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MDC confirms mountain lion sighting in Shannon County
The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion Sept. 12 in Shannon County, the agency announced Friday. more
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Several injured in area crashes this week
A Mississippi man suffered serious injuries when his motorcycle skidded through a stop sign and overturned, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday on V Highway at the intersection of Highway 142 in Oregon County. more
Weekend crashes claim lives of two area men
Two area men succmbed to injuries suffered in weekend crashes, reported the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
Rocky Falls is one of several hiking destinations in this year's fall hiking series within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Themed hikes will be guided by park rangers and held most Saturdays from Sept. 23 through Nov. 4.
ONSR offers guided fall hikes beginning Sept. 23
A schedule has been set for ranger-led themed fall hikes at parks within Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), beginning Sept. 23 and running through Nov. 4, the Ozark Riverways Foundation has announced. All hikes have been categorized by skill level and how long and strenuous the walk is. more
Two sentenced in 2020 Birch Tree murder case
Two Birch Tree men charged with the April 2020 murder of Barbara J. Lynn, 77, also of Birch Tree, have entered guilty pleas and been sentenced, one in Phelps County and the other in Jasper County, both on changes of venue. more
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Three fall electronic waste collection events set
Residents of Howell and surrounding Missouri counties, including Wright County, are encouraged to bring old and worn-out electronics to one of three upcoming fall electronic waste (E-waste) collection events hosted by the South Central Solid Waste District. more
Big Spring in Carter County falls within Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR), managed by the National Park Service, which recently released its findings of the economic impact of ONSR to the area during 2022. The report shows that In 2022, ONSR visits generated about $63.8 million in revenue to communities near the park, supporting 873 jobs and contributing a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $73.3 million.
ONSR tourists spent nearly $64 million in area last year, NPS reports
The National Park Service has released its annual report on tourism dollars spent at communities in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) area, including Shannon County, and the economic impact made by more than a million visitors last year on those communities. more
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State auditor issues monthly financial report
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick recently issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of cities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. more
New dialing procedure coming to 573 area code region
Officials with the Missouri Public Service Commission, the North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the telecommunications industry remind phone customers to continue preparing for a new area code, 235, to be used in the current 573 area code region. more
Potosi man held in Howell Co. on Shannon Co. statutory sodomy charges
A Potosi resident charged in Shannon County with three counts of felony statutory sodomy, or attempt, involving a victim younger than 14, is held in Howell County Jail on $250,000 bond. more
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South Central Ozarks Council of Governments (SCOCOG) held an executive board meeting Tuesday and announced it has recently received two grant awards from the Delta Regional Authority. One is for upgrades to internet service and computer equipment and extended staff hours, and the second will allow the organization to hire a consultant to complete a feasibility study for the development of industrial incubator projects. From left: SCOCOG Executive Director Trent Courtney, Texas County Presiding Commissioner Scott Long, Douglas County Presiding Commissioner Rodney Clouse, Ozark County Presiding Commissioner Terry Newton, Shannon County Presiding Commissioner Beth Long, Howell County Presiding Commissioner Ralph Riggs, SCOCOG Community Development Specialist Sarah Callahan, Wright County Presiding Commissioner Zach Williams and Oregon County Presiding Commissioner David Stubblefield.
DRA awards SCOCOG 2 grants totaling over a quarter of a million dollars
POMONA — The South Central Ozarks Council of Governments (SCOCOG), headquartered in Pomona and serving seven counties has announced it has received two awards totaling more than $225,000 from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). more
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MoDOT plans highway improvements in Oregon, Shannon counties
The Missouri Department of Transportation has planned highway improvements in the coming weeks in Oregon and Shannon counties. more
Winona man charged with rape, kidnapping
Luke M. Walker, 36, Winona, has been charged with first-degree rape, or attempt, and first-degree kidnapping, both felonies, after allegedly forcing a woman into his truck and assaulting her. more
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Big Spring in Carter County, the largest spring in Missouri and one of the largest springs in the United States, will be the site of an Ozark National Scenic Riverways program on the Perseid meteor shower from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the park, located about 5 miles southeast of Van Buren at the east end of Highway 103. The meteor shower is expected to peak overnight Saturday night, and is one of the most active meteor showers of the year. The location was chosen as a dark sky area, more ideal for viewing the most "falling stars" as light pollution from urban areas won't block viewing.
ONSR plans meteor-viewing event Saturday at Big Spring
Park rangers with Ozark National Scenic Riverways (ONSR) will host a Perseid meteor shower viewing event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Big Spring, about 5 miles southeast of Van Buren in Carter County. The event is free of charge. more
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Sometimes mushroom identification can be confusing, literally. This fungus was found growing at the base of a tree at Klepzig Mill, Ozark National Scenic Riverways, in Shannon County. It is likely a Strobilomyces strobilaceus, or "old man of the woods," not to be mistaken for a very similar looking species, Strobilomyces confusus, common name “confusing old man of the woods.” The distinction, and a lesson in photographing mushrooms for identification, could be found under the cap if the photographer had had the foresight to do so. S. strobilaceus has pores on the underside instead of the gills found on S. confusus. This photo, on close inspection, seems to show a corner of the cap has broken off and appears to be more like spores instead of gills, though the fungus overall seems to be way past its prime and blacker than the usual coloration of grey with black scales. Both species are edible, but confirmation of species by an expert before eating mushrooms of any species is essential because some can cause severe illness or death.
Old man of the woods is a 'fun guy'
Birch Tree man arrested after trio of burglary, theft reports
A Birch Tree man has been charged with several felonies allegedly committed during July in Birch Tree, including the theft of electricity from an unoccupied house through an extension cord, plus two firearms and jewelry during a second break-in and items including groceries, electronics and a child’s toy wagon during a third burglary. more
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Birch Tree man drowns in Current River
A Birch Tree resident drowned Friday evening in the Current River after reportedly falling from his kayak, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. more
NWS: Heat advisory issued through Friday for southern Mo. could be extended
A heat advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service office in Springfield for central and southern Missouri, in effect through 9 p.m. July 28 due to expected heat index values of up to 109 degrees and limited overnight relief. more
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Statewide Transportation Improvement Program approved, includes more than 40 local projects
During this month’s quarterly meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies between July 1 of this year and June 30, 2028. more
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