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- Wright County Deputies Assisted in a Situation Caused by Alleged Influence of Psychedelic Mushrooms 06/08/2026From the Wright County Sheriff’s Department: Deputies responded to a report involving two floaters who became separated north of Burney Ford “Grease Rack” on the Gasconade River. The investigation revealed the two individuals had reportedly consumed psychedelic mushrooms while camping near the river. During the evening hours of 6/6, one male reportedly began having […]James Hurtt
- Willow Springs 4th of July Celebration Events 06/08/2026From the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce: Make plans to come to Willow Springs for your 4th of July Fun! Beginning at 10 am on Saturday July 4th we will have an amazing 4th of July parade, one of the best ones, if not the best, around! Following the parade join us for the […]James Hurtt
- Two Injured in Accident Near Success 06/08/2026Two people were injured Sunday afternoon in a rollover crash west of Success. The Highway Patrol says a 26‑year‑old Bucyrus man was driving east on Boiling Springs Road when he went too fast for conditions, ran off the right side, hit a concrete culvert, and overturned. A 17‑year‑old girl from Houston and a 22‑year‑old woman […]James Hurtt
- Mountain Grove Man Arrested Arrested for Exploitation and Enticement of a Minor 06/08/2026A Mountain Grove man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he admitted to planning sexual encounters with individuals he believed were underage. According to the probable cause statement, a group identifying itself as “Predator Poachers” contacted law enforcement on June 4, alleging that 44‑year‑old Bruce Eric Jack had been communicating with a decoy […]James Hurtt
- The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southwestern Howell County in south central Missouri… * Until 1215 AM CDT. 06/07/2026620 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026 The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southwestern Howell County in south central Missouri… * Until 1215 AM CDT. * At 620 PM CDT, Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain […]Jim Lambert