Lake of the Ozarks Archives

Local businesses react to shooting at Bagnell Dam Strip

July 16, 2021 3:17 PM Ben Fein

Business owners on the Bagnell Dam Strip say last nights shooting, is something they’ve never seen in their years at the lake.

Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off

July 2, 2021 12:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s

Lake fire chief, business owner say awareness key to preventing fuel fires on boats

June 18, 2021 4:19 PM Lucas Geisler

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) According to a local fire chief and a business owner at the Lake of the Ozarks, awareness of a boat’s condition and even its smell can help boaters prevent fuel fires. Two boats have caught fire in the last week due to fuel issues, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a boat on fire at Lake of the Ozarks

June 13, 2021 1:21 PM Chanel Porter

OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F was advised of a boat fire near a gas dock at the 17.5 mile mark at Lake of the Ozarks. An employee at the Getaway Gas Dock reported the boat on fire and that all three subjects who were aboard had all exited the

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Child dead after being struck by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks

June 6, 2021 9:28 PM Chanel Porter

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old Waynesville boy was pronounced dead at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday after being struck by a propeller. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that emergency personnel responded to the Ft. Wood Recreation Area near the six mile mark of the Glaize Arm in reference to the

Person of interest in Lazy Gators shooting arrested on drug charges

June 2, 2021 1:21 PM Ben Fein

One person is still in custody on unrelated charges following a shooting that killed one at Lazy Gators late Saturday night.

Businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks see more foot traffic during the holiday weekend

May 31, 2021 3:03 PM Ben Fein

Many businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks saw their sales boom during Memorial Day Weekend, as more people begin to travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victim identified in Lazy Gators homicide

May 30, 2021 7:46 PM Chanel Porter

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Camden County Sheriffs Office released the name of the victim and located the third person of interest in relation to the Saturday night Lazy Gators homicide. Twenty-seven year old Vonza Watson of Jefferson City was shot and killed around 11 p.m on Saturday night at a bar

Lazy Gators shooting leaves one person dead

May 29, 2021 11:46 PM Zach Boetto

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) EDIT: Shooting took place at Lazy Gators. Previous reporting said Shady Gators. UPDATE: According to a press release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office, the victim, a 27-year-old black male, has died. CCSO also arrested two of three suspects, with the help of witnesses. The names of the victims

Officials give water safety advice during busy holiday weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks

May 29, 2021 7:21 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Many officials referred to Memorial Day weekend as the ‘kick off for summer’ and said although people are eager to get back out after the pandemic, it is important to stay safe while doing so. Nick Chabarra with AAA said an estimate of 37 million people will be traveling this weekend and

Man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks Friday afternoon

May 29, 2021 1:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A young man drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday afternoon, after leaving a residence intoxicated. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Boating incident reports, 22-year-old Jose Ramirez of Columbia walked away from a home intoxicated, then never returned. Ramirez was later found in the water near Mile Marker

Increased law enforcement out for Memorial Day Weekend

May 29, 2021 5:34 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol will have an increased presence out on the roads and water this Memorial Day Weekend. According to AAA, more than 37 million people are expected to travel this holiday weekend. The company also states that 90% of those 37 million people are expected to get to their

MSHP: More troopers will be on highways this Memorial Day weekend

May 28, 2021 4:59 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA. Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol has increased manpower on the roads over this Memorial Day Weekend. Troopers will have extra enforcement on interstate 70, Highways 63, 50, and 64, and route 5. Highway Patrol will have its Marine Division and Water officers out in full force at the lake to make sure everyone

Officials remind people of the importance of water safety ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

May 28, 2021 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) State officials are reminding Missourians to be safe on the water during Memorial Day Weekend. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Missouri has averaged over 46 non-boating related drownings per year on streams, rivers, ponds and lakes over the past five years. MSHP says this does not include

Settlement reached with Camdenton school district over custodian’s behavior

May 27, 2021 8:25 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two minors that sued the Camdenton R-III school district reached a settlement with the district this week. Federal court documents show a sealed settlement agreement between the minors, who are referred to as “Jane Doe” and “John Doe,” and the district on Monday. A court hearing was held Tuesday in Jefferson

Vehicle in deadly hit and run in Moniteau County found

May 23, 2021 12:15 AM Zach Boetto

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE (7:30 p.m.): Corporal Kyle Green said Sunday evening the car involved in the deadly crash has been found. Troopers are still working to identify who was driving the vehicle when the crash happened. UPDATE: Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports show 39-year-old Kathleen Bennett died in the crash and 47-year-old

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports double-digit active coronavirus case drop

May 18, 2021 8:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Hit and run boat crash on the Lake of the Ozarks leaves one with minor injuries

April 25, 2021 10:53 PM Connor Hirsch

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo (KMIZ) A hit and run boat crash left one man with minor injuries Saturday morning around 10. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report, one fishing boat crashed into another at near the 1.8-mile marker of the Glaize arm of the lake. The boat then drove away from

Man arrested after shooting at Bagnell Dam Strip

April 23, 2021 9:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Ozark Police arrested a man after he fired 12 shots into a hillside Friday afternoon in the area of 1140 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Police responded intially to several reports, one of shots fired and the other of a man in the middle of the street causing problems and threatening passing

New Highway 54 interchange at Lake of the Ozarks to open Wednesday

April 15, 2021 4:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) After a two-year-long project, the Lake of the Ozarks new interchange for Highway 54 will open up next Wednesday in time for the annual increase in traffic headed to the area. The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will remove traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. Highway 54, Business Highway 54,