One man killed, another hurt in separate boating incidents at Lake of the Ozarks
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported two boating incidents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, both at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Lake Ozark firefighter injured in house fire Saturday night
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) One Lake Ozark firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries after fighting a house fire Saturday evening. Just after 5:30 Saturday night, Lake Ozark Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in the 1800 block of Sweetwater Court. According to a news release, the only person injured
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Body of Chicago man recovered from Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers say the body of a Chicago resident who went missing after jumping into the Lake of the Ozarks was found Monday morning.
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Woman hurt after WaveRunner crash at Lake of the Ozarks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 41-year-old woman was hurt in a WaveRunner crash on Sunday afternoon. Troopers say New Hampshire resident Melissa Gregg hit a series of wakes and was thrown off the 2021 Yamaha PWC. Gregg was moderately injured in the crash and was taken to Lake Regional
Continue Reading Jefferson County man nearly drowns in the Lake of the Ozarks
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arnold, Missouri man was hospitalized after nearly drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, a bystander found 48-year-old Todd Faulkner face down in the water on the 5th mile mark of the lake near the Osage Arm. Online reports say, Faulkner was
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Two Kansas teens seriously injured after jet ski crash on the Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teenagers from Kansas suffered serious injuries after a jet ski crash Friday evening on the Lake of the Ozarks. The crash happened at the 7 mile mark of the Big Niangua at 6:23 p.m. Friday. According to Troopers, the crash happened when a jet ski hit the side of another
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Osage Beach Planning Commission approves plan to rezone property for Oasis at Lakeport
Oasis at Lakeport will be a $300 million family resort and entertainment district along the Lakeport property at Highway 54 and Jeffries Road, adjacent to the Grand Glaize Bridge.
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One seriously hurt in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – One person was flown to the hospital after a boat exploded at the Lake of the Ozarks on Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that 35-year-old Amanda Kingston suffered serious injuries in the explosion around 3:20 p.m. The patrol said the boat, operated by 78-year-old Benny E. Thomas, exploded
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No reported injuries following Loto Powerfest boat races
Editor’s Note: A correction was made to the fire chief’s name LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual boat race at the Lake of the Ozarks occurred Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event attracted large crowds, prompting law enforcement to take steps to ensure safety. The Lake Ozark fire department, Osage
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Ohio woman hurt in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks
An Ohio woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a jet ski collision on the Lake of the Ozarks.
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No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
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Highway Patrol reminds people to stay safe while on the water Memorial Day Weekend
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two
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Lake of the Ozarks expecting large crowds for holiday weekend
The Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for increased boating traffic for the first big summer holiday –Memorial Day weekend.
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No injuries reported in Wednesday night Lake Ozark fire
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Wednesday fire in at an apartment building off Horseshoe Bend Parkway, according to a Facebook Post from the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District. Firefighters saw smoke showing from one of the units. Crews found a small fire and contained it quickly with minimal damage, according
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you be on or in the water this Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kickoff to summer, is only a few days away.
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Authorities emphasizing boating safety on Lake of the Ozarks ahead of Memorial Day
Authorities are encouraging people to keep boat safety in mind as they head out onto the water this Memorial Day.
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School of the Osage to have online classes until Tuesday after threats
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) School of the Osage will not have in-person classes until Tuesday after two threats were made to the district within 24 hours. This comes after the district held classes virtually Thursday because of those threats. According to the director of communications for the School of the Osage district, classes are being held virtually in
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School of the Osage holding classes online Thursday after second threat
The School of the Osage is planning to hold classes online Thursday after district leaders were made aware of another threat.
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Lake Ozark Fire Protection District announces new chief
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lake Ozark Fire Protection District announced in a Friday press release that Marcus Carr will be its new chief. Carr was being promoted from deputy chief-EMS. He began his new position on Tuesday, the release stated. He replaces Interim Fire Chief David Matusik, who has been in the position since
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No one hurt in fire at Margaritaville Sunday morning
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was injured in a fire at the Margaritaville Resort early Sunday morning. Osage Beach Fire Protection District was dispatched to Margaritaville Resort on the Lake of the Ozarks shortly after midnight Sunday. Crews found smoke in the stairwell and coming from an air conditioning unit. Resort security was using
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