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Rachel Schnelle/KRPSLayne Bourgeous was recently hired as the director for Joplin's Regional Commission on Homessless. Before starting this job virtually in April, he was the Executive Director of the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SICOG) — a federally designated Economic Development District. -
Rachel Schnelle/KRPSSocial service organizations attribute Joplin’s growing unsheltered population to economic instability, lack of affordable housing
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Over 400 Southwest Missouri residents lined the sidewalks of 7th and Rangeline with various signs, American flags, and shirts opposing the Trump administration. -
The annexation plan was approved on Jan. 12 by Joplin’s planning commissionwith a 6-1 vote. It is in the very beginning stages of the approval process, according to Joplin city officials. -
Customer testimonies from the July public hearings have become the cornerstone of the Public Service Commission's orders. -
Economic development and tourism were key touchstones during Wednesday's two-hour ceremony. -
Joplin passed an ordinance in November 2025 forbidding the displacement of transient individuals. -
Addressing homelessness has been a top priority for Joplin city officials
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The four commissioners issued stern statements regarding the findings of the hearings and the Office of Public Counsel investigations.
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For the last five years, residents and elected officials have mulled over the best solution for the 100-year-old failing building. -
The interactive and dynamic safety town experience was the first of its kind in Southwest Missouri. -
The proposed rate increase was met with opposition and confusion during Joplin’s public hearing on Monday.
