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Tipoffs for Joplin, Missouri (City) Newsletter for Saturday March 30, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Mo. House Passes 'Valentine's Law,' Increasing Penalties for Fleeing, Resisting, or Interfering With Arrest
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 29 -- The Missouri House issued the following news: The Missouri House this week voted to increase the criminal penalties for resisting or interfering with an arrest, or fleeing from law enforcement. The bill is named in honor of a St. Louis County Police Detective who was killed by a fleeing suspect, in 2021. "On December 21, 2021, Detective Valentine, my colleague and my friend, gave his life when he was killed by a fleeing felon who was purposely driving in o  more

Mo. Natural Resources Dept.: Solicitations of Interest Sought for Joplin Union Depot
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 30 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Missouri Department of Natural Resources, along with Downtown Joplin Alliance through their Endangered Properties Program, is seeking Solicitations of Interest for the redevelopment of the Joplin Union Depot. Submissions opened March 18 and must be received by May 31, 2024. To view the SOI packet, or for more information on the Union Depot, please visit downtownjoplin.com/endan  more