather throughout these past few months, many residents have enjoyed one of the City’s parks or walked along one of the trails. In the summer, the golf course and aquatic center welcomed hundreds of people for some fun outdoor activities. The...