As soon as the signs go up, drivers on Interstate 49 south of Neosho and from Carthage to Nevada will be able to legally drive a little faster. The Missouri Department of ... Read More

A vehicle fire on I-44 caused traffic delays, prompting officials to advise eastbound travelers to avoid the area near the Love's exit. Read More

Drivers are hopeful for major changes coming to the area of interstate 44 and Missouri route 13 in north Springfield. The next set of improvements are planned along Kansas ... Read More

A semi-trailer partial rollover impacted traffic this morning on westbound I-44 shortly after 8 a.m. Read More

Just after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, reports of a crash on Range Line Rd in the diverging diamond just south of I-44 alerted E-911. Read More

A second public meeting will be held Thursday in Joplin for those interested in a planning study for the Missouri Highway 171 / 249 corridor and t West Corridor, the Missouri Department of ... Read More

Seventy years ago, Missouri awarded its first construction contract under the new interstate highway program along the corridor that became Interstate 44. The Ozark Empire Fairgrounds opens for its ... Read More

About 7:45 a.m. Tuesday reports of a serious crash on I-44 Strafford at Strafford, Mo. CLOSED in both directions at 92 MM. Read More

Carl Junction Fire, Police and METS ambulance responded. On scene we learn the trailer was an oversized load that got high-centered on the crossing. Eyewitness video show the trailer across the CPKC ... Read More

KOAMtrafficalert Carl Junction 171 / 96 / YY roundabout. Semi trash hauler loses load, NE corner of roundabout affecting 96WB to 171NB. Read More

Authorities are responding to a series of crashes along eastbound Interstate 44 near Mount Vernon. This comes after an initial fatal wreck involving a semi-truck fire Sunday ... Read More

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in southwest Missouri. Read More

During a winter storm, the Joplin Police Department may not respond to certain traffic-related calls due to the influx of emergency calls and limited resources, so drivers are encouraged to exchange ... Read More

An Arkansas jury convicted and sentenced a Joplin man on Wednesday to 35 years for trafficking a minor. Daniel Smathers, 47, of Joplin, Mo., was convicted in Benton County, Arkansas Circuit Court. He ... Read More

JOPLIN, Mo. - Crews are responding to a crash on I-44. The crash occurred on I-44, mile marker 18.5, in the westbound lanes. The MoDOT Traveler Information Map reports that the impact happened at 1:36 ... Read More

The crash occurred on I-44, mile marker 18.5, in the westbound lanes. The MoDOT Traveler Information Map reports that the impact happened at 1:36 p.m. and that delays should be expected for about an ... Read More

Where:  I-49 between Newton County Route V and Missouri Route 175 south of Joplin in Newton County When:  7 a.m.-11 a.m., Sunday, November 9; 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon ... Read More

Agencies from Newton County and City of Joplin responded to exit 6 / Main Street on I-44. On the MoDOT cameras we could tell immediately it was going to be a traffic issue. The initial collision was ... Read More

About 2:30 p.m. Friday afternoon reports of a head-on crash at Schifferdecker and the Belle Center curve alerted E-911. Read More

Higher Power Garage in Joplin, MO has helped 9 local families drive away with a new-to-them vehicle after completing a program that taught them basic auto maintenance, budgeting, and insurance. Read More

Three people were seriously injured in an accident on West 20th Street two miles west of Joplin just before 5 p.m. Tuesday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol sa ... Read More

A charter bus loaded with students from Bolivar, Fair Play, and Dadeville was involved in a crash near Phillipsburg, Mo. in Laclede County on State ... Read More

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Rains continue to fall into the late evening and crashes and slide offs continue too. About 10:15 p.m. Tuesday reports of a tractor-trailer off I-49 about 37.6 mile marker. Read More

A train engine derailed while crossing the Turkey Creek railroad bridge in Joplin, Missouri, and it is unclear if there were any injuries. Read More