Monday, April 28, 2025

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Good Morning, Joplin. Watch out for snakes and spiders. Not a joke…

In today’s JOMO Jive:

• ☕️ Public Storm Shelters in Joplin

• Webb City Might Expand Fireworks Sales Season

• Joplin Crusaders Kick Off 2025 Season

Let’s get to it.

— Matt Thompson

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Severe Weather Ahead? Know Where to Go. 🌪️ 

Tornado sirens don’t leave time for second guesses. We’ve put together a full guide to every public storm shelter in Joplin — plus a few tips you might not know about shelter registration.

Stay safe, stay smart... and maybe bookmark this page before the next round of storms. 👀

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THE DIGEST

Webb City Might Expand Fireworks Sales Season 🧨 🎆 

Good news for fireworks fans: Webb City could soon give you a few extra days to stock up before the Fourth of July.

The city council is considering a proposal to expand the window for fireworks sales from the current July 1–4 to a longer stretch: June 27 through July 4. However, even if the change passes, it won’t affect when you’re allowed to actually set off fireworks—those dates would still be July 1–4 only.

The proposal will be up for discussion at the city council meeting tonight.

Joplin Crusaders Soar Past Oklahoma Hawks in Season Opener 🏈

The Joplin Crusaders braved rain, mud, and missing sideline markers to cruise to a 44–8 win over the Oklahoma Hawks Saturday night. Running back Elliot Hawings bulldozed for two touchdowns, and the Crusaders' defense swarmed all game long, forcing turnovers and shutting down drives. A late Hawks touchdown avoided the shutout, but the night belonged to Joplin — complete with big plays, wild weather, and even a little endzone dancing.

Big changes are also happening off the field: semi-pro football introduced new rule updates this year to streamline games, and Southern Sports Network launched new partnerships to bring even more coverage to fans. Next up, the Crusaders hit the road to face the Tulsa Gators in what’s expected to be one of their toughest tests of the season.

Civic Updates

👶 Big Changes Coming to Kansas Childcare with New Law

Kansas is giving its childcare system a major overhaul. Governor Laura Kelly has signed House Bill 2045, creating a new Office of Early Childhood and setting the stage for big updates across the state.

Here’s what’s changing:

• 🏛️ More than 20 programs consolidated into one agency

• 👶 Plans to expand childcare openings across Kansas

• 🧑‍🏫 Education requirements adjusted for some childcare workers

• 🧮 Adult-to-child ratios updated for facilities

The new Office of Early Childhood is expected to officially launch in mid-2026. Until then, Kansas families can expect gradual changes aimed at expanding access and streamlining services.

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WEATHER

Monday: 🌡️ 67 | 79 💨 

Tuesday: 🌡️ 62 | 71 ⛈️ 80%

Wednesday: 🌡️ 61 | 70 🌧️ 80%

Recap:

⚾️ Baseball (25-22)
4/25 vs Rogers State University | L 10-4
4/26 vs Rogers State University | W 3-2
4/27 vs Rogers State University | W 8-5

🥎 Softball (36-16)
4/26 vs Pittsburg State University | W 8-2, W 6-2

What’s Happening

Tuesday:

Cup of Joe on ALLO | 8:30 AM
Location: Joplin Greenhouse & Coffee Shop

Creation Station | 4:00 PM
Location: Spiva Center for the Arts

Music Bingo | 7:00 PM
Location: Jefferson’s

MSSU’s Southern Jazz Orchestra Spring Concert | 7:30 PM
Location: MSSU Taylor Auditorium

Trivia Night | 7:30 PM
Location: B&B Theatres Neosho Cinema 6

Open Mic Night | 8:00 PM
Location: Bites & Pipes

Wednesday:

Boomerangs Beauty Bar Ribbon Cutting | 10:00 AM
Location: Boomerangs Beauty Bar

Mini Makers | 10:15 AM
Location: Spiva Center for the Arts

Cathouse Leather Bike Night | 6:30 PM
Location: Cathouse Leather

Trivia Night | 6:45 PM
Location: Chaos Brewing Company