What could be the first arrest for boating while intoxicated this year in the Lake Area is reported by the highway patrol. Although specific details were not made available as of early evening, what is known is the individual identified as 54-year-old Johnny Cox, of Lebanon, was arrested for BWI shortly before 1:00 Tuesday afternoon in Camden County. Cox was taken to the Camden … [Read More]
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Fatalities Decrease; Cellphone-Related Accidents on the Rise
Traffic fatalities were down in Missouri in 2018, according to a report issued by the Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety and Traffic division. Preliminary … [Read More]
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Lake of the Ozarks Sign Set for Repairs After Lightning Strike
A giant lighted sign that welcomes visitors to the lake area apparently also attracts lightning. K.C. Cloke of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce says the “Lake of … [Read More...]
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Gravois Mills Couple Escapes Serious Injuries in Wreck on Highway 5
A Gravois Mills husband and wife are lucky to escape serious injury after an unexpected encounter with a deer and a trip down an embankment along Hwy-5 south in Camden County. The highway patrol says it happened just before 9:00 Tuesday morning near Wading … [Read More]
Osage Beach Police Statistics Report
The Osage Beach Police reported four arrests during the week ending January 20th. 29-year old Tanner Morris of Brumley was arrested for trespassing and resisting arrest. 20-year old Katelynn Rains of Osage Beach was allegedly driving while intoxicated and … [Read More]
Carjacking Suspect Scheduled for Arraignment
An 18-year-old from Belton accused of a carjacking in Miller County before leading authorities on a pursuit through Morgan County and into Pettis County where it came to an end is scheduled to appear in court today. Kayondez Avalo is set to be arraigned in … [Read More]
National Churchill Museum Planning 50th Anniversary Celebration
Dignitaries from around the world, including relatives of Winston Churchill and Harry Truman, are expected to attend an anniversary celebration in Fulton later this year. The 50th anniversary of the National Churchill Museum will be celebrated on the campus of … [Read More]
Lake Ozark FPD Dedicates Time to Community Events
Lake Ozark firefighters spent a large portion of 2018 helping out their community. Their staff participated in at least 15 community events during the calendar year, and Chief Mark Amsinger they’re usually at a lot more events than just those listed in the … [Read More]
Lake Area Escapes Brunt of Winter Weather, Rest of State Not as Fortunate
While the Lake Area and Central Missouri, for the most part, escaped any significant weather-related problems other than the cold this weekend, other areas around the state did not. Mother Nature delivered snow and ice, especially to southeast Missouri, … [Read More]
Another Lake Area Fugitive in Custody
Another person identified as a “most wanted” subject in the Lake Area has been taken into custody on warrants from several different counties. 41-year-old Charles Allen Newton, of Harrisonville, is currently in the custody of the Jasper County Jail. According … [Read More]
Fire Damages a Lake Area Resort
It should be back to normal, Sunday (Jan. 20), for the Lodge of Four Seasons after fire damages an area of Spa Shiki. While most of the resort is open for business, part of the day Saturday was spent cleaning up the spa. Lake Ozark Fire District officials say … [Read More]
Miller County Sheriff to Launch Second Community Crime Watch
The Miller County Sheriff’s Office is ready to launch their second community crime watch team. The first began last year in the Iberia area. Sheriff Louie Gregoire says now that the first community watch organization is off the ground, they’re ready to … [Read More]
Revised Pay Plan for City Employees Tops Lake Ozark Meeting Agenda
The Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen is expected to address pay rates for city employees when they meet Tuesday night. First and second readings of a revised city pay plan are included on the agenda. The board will also review for approval a list of detailed job … [Read More]
