Camden County deputies recover stolen items, drugs after traffic stop
A person could face charges after a traffic stop in Camden County led to the recovery of stolen items.
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MoDOT extends closure of Bagnell Dam Bridge into next week
The bridge on Business Highway 54 will reopen on Thursday night for the weekend before shutting down again on Monday.
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MoDOT to close Bagnell Dam Bridge Monday for repairs
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
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Seven people rescued after dock breaks free at the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks
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.
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Lake Ozark man still at large after allegedly biting the ear off another man
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
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer?
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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Bagnell Dam set to reopen this Friday
The bridge across the Bagnell Dam at the Lake of the Ozarks is expected to reopen to travelers Friday.
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MoDOT set to start repairs on Highway 42 near Lake of the Ozarks
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.
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Lake Ozark man charged after allegedly biting off the ear of another man
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
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Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot
Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.
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Missouri Department of Conservation reports low water levels impacting boat ramps at Lake of the Ozarks
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.
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Trial date set for man accused in fatal Lake of the Ozarks shooting
A trial date has been set for a man accused of a fatal shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks over the summer.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service
Check back for updates related to the winter storm.
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Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another
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.
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Camdenton Board of Aldermen approves pay raises for city workers
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.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating a boat fire at the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks
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.
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Versailles man hurt after rollover crash on Highway 5
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
Continue Reading Barnett man treated for serious injuries after crashing into downed tree
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Barnett, Missouri man was treated for serious injuries on Sunday night after he crashed into a downed tree. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 8:25 p.m. on Misty View Road. Troopers said Robin D. Wallace, 44, drove a pickup truck off of the road and
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Camden County deputies looking for man considered armed and dangerous
Dustin Burkhart is charged in Camden County with first-degree assault, first-degree burglary, second-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action.
Continue Reading Suspect in Lake of the Ozarks biker club shooting requests venue change
Prosecutors charged Tonka Way-Con Ponder with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in the shootout that killed one man and injured four others during a July event for motorcycle enthusiasts at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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