The Missouri Department of Conservation says fewer deer were harvested during this year’s firearm portion of deer season.
This year’s total harvest was three-percent lower than last year, but two-percent higher than the previous five-year average.
The Conservation Department says that Missouri hunters harvested a total of 193,669 deer during firearms season.
The county with the biggest deer harvest was Franklin County, followed by Texas and Howell Counties.
The Missouri Department of Conservation says fewer deer were harvested during this year’s firearm portion of deer season.
This year’s total harvest was three-percent lower than last year, but two-percent higher than the previous five-year average.
The Conservation Department says that Missouri hunters harvested a total of 193,669 deer during firearms season.
The county with the biggest deer harvest was Franklin County, followed by Texas and Howell Counties.
A man in custody for allegedly shooting a woman in Springfield is now being charged with additional crimes in a separate case.
25-year-old Brandon Huddleston was initially arrested for the shooting and killing of Lacey Nix on La Siesta Place November 13.
He told authorities that the two got into an argument, and he admitted to shooting her, saying that she had pointed a gun at him first.
Two guns were found at the scene.
On Wednesday, Huddleston was charged with burglary, stealing and domestic assault for allegedly robbing the Spin City Gambling Center with Nix earlier that same day.
Prosecutors believe the argument that led to the shooting began over how the stolen money would be split up.
A woman is dead following a head-on car crash in St. Clair County.
Investigators say 23-year-old Remi Johnson was driving southbound on Route H when a car on the northbound side of the roadway hit her head on.
Johnson, a Rockville native, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The other driver, a 16-year-old, was hospitalized with serious injuries, as was a 16-year-old passenger.
Fire has destroyed a family’s hjouse in Blue Eye.
The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District says that there was heavy smoke coming from the house when they arrived.
Firefighters szay the house is a total loss.
All of the members of the family were able to escape.
Springfield’s first musical playground has been dedicated.
The Roseann Bentley Musical Playground is located in Phelps Grove park.
The playground is named for Roseann Bentley, a founding member of the Community Partnership of the Ozarks.
The playground features 8 percussion insturments for children of all ages and abilities.
The Springfield Police Department is warning the public about fentanyl pills masquerading as common prescription drugs.
The pills look like oxycodone but are called Percocet.
Police say these pills have caused several overdoses.
Here is the Springfield Police Department News Release with more information:
Springfield, Mo. –The Springfield Police Department recently seized large quantities of pills that look like Oxycodone but have been called Percocet. The counterfeit pills are believed to contain Fentanyl and have caused several overdoses. The recent trend involving counterfeit prescription pills poses a threat to those who may encounter it.
Oxycodone and Percocet are opioid pain medications commonly prescribed by physicians. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times stronger than morphine and is commonly added to heroin or other controlled substances to increase their potency. It can be absorbed into the body via inhalation or skin contact. Illegally manufactured Fentanyl can be extremely dangerous and has been a major contributor to opioid-related overdoses.
In 2022, we responded to 564 calls for service involving overdoses with 35 total fatalities. In 2023, we have responded to 300 overdoses with 14 total fatalities.
Anyone taking prescription medications should only obtain them from a licensed medical prescriber or pharmacy.
Governor Mike Parson has extended the drought alert for the state.
Governor Parson signed the executive order declaring a drought alert on May 31st.
He has now extended the drought alert through May 1st, 2024.
More than 80 percent of the state is experiencing drought conditions.
Governor Mike Parson has extended the drought alert for the state.
Governor Parson signed the executive order declaring a drought alert on May 31st.
He has now extended the drought alert through May 1st, 2024.
More than 80 percent of the state is experiencing drought conditions.
A man is in custody in Springfield after allegedly stabbing another person in the northern part of the city.
Officers were called to the scene along Colgate Avenue for a domestic assault incident.
When they arrived, they found the victim with a stab wound and a male suspect.
The man was arrested, booked, and charged with 1st-degree assault.
The identity of the victim, as well as the suspect, have not been released at this time.