Man arrested after Memorial Day weekend UTV crash charged with DWI
A man arrested after a crash between his UTV and a car in Miller County on Memorial Day weekend has been charged with two felonies.
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Sheriff’s Office: More than 1,000 pills containing fentanyl found after Miller County traffic stop
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested and eventually charged after Miller County Sheriff’s deputies found about 1,000 pills containing fentanyl among other drugs, according to a social media post from the sheriff’s office. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on westbound Highway 54 near Business 54 outside of Eldon. Deputies searched the vehicle and allegedly
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Patrol: Phelps County woman among 10 killed in Memorial Day weekend crashes
A woman from St. James was one of 10 people who died in crashes on Missouri highways over the Memorial Day weekend.
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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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Two Columbia residents hurt in Miller County motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia residents were hurt Monday evening — one seriously — in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Highway 54 about one-third of a mile west of Storage Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2015 Kawasaki Vaquero motorcycle – driven by John
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Woman killed, 5-year-old cyclist flown to hospital after Mid-Missouri crashes
A woman was killed and a 5-year-old bicyclist flown to a hospital in separate crashes Sunday in Mid-Missouri.
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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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Man seriously injured after crash in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Brian R. Kliethermes, 55, of Eugene is recovering from serious injuries after a vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 4:00 p.m. on Route 17. Troopers say Kliethermes was traveling south when he attempted to make a left
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One person dead following crash in Miller County
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) An Illinois man is dead after MSHP says he traveled off the road and hit the entrance of a driveway on Highway 42 in Miller County on Tuesday. The crash happened on the Westbound Ln. near Castle Rd. at 5:00 p.m. Troopers say the driver James Gillispie, 76, of Belleview overturned
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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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Brumley man accused of breaking into hotel room, sexually assaulting woman
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brumley man is accused of breaking into a hotel room and sexually assaulting a woman. Charles Talley Jr., 44, is charged with second-degree sodomy, first-degree burglary and attempted first-degree burglary. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond. A court date has not been announced. Talley allegedly broke
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Miller County woman accused in drug overdose death pleads guilty; sentenced 15 years
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in the 2019 overdose of another woman. Kendra Horseman, 43, pleaded guilty Wednesday to delivery of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to 15 years in the Department of Corrections. Horseman was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of a controlled substance. According to
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Osage Beach police identify ‘person of interest’ in school threat investigation
Osage Beach police said Friday that they’ve identified a minor as a “person of interest” in the investigation into a shooting threat against the School of the Osage that led to classes being held online.
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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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Capitol dome lit up blue in honor of fallen law enforcement officers
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Capitol dome and the Missouri law enforcement memorial are lit up blue Friday night to honor law enforcement officers who died the past year. A candlelight vigil was held Friday night to honor them. On Saturday, there will be eight officers who will have their names added to the
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Sex offender faces child-porn charge
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man has been charged with possession of more than 20 pictures of child pornography. David Arabie, 57, is being held at the Miller County Jail on a $500,000 bond. An arraignment was held Friday at the Mille County Courthouse. A case review is set for 9 a.m. Friday, May 12.
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Inmate found dead at Miller County Jail
TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A death investigation is underway after a detained man was found dead Friday morning at the Miller County Jail, according to a press release from the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel James Ault, of Brumley, was found dead at the jail. He was 52. The sheriff’s office said in the release Ault
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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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Lake Ozark man arrested following chase, vehicle crashed in loading ramp
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lake Ozark man was arrested following a Monday chase that ended with his vehicle crashing into a loading ramp, according to a social media release from the Miller County Sheriff’s Office. Timothy Crowley, 38, is being held at the Miller County Jail on a $75,000 bond, according to the jail’s
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