A Camden County business is heavily damaged after a fire that began just before 7pm Tuesday. Mid-County Fire responded to Thomas A1 Automotive Repair on South Business 5 to discover two bays already fully involved. The fire was reportedly under control within half an hour, but not before several vehicles and the building itself suffered extensive damages. A neighboring building … [Read More]
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Lebanon Man Drowns After Falling Into River
A Lebanon man is the latest to die by drowning. According to the Highway Patrol, 62-year old Benny Wilson was fishing from an elevated position just before 1pm … [Read More]
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Camdenton Police Cracking Down on Aggressive Driving
The Camdenton Police Department is cracking down on aggressive driving. It’s estimated that as many as 1/3 of fatal injuries are a result of aggressive driving. … [Read More...]
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Commissioner Plans Amendment for Animal Control Ordinance
Camden County may be looking to amend their recently-passed animal control ordinance. Commissioner Don Williams says an important oversight has been brought to their attention. Williams says the amendment has to be included on a meeting agenda at least … [Read More]
Versailles Man Accused of Molesting a Child
A 40-year-old from Versailles is taken into custody on sex-related offenses involving a child under the age 14. Courthouse records indicate that Kevin Andrew Howard is formally charged with statutory rape or attempted statutory rape, statutory sodomy or … [Read More]
Highway Patrol Stop Leads to Drug Arrests
Two suspects with a history of drug-related arrests find themselves in jail again on several more drug-related charges. Courthouse records indicate that 29-year-old Stephanie Marie Kepley, of Eldon, and 20-year-old Jeffery Loren Barlow, of Jefferson City, are … [Read More]
Eldon Man Charged With Burglary
An Eldon man with a history of crimes involving burglary and receiving stolen property is facing new charges after allegedly stealing from Lake Ozark Sand and Gravel. The plant manager reported a break-in Monday morning in which several tools were stolen and … [Read More]
Waynesville Woman Caught With Drugs at Ha Ha Tonka
A woman from Waynesville is facing charges after allegedly being caught with drugs in a state park. Airin Stadelmayer allegedly had marijuana and numerous prescription medications in the vehicle that was pulled over by park rangers on Castle Ruins Road at Ha … [Read More]
Domestic Dispute at Area Resort Leads to Child Abuse Charge
A domestic dispute at a lake area resort lands a Huntsville, Missouri man behind bars. Camden County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Margaritaville Saturday. When they arrived, they began searching the facility for the disturbance. The search led them to the … [Read More]
MoDot Divers Performing Bridge Inspections
Some activity in the water near the U.S. 54 Niangua Bridge may raise some eyebrows in the coming days. MoDot says they’ll have divers there inspecting the bridge for the next few weeks. Traffic on the road will not be affected, but boaters will be seeing buoys … [Read More]
Miller County Announces Two Road Closings
Miller County has one road closing in place and another set to begin soon. Riley Road is currently closed for slab repair one mile south of the junction with Swinging Bridge Road and Meadowcrest. That project should be complete August 26th. The next day, on … [Read More]
BREAKING: Commercial Structure Fire in Camdenton Area (photo courtesy of Becky Hall)
Firefighters are on the scene of a commercial structure fire in Camdenton. Although no details are officially being released at this time, what is known is that the call came in around 6:45pm and, upon arrival, responding personnel discovered heavy … [Read More]
Heat Advisory: Tips, Information for Safety in Extreme Temperatures
As temperatures soar again, a familiar warning is being issued: do NOT leave children or pets in cars for ANY length of time. Andy Roszak, Executive Director of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness…. In the United States we average 38 deaths a year … [Read More]
