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Rising Oil Prices Impact U.S. 60 ProjectRising oil prices are affecting the U.S. 60 widening project in Monett. The chair of the city’s Tax Increment Financing Commission says the project’s contract includes a clause on asphalt charges, which are based on the price of oil. Read more »
Stopping Drugs at the Root of the Problem in Lawrence CountyThe Lawrence County Sheriff's Department with help from the Highway Patrol's helicopter, went on a mission to find marijuana and eradicate it before it can be harvested. Read more » Man Kills Self During Traffic StopThe Aurora Police department says Steven D. Guthrie, 40, shot himself after being pulled over Friday afternoon. Read more » Lawrence County, Mo., August BallotA list of contested races on the August ballot in Lawrence County, Mo. Read more »
Plenty of Fourth Fun PlannedFind out which communities are hosting Independence Day celebrations! Read more »
Manhunt for Killer Who Stabbed his RoommateAuthorities in at least three states are looking for a killer after a stabbing in the 200 block of Frisco in Monett left one man dead, another on the loose, and two others questioned by police. Read more »
Weather-Spotters Risk Lives to Save LivesFirefighter and law enforcement stand in harm's way when harm is on its way towards innocent people. One Seneca firefighter lost his life doing just that during the tornado that slammed through Newton County over the weekend. But despite the tragedy, fire departments, including Mt. Vernon, will continue to weather-spot in order to save lives. Read more »
Gospel singer Dottie Rambo dies in Mt. Vernon bus crashGospel music legend Joyce "Dottie" Rambo died and several other people on her tour bus were injured were Sunday morning when the bus ran off Interstate 44. Read more »
Rebuilding Important for Pierce City Five Years After TornadoFive years ago Sunday, people in the Ozarks were dealing with one of the worst tornado breakouts they'd seen in decades. Read more »
Shot Cop Still Recovering from Bizarre Marionville Car Crash KillingsIt's been more than a month since a car crash in Marionville turned into a deadly shooting. The officer who took the gunman's life talks about the incident publicly for the first time. Marionville... Read more »
Marionville Shooter's Family Speaks OutFor the first time the family of a man accused of killing a Good Samaritan and shooting a police officer speaks out. The bizarre scene unfolded after police say Jesse Miller was in a car crash, then took... Read more »
Community Not Silent About Day of SilenceThe national Day of Silence, intended to recognize victims of homosexual hate crime, has caused a controversy at Lebanon High School. The school brought in extra police officer Friday to ensure its students' safety. Read more »
911 Calls Describe Fatal Plane CrashListen to the Lawrence County Dispatcher handle a number of frantic phone calls describing Saturday'sfatal skydiving plane crash. Read more »
Details Regarding Fatal Plane Crash Expected SoonSome questions regarding the fatal plane crash in Mt. Vernon this weekend could be answered by the end of this week. Federal investigators wrapped up their examination of the six passenger Cessna Sunday evening and an N.T.S.B. report must be made public five days after the investigators return to their office. Meanwhile, the pilot who survived the crash and was listed in critical condition, has seen his condition improve. Read more »
Investigation into Plane Crash BeginsThe investigation by the F.A.A. and N.T.S.B. into the skydiving plane crash in Mt. Vernon could take months. But, witness and survivor reports are surfacing, painting a better picture of exactly what happened. Read more »
Skydiving Plane Crashes Near Mt. Vernon, 2 DeadTwo people are dead after a plane crash Saturday afternoon. A representative of the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department said the plane crashed just north of Highway H, two miles north of the Mt. Vernon Municipal Airport at 4:19 PM. Read more »
Flood Evacuations in MonettAt least nine people had to be evacuated in Monett because of Thursday’s flooding, as the Kelly Creek jumped its banks. Read more »
Lawrence County Election ResultsResults from the April 2008 elections in Lawrence County. Read more » Severe Storms Caused Spotty DamageA track of storms across southwest Missouri caused major damage in the town of Buffalo and scattered problems thoughout the Ozarks. Read more »
UPDATED: Weak Tornado Strikes Lawrence CountyThe National Weather Service confirms an EF-0 tornado struck three miles south of Miller Monday. The storm damaged a barn and snapped a power pole. Read more » |
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