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3 injured in Hwy. 86 wreck
Three women were injured in a single-vehicle wreck at 2 p.m. on Friday on Highway 86, one mile east of Eagle Rock. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Dawna Headgepath, 67, of Eagle Rock, was driving a 2016 Buick Envision eastbound when her vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a sign and a guy wire for a pole.
Motorcycle rider dies after accident
A Blue Eye woman died after a motorcycle accident on Thursday, May 9, on Arkansas Highway 23 near Eureka Springs. According to a report written by Arkansas State Police Trooper Brandon Warren, Nicole M. Decker, 42, of Blue Eye was riding a 2006 Harley Davidson southbound on Arkansas 23 at 4:03 p.m. when she failed to negotiate a curve at Carroll County Road 266. The motorcycle traveled across County Road 266 and off the right side of the road. The center of the motorcycle struck a tree and the motorcycle came to rest.
One dead in Kimberling City crash
STONE COUNTY, Mo. – A Kimberling City man crashed into a tree on Tuesday. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Steven Shook, 59, crashed his minivan into a tree while driving on James River Road at night with no seatbelt on. He was transported to Cox Hospital in Branson where he was pronounced dead shortly […]
Law enforcement seeking potential leads in Branson Perry case
The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies began searching areas in Quitman, Missouri, on Wednesday in connection to the 23-year missing person case for Branson Perry. The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office put out a press release stating the department received a tip in the search for...
Water Stolen from Reeds Spring, Mo., fire hydrants
REEDS SPRING, Mo. (KY3) — Water thieves hit Stone County. Reeds Spring city officials say several companies are illegally taking water from hydrants across town. “We’ve had several people call down to city hall and say, hey, can we do that?”. Becky Ellersick has been Reed’s Spring City...
‘Serial Child Rapist’ Nabbed in Missouri After 24 Years on the Run: Feds
An Illinois man labeled a “serial rapist” by authorities was arrested over the weekend in Missouri after more than two decades spent on the lam.Herman Carroll, 72, was taken into custody in the Ozark town of Branson by U.S. Marshals on Saturday, they said.After being accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 2000, he posted bail and vanished. A warrant was issued for his arrest the following year after he failed to appear at a hearing in the case. He was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, federal...
Dispatch Desk — Eureka Springs Police Department: April 19 – May 5, 2024
■ 12:13 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of a dog being attacked while on a leash. ■ 8:15 a.m.— An officer took a report on a breaking and entering and theft of property incident. ■ 12:16 p.m. — Officers conducted a welfare check. May 1...
Hayward selected as new principal at high school
It didn’t take long for a new principal to be selected for Eureka Springs High School. The Eureka Springs School Board approved the recommendation of a hiring committee to select Dr. Jacob Hayward to replace outgoing principal David Gilmore, who has accepted the superintendent’s position in Green Forest.
Pet of the Week: Totoro
Totoro is a sweet and loving 9-month-old female grey tabby who would make a great addition to any home. She loves to cuddle, take naps and enjoy nice relaxing days in the sun. Meet her seven days a week from noon to 5 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Humane Society Adoption Center, 6486 Highway 62 West, Eureka Springs. The adoption center’s telephone number is 479-253-9188.
Council makes quick work of light agenda
The Eureka Springs City Council meeting was quick and uneventful on Monday, May 13. The meeting lasted only 30 minutes, there were no public comments, and the handful of votes were unanimous, including one to cancel the council’s next meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 27, which is Memorial Day.
Tigers claw way to history
Wednesday afternoon in Hurley, the Exeter baseball team experienced a, “Wow, that just happened,” moment. Down by 2 early and trailing 3-2 going into the bottom of the seventh in the Class 1, District 5 title bout, the Tigers (15-8) plated a pair of runs and brought the game to a final out. A mid-range fly ball tested right fielder Kronikel Lokot, but the senior snagged the catch to win Exeter its first-ever district championship.
Ribbon Cutting: Red Feather Intuitive
The Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, May 10, at Red Feather Intuitive at 17B Spring St. Red Feather Intuitive is an alternative and holistic health service. (Photo courtesy of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce)
Through the Years, May 15
Officials of FASCO, Industries, Inc. the City of Cassville, Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Corp., have jointly announced ground breaking ceremonies next Tuesday, May 28 for the new company manufacturing facility here. The announcements came shortly after election results were tabulated in Tuesday’s election. Representing FASCO will be R. W. Gysel, vice president, motor division; Peter Weis, vice president, Missouri motor division; Morris Castleberry of the Ozark plant, who will be the Cassville superintendent, and Mike Prueter, sales manager. The groundbreaking will begin at 5 p.m. at the plant site on the Sales Parn Road here. The public is invited to attend. A short program will be held at the site, with a music unit from the Cassville schools. Representing local interests will be Mayor Bill LeCompte, Bob Mitchell, C of C president, Bill Wiley, IDC chairman and Joe Ellis, IDC attorney. Representing the Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development, which was most helpful in several stages of planning, will be Don Estell, industrial development specialist.
Elks Student of the Year: Jose Alpizar Garcia
Jose Alpizar Garcia (right) was recognized as the Elks Student of the Year at Eureka Springs High School. Jose received a received a certificate and a $500 check from the Elks Lodge. He is pictured with Elks Lodge member Linda Peterson.
Bass Pro Fishing Tips: Catching crappie; check out area lakes report
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The weekly fishing report is courtesy of Mike Webb, Bass Pro Shops sponsored angler and Webb’s Guide Service owner. Fish the flooded bushes on flat points with a spinner bait on windy days. On calm days, flip a Bass Pro cover jig in the bushes.
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