Lake of the Ozarks Archives

Mid-Missouri authorities search for man after Monday chase

October 6, 2020 8:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies searched for a man Monday night after a chase near the Lake of the Ozarks.

Nebraska man drowns in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks

October 5, 2020 3:44 PM Associated Press

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (AP) — A 21-year-old Nebraska man has drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Reece Isenberg of Omaha, Nebraska, died Saturday morning after he went swimming off a dock and never resurfaced. The State Patrol said Isenberg was intoxicated at the time that he drowned in

Patrol finds body of missing boater at Lake of the Ozarks

September 18, 2020 9:56 PM Katie Greathouse

A dive team with the Missouri State Highway Patrol found the body of a missing boater at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday.

Motorcycle rally at Lake of the Ozarks spurs concerns

September 17, 2020 10:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A gathering at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Missouri, generating worry that the state’s already fast-growing number of coronavirus cases could spike even higher. Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks drew about 125,000 people last year. The event, which began Wednesday, bills itself

Third person charged in Lake of the Ozarks rape case

September 9, 2020 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A third person faces charges linked to a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case.

Osage Beach businesses are booming during Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2020 7:13 PM Amber Tabeling

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, business owners at the Lake of the Ozarks said this year is one for the books.

Missouri State Highway Patrol reminding travelers to stay safe Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2020 9:05 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.

Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend

September 4, 2020 12:50 PM Ben Fein

Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Camdenton woman killed in Tuesday crash

September 2, 2020 8:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Camdenton woman died after a crash near the Lake of the Ozarks on Tuesday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County starts September with 18 new COVID-19 cases

September 1, 2020 9:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lake of the Ozarks boat crash leads to BWI arrest

August 31, 2020 9:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A weekend boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks resulted in an arrest.

Boat crash on Lake of the Ozarks leaves one injured

August 29, 2020 9:00 PM Connor Hirsch

According to Missouri Highway Patrol Troop F, it happened 2.1 miler marker on the Gravios Arm of the lake.

Two people injured in crash at Lake of the Ozarks

August 28, 2020 6:41 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people from Kirskville were injured after they crashed into each other at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday morning.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports second-highest daily COVID-19 increase

August 21, 2020 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Pilot swims to shore after crashing ultralight into lake

August 17, 2020 6:49 PM Katie Greathouse

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a pilot crashed an ultralight aircraft into the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday. Sgt. Scott White said the pilot was flying near the 3.5 mile marker of Little Niangua Arm when the engine died. The aircraft landed in the lake and sank. Authorities said

Illinois man dies after boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks

August 6, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

An Illinois man was killed after a boating incident at the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.

Man facing BWI charges after fatal boat crash

July 25, 2020 11:24 AM Zach Boetto

LAKE OF THE OZARKS Mo. (KMIZ) A man is facing multiple BWI related charges after a boating crash on the Lake of the Ozarks left one person dead and four others injured. According to MSHP crash reports, John D Bennett, 52, of New Haven, MO, faces multiple boating while intoxicated charges after his boat struck

Concern grows over in-person bar exam in Columbia, Osage Beach

July 17, 2020 7:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state’s bar exam will bring hundreds of law school graduates to Columbia and Osage Beach later this month, a fact that concerns some test takers. More than 600 people are set to take the test on July 28 and 29 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia and Tan-Tar-A Resort

THURSDAY UPDATES: Lincoln University to host online graduation

July 9, 2020 9:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Holts Summit man seriously hurt in jet ski crash

July 7, 2020 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Holts Summit man was seriously hurt after a jet ski crash at the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday.