Month: May 2023
Police in Nixa are asking for the public’s help in locating an elderly man who has been reported missing.
Officers say 73-year-old Charles Huett left his home in Nixa at around 8:30 Friday morning.
He suffers from dementia and is considered at-risk.
Authorities describe Huett as 5’7″, 175 pounds with brown eyes with grey hair and a grey beard. He has a distinct tattoo on his left arm that says “America Love It or Leave It”.
He was last seen on Highway 13 driving a grey Ford F-150 with license plate 5KB-K56. The vehicle has a U.S. Navy license plate cover.
Police say Huett may be armed with a handgun, and could consider self-harm. They ask, if you see Huett, to remain cautious.
A photo of both Huett and the truck can be found below:
Springfield Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred at an area apartment following an argument.
Officers say they were called to the complex on North Clifton Avenue, at the John B. Hughes apartments Thursday night.
When they arrived, they found a man with injuries sustained during a stabbing.
Investigators say they spoke with witnesses, who reported that the victim and another man had gotten into an argument outside of the complex that turned violent.
The suspect was arrested shortly after.
The identity of the suspect nor the victim have been released. Police say the victim’s injuries were non-life threatening.
The City of Springfield’s six outdoor swimming pools are set to open for the Summer on Saturday.
A new city pool is opening in Mt. Vernon. The city says it is ADA compliant with a zero entry and lazy river. The previous pool was built more than 40 years ago, and needed to be replaced.
Nixa Parks and Rec staff have discovered a significant leak in the community pool at the X Center in McCauley Park, which will cause a delay in it’s opening. The city says that there is no estimate yet on how long it will take to make repairs, and the acquatics center will remain closed until the pool can be opened.
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Silver Dollar City Train Derails Again
The passenger train at Silver Dollar City has derailed again.
A passenger told KOLR-10 news that there was a big bump in the ride, and she then saw that some of the cars were missing.
Silver Dollar City released a statement just before 7 pm, confirming that the train went off the tracks by two inches.
Cars two and three detached from each other, but all cars remained upright.
One passenger reported a minor injury but refused treatment.
The passenger train ride is closed until further notice.
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The Webster County Health Unit announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2023 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday; based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, health screening and referrals to health care. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level and be at nutritional risk. Migrant families are also eligible.
WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products, hot or cold cereals, 100% fruit juices, and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods, and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental, iron fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by using their eWIC cards for specific items at participating local grocery stores and pharmacies.
Studies confirm that pregnant women who enroll in WIC during the early months of pregnancy have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier.
WIC is administered in Webster County by the Webster County Health Unit. Persons interested in applying or who need more information should contact the Health Unit at 417-859-2532. WIC clinics are offered at the Health Unit, 233 E Washington, Marshfield, MO 65706, Monday –Friday from 7:30am – 4:00pm, by appointment only. WIC services are offered in Seymour on the first Monday of each month at the Seymour YMCA from 9:00am – 3:00pm, by appointment only. Please call 417-859-2532 for more information.
A man from Rockaway Beach is facing charges after allegedly crashing into a motorcycle in Springfield.
Investigators say Dea Brewer was driving an SUV on West Bennett Street May 22 when he purposely rear-ended the motorcycle, then fled the scene.
Authorities arrived at the scene at around 6:00 pm and found the victim unconscious. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in critical conditions.
Doctors say he suffered head injuries and severe road rash.
Investigators canvassed the scene to determine the vehicle that caused the crash, and were able to determine it was Brewer’s vehicle.
Video footage corroborated evidence found at the scene.
The footage showed the motorcyclist dropping the woman off at a nearby recovery center prior to the accident. The woman turned out to be Brewer’s ex-girlfriend, who accused Brewer of stalking her.
When he was arrested, authorities discovered an arrest warrant for Brewer in Taney County.
He is facing two charges: first-degree assault resulting in serious injury and armed criminal action.
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Nice Weather for Memorial Day Weekend
If you are travelling around the Ozarks on this Memorial Day weekend, you are in for a treat with the weather.
The National Weather Service says temperatures will continue to warm each day, with highs reaching into the low 80’s. No rain is expected.
Forecasters say isolated showers and storms will be possible during the afternoon and evening hours on Memorial Day, but most locations should remain dry.
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Scam Alert for Residents of Bolivar
The City of Bolivar is warning residents of a scam involving letters claiming to be city ordinances.
Authorities say someone is mailing fraudulant letters, claiming homeowners are violating the city’s “Code of Conduct.”
The letters include a fake phone number to call in order to pay a fine.
City leaders say do not call the number on the letter, but instead contact Bolivar City Hall.
Medical experts testified on Day 3 of the trial for a former M-S-U instructor.
A forensic expert with the Missouri State Highway Patrol testified that Edward Gutting’s blood alcohol level was well over the legal limit a few hours after his arrest.
The medical examiner testified that Marc Cooper was killed by stab wounds to his neck and torso.
Gutting pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
A judge will decide the case after the trial.