Grant Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” received an additional 13-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree escape in Izard County Circuit Court.
This sentence will run consecutively to the 80 years he is already serving for rape and murder.
Hardin escaped from the North Central Unit in May 2025 but was apprehended two weeks later.
His criminal history includes his conviction for the rape of a teacher and the murder of James Appleton.
He was featured in a TV documentary about his case.
Grant Hardin, known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” received an additional 13-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree escape in Izard County Circuit Court.
This sentence will run consecutively to the 80 years he is already serving for rape and murder.
Hardin escaped from the North Central Unit in May 2025 but was apprehended two weeks later.
His criminal history includes his conviction for the rape of a teacher and the murder of James Appleton.
He was featured in a TV documentary about his case.
The Strafford Sports Center announced it is closing in early May.
The 33,200 square foot facility with four basketball courts has been in operation for six years.
The reasons for the closure and future plans for the facility have not been disclosed.
Here is a statement that appeared on their Facebook page.
Silver Dollar City will retire its Thunderation mine train roller coaster after 33 years of operation, with the final day set for January 2, 2027.
Since its opening in 1993, the ride has hosted over 27 million riders along 3,000 feet of track in the Ozarks.
A year-long celebration will commence with an opening ceremony on March 13, culminating in a farewell event on the final operating day, featuring special rides, promotions, and merchandise.
Silver Dollar City will retire its Thunderation mine train roller coaster after 33 years of operation, with the final day set for January 2, 2027.
Since its opening in 1993, the ride has hosted over 27 million riders along 3,000 feet of track in the Ozarks.
A year-long celebration will commence with an opening ceremony on March 13, culminating in a farewell event on the final operating day, featuring special rides, promotions, and merchandise.
The Missouri Ethics Commission has fined former gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft and his campaign committee nearly $8,800 for campaign finance violations, citing exceeded contribution limits and failure to report in-kind contributions.
These violations took place during his campaign for Missouri governor, after he served as secretary of state from January 2017 to January 2025.
The Missouri Ethics Commission has fined former gubernatorial candidate Jay Ashcroft and his campaign committee nearly $8,800 for campaign finance violations, citing exceeded contribution limits and failure to report in-kind contributions.
These violations took place during his campaign for Missouri governor, after he served as secretary of state from January 2017 to January 2025.
Mathews and Espy Elementary Schools were placed on lockdown, and Nixa High School entered secure mode due to a reported sighting of a person with a weapon on Gregg Road Monday afternoon.
A news release from the Nixa Public School’s says normal activities and student dismissal resumed after thorough checks by school police and local law enforcement.
The district’s safety protocols were followed, and no individual matching the suspect’s description was located, nor was any weapon found on school property.