Newton County Mo Emergency Management

05/29/2026

..Plan Accordingly..
Future Work Zone
US-60 East and Westbound (NEWTON County)
GROOVING DRIVE SURFACE is scheduled from 01-JUN-2026 to 12-JUN-2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays only between the hours of 07:00 AM and 07:00 PM.
Work Zone Speed Limit: N/A MPH
https://traveler.modot.org/map/?district=SOUTHWEST

05/29/2026

..Plan Accordingly...
Future Work Zone
US-60 East and Westbound (NEWTON County)
GROOVING DRIVE SURFACE is scheduled from 01-JUN-2026 to 12-JUN-2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays only between the hours of 07:00 AM and 07:00 PM.
Work Zone Speed Limit: N/A MPH
https://traveler.modot.org/map/?district=SOUTHWEST

05/29/2026

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) - The City of Joplin has updated its official outdoor warning siren activation policy to take a more proactive approach during severe thunderstorms the National Weather Service

05/29/2026

Neosho Recycle Center Closed Saturday, May 30th
The Neosho Recycle Center will be closed on Saturday, May 30.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Residents are encouraged to plan recycling drop-offs accordingly. Regular operating hours will resume on Monday, June 1st.

05/29/2026

🚗⭐ Celebrate Neosho Contest Spotlight ⭐🚗

The 2026 Celebrate Neosho Car Show Sponsored by Flagship Auto Group is rolling back into Historic Downtown Neosho on Saturday, June 27, 2026!

From classic cars and muscle cars to custom builds and unique rides, the Car Show is always a favorite attraction during Celebrate Neosho and a great opportunity to showcase vehicles in the heart of downtown.

🗓 Saturday, June 27, 2026
📝 Registration begins at 3:00 PM
⏰ Car Show runs from 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 W. Main Street & S. Wood Street

Have a vehicle you’d like to show off? We encourage participants to come register and be part of the fun! Register online at www.neoshomo.gov/celebrateneosho

Whether you’re entering a vehicle or just coming to admire them, make plans to join us for another great Celebrate Neosho!

05/29/2026

☀️ Summer Break is Here! ☀️

As classrooms, desks, and lockers get cleaned out for the season, remember to recycle properly at the Neosho Recycle Center.

🚫 Please keep the following items OUT of paper recycling:
• Laminated paper
• Plastic binders
• Metal or plastic spirals
• Painted, glittered, or heavily decorated paper

Your efforts help keep our recycling stream clean and effective. Thank you for recycling responsibly and have a safe and wonderful summer!

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05/29/2026

National Weather Service Springfield MO - FFri May 29 2026..DISCUSSION...
- Daily rain chances will continue across the area through the end of the week and into the weekend.
- Winds will up to 10 mph out of the southeast for the rest of today.
- Rainfall amounts could get up to 1-2 inches over localized areas.

Newton-Including the City of Neosho.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
- SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy chance of showers and thunderstorms. Upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 mph.
- SUNDAY...Sunny. Upper 80s. South winds 10 mph.
- SUNDAY NIGHT...Clear. Around 70. South winds 5 mph.
- MONDAY...Sunny chance of showers and thunderstorms. Upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 mph.
- MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear chance of showers and thunderstorms. Upper 60s. South winds 5 mph.
- TUESDAY...Partly sunny chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mid 80s. East winds 5 mph.
- TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Mid 60s. East winds 5 mph.
- WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 mph.
- WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lower 60s. East winds 5 mph.
- THURSDAY...Mostly sunny chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lower 80s. Southeast winds 5 mph.

05/29/2026

At 1 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31, park staff will present “The Jesup Wagon”! When the farmers couldn’t go to Tuskegee Institute because it was too far, the Tuskegee Institute Jesup Wagon went to them. Learn how George Washington Carver helped design and encouraged the use of this mobile demonstration “classroom” and its impact.

Photo Credit: NPS|GWCA