Joplin is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, with a population of approximately 51,762.
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All news →NewsAPR 13, 2026
Joplin police sniper who killed a 2-year-old girl just became a Missouri state trooper
Joplin police sniper who killed a 2-year-old girl just became a Missouri state trooper KCUR
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NewsFEB 23, 2026
NWS: 2025 marks Missouri’s highest rate of tornado-related deaths since 2011 Joplin EF-5
NWS: 2025 marks Missouri’s highest rate of tornado-related deaths since 2011 Joplin EF-5 KMOV
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NewsJAN 12, 2026
Joplin officer no longer employed after alleged misuse of license plate tracking system
Joplin officer no longer employed after alleged misuse of license plate tracking system KCTV
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