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14-year-old dies after jumping from a moving vehicle near Lebanon
A 14-year-old fatally jumped from a moving car in Laclede County on July 25. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a man was traveling westbound with a 14-year-old occupant in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler on Highway 32, about 10 miles west of Lebanon. Around 8 p.m., Jamie L....
Previewing the Laclede County Sheriff’s race
LACLEDE COUNTY, Mo. — OzarksFirst is Your Local Election Headquarters and continues its coverage of several local races ahead of the August 6 primary. Today, OzarksFirst is covering the Republican Primary race for Laclede County Sheriff. Current Sheriff David Millsap is not running for re-election after two terms at the helm. The candidates are Matt […]
20-year-old arrested for stabbing a victim in Camden County
An Illinois man was arrested on July 23 for allegedly stabbing someone in Camden County. Gavyen J. Totten, 20, of Rock Island, Illinois, was taken into custody on Tuesday after one victim reported that he allegedly stabbed them in the hand. The Camden County Sheriff's Office responded to the call...
Missing Springfield man found dead in Camden County
A man who was recently reported as missing was found dead near a golf course on July 24. Brent L. Johnson, 58, of Springfield, was reported missing by his family on Monday morning. Camden County Deputies responded to Old Kinderhook Golf Course near the Lake of the Ozarks to investigate.
Motorcyclist Ejected, Injured During Crash In Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Stoutland, Mo., was hospitalized after a crash on Route BB Thursday evening. Lonnie Ford, 57, was driving a 2007 Harley Davidson Road Glide around 6:05 p.m., July 25, when he reportedly failed to negotiate a curve, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The Harley went off the roadway, slid in the grass, and overturned, ejecting Ford near High Point Rd.
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