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• Salem Arkansas Man Seriously Injured in Saturday Crash 05/18/2026
  A Salem, Arkansas man was seriously injured early Saturday after a motorcycle crash on Highway 17, about eight miles south of West Plains. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. when a northbound 2025 Kawasaki Ninja struck an animal in the roadway. The impact caused the motorcycle to travel […]
  James Hurtt
• Two Charged After Oregon County Traffic Stop 05/18/2026
  Two people face drug‑related charges after a Saturday traffic stop north of Alton led deputies to methamphetamine, according to probable cause statements filed by the Oregon County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy James Martin wrote that he stopped a silver Nissan Altima on May 16 after observing it “traveling at a high rate of speed on 19 […]
  James Hurtt
• Eldridge Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash Sunday 05/18/2026
  A 28‑year‑old woman from Eldridge was injured in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon in Texas County. The Highway Patrol says it happened around 1:45 p.m. on Highway Y, seven miles north of Mountain View. Troopers report the southbound Honda VT750 failed to negotiate a curve, ran off the roadway and overturned. The rider suffered moderate […]
  James Hurtt
• Bucyrus Woman Injured in Friday Crash 05/18/2026
  A Bucyrus woman was injured Friday morning in a single‑vehicle crash on Emery Road, about eight miles northwest of Houston. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:40 a.m. when the 55‑year‑old driver of a 2015 Ford Escape suffered a medical event. The SUV ran off the roadway and struck a […]
  James Hurtt
• Portion of Washington Avenue Closed Sunday for Mural Completion 05/17/2026
  Just a reminder that Washington Ave will be closed again this Sunday as work continues on the street murals and restriping of parking spaces.   Traffic Details: – Washington Ave will be closed at the Square – Access will remain open from Broadway to allow entry to parking lots at KC’s Sports Bistro and OzSBI […]
  James Hurtt