Lake of the Ozarks Archives

Highway patrol increasing enforcement for Memorial Day weekend

May 27, 2022 10:36 AM Erika McGuire

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers will increase their presence on the road this Memorial Day weekend, starting Friday.

Advocate against boating under the influence shares her story about almost losing her life to an impaired boater

May 26, 2022 5:50 PM Kennedy Miller

Alcohol is listed as the leading contributing factor in 18 percent of boating deaths in 2020.

Swimming to open at Missouri State Parks ahead of Memorial Day weekend

May 26, 2022 5:21 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that its beaches are set to open for the season on Friday, May 27.

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.

MoDOT extends closure of Bagnell Dam Bridge into next week

May 12, 2022 8:14 AM Zachary Farwell

The bridge on Business Highway 54 will reopen on Thursday night for the weekend before shutting down again on Monday.

MoDOT to close Bagnell Dam Bridge Monday for repairs

May 9, 2022 5:23 AM Meghan Drakas

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will close the Bagnell Dam Bridge on Monday for repairs to the surface of the bridge. This is the final phase in the bridge rehabilitation project which started in September of last year and closed the Highway 54 bridge over the dam for months. The bridge reopened at

Seven people rescued after dock breaks free at the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks

May 6, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Seven people had to be rescued Friday morning after a dock had broken free and was drifting with people on it at the 13.5-mile marker of the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.

Lake Ozark man still at large after allegedly biting the ear off another man

April 29, 2022 7:58 PM Marina Diaz

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies in Mid-Missouri continue to look for a man that allegedly disfigured a man’s ear that caused permanent damage during an assault. Ryan Pierce is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, and third-degree assault after he allegedly bit the ear off another person during an assault on Sunday. Officials

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

Bagnell Dam set to reopen this Friday

April 27, 2022 11:42 AM Kennedy Miller

The bridge across the Bagnell Dam at the Lake of the Ozarks is expected to reopen to travelers Friday.

MoDOT set to start repairs on Highway 42 near Lake of the Ozarks

April 27, 2022 5:39 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin a months long project resurfacing and replacing guardrail on Highway 42 between Osage Beach and Iberia.

Lake Ozark man charged after allegedly biting off the ear of another man

April 26, 2022 10:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect Pierce is currently at large. LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County prosecutor has charged a Lake Ozark man after he allegedly bit the ear off another man on Sunday evening. Ryan Pierce is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary and third-degree assault. According to a

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Missouri Department of Conservation reports low water levels impacting boat ramps at Lake of the Ozarks

March 11, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants the public to know and use caution when using MDC boat accesses at the Lake of the Ozarks after they have sustained damage over the course of several months due to low water levels.

Trial date set for man accused in fatal Lake of the Ozarks shooting

March 3, 2022 8:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A trial date has been set for a man accused of a fatal shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks over the summer.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service

February 24, 2022 5:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another

February 24, 2022 3:11 PM Lucas Geisler

Ethan Mast pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault. His attorney said he admitted to taking part in the abuse that killed 4-year-old Jessica Mast and hitting a young boy.

Camdenton Board of Aldermen approves pay raises for city workers

February 16, 2022 9:55 AM Zachary Farwell

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen approved the midyear pay raises at its meeting on Tuesday, according to a news release. City employees should expect to see the pay bumps starting March 1.

Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating a boat fire at the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks

January 27, 2022 6:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a boat fire at the 7.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks.

Versailles man hurt after rollover crash on Highway 5

January 13, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was hurt on Wednesday afternoon after a rollover crash on Highway 5 near Laurie, Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened just after 4:40 p.m. about a half-mile north of Millifork Lane. According to the crash report, Andrew M. Martinez, 32, hit several embankments after