Camden Archives

Camden County man accused of shooting at neighbor, deputies

June 16, 2023 10:31 AM Matthew Sanders

A man who lives near Camdenton was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly fired at his neighbor’s home and kept firing when deputies arrived.

MSHP names drivers who died in Highway 54 crash south of Lake of the Ozarks

June 14, 2023 1:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Highway 54 was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon in Camden County after a crash, the Missouri Department of Transportation tweeted.

Osage Beach Planning Commission approves plan to rezone property for Oasis at Lakeport

June 13, 2023 11:28 AM Avery Roehler

Oasis at Lakeport will be a $300 million family resort and entertainment district along the Lakeport property at Highway 54 and Jeffries Road, adjacent to the Grand Glaize Bridge.

One seriously hurt in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

June 8, 2023 11:29 PM Lucas Geisler

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – One person was flown to the hospital after a boat exploded at the Lake of the Ozarks on Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that 35-year-old Amanda Kingston suffered serious injuries in the explosion around 3:20 p.m. The patrol said the boat, operated by 78-year-old Benny E. Thomas, exploded

No reported injuries following Loto Powerfest boat races

June 3, 2023 9:45 PM Nia Hinson

Editor’s Note: A correction was made to the fire chief’s name LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual boat race at the Lake of the Ozarks occurred Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event attracted large crowds, prompting law enforcement to take steps to ensure safety. The Lake Ozark fire department, Osage

Osage Beach Board of Aldermen approves development plan for Oasis at Lakeport; construction to start ‘immediately’

June 2, 2023 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction will soon begin on a resort and entertainment district at the Lake of the Ozarks after the Osage Beach Board of Aldermen approved the development plans at its meeting Thursday. According to a press release from SkyView Partners – who is involved with the project, along with Tegethoff Development and

No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend

May 29, 2023 11:45 AM Avery Roehler

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.

Lake of the Ozarks expecting large crowds for holiday weekend

May 26, 2023 11:24 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for increased boating traffic for the first big summer holiday –Memorial Day weekend.

Man seriously injured in Camden County motorcycle crash

May 25, 2023 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries Thursday after he crashed his motorcycle in Camden County. The crash happened on South Highway 7, north of Sweatt Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2003 Harley Davidson V-Rod – driven by Bret Moore, 59 –

Authorities emphasizing boating safety on Lake of the Ozarks ahead of Memorial Day

May 22, 2023 11:26 AM Avery Roehler

Authorities are encouraging people to keep boat safety in mind as they head out onto the water this Memorial Day.

Three people injured after Camden County golf cart crash

May 21, 2023 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A juvenile and two adults were taken to the hospital after a golf cart crash in Camden County on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened a little before 9:00 p.m. on Avalon Way just west of Stagecoach Lane in Camden County. Troopers say, James

Brumley man accused of breaking into hotel room, sexually assaulting woman

May 19, 2023 10:30 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brumley man is accused of breaking into a hotel room and sexually assaulting a woman. Charles Talley Jr., 44, is charged with second-degree sodomy, first-degree burglary and attempted first-degree burglary. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond. A court date has not been announced. Talley allegedly broke

Miller County woman accused in drug overdose death pleads guilty; sentenced 15 years

May 18, 2023 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 2019 overdose of another woman. Kendra Horseman, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday to delivery of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections. Horseman was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of a controlled substance. According to

Two people recovering from injuries following crash in Camden County

May 17, 2023 8:19 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are recovering from injuries following a crash Tuesday evening in Camden County on Lowell Williams Rd. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 26-year-old Conner White and the driver, 26-year-old Matthew Martin, both suffered injuries and were taken to the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach. Troopers say

Umpire accused of assaulting deputy, held on $100,000 bond

May 15, 2023 11:14 AM Ryan Shiner

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) An umpire from Versailles faces an assault charge after allegedly trying to choke a Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy on Saturday, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. Neal Sidebottom, 56, is charged with first-degree assault and resisting arrest. He is being held at the Camden County Jail on a

School of the Osage holding classes online Thursday after second threat

May 10, 2023 2:48 PM Ryan Shiner

The School of the Osage is planning to hold classes online Thursday after district leaders were made aware of another threat.

Driver dies in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

April 27, 2023 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) One driver died in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday night at the 123-mile marker on Highway 54, according to a press release. Merrianne Echols, 51 of Camdenton, was pronounced dead at Lake Regional Hospital, according to the press release. They drove a 2011 Dodge Avenger. The other vehicle involved was a 2013

Two people charged after slew of drugs found at Camden County residence

April 26, 2023 8:04 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested Monday in Camdenton after a search at a residence on Hopkin’s Circle led to a haul of drugs being seized., according to a press release from Camdenton police. Justin W. McLain, 25, and Laura A. McLain, 42, both of Camdenton, are each charged with one count of first-degree

Two people hurt in one-vehicle crash in Camden County

April 24, 2023 6:51 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people sustained injuries in a one-vehicle crash Monday in the 900 block of Adkins Road in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred after a 2020 Kawaski KRX 1000 – driven by Isaac Hernandez, 20, of Gladstone – was traveling too fast while making

Man seriously injured in boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks

April 24, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man on a bass boat was seriously injured after two boats collided Sunday afternoon at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The collision occurred after a 2022 Lowe bass boat – driven by Roger Crowder, 58, of Jefferson City — ran over