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Highway patrol: Remains belong to missing Osage County man

February 16, 2024 10:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Human remains found Feb. 8 near Chamois belong to a man missing since last summer, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Friday.

Osage Beach looking for additions to Grand Glaize Bridge after pedestrian death

February 2, 2024 11:05 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Osage Beach is hoping to add a walkway to the Grand Glaize Bridge after a pedestrian was killed last week.

Woman accused of Osage County robbery found trapped in bathroom

December 1, 2023 6:57 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warrensburg woman has been charged with two felonies after she allegedly tried to rob a business in Osage County on Thursday. Allison Leann Hale, 33, was charged with second-degree robbery and first-degree property damage. She is being held at the Osage County Jail without bond, according to Casenet. According to

No injuries reported, half of apartments at building deemed unlivable in Osage Beach fire

November 17, 2023 8:31 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was injured in an apartment fire at Lake Ozark Village on Friday, according to a social media post from the Osage Beach Fire Protection District. The post stated half of the 24-unit building was deemed uninhabitable. Lake Ozark Village is described as a retirement community on its website. The

Man who escaped Osage County jail charged

November 7, 2023 4:28 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who escaped from the Osage County Jail in October has been charged. Alex Stieffermann, 33, was charged with escaping from confinement with a deadly weapon, second-degree assault and two counts of fourth-degree assault. According to the probable cause statement, Osage County Sheriff’s deputies were notified about an escaped inmate

Man charged after deadly overdose in Osage Beach

November 1, 2023 3:48 PM Hannah Falcon

A man is in police custody after an overdoes led to one person’s death and detectives found evidence of child endangerment.

Osage County Jail inmate back in custody after escaping Sunday evening

October 30, 2023 8:48 AM Erika McGuire

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County Jail inmate is back in custody Monday morning after escaping late Sunday evening. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says around 9:40 p.m. Sunday Alex Stieffermann overpowered and assaulted two detentions officers and got outside the jail. After a three hour manhunt, Deputies say Stieffermann was back in custody

Two Mid-Missouri nonprofits receive grants for strengthening community

October 24, 2023 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Two Mid-Missouri not-for-profits will get grants for more than $100,000 to help them serve local communities.

Man charged after allegedly stealing car from State Technical College

September 18, 2023 3:34 PM Ryan Shiner

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged and arrested after allegedly stealing a 2021 Toyota Corrolla on Thursday from State Technical College of Missouri. Alex M Stieffermann, 33, was charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday and is being held without bond at the

St. Peters man seriously injured in Osage County crash

August 29, 2023 6:10 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Peters, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a motorcycle crash in Osage County on Route U just south of Route DD. William Butler, 18, was heading southbound – in a 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan – and failed to negotiate a curve, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash

Man accused of stealing vehicle with fake check in Osage County

July 26, 2023 1:56 PM Ryan Shiner

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stoutland, Missouri, man is accused of trying to steal a vehicle with a fraudulent check in 2022. David Murdock, 60, is charged in Osage County with stealing a vehicle, forgery and identity theft. Charges were filed Tuesday. A warrant was issued Wednesday with a $15,000 bond. Murdock is not listed in

City of Osage Beach to discuss proposals for current real estate developments

June 13, 2023 6:38 AM Kennedy Miller

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday evening, the City of Osage Beach Planning Commission will meet and discuss proposals for a few projects. City leaders are looking to build an outdoor amusement park. Park would include: Carnival-Type RidesArcades and gamesFoodConcession facilities Dining facilitiesBarsRestroomsSouvenir shops The city says this will be a full-time facility that’s open year-round.

Osage County crash leaves man seriously hurt

June 8, 2023 3:05 PM Madison Stuerman

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Belle, Missouri man was taken to a hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon in Osage County. Brian Mistler, 60, from Belle suffered serious injuries after another car hit the side of his 2004 GMC Sierra on Highway 50 just west of Hickory Street, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Westphalia man hurt following crash in Osage County Friday night

June 3, 2023 10:15 AM Erika McGuire

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Westphalia man was hurt late Friday evening after a crash in Osage County. The crash happened on westbound Route JJ before U.S. 63 around 11:40 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said, Gavin Holterman was traveling in a 1968 Ford Mustang when the vehicle crossed the

School of the Osage to have online classes until Tuesday after threats

May 11, 2023 5:34 PM Nia Hinson

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

Man seriously injured in Osage County crash

May 5, 2023 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Licking, Missouri, man suffered serious injuries in a one-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Osage County on Highway 89, just south of Big Oak Lane. The crash occurred as a 2007 Mack Truck – driven by John Godi, 36 – went off the right side of the road, went down an

Quaker Windows & Doors announces $10 million expansion

May 4, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

FREEBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Quaker Windows & Doors announced a $10 million expansion in a Thursday press release. The expansion will include a 100,000 square-foot addition to the company’s wood window and door manufacturing facility. Quaker is also investing in the creation of a Engineering and Innovation Center on its Freeburg campus. The center will focus

Highway 54 to narrow to one lane in Osage Beach on April 24

April 19, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large construction project for several bridge on Highway 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area will begin Monday. One lane of Highway 54, each direction, is expected to remain open throughout the duration of the project, though some ramp and local road closures may be necessary. The planned progression

Westphalia man seriously hurt after crash in Osage County

March 4, 2023 10:41 AM Erika McGuire

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. A Westphalia, Missouri man was seriously hurt after a crash in Osage County Friday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened on U.S. 63 north of Maries Avenue at 3:15 p.m. According to online crash reports, 89-year-old Albert Wieberg was driving in his 2006 Toyota Corolla when he was

Snakes saved as Osage Fire Protection puts out house fire

February 24, 2023 8:45 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage Fire Protection District crews were dispatched early Friday to help the Brumley Fire Protection District with a house fire. Crews encountered fire in one bedroom and in the attic space of the kitchen, but were able to contain the fire to those areas. Fire crews successfully rescued multiple snakes from