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St. Robert man arrested for Pulaski County burglary. One man is arrested for a burglary in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Departme…

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. – In 1833, a portion of Crawford County, Missouri helped create Pulaski County. The name honors Casimir Pulaski. For a county named after a Revolutionary War hero, OzarksFirst learned how important the military has been to the region since the very beginning. In 1843, Waynesville became the county seat. What happened years […]

A 2-year-old Plato child was hurt Tuesday afternoon in a wreck just south of Waynesville on Highway 17, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The patrol said a westbound 2001 Chevrolet 1500 driven by Jason L. Beauchamp, unknown age, failed to yield, traveling into the intersection, causing a 2013 Toyota Sienna operated by Carin N. Jones, 33, of Plato, to strike it.

The board approved a resolution for a pre-annexation agreement with MO Lake Development, LLC. The post Public hearing over proposed Camdenton development set for June 7 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — The land that Pulaski County and Waynesville inhabits has a history that goes back long before the city and county were established. Leaders are making efforts to recognize and honor those who traveled along the Trail of Tears. OzarksFirst spoke with former Waynesville Mayor, teacher, and author Luge Hardman about this aspect […]

RICHLAND, MO. – After retiring, Rusty Clark was looking for something to do. He had spent a career in the marine industry, but it was time to try something new, something different. “I have always been intrigued by Longhorns,” Rusty said. “One day, I was visiting a friend who...

With the weather warming up and summer sneaking behind shortly, one of the perfect pastimes for entertainment is live music. Less than half an hour down Missouri 5 to Camdenton, the Ozarks Amphitheater offers a spacious venue with over two dozen shows slotted for the 2022 season. “We kicked things...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — If you are driving around Fort Leonard Wood on any given day, you might do a double-take while seeing two massive Great Danes walking around.  Apache and Maverick are the unofficial mascots of Ft. Wood, working closely with the USO.  Five-year-old Maverick is a gentle giant says his owner Kelly […]

Are you remodeling, building a new home or wanting to spruce up your space?. Lake WinSupply has you covered this week with a huge Floor Model Sale at the Newest Bath & Kitchen Showroom at Lake of the Ozarks. WHEN. Thursday, May 19 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 20...

Are you remodeling, building a new home or wanting to spruce up your space?. Lake WinSupply has you covered this week with a huge Floor Model Sale at the Newest Bath & Kitchen Showroom at Lake of the Ozarks. WHEN. Thursday, May 19 - 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, May 20...

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — The 1903 Courthouse Museum in Waynesville provides a look at what made the town what it is today. The courthouse was built in 1903 and was retired in 1989. At that time, there was a long discussion about what to do with the building. It eventually became home to items passed down […]

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — Pulaski County, Missouri brings visitors from all over the world to explore the area’s history. The Old Stagecoach Stop House Museum in Waynesville is one of the attractions that bring curious people to the county. The museum has been home to numerous people and businesses over the years, and now its displays […]

CROCKER, Mo. — Crocker, Missouri in Pulaski County was established as a railroad town in the mid-1800s. Much of Crocker’s history can now be found in the Frisco Depot Museum. “It’s basically the connection of people of Crocker to the railroad and the personal memorabilia that ties the two together as the expansion of the […]

CAMDENTON, Mo. — The Camdenton Area Chamber celebrated the Farmers Market in Camdenton with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 11. There ceremony celebrated the market’s new location on Rodeo Road (behind the Camdenton Library) and new schedule (Wednesdays 3-7pm). Staff, Board, and Members of the Camdenton...

Missouri University of Science and Technology has officially opened registration for two additional summer day camps. Camp Invention is for students entering grades 2-6; Subsurface Engineering Day Camp is open to students entering grades 8-12. “We are pleased to be able to add these two very timely and relevant day...

For the better part of six years, Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, Mo., has been selling outboard engine-powered catamarans under the Wright Performance banner. The name combined two entities, Doug Wright Designs/High-Tech Composites, and Performance Boat Center, and the cats have been hot-sellers for the multi-brand dealership, which also carries the MTI and Sunsation Boats lines.

(KTTS News) — A man charged with shooting his girlfriend to death in Lebanon has pleaded not guilty. The Laclede County Sheriff says Dillion Bacon, 22, was living with his girlfriend, 21-year-old Megan Glasser. He’s charged with first-degree murder for shooting her in the head on April 16.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (May 18, 2022) The U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regiment inducted 13 members into the MP Corps Regimental Hall of Fame during a ceremony May 13 at Lincoln Hall Auditorium and the John. B. Mahaffey Museum Complex. The inductees included retired Lt. Gen. David Quantock; retired...

Raising a child is costly — in 2015, it was about $233,610 to raise a child born that year to age 17, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.  And when a child has a developmental or physical disability, that can increase the financial cost, as well as the emotional cost, for parents. Community Partnership of the Ozarks' Capable Kids and Family Program looks to provide support to families on all fronts. ...

Megan Cook, a 2020 graduate of Okawville Jr./Sr. High School was named Most Valuable Player for the Kaskaskia College Blue Angels cross country team. “I am very honored to have received the MVP award for cross country,” said Megan Cook. “It made me realize that my hard work has paid off, and I was able to help out our team to the best of my ability like I wanted to.”