tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59850222026-10-18T21:47:17.357-07:00The Turner ReportThis blog features news and commentary from Randy Turner, a former teacher, newspaper reporter and editor. Send news items or comments to rturner229@hotmail.comRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.comBlogger40548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-70668593259716302052026-10-17T18:08:30.220-07:002026-10-17T18:08:30.220-07:00Nancy Hughes: How to handle a mean girl“For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.” I Peter 2:19 (NIV) “This is pretty healthy to eat, right?” the cashier asked me as I went through her checkout line last week. I nodded that it was, and she replied, “My husband and I have just started eating healthier and working out.” “Well, you always look great, but Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-43291003679747716422026-10-17T18:00:55.081-07:002026-10-17T18:00:55.082-07:00Four restaurants fail Joplin Health Department inspectionsFour restaurants failed Joplin Health Department inspections this week, according to information posted on the department's website. Those receiving failing grades were Tiger's Taqueria, 1515 W. 10th Street; Manuela's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 2412 S. Main Street; IHOP, 2117 S. Range Line Road; and Sonic Drive-In, 1030 E. 7th Street.Tiger's TaqueriaTiger's Taqueria had three priority Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-61834168496396625882026-10-16T18:34:44.913-07:002026-10-16T18:34:44.913-07:00Joplin, Webb City teens killed in southeast Kansas crashTwo people were killed in a one-vehicle accident 5:45 p.m. Thursday on SE 110th Street, three miles north of Galena, Kansas.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol report, a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Cameron G. Witham, 19, Webb City, struck the right side of the Spring River Bridge, entered into a skid, left the roadway and struck a tree.Withham and a passenger, Audrey N. Witham, 18, Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-33607533749420696852026-10-16T15:37:33.179-07:002026-10-16T15:38:41.527-07:00Former Riverton teacher charged with unlawful sexual relations with student, intimidating a victimThe Cherokee County District Attorney's Office filed two felony charges and a misdemeanor against a former teacher and coach, who was fired earlier this month by the Riverton Board of Education.The first hearing for Justin Wayne McKee, 30, Webb City, who is charged with unlawful sexual relations- teacher with student and aggravated intimidation of a witness/victim, both felonies, and contributingRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-83159230717014270442026-10-16T08:40:50.344-07:002026-10-16T08:40:50.345-07:00Granby man arrested, meth located following search warrant execution(From the Newton County Sheriff's Office)On October 15, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, along with the Granby Police Department and members of the Ozarks Drug Enforcement Team, executed a search warrant at 294 E. White St in Granby, Missouri. The Newton County Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Group, ODET, and the DEA worked together on Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-33994539460401870062026-10-15T19:06:29.678-07:002026-10-15T19:07:22.080-07:00Agenda posted for Joplin City Council meeting JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDAMONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 20265th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO6:00 P.M.1.Call To OrderInvocationPledge of Allegiance of the United States of America 2.Roll Call3.Presentations1.Joplin Chamber Of Commerce Quarterly UpdateDocuments:Q3 JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER CHAMBER PRESENTATION FOR CITY OF JOPLIN.PDFQ4 2026 JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-92188894513168148972026-10-15T18:42:08.204-07:002026-10-15T18:42:08.204-07:00Springfield man arrested following Joplin shooting incident sentenced in federal court(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Mitchell D. Gibbs, 34, was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Megan Blair Benton to 48 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release as a result of his conviction. This case was part of Operation Spring Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-18018621011820196642026-10-15T17:50:39.382-07:002026-10-15T17:50:39.382-07:00Attorney General announces investigation into Joplin business for selling highly addictive supplements(From Attorney General Catherine Hanaway)Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced a significant expansion of her statewide investigation into 7‑OH and other synthetic kratom products sold in Missouri. Nine additional companies are now under investigation as Missourians continue to be exposed to highly addictive, illegally manufactured substances misleadingly marketed as “Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-29837469207003772312026-10-15T17:31:35.448-07:002026-10-15T17:31:35.449-07:00Agenda posted for Carthage R-9 Board of Education meeting
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Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-80177173375222142952026-10-15T17:21:31.469-07:002026-10-15T17:21:31.469-07:00Probable cause: 14-year-old girl walks six miles on broken leg to escape abusive motherThe Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed a felony child abuse charge against a Sarcoxie woman who allegedly abused her 14-year-old daughter to the point where the girl walked six miles on a broken leg to get away from her.An arrest warrant was issued today for Joyce Morris (DOB 1963) with bond set at $60,000 cash only.
