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Aurora woman accused of fatally shooting husband
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Charges are filed against an Aurora woman who’s accused of killing her husband. Wednesday morning Stone County prosecutors filed charges of first degree murder and armed criminal action against Chris Tina Miller, 62. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers took Miller into custody Tuesday night...
Cause of death revealed for doctor found dead in Arkansas lake
The death of a highly regarded Missouri emergency room doctor whose body was found 11 months ago in a northwest Arkansas lake has been ruled a suicide, Arkansas authorities said Thursday, in a case that fueled social media speculation about whether his disappearance had been tied to his cryptocurrency dealings.Dr. John Forsyth, 49, was last seen nearly a year ago near the RV that he parked at the Cassville, Missouri, hospital where he worked. The father of eight who was engaged to be married didn't show up for his shift at Mercy Hospital on May 21, 2023, prompting a search....
Flash floods strand drivers in Lawrence County
MT. VERNON, Mo. – Flash floods popped up across the Mt. Vernon area in Lawrence County Thursday afternoon and left drivers stranded. Footage shows water running onto a road along McCanse Street near Mt. Vernon Blvd. Drains and ditches overflowed and major flooding turned backyards into ponds along Sleepy Meadow. A car was stalled and […]
Police searching for suspects in Marionville ATM theft
MARIONVILLE, Mo. — Police are investigating after an ATM break-in in Marionville. According to the Aurora-Marionville Police Department (AMPD), they responded to the Bank of Billings location in Marionville at 5:18 a.m. on April 25 and found the ATM broken into. AMPD said a stolen truck was used to break into the machine and access […]
Dr. John Forsyth seen riding a bike near Beaver Lake in videos before his death, deputies say
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The Benton County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said on Thursday they didn't have any reason to refute the coroner's findings in the case of a Missouri ER doctor's death — a story that captured nationwide attention last year when he was reported missing. The...
Remember When: 1-51 years ago
• Kum & Go has broken ground on its first store location in Aurora, located at South Elliott Avenue and US Highway 60. The store is anticipated to open by the end of this year, with an official opening date to be announced at a later time. • Recently the...
Republic police officer involved in crash
REPUBLIC, Mo. – A two-vehicle crash involving a Republic police officer occurred Thursday night. According to the Republic Police Department, the crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Main Street in Republic at the intersection of Hadley Street. One other car was involved in addition to the police vehicle, but the police department says no one […]
Candlelight ceremony to be held in May
The April 23 Aurora City Council meeting convened at 6 p.m. with prayer and pledge led by City Manager Jon Holmes. A moment of silence was observed for Walter Petitt, a longtime community champion of Aurora. Present were Mayor Jason Lewis, Chairman Pro Tem Tony Kennedy, Councilwoman Dawn Oplinger, and...
Verona hires officer for nuisance code violations
A nuisance code enforcement officer has been hired for the City of Verona, which will now enforce nuisance codes. Some things that constitute nuisance violations, according to city officials: unlicensed vehicles, garbage, trash, weeds and grass over seven inches, lumber not stacked properly, derelict cars and trucks, and broken furniture.
School districts receive grants
Aurora High School and Marionville School District have received grants totaling $7,125 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO), in partnership with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust. Distributed as part of the Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Learning Enhancement Grant Program, the funds will...
Bridge replacement project to begin in Lawrence County
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced a significant infrastructure project set to begin the week of May 6. The project will replace the Missouri Route 39 bridge over Honey Creek, located south of Mt. Vernon. The current bridge, constructed in 1931, has reached...
Here we go again!
This week it starts all over again. We are working on our 4th All Roads Lead Home Mural in Aurora. It will be patriotic, colorful, classic, memorable and anchored in tributes to citizenship, sacrifice, valor and honor. It will be dedicated in November to all area veterans and first responders.
Marionville developer takes steps to build subdivision
The Marionville Board of Aldermen met in regular session on Thursday, April 11, at 101 S Central St. Mayor Dale Blankenship called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. On roll call the following aldermen were present: Joanne Lawrence, Kathy Urschel, Kevin Bliss and Gina Herndon. Donna White was absent.
Cassville man charged with theft, fleeing
A Cassville man is facing three felonies and a misdemeanor after allegedly stealing a generator and fleeing from deputies. Anthony Larson, 34, of Cassville, is charged with felony stealing, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of a firearm and misdemeanor driving while revoked. According to a probable cause statement filed by Det....
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