A former State Trooper involved in the death of an Iowa man at Lake of the Ozarks will have to wait awhile longer to find out if he’ll ever be able to work in law enforcement again. Anthony Piercy was scheduled to be in court Monday for a counsel status hearing in his appeal to get to his peace officer’s license back. A motion was filed on behalf of the Missouri Highway Patrol … [Read More]
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Camden County Veterans Court Opening Ceremony This Friday
Camden County will officially open their new veterans treatment court later this week. Similar to drug and alcohol courts, the veterans courts are designed to help … [Read More]
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Vietnam-Era Veterans to be Honored in Ceremony Thursday Morning
Vietnam-era veterans will be recognized at a ceremony at the state capitol this week. Organizers say the event is being held to thank and honor veterans who served … [Read More...]
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Most Searched Safety Questions By State
Inquiring minds want to know…..well, a lot of things. In this technological age it’s not hard to find answers to some of life’s tougher questions….or some of the more absurd ones. A recent study evaluated what Americans are most curious about, based on … [Read More]
FCC Says Fraud, Phony Accounts Hurting Lifeline Program
A program that helps provide discounted phone service to low-income consumers has a problem with fraud. That’s according to the FCC, which recently warned carriers, beneficiaries, and the general public about a number of fraudulent enrollments in the Lifeline … [Read More]
Elder Fraud Costs Missouri Seniors Over $800 Million Per Year
Missouri’s seniors are susceptible to fraud and it’s costing them millions of dollars each year. According to data from a study conducted by research company Comparitech, Missouri seniors lose up to $800 million annually. That includes cases of elder financial … [Read More]
Congresswoman Hartzler to Visit Climax Springs H.S. Wednesday
Congresswoman Vicki Hartzler will take a brief respite from Washington, D.C. to visit a local school tomorrow. Hartzler will be at Climax Springs High School to host a “Healthy Future” assembly. The presentation is part her Drug Free Missouri initiative and … [Read More]
Anniversaries of Fatal Fire, Deputy’s Death Mark Somber Easter Weekend
Two tragic events that shook the lake area a year ago were commemorated over the weekend. It was the one year anniversary of both a fatal fire that claimed four young lives and an accident that took the life of a Miller County Deputy Sheriff. The fire in … [Read More]
Crocker Resident Injured in ATV Accident
A Crocker resident taken to Lake Regional suffered moderate injuries in an ATV accident in Miller County. 39-year old Wade Kasper was trying to drive his Polaris ATV on a steep creek crossing on Ozark Trail Road shortly after 10:30 Sunday night. The ATV … [Read More]
Eldon Man Taken to Hospital, Then Jail Following ATV Accident
An ATV accident near Eldon spells big trouble for a 30-year-old who is, apparently, on his way to Kansas after being picked up on an out-of-state warrant by the highway patrol. The highway patrol report indicates that Colin Driscoll had been riding the ATV on … [Read More]
Southwest FPD Reports Busy Weekend
Southwest Fire District personnel are sent into action over the weekend responding to, what ended up being, overlapping fire calls. That’s according to a press release issued by the district which indicates the first call, just after 3:30 Saturday afternoon, … [Read More]
Two Lake Area Men Face Several Charges Each After Being Picked Up In Separate Incidents
Two Lake Area men face several charges each after being taken into custody, in separate incidents, by the highway patrol. 26-year-old Timothy Brown, of Versailles, was picked up Saturday night in Webster County. Brown had been wanted on two … [Read More]
Motion Hearing Planned for Former Teacher Accused of Molesting Students
A former teacher for School of the Osage accused of sexual misconduct with students will be in court Wednesday. Mark Edwards is facing two counts of sexual contact with a student, along with charges of statutory sodomy – deviate sexual intercourse with a … [Read More]