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From Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-49078231164531592362026-10-15T16:44:22.022-07:002026-10-15T16:49:21.519-07:00Jane man sentenced for domestic assault, endangering.a childA Jane man pleaded guilty today in McDonald County Circuit Court to two counts of domestic assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child and one assault count. An earlier charge of sexual abuse appears to have been dismissed.Judge John R. LePage sentenced Austin David Outt (DOB 1998) to five years on a second degree domestic assault charge, four years for third degree domestic Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-81048773670412129602026-10-15T15:49:47.758-07:002026-10-15T15:49:47.758-07:00Settlement reached in civil rights lawsuit against former Joplin Police Department officersA settlement has been reached in a civil rights lawsuit filed in June against two former Joplin Police Department officers.According to a joint stipulation filed today in U. S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, both sides agree to dismiss the case with prejudice indicating a settlement has been reached.Each side will pay for its expenses, according to the filing.The lawsuit wasRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-36159598106319006792026-10-14T19:32:16.505-07:002026-10-15T17:59:03.627-07:00Former Riverton teacher accused of having sex with minor Less than three months into his new job as a teacher and coach in the Riverton School District, Justin McKee, 30, Webb City, was fired following an investigation into what school officials termed as an "inappropriate" relationship with a student.A Cherokee County investigation led to McKee's arrest today on accusations of unlawful sexual relations with a minor, aggravated intimidation of a Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-43394811589004057772026-10-14T17:39:24.500-07:002026-10-14T17:39:24.501-07:00Joplin man, four others sentenced in fraud scheme(From the U. S. Attorney for the District of Kansas)TOPEKA, KAN. – Five people have been sentenced to prison after engaging in a fraudulent scheme that stole over three-quarters of a million dollars from a company that provides cash access services to casinos and online sports betting operators. According to court documents, the following defendants pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-68110329673470692872026-10-14T16:45:06.045-07:002026-10-14T16:45:06.045-07:00Springfield man sentenced to 12 years for child pornography(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Springfield, Mo., man, who was convicted following a jury trial, of receiving several images of child pornography and using Artificial Intelligence to produce multiple obscene images of children, was sentenced today to 151 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Megan Blair Benton. Judge Benton further ordered that he serve Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-39472131499646031342026-10-14T16:41:16.115-07:002026-10-14T16:41:16.115-07:00Springfield man who embezzled retirement funds sentenced for wire fraud, money laundering(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)A Springfield, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for a fraud scheme that included wire fraud and money laundering involving the fraudulent embezzlement of his investment clients’ retirement funds. Bob Hunter, 72, was sentenced before U.S. District Judge Megan Blair Benton to one count of wire fraud and one count of money Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-58648548505999507272026-10-14T16:21:55.231-07:002026-10-14T16:21:55.231-07:00Liberal man killed, Joplin woman seriously injured in crash on 43One person was killed another injured in a one-vehicle crash 8:45 p.m. Tuesday on MO 43 eight miles north of Airport Drive.According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Ford F-150 driven by a 25-year-old Liberal man struck two road closed signs and went off the right side of the road.The driver overcorrected causing the vehicle to go off the left side of the road and overturn multiple times.
Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-4957006035441749612026-10-14T14:24:40.170-07:002026-10-14T14:24:40.171-07:00Missouri Southern honors alumni during annual awards ceremony(From Missouri Southern State University)Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) honored six distinguished alumni and one multi-generational alumni family during its annual Alumni Awards ceremony.The awards recognized alumni who have demonstrated professional achievement, service to Missouri Southern and meaningful contributions to their communities.Lion-Hearted Award: Deron BurrDeron Burr, a Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-44406150257138387212026-10-13T21:07:49.550-07:002026-10-13T21:07:49.550-07:00McKinley Elementary student struck by car(From Joplin Schools)“This morning, a McKinley Elementary Student was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street near campus before school. Staff responded immediately and called 911, and the student was taken to the hospital for evaluation with their parents present. Our thoughts are with the student and their family. Out of respect for the family’s privacy and in accordance with Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-24469410441646403292026-10-13T20:55:45.736-07:002026-10-13T20:55:45.737-07:00Former chief medical officer sues Freeman, claims wrongful dismissal, discrimination The former chief medical officer at Freeman Hospital filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against her former employer today, claiming Freeman Health CEO Matthew Fry fired her three months after he took the reins without ever documenting any concerns with her performance.In her lawsuit, Amanda Harrell claims that two other females in executive or administrative positions were also fired about the Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-27684719533613403772026-10-13T19:54:19.065-07:002026-10-13T22:58:36.600-07:00Joplin man cited for felony DWI, leaving scene of injury accidentThe Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney's office filed felony driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash charges against a Joplin man following an injury accident Monday at 20th and Maiden Lane.Bond was set at $50,000 cash or surety for Gabriel Delcampo-Martin (DOB 1992).
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From the probable cause statement:On 10/12/2026, at Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-52761238886696105652026-10-13T19:38:19.419-07:002026-10-13T19:38:19.419-07:00Galena man sues 7th Street Walmart, accuses manager and greeter of slanderA Galena, Kansas man is suing Walmart claiming he was humiliated when a greeter and then a manager humiliated him by accusing him of stealing shopping carts.In the petition, which was filed Monday in Jasper County Circuit Court, Steven Hasenplaugh claims he was doing his weekly shopping at the 7th Street Walmart when he left his shopping cart by a wall while he went to the the restroom.From the Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-32368186030522643722026-10-13T16:28:26.845-07:002026-10-13T16:28:26.845-07:00City of Joplin to celebrate completion of 20th Street project(From the City of Joplin)Community members are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of a major roadway project in Joplin.The City of Joplin and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the ribbon-cutting on Friday, Oct. 23, near the entrance of Twin Hills Country Club, located at 2019 S. Country Club Drive in Joplin.
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TheRandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5985022.post-57184937673390931702026-10-13T16:13:36.254-07:002026-10-13T16:13:36.254-07:00Investigation continues into Joplin City Jail inmate's death; seven other inmates treated for possible overd(From the Joplin Police Department)A 61-year-old male, Christopher Brodie, of Front Royal, VA, passed away at an area hospital after experiencing a medical emergency while being held as an inmate in the Joplin City Jail on October 12, 2026. At 9:22 am, the Joplin City Jail staff reported Brodie was experiencing a medical emergency and he was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Randyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05760019501046060231noreply@blogger.com1