Camden Archives

Two injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 7 in Camden County

May 26, 2022 4:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two people were injured after a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 7 at Bollinger Creek Road in Camden County Thursday morning.

Lake-area realtor charged in murder-for-hire case fails to show up for bond hearing because of rehab

May 24, 2022 1:44 PM Matthew Sanders

A real estate agent accused in a murder-for-hire plot missed a court appearance to revoke her bond Monday because she was in rehab, her lawyer told the court.

Suspect in deadly motorcycle club shooting fails to appear in traffic case

May 20, 2022 9:15 AM Matthew Sanders

A Hickory County man accused in a deadly Lake Ozark shooting during what investigators say was a motorcycle club brawl has been arrested after failing to appear in court.

Woman hurt after crash in Camden County

May 20, 2022 9:20 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was hurt after a single-vehicle crash in Camden County on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened just before 2:10 p.m. on Westwood Drive at Dry Ridge Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by William F. Baur, 47, of Camdenton, hit an embankment after

Public hearing over proposed Camdenton development set for June 7

May 18, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

The board approved a resolution for a pre-annexation agreement with MO Lake Development, LLC.

Cars collide Sunday in Camden County after one failed to yield; sends man to the hospital

May 15, 2022 3:17 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN Co., Mo. (KMIZ) A man is in the hospital after a car hit another in Camden County Sunday because they failed to yield. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. Sunday on Route MM at Shawnee Bend One. One car failed to yield to another car when attempting a left-hand turn. The driver of

Camden County deputies recover stolen items, drugs after traffic stop

May 13, 2022 1:36 PM Zachary Farwell

A person could face charges after a traffic stop in Camden County led to the recovery of stolen items.

Landslide affecting four residents in Sunrise Beach

May 11, 2022 9:47 PM Marina Diaz

Over the weekend the Sunrise Beach Fire Department was notified that asphalt on Wilbus Dr. was cracking and began investigating a landslide.

Airplane lands without landing gear at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport

May 9, 2022 4:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday morning at 9:05, the Mid-County Fire Protection District responded to the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport for an aircraft that had an issue with the land gear while landing, there was no fire, and no one was injured. Firefighters on scene report finding a twin-engine aircraft sitting on the runway

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

August murder trial canceled for Jefferson City man

May 5, 2022 8:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An August murder trial was canceled for a Jefferson City man according to online court records.

High school student in custody after allegedly assaulting Camdenton High School principal

May 4, 2022 2:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.

Man wanted for biting the ear off another man arrested in Camden County

May 3, 2022 5:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Miller County suspect wanted for assault is in custody as of Tuesday afternoon.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer?

April 28, 2022 3:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The bridge over Bagnell Dam is opening up Friday, just in time for the tourism season to start at Lake of the Ozarks. The lake props up the economy of the area around it by drawing in large crowds throughout the summer, dumping millions into the local economy. But those who aren’t into large crowds

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Man and child taken to the hospital after a crash in Camden County

April 24, 2022 3:45 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and child were taken to the hospital Saturday evening after a single-vehicle crash in Camden County. The crash happened at 6 p.m. on US 54 near Route N. The vehicle driven by 35-year-old Brent Hatmaker went off the right side of the road, hit a tree and overturned. While

Russellville man dies in Camden County crash Thursday morning

April 14, 2022 6:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Russellville man has died after a wreck on Highway 5 in Camden County.

Former deputy files sexual harassment lawsuit against Camden County Sheriff’s Department

April 12, 2022 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Camden County deputy has filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment, discrimination and illegal retaliation against the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony Helms and a former Camden County Captain.

Four women hurt after golf cart crashes in Camden County

April 5, 2022 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four women from Lake Ozark were hospitalized Monday night after crashing a golf cart in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report said the crash happened at 6:30 p.m. on Carroll Road, about five miles north of Lake Ozark. Troopers said Audrey Hancock, 72, and Lyneta Goens, 69, were

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate below 3%

March 23, 2022 4:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Four people suffer serious injuries Sunday in crashes around Mid-Missouri

March 21, 2022 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

The first crash took place at about 2:45 p.m. on Mug Drive in Camden County.