A Mammoth Spring, Arkansas man was injured Saturday morning in a single‑vehicle crash east of Gatewood. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the crash happened at about 8:10 a.m. on Highway 142, roughly two miles east of town. Troopers say the westbound Dodge Ram 2500 ran off the left side of the roadway and struck […]

AVA, Mo. — A 37 year old Ava man faces multiple charges after a Douglas County deputy reported finding trash and tires placed in a county road while investigating an ongoing dispute between neighbors. John David Kraatz, 37, of Ava, is charged with two counts of first degree harassment, resisting or interfering with arrest for […]

Winona, MO. – Officials with the City of Winona, Missouri have announced that a power outage will be taking place this coming week. On September 23rd, residents can expect a city-wide power-outage at around 10pm. This is due to regularly maintenance needed to keep the power running smoothly. Officials ask residents to unplug sensitive electronics […]

A West Plains man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he assaulted his adult daughter and endangered three children during a violent incident at a private residence in Oregon County. According to a probable cause statement filed September 16, the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office received an emergency call reporting that Shannon D. Butler had […]

A community fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 3rd, to support Mountain Grove’s Special Olympics team as they prepare for upcoming state competitions. The event will run from noon to 3 p.m. at the old high school gym on North Main. Organizers say the fundraiser is designed as a family‑friendly afternoon, featuring a bounce house […]

From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Missouri: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A Howell County, Mo., man was indicted by a federal grand jury with illegally possessing 34 firearms and more than 150 grams of methamphetamine. Gregory Porter, 57, of Mountain View, Mo., was charged in a four-count indictment that was returned under seal by […]

AVA, Mo. — Families will have an expanded way to celebrate Halloween this year as Ava’s Trail of Treats returns for its second year Saturday, Oct. 31, at Ava City Park. The event will be held at Ava City Park, 1005 Johnson Ave., with the Trail of Treats beginning at 5:30 p.m. This year will […]

A motorcycle crash north of Ava injured a 22‑year‑old local man Friday night on Highway B. Troopers say the northbound Harley‑Davidson struck a deer in the roadway just after 8:19 p.m. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, suffered minor injuries and was taken by Cox EMS to Cox South Hospital in Springfield. The motorcycle […]

A rollover crash north of Thayer injured a 41‑year‑old Alton man Friday on Highway 19. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the southbound Ford F‑150 ran off the right side of the road just after 12:30, overcorrected, skidded across the highway, and overturned off the left side. The truck was totaled and towed at the […]

The 36th Annual Pioneer Days will take place next weekend in Mountain View Missouri.  Everything will get kicked off on Friday night with the Mountain View  Community Betterment Ham and Bean Supper.  Saturday morning will feature the pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:00 at the community center.  There will be live entertainment all day at the gazebo, […]