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- Special Investigation Uncovers Misconduct Allegations Against Three Shannon County Deputies 11/26/2025The Howell County Prosecuting Attorney requested a special investigation into misconduct within the Shannon County Sheriff’s Office. The Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted the investigation after allegations surfaced against multiple deputies, including Thomas R. Manning, John D. “J.D.” Melvin, and Captain Michael G. McCoy. Allegations Against Deputy Manning The investigation began after reports that Deputy […]James Hurtt
- Howell County Deputy Injured in Attempted Inmate Escape 11/25/2025West Plains, MO. – Earlier today, the Howell County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of their own was injured as an inmate attempted to escape custody. The announcement will be included below. This morning at approximately 11:00 AM an inmate escaped from custody while being transferred. During the escape attempt one of our Deputies sustained injuries. […]Daniel Williams
- Ozark County Teen Fatally Electrocuted 11/25/2025Ozark County, MO. – A teen deer hunter from Ozark County lost his life last Friday after touching a live electrical cable. The Ozark County Sheriff, Cass Martin, confirmed that this took place around 8:50am of November 21st. A 16-year-old male was stated as having been walking through an easement in the Brixey-Rockbridge area, and […]Daniel Williams
- Potential for Early December Snow Rises 11/25/2025While many of you are probably looking toward the Thanksgiving Holiday this Thursday, the post-holiday time transitioning us into December could include our first signs of winter weather this year. Meteorologist Jordan Didio of the National weather Service in Springfield has more. As this week includes the busiest travel holiday of the year, make sure […]Daniel Williams
- 21 Year Old Ava Man Arrested for Failure to Register 11/25/2025Ava, MO. – An Ava man is reportedly in custody after the US Marshal Service assisted local law enforcement in apprehending him for failure to register as a sex offender, says the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The man who was arrested is 21-year-old Christian Kizzire, who not only has a warrant for failure to register as […]Daniel Williams