We have breaking news from the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District……Board President Brian Layman has resigned from the board. That leaves two active members. This comes just days after the announcement that fire chief Dennis Reilly would be stepping down from his position. Prior to that announcement, Assistant Chief Jamie Karl issued a statement to reassure the public … [Read More]
Latest News
Police Assessment Passes, Fails at the Same Time
A proposal to conduct a top-to-bottom assessment of the Osage Beach Police Department both passed and failed at Thursday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. The … [Read More]
Featured Story
Two Hurt When Car Rolls Into Creek
Two people are hurt, one seriously, after their vehicle was sent careening into a creek. The accident happened early Thursday morning – around 2:00 a.m. – on … [Read More...]
Local News
Fulton Residents Accused of Burglary in Camden County
Two people from Fulton are taken into custody facing multiple burglary charges in Camden County. 35-year-olds Kevin Olsson and Katrina Daro are charged with three class-D felony counts each in connection to alleged incidents reported on September 10th, 16th … [Read More]
Two Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Miller County
A traffic stop by the highway patrol lands two people in the Miller County Jail on several pending charges including felony trafficking of methamphetamine. The Highway Patrol says it happened shortly before 4:00 Thursday afternoon. 35-year-old Dustin Chasteen, … [Read More]
Osage Beach Seeks Federal Funds for Airport Apron Project
The City of Osage Beach is expected to apply for millions of dollars in federal funding to reconstruct and enlarge the apron at Lee C. Fine airport. The Board of Aldermen on Thursday gave their approval to file the application. They’re looking for $6.4 … [Read More]
Repair Work on Bridges Over Wrights Creek Begins Monday
The next round of bridge work in an ongoing rehab program along Route 54 in Miller and Cole counties is set to begin next week. MoDot will be starting work Monday on the east and westbound bridges over Wrights Creek five miles north of Lake Ozark. Those … [Read More]
Security Work to Impact Traffic on Bagnell Dam
We told you earlier this week that Ameren is working to improve security measures at the Bagnell Dam. Part of that work will impact traffic next week. The power company will be installing a security fence. That will require one lane of traffic to be closed … [Read More]
Car Show Raises $3,000 for Family of Leo Case
An annual benefit car show held on the Osage Beach Parkway had another successful year. The Grand Glaize Car Show was held last weekend, with this year’s beneficiary being the family of the late Leo Case. Andy’s marketing director Carolyn Handtke … [Read More]
Ameren Boosting Security Around Bagnell Dam
Now that the $53-million stabilization project is complete, officials from Ameren-Missouri are focusing efforts on enhancing security around Bagnell Dam. Warren Witt, Director of Hydro Operations, says the work should have a minimal effect on traffic using the … [Read More]
Gravois Mills Couple Arrested on Drug, Endangerment Charges
A couple from Gravois Mills faces drug and child endangerment charges after being taken into custody earlier this week. 50-year-old Douglas Ray Hall and 47-year-old Stacey Lynn Hall are each charged with one felony count of possession of a controlled … [Read More]
Suspect Found Hiding in Hay Barn, Taken Into Custody
It wasn’t exactly like trying to find a needle in the haystack but, in the end, the newest person to be posted on the Miller County Sheriff’s Department’s “most wanted” list is taken into custody. Sheriff Louie Gregoire says the search Tuesday afternoon for … [Read More]
Free Rabies/Microchip Clinic Saturday
Camden County residents have a chance to get their pets vaccinated and microchipped at no cost this weekend. The Sheriff’s office, health department, and Dogwood Animal Shelter are teaming up to host a free clinic Saturday from 10am until 2pm. Both the … [Read More]
