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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SSM Health Medical Group – Family Medicine & Walk-in Clinic closing at end of the year
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) The SSM Health Medical Group – Family Medicine & Walk-in Clinic is closing on Dec. 31. Hospital officials report they have reached out to all affected patients to let them know this location is closing. Officials say they are helping patients find other SSM Health Medical Group clinic locations and ensure
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Burning leaves cause house fire in Sunrise Beach
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunrise Beach Firefighters responded Tuesday morning to a house fire in the 1400 block of Pisces Dr. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing from the attic and fire visible on the exterior of the structure. Crews brought the fire under control within 20 minutes. Officials say the house was occupied by
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MoDOT extends Bagnell Dam Bridge in Lake Ozark rehabilitation
The Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the time for the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge rehabilitation.
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Voters in Osage Beach Fire Protection District reject property tax increase
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Camden and Miller counties voted against a 30-cent increase for every $100 of value. That money would have funded new equipment and a new location for the fire department to reduce response times. The new location of the fire department would have been a mile and a half away
Continue Reading Proposed tax increase would pay for Osage Beach fire equipment and station
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden and Miller Counties will vote on Tuesday, November 2nd, on a proposed tax that would pay for new fire equipment and a new fire station. The property tax increase will cost residents 30 cents for every 100 dollars of property value. That would cost property owners $114 a year on
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Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?
In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.
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Illinois man dies at Lake of the Ozarks
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Stephen Jones, 51, of Peoria, Illinois, jumped into the lake off a diving board in an unnamed cove at the 17.6 mile mark Sunday evening and didn’t come back up. The Camden County coroner pronounced him dead about two hours later.
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Arkansas man seriously injured after a motorcycle wreck in Osage Beach
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arkansas man was injured after a motorcycle wreck Thursday night on Highway 54. The Osage Beach Police Department responded to Eastbound Highway 54 west of Passover Road after Chester Kowolski, 55, hit the guardrail while driving a motorcycle. Kowolski was taken to Lake Regional Health System with serious injuries treatment.
Continue Reading Man charged with deadly lake shooting appears in court
A Hickory County man charged in connection with a deadly shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks appeared in court Wednesday morning.
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