Jasper County
Coverage of Jasper County in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri child abuse investigators are overwhelmed again as backlogs return
Missouri child abuse investigators are facing overwhelming workloads, leading to burnout and high turnover rates, as exemplified by Ashley Allen quitting her position due to excessive caseloads. The Missouri Children’s Division has a goal of no more than 15 open cases per worker, but data shows that many circuits averaged significantly higher numbers in recent months. This sustained pressure is prolonging the division's ability to close cases effectively.
- Meet the Gen Z journalist who bought his hometown newspaper in Georgia
Evan Newton, a 25-year-old Gen Z journalist, purchased the Monticello News in Georgia, becoming one of the state's youngest newspaper owners. He acquired the outlet from previous owner Katherine Mudd to keep it local, avoiding a corporate takeover. The sale has drawn national attention as a rare example of optimism in local journalism amid widespread newsroom closures.
- Solar is booming in Indiana. Not everyone is happy about it.
The largest solar farm in Indiana came online in early 2025, sparking concerns among Jasper County residents like Gena Carlson, who worry it will disrupt farmers' land. Locals have expressed opposition to the solar project.
- Crash footage of ESPN analyst who had arm amputated raises uncomfortable questions about GoFundMe
ESPN analyst Matt Miller's car crash, which resulted in an arm amputation, has led to a Missouri attorney general investigation into allegations of financial misconduct related to his fantasy football leagues. A GoFundMe campaign for Miller was paused after reaching $51,000 amid the investigation.
- Semi driver allegedly didn't have license in Northwest Indiana crash that injured child, woman
A semi-truck driver allegedly without a license caused a crash in Northwest Indiana, injuring a woman and a 3-year-old. The incident occurred in Jasper County at State Road 10 and CR 1200 W in DeMotte, leading to multiple charges against the driver.
- 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Jasper County, sheriff's office says
One person died and multiple were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Jasper County, northwest Indiana, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office.
- Jasper County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
A convicted felon from Jasper County has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas. U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the sentencing.
- The Indiana community caught between coal and the data center boom
A community in Jasper County, Indiana, faces the tension between coal industry traditions and the growing data center boom. Barb Deardorff, a teachers’ union organizer, reflects on her connection to the local landscape, including cornfields and sandhill cranes, as she balances her career with moments of respite.