A 49-year-old from Versailles, previously sentenced in 2005 to the Department of Corrections on two counts of child molestation, is back in jail on more sex-related charges. Mylon Duane Addis is formally charged with one count each of promoting child pornography and possession of child pornography-second or subsequent offense, along with three counts of failing to register as a … [Read More]
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Heat Wave Poses Additional Risk for Firefighters
Excessive heat warnings remain in effect for the area until Saturday night, with the heat index estimated as high as 110. That has some area first responders … [Read More]
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Ameren Offers Tips to Stay Cool and Keep Bills Low
Ameren Missouri wants customers to take some steps to keep themselves cool during times of excessive heat and keep their energy bills low at the same time. In … [Read More...]
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Camdenton Man Charged with Attempted Escape After Arrest by Highway Patrol
A Camdenton man arrested by the Highway Patrol and charged with DWI-persistent offender after a car accident is now facing an additional charge for attempting to escape. Court documents indicate that while Kyle Zachman was getting treatment at the hospital … [Read More]
Eldon Man Arrested After Altercation with Police
What began as a domestic call in Eldon turned into a physical altercation with law enforcement. The Eldon Police responded to the call Monday right in front of the public safety building. Joseph Williams of Eldon allegedly sprayed someone with pepper spray … [Read More]
Tri-County FPD Responds to Report of Possible Explosive Device
Some tense moments in Richland after reports are received about a possible explosive device found inside a home. Deputy Chief Russell Hobbs, from the Tri-County Fire District, says emergency personnel from Fort Leonard Wood and the Highway Patrol bomb squad … [Read More]
Car Hits Semi Tractor in Morgan County
A Warsaw woman is lucky to avoid serious injury or death after an accident involving a semi tractor. The Highway Patrol says 49-year old Christine Begeman was westbound on U.S. 50 in Morgan County when her Nissan Versa crossed over the center of the road and … [Read More]
Unemployment Rate Unchanged for Fourth Straight Month
The latest unemployment figures are in for the state of Missouri, and the Department of Economic Development says things are holding steady. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.3% for June, marking the fourth straight month at that level. … [Read More]
State Fair CC Receiving Federal Grant Money for Apprenticeship Programs
State Fair Community College is one of nine selected to receive a portion of federal grant money. The U.S. Department of Labor is distributing $12 million to the Missouri Apprenticeships in Manufacturing Program. MoAMP is a nine-member consortium of community … [Read More]
Osage Beach Fire Chief Dorhauer Announces Retirement
Osage Beach Fire Protection District Chief Jeff Dorhauer has announced that he’ll be retiring at the end of this year. Dorhauer joined the district in 1989 as a volunteer. He became a full-time employee of the district in 1996 and was named Chief in 2006. He … [Read More]
Camdenton Man Charged After Wreck in Morgan County
A Camdenton man injured in a car wreck in Morgan County Monday night is now facing criminal charges stemming from that accident. 78-year old Jerry Daniel suffered serious injuries when his car went off the road and hit a culvert on Highway 52 just after 11:30 … [Read More]
MAAL Praises Camden Co. Animal Ordinance
The Executive Director of an organization that lobbies for laws to protect animals says an ordinance adopted in Camden County is a good start. Bob Baker from the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation says he’s particularly pleased with one of the rules the … [Read More]
Drug/Alcohol Treatment Court Having Positive Impact
Camden County officials are expressing a great deal of pride following the recent graduation of the first two participants in their drug and alcohol treatment court program. Defense Attorney Fawzy Simon says they can tell the program is having a positive … [Read More]
