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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

Lake Ozark Fire Protection District announces new chief

April 21, 2023 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District announced in a Friday press release that Marcus Carr will be its new chief. Carr was being promoted from deputy chief-EMS. He began his new position on Tuesday, the release stated. He replaces Interim Fire Chief David Matusik, who has been in the position since

Highway 54 to narrow to one lane in Osage Beach on April 24

April 19, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large construction project for several bridge on Highway 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area will begin Monday. One lane of Highway 54, each direction, is expected to remain open throughout the duration of the project, though some ramp and local road closures may be necessary. The planned progression

Camdenton man charged after allegedly punching woman in face

April 17, 2023 4:09 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man was charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly breaking into a residence and punching a woman several times on Saturday, according to a press release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Patrick Long, 37, is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree burglary. He is being held without bond

ATV crash in Camden County sends 13-year-old girl to the hospital

April 17, 2023 8:41 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV crash in Camden County sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital with serious injuries. Troopers say, the crash happened on 474 State Road F at 10:40 a.m. Sunday. According to online crash reports, the crash happened when the ATV hit a puddle. The girl then lost control and overturned

Cause of Ozarks Amphitheater fire under investigation

April 14, 2023 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Officials are trying to determine what caused a fire that heavily damaged the concession stand and office building at the Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton.

Two injured in Camden County crash

April 12, 2023 6:27 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries and a woman had minor injuries Wednesday morning in a Camden County crash on Route A at Midway Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2009 Kia Rondo – driven by Nicole Olcott, 32, of Mountain Grove –

Woman stable after being shot by Camdenton police

April 10, 2023 4:10 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was stable at a hospital Monday after she was shot Sunday night by a Camdenton police officer, the department said in a news release. Police responded to a call at a restaurant at 8:30 p.m. Sunday following a report of an argument between two people wearing military fatigues with guns

Man has serious injuries following crash in Morgan County

April 3, 2023 4:02 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach man suffered serious injuries in a Monday afternoon crash after the Missouri State Highway Patrol says he jumped from his vehicle. Richard Scharlott, 50, jumped from a 2020 Zhejiang Huaw on private property at 28270 Highway 175, according to an MSHP report. He was brought to Lake Regional

Three hurt in ATV rollover crash in Camden County

April 2, 2023 10:29 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been changed to have the correct names. Three people were hurt Saturday evening in an ATV rollover crash in Camden County. The crash happened on Bollinger Creek Road north of Mimosa Beach drive at 6:55 p.m. Troopers say four people were riding on the ATV when

Camden County shooting suspect in custody

March 28, 2023 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Tuesday press release that a man accused of shooting another man has been arrested. James C. Mark was arrested Tuesday. Charges have yet to be filed. He is being held at the Camden County Jail, according to the release. Deputies on Monday night responded

Woman charged in Camden County killing

March 3, 2023 4:20 PM Matthew Sanders

A woman has been charged with murder after a man was found dead last month in a home south of Camdenton.

Sex offender arrested in Lake Ozark, charged with failure to register

March 2, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County man has been charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Nathaniel Lofland, 42, is being held without bond at the Camden County Jail. An initial court appearance was held Thursday. A bond hearing is set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9 at the Camden County Courthouse. Camden

Autopsy indicates Camden County death a homicide

February 24, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The preliminary findings of an autopsy indicate Thomas E. Gifford’s death was a homicide, according to a Camden County Sheriff’s Office press release on Friday. Pathologists from Southwest Forensics conducted an autopsy on Gifford’s body earlier this week, the press release stated. Gifford’s death was ruled suspicious last week. He was 62.

Man suffers serious injuries in Camden County crash

February 21, 2023 9:09 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday morning crash on Route D north of Jack North Road in Camden County. The crash occurred after a 2020 Harley Davidson Triglide Ultra driven by Michael Jones, 65, crossed the center of the road and hit a 2011 Ford Focus head-on, according

Murder charge filed in Camden County death

February 21, 2023 12:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Camden County man was charged Monday with first-degree murder and other violent felonies in the shooting death of a family member and severe wounding of another.