DOUGLAS COUNTY, Mo. — A man has been charged with multiple felonies following an incident in which authorities say a fleeing motorcycle struck a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Joshua Simmons was arrested July 29 by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on charges of first-degree assault or attempted first-degree assault involving serious physical injury […]

                        OREGON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE                                                                             PO Box 265                                                                            Court Square                                                                         Alton, Mo. 65606 417-778-6611                                                                                       FAX 417-778-6641   Week of 08/3/2026 through 08/9/2026   Eric King, Sheriff                                                                                                                    Oregon County Sheriff – Arrest/Release On 08/05/2026, Oregon County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 65 year old Gary Crabtree of South Beloit, Illinois by court […]

Two people were injured Friday afternoon in a head‑on collision on U.S. 63, five miles south of Houston, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Troopers say the crash happened at 12:50 p.m. on August 14 when a southbound 2017 Ford Focus, driven by a 22‑year‑old man from Willow Springs, crossed the centerline […]

A Wright County man is facing multiple charges after deputies found four young children walking alone toward a creek early Thursday morning and later heard allegations that he threatened to kill them and forced them out of their home. According to a probable cause affidavit filed August 13, Deputy Bradley Campbell responded around 8:15 a.m. […]

West Plains authorities are seeking multiple felony charges against Maksim Alan Protzman of West Plains after a juvenile witness and additional statements linked him to the theft of a 2017 Audi Q7 and a subsequent crash that caused more than $1,000 in damage on Tuesday night. According to the probable cause affidavit filed in Howell […]

Springfield, MO. – Returning in September, residents of the Ozarks will get an opportunity to get a taste of Japan as the Japanese Fall Festival returns to Springfield on September 11th through the 13th. This event is made possible through the Springfield Sister Cities Program, bringing in influence from Isesaki, Japan. Organizers say those who attend […]

     Thanks to the generosity of the area citizens who continuously support and donate funds to the Baxter County Sheriff’s Foundation, the Sheriff’s Office has recently been able to undertake several projects to provide improved service to the public and enhance law enforcement capabilities.      At its last Board of Directors meeting and […]

Steve V. Wagner, 67, of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family at his bedside.   Steve was born on August 5, 1959, to William “Bill” and Glenna Wagner. He was a lifelong resident of the Willow Springs area and graduated from Willow Springs High […]

The Howell County Suicide Prevention Network is preparing for its fourth annual “A Talk to Remember: Light a Flame for Suicide Prevention” event, set for September 11, 2026, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center. The gathering aims to build a more caring, connected community by raising awareness around suicide prevention […]

FEATURED PET OF THE DAY- Leo is a pending adoption through Ozarks Pet Rescue! This feisty boy is full of spunk, very affectionate and lovable, not to mention beautiful! He loves to play and might be happiest with a playful companion. Him and Black Betty love to play. Maybe she is his perfect companion. He […]