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Box truck rescued from water near Fordland in Webster County
UPDATE 4/27/24: A member of the Logan-Rogersville Water Rescue team says the box truck was recovered from the water and no one was injured in the incident. Original Story: FORDLAND, Mo. – The Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Lafferty confirmed that a water rescue is underway south of Fordland Friday night in Webster […]
Heavy police presence near Elkland after Webster County pursuit
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — A police pursuit across Webster and Dallas Counties has led to a large police presence northeast of Elkland, Missouri in a wooded area near the Niangua River. Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that a Webster County deputy pursued a vehicle into Dallas County, where the suspect’s vehicle was driven into a […]
Storms expected this weekend
The Lebanon area could be seeing some storm activity and flooding this weekend, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Springfield. Warning Coordination Meteorologist Steve Runnels with the National Weather Service said thunderstorms will continue throughout the weekend. “The potential for severe weather is largely going to be in the western part oMissouri, maybe eastern Kansas going up to Kansas City Saturday,” Runnels said. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Police arrest man accused of putting drugs inside body cavity
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police said a man who was arrested for driving with a suspended license tried to smuggle drugs by putting them in his rectum. Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Wednesday, April 24, to charge 51-year-old Steven Ray Parnell, of Lebanon, Missouri, with possession of meth or cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked, and no proof of liability insurance.
Naturalization ceremony for 35 new U.S. citizens being held in Marshfield
MARSHFIELD, Mo. — The United States District Court will naturalize 35 new citizens today at Marshfield High School. According to a release from the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Carl and Glessie Young Community Auditorium at Marshfield High School. Thirty-five people […]
Large layoffs see 176 Bass Pro employees let go
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops has implemented layoffs within its White River Marine Group boat manufacturing division resulting in 176 employees being let go. According to Bass Pro Shows communications, 176 employees were let go on April 18 at plants in Bolivar, Lebanon and Flippin, Arkansas. “Last week, we undertook the difficult task of […]
Lightning safety at the forefront as severe storms continue into the weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Storms passed through the Ozarks Thursday with additional chances for storms for other parts of the weekend. When storms rolled through Strafford, lightning struck near Steven Sanderson’s home and took power out. Thanks to a whole home generator, power came back on seconds after the lightning strike. However, he had another problem on his hands.
Chamber reports increased membership
The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce experienced an increase in membership over the past year as its management works on some improvements. The Lebanon City Council heard that assessment Monday in an update from Chamber Director Ashley Mahan. Mahan told the Council that she has been in the role for almost a year now and reported that the organization has been a steady increase in membership numbers. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Prayer breakfast to be held May 2
A local observance of the National Day of Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. May 2 in the Mills Center, Lebanon. A free breakfast will be served with donations accepted. RSVPs are encouraged. At last Monday’s Lebanon City Council meeting, the Rev. Don Anderson the Union Mission Church invited council members to the event. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
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