A man from Oronogo has drowned in Stockton Lake. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Stephen Courtney, 51, stepped into an area of deep water, went underwater and didn’t resurface. The drowning occurred Wednesday afternoon just after 4:00 p.m. about a half mile north of L1, which is south of Stockton. The patrol’s Troop D […]
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur off and on Friday across southwest Missouri, but the severe weather threat remains low. The National Weather Service says a few strong storms will be possible, with gusty winds and lightning, especially south of Interstate 44 Friday evening. Locations along and west of Highway 65 stand the best chance […]
Human remains have been found in a field in Ozark. Police responded to the 2300 block of west Longview Road on Wednesday after getting a 911 call saying a farm worker had come across the remains. Investigators began searching for evidence Wednesday night, but after it got dark, continued to look for clues on scene […]
The Taney County prosecutor charged a man in the death of a Branson man. Rusty Harvey is accused of killing Eric Williamson during a fight at Harvey’s house in Branson. Harvey has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. The Taney County Sheriff Department says Harvey was arrested trying to hide in a relative’s house […]
Marteze “Tez” Ward has been found safe. Springfield Police released a statement saying that Ward was found safe after officers received tips from the community that helped in the investigation. The department does not suspect foul play in his disappearance. Ward was reported missing on August 10th from the area of Fellows Lake. He had […]
Greene County Collector Allen Icet says his office will be closed until further notice because of COVID-19. Taxpayers can still go online to look up statements and find receipts. The Assessor’s office remains open. Anyone needing assistance can contact the Collector’s office via e-mail at collectorhelp@greenecountymo.gov. This article is provided by Ozarks News – 93.3 […]
After one last day of sweltering heat with triple digit heat indices on Thursday, some relief is on the way to the Ozarks with cooler temps Friday and through the weekend. There’s also a chance for a few rounds of showers and thunderstorms beginning after midnight Thursday night and continuing off and on through Friday. […]
There is some good news in the battle against COVID-19 in Springfield and Greene County. Health Director Katie Towns says the seven day rolling average of new cases stood at 125 on Wednesday, which is nearly three times lower than last week. However, more than 300 people are still hospitalized in Greene County with the […]
COVID-19 has claimed the life of a prominent Ash Grove physician. Dr. Mark Smith died last Thursday at age 52 from complications of COVID-19. He practiced at Ash Grove Family Medical Center. Citizens Memorial Healthcare says patients can still receive treatment at the Ash Grove clinic from the other medical staff and a doctor from […]
Governor Mike Parson announced $30 million to support Missouri’s health care professionals and system. Governor Parson directed the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services to create and execute the contractual framework to help relieve the current COVID-19 hospital strain. The effort will be funded through the federal CARES Act. This article is provided by […]