Election results from Tuesday are in and it’s a yes vote all across the board. For Camden County, over 1,800 residents said yes to a tax increase for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. The department requested the increase after calls for service shot up nearly 60% over the past year. It also comes at a time where Camden County was the lowest salaries for deputies … [Read More]
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NextSite Expansion Program Gaining Steam With Other Cities Involved
Lake Ozark wants to attract more business to the city, and the board of aldermen are signing off on an agreement with a company that does that. "NextSite is a … [Read More]
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KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 4th
Here is the KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For Wednesday August 4th. For today: Mainly clear skies with highs around 84. Winds becoming east around 5 … [Read More...]
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Ewens Faces Death Penalty Following Deadly Shootout in 2020
A Lake Area man will face the death penalty when he goes on trial in November. Miller County Prosecutor Benjamin Winfrey is announcing the State of Missouri will pursue the death penalty for 58-year-old Terry Ewens. He’s accused of holding three people … [Read More]
Man In Custody Following Disruption At Camden County Polling Site
One person is in custody after causing a disruption at a Camden County voting site on Tuesday. According to the Camden County Clerk, the unidentified man caused a disruption at the Autumn Village site. They say he entered the polling site, but when he … [Read More]
More Arrests Expected In Vonza Watson Murder
Right now there are two people facing charges in the shooting death of Vonza Watson over Memorial Day weekend at Lazy Gators, but the Camden County Prosecutor thinks more arrests are coming. And Video footage obtained from the public is part of the reason … [Read More]
Eldon Man Facing More Charges Following Arrest Over The Weekend
An Eldon man on probation for stealing a vehicle is facing more charges after an arrest over the weekend. According to the Highway Patrol, an investigation began when troopers responded to Route M in Miller County on a call of a truck that had crashed into … [Read More]
Camden Prosecutor Receives DWI Hero Of The Year Award
The Prosecutor of Camden County’s getting some recognition from the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. Caleb Cunningham been named the DWI Hero of the Year "I was deeply honored to even be nominated" says Cunningham,"some law enforcement … [Read More]
Former Senator Ed Emery Collapses During Speech In Randolph County
A politician who’s running for the 4th congressional district seat collapses during an address to his constituents. According to officials, former state senator Ed Emery collapsed while speaking at the Randolph County Republican Women’s organization on … [Read More]
MO Attorney General Files Lawsuit In KC Against Mask Mandates
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt now has a lawsuit filed against Kansas City over mask mandates he says are ‘unreasonable and unconstitutional.’ The suit was filed Tuesday in Jackson County. The AG is asking the court to get rid of the mask … [Read More]
Tuesday’s Election Results Are In – Camden Sheriff Will Get Tax Increase
Election results from Tuesday are in and it’s a yes vote all across the board. For Camden County, over 1,800 residents said yes to a tax increase for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. The department requested the increase after calls for service shot … [Read More]
Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox Worried About Losing More Deputies
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is facing a labor shortage, and the Sheriff says it’s not limited to the Lake Area. "It's a nationwide epidemic. If you watch the national news, the de-fund the police thing...it's all across the nation" says Benton County … [Read More]
August Sample Ballots For Camden And Laclede Counties On KRMSRADIO.COM
We’re just a few days away from voters heading back to the polls in two Lake Area counties. Elections are taking place in both Camden and Laclede Counties on August 3rd. Some of the issues voters will be looking at include a sales tax increase for the … [Read More]
Rock Legend Dust Hill Of ZZ Top Passes Away In His Sleep
Rock Legend Dusty Hill of ZZ Top has passed away at the age of 72. According to the band’s Facebook Page, Hill had recently pulled out of a show in Illinois due to an injury, as was heading back to his Texas home to recover. The rocker passed away in his … [Read More]
Bicentennial Edition Of Missouri Paper Maps Now Available
The Bicentennial Edition of the official Missouri Highway map is now available. "To honor our great state, this year's map includes kinda a brief history of Missouri before ratification, and then August 10th 1821 and into the State's modern era" says Eric … [Read More]
Local Children Receive Free T-Shirts For Wearing Their Life Jackets
Three Lake Area children were rewarded with T-shirts from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division for getting caught with life jackets on in July. The children, ages 6 and 7, were approached by a Trooper on the water while they were in kayaks in a … [Read More]
Fire At Rolla Apartment Complex Believed To Be Intentional
Several people are okay after an apartment fire in Rolla. Fire and Rescue says they were called to the burning building July 16th and they found fire and smoke coming from the second floor. The fire was quickly put out, but then investigators found the … [Read More]
Man Charged With First Degree Murder In Lazy Gators Shooting
A charge of First Degree murder is announced by Camden County Prosecutor Caleb Cunningham. "On Saturday May 29th, 2021....a shooting occurred here at Lazy Gators in Camden County. Vondza Watson, was the target of the shooting and would pass away from his … [Read More]
Versailles Man Arrested In Capitol Protest Faces More Issues Following Shooting Contest
A Versailles man facing charges in the January 6th Capitol Protest is now facing more problems, after competing in a shooting contest this month. During a hearing in federal court last week, investigators learned about the shooting contest after Matthew … [Read More]
Camdenton Teen Hurt In UTV Accident
A Camdenton teenager has serious injuries he crashed a UTV Monday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 15-year-old from Richland was driving on Route A when he lost control of the Polaris Ranger he was driving after going over a hill. Troopers say … [Read More]
Lake Ozark Board Of Alderman Meeting Sees Several Residents Voicing Numerous Opinions
The Mayor of Lake Ozark and the Board of Aldermen continue to disagree on how best to replace soon-to-be retired City Administrator Dave Van Dee. At a meeting Tuesday night, numerous citizens spoke for and against the idea of starting a new search for Van … [Read More]
Road Closure To Cause Delays On Route 65 Near Warsaw
If you’re headed west of the Lake Area near Truman Lake, there’s a road closure that’ll be forcing a detour starting August 2. MoDOT says all lanes of U-S Route 65 under Highway 83 will be closed in both directions as crews get set to pour concrete on the … [Read More]
Two Camdenton Men Injured In Niangua Bridge Crash
Two Camdenton men have serious injuries after a two-car crash in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 69-year-old Kenneth Siddens was driving on Highway 5 south of the Niangua Bridge when he slowed down for traffic in his pickup … [Read More]
Parson Calls STL Mask Mandate A Step In The Wrong Direction
Missouri Governor Mike Parson is responding on Twitter to more mask mandates in both St. Louis and St. Louis County. Parson says dictating mask mandates while the vaccine’s available is ignoring the real solution and ending public trust. Parson added … [Read More]
Heat Advisory In Effect Across The Lake Area – Heat Index Could Be Over 110
It doesn’t look like the Lake Area’s in line for record-breaking heat, but it will be hot enough to be dangerous through Thursday in Lake of the Ozarks. The air temperature will get close to 100 degrees, but it’ll feel even hotter outside "That's … [Read More]
Officials In Lake Ozark Expect Large Resident Turnout In Tuesday’s Board Of Alderman Meeting
A larger than usual crowd is expected at Lake Ozark for tonight’s Board Meeting, as division continues between the Board and newly elected Mayor Dennis Newberry. I have rumors saying that the Mayor is going to stuff the room full of people to scold the … [Read More]
Camden Sheriff Talks Tax Increase On Upcoming August Ballot
We’re a week away from learning whether or not much of the Lake Area wants to raise taxes for the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. A one-quarter-cent sales tax increase is on the ballot for August 3rd. "Right now we have officers we losing...making only … [Read More]
