A 60-year-old from Rolla who pleaded guilty in July for a 2017 double murder in Lake Ozark wants his plea and sentence overturned. That’s according to courthouse records which indicate Gary Sweet, who’s being held in the department of corrections in Fulton, filed the motion to vacate, set aside or correct the judgement or sentence. In the motion, despite not bringing … [Read More]
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Drowning Death in Camden County
A 67-year old man from Belleville, Illinois is dead after drowning in Camden County. The Water Patrol says Stephen Malec suffered an unknown medical condition and … [Read More]
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Community Raises Over $10,000 for Sunrise Beach Police Equipment
We told you the Sunrise Beach Police Department was trying to raise money to buy an extender radio system to improve their officers’ communications … [Read More...]
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Osage Beach Man Accused of Sex Crimes Involving a Minor
A 31-year-old Osage Beach man is being held on half-a-million dollars bond after being picked up on sex-related charges. Courthouse records indicate that Derric Vonderschmidt is charged with four felony counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy … [Read More]
Two Motorcyclists Injured in Wrecks in Miller County
A pair of motorcycle accidents in Miller County sent two men to the hospital with serious injuries. In the first wreck, 72-year old William Clifford of Osage Beach was taken to Lake Regional when his bike overturned on Route W south of Route Z. In the second … [Read More]
Versailles Woman Hurt in Morgan County Wreck
A Versailles woman suffers serious injuries in a wreck in Morgan County. 27-year old Heather Rauch was taken to Lake Regional when her Ford Explorer hit a utility pole and overturned. The Highway Patrol says the vehicle had gone off the roadway and Rauch … [Read More]
Miller County Sheriff Investigating Alleged Threat in Iberia School District
There will be additional deputies on campus at an area school following a threat that was reported Wednesday. Iberia R-V school officials say that following school Wednesday, a group of students told a building principal that a high school student had made a … [Read More]
Vote Planned on Agreement for Soccer Complex
The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen is expected to hold the first vote on an agreement for construction and operation of a tournament soccer complex when they meet this week. The cooperation agreement with Tri-County Lodging outlines details including who will … [Read More]
Sheriff, Shelter, Health Department Offer Free Vaccines, Microchips
Residents of Camden County have an opportunity to get free vaccines and microchips for their pets at an event scheduled for this Saturday. As part of World Rabies Day, the Camden County Sheriff, Camden County Health Department, and the Kat & K9 Shelter are … [Read More]
Osage Beach Police Report
The Osage Beach Police reported four arrests during the week ending September 15th. Joshua Mahlberg of Osage Beach allegedly pulled a gun during a confrontation with his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. Ellen Williams of Osage Beach and Donald Horton of … [Read More]
Young Eagles Flights Coming Up in Eldon
The Young Eagles will be returning to the sky next week. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1254 will host another round of free flights for kids on Saturday, September 28th. Participants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 and must have their parents’ … [Read More]
One Cited After Rollover Accident in Camdenton
A Camdenton man is cited after a rollover accident that took place Tuesday afternoon. The wreck happened around noon on Highway 54 in front of McDonald's in Camdenton. The CPD says 25-year old Travis Simmons was eastbound in the inside lane driving behind a … [Read More]
Investigation Underway After Body Found at Camdenton Walmart
Camdenton Police have released some details surrounding the discovery of a body in a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot. Chief Laura Wright says that the initial call came in shortly after 5:15 Monday afternoon after an employee discovered an unresponsive male … [Read More]
