Month: October 2022

A large fire has destroyed an entire block in the city of Carthage on Saturday.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal is reporting that the blaze started in a commercial building near the old Henson Metal Buildings property, and was completely engulfed when firefighters arrived on the scene at about 8 PM.

The fire hopped from a nearby tree with a pile of cardboard boxes to the Hispanic Christian Church next-door, and was unfortunately completely overtaken by the flames.

The Carthage Fire Department was joined by several other area departments to battle the blaze, and they were successful in preventing the flames from reaching a gas station on the block.

State fire marshals are investigating the cause of the fire.

The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks held their 24th annual Boobapalooza in Springfield Friday, with the help of a local radio team.

Boobapalooza is an annual fundraiser for the foundation that supports women and families with diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

On Friday morning, Coyote’s Adobe Café held a breakfast, where patrons could pay $10 for an all-you-can-eat buffet, with all of the proceeds going to BCFO.

The foundation’s primary mission is to help families in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas with medical bills down to the everyday necessities such as rent and groceries.

In attendance to publicize the event and generate interest were Kevin Howard and Chris Louzader from the “Kevin and Chris Show” on KWTO’s sister station, 98.7 the Dove.

Authorities say a Seymour middle school student brought a gun to school this week.

A school recourse officer took the gun on Tuesday after other students warned administrators.

Superintendent Steve Richards says the student will not be allowed back in school for the rest of the year.

Richards says the school board will make a final decision on punishment for the student.

Police say a man from Camden County is dead after accidentally shooting himself at his home.

Reports say the victim was cleaning his gun at his home in Linn Creek when it went off.

Officers say the name of the victim has not yet been released.

Sergeant Scott Hines with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind gun owners to always check your weapon to ensure that it is not loaded.

Experts say that while cleaning your gun is one of the most important things you can do for your gun, you must always do so in a safe manner.

A three quarter cent sales tax will be on the November 8th ballot for residents of Strafford, MO.

If passed, the money would be used to attract and retain police officers.

City administrator Martha Smartt says the police department needs 7 officers to be fully staffed, but currently has only 4 officers. Smartt says the police department has not had an increase in the general sales tax since 1980.

Wednesday afternoon was filled with football fame as four individuals and two programs were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

The Lighthouse Christian Chargers homeschool football program was inducted for their 5 years of national championship wins.

Seneca Indian’s football program was also inducted for their two state championship wins in the 80′ and 90’s.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Danan Hughes was inducted, as well as Rusty Medearis, Ozark High School product and Miami Hurricane defensive star.