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Bench trial set for last person accused of Aurora woman’s death
OZARK, Mo. — The last of nine people accused in the death of a woman forced into a Lawrence County well before being killed in 2020 will have a bench trial in October 2024. Steven Chase Calverley is charged with first-degree murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping and four counts of armed criminal action in connection with […]
Parents of an Aurora teen who died by suicide start a foundation to raise awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - An Aurora teenager’s parents have a warning about sextortion after the suicide of their son. Police say an online predator targeted 16-year-old Evan Boettler. “His big passion was probably fishing. He loved the outdoors. Anything outdoors, kayaking, hunting was another big area that he loved,”...
Dallas and Barry County ATM thefts connected
URBANA, Mo. – Authorities say a string of ATM thefts in Missouri over the weekend may all be connected. “We think this is an organized crime group out of Texas and they’re going across the state of Missouri and hitting all these ATMs,” Barry County Sheriff Danny Boyd said. Sheriff Danny Boyd said there were five […]
Nevada bats wake up in later innings to beat Cassville
NEVADA, Mo. - The Nevada Tigers host the Cassville Wildcats for a Big conference match up. Cassville led the Tigers 4-1 in the top of the 4th inning. Nevada answers by scoring 7 runs in the bottom of the 4th and doesn't look back the rest of the way.
Happy Retirement!
The City of Aurora street department recently celebrated the retirement of Rocky Blankenship, who had served the city for five years. (L-r) Kendall Haley, Junior Cope, Rocky Blankenship, Jason Jordan, Roger Thurman, Brian Murray, Nathan Marks, Levi Mooneyham, and Bobby Gilmore.
Aurora Greenhouse celebrates new owners
Aurora Greenhouse Floral & Gifts is one of the oldest businesses in town, serving customers for over 100 years. Robert and Nancy Pears purchased the business and moved to Aurora in November. They have been through Christmas and Valentine’s Day and are currently preparing for the spring and summer planting...
Reeds Spring woman’s death under investigation
A crash from earlier this month is under investigations after the death of a Reeds Spring woman. The Springfield Police Department is investigating the accident, which occurred on April 3 and seemed like a fender bender at the time of the accident. The accident left a passenger to seek medical attention the next day.
Aurora/Marionville Police Department incident reports: April 13-15
• 12:52 a.m. – Traffic stop, 2032 S. Elliott. • 1:05 a.m. – Accident, 240 S. Hwy. 60, Marionville. • 1:06 a.m. – Out with subject, 240 S. Hwy. 60, Marionville. • 2:57 a.m. – Open door, 315 S. Madison Ave. • 3:09 a.m. – Foot...
Pioneer Days coming in June
The Verona Civic Group is excited to announce its first annual “Pioneer Days” scheduled for the first week of June. It will feature reenactments of gunfights, bank robberies, pioneer living, vendors and much more. The group is planning to hold several fundraisers to help defray costs. The first...
Dispatch Desk — Eureka Springs P
■ 10:49 p.m. — Officers responded to assist the sheriff’s office with a fight resulting in injuries outside of city limits. ■ 11:26 p.m. — An officer responded to remove a subject from a motel. April 3. ■ 2:14 a.m. — An officer responded to a false...
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