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- Howell County Sheriff Statement on Weekend Pursuit 07/05/2025Willow Springs, MO. – The Howell County Sheriff’s Department was involved in a pursuit today, which led to an arrest and the discovery of narcotics. Sheriff Matt Roberts posted a statement on this event, which can be read below, unedited. Willow Springs area: Howell County Deputies were just involved in a short vehicle pursuit and […]Daniel Williams
- Leveling Up Your Hay Production with Hay School at Howell County Extension 07/05/2025From The MU Extension Office: With the first stretch of warm, dry days, farmers across the state are busy cutting, raking, and baling hay. Frequent rain this spring made getting hay dried at the optimal quality a major challenge. On August 15th, MU Extension is offering a day of learning for farmers who grow hay […]James Hurtt
- Two Adults and One Child Injured in Douglas County Crash 07/05/2025According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 23-year-old Springfield man crossed the centerline of Highway 14, west of O Highway, in a 2024 Pontiac Grand Am and struck a 1999 Ram 3500 driven by a 80-year-old Seymour man. Both drivers sustained serious injuries in the crash, the Springfield man was airlifted and the 80-year-old […]James Hurtt
- A 16 Year Old Ava Teen Suffers Minor Injuries in Friday Evening Crash 07/05/2025According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, a 16-year-old Ava Juvenile suffered minor injuries when she crashed the 2004 Jeep Liberty she was driving trying to avoid a head on collision. The juvenile was traveling on Highway 76 two miles west of Ava when she ran off the right side of the highway […]James Hurtt
- Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Shannon County 07/05/2025On July 3, 2025, a routine traffic stop conducted by Deputy Lisa Noble on State Route 99 South and Route Y in Birch Tree led to the arrest of Teresa Ramsay and Patrick Aranda, both residents of North Carolina. The vehicle initially failed to stop, continuing for approximately 1.5 miles with emergency lights and […]James Hurtt