A Douglas County deputy and an Ozark County dispatcher rescued a child Thursday that had been swept away in a culvert at a popular swimming hole. The incident happened near State Highway PP. Deputy ...

Douglas County investigators said a woman was critically injured during an officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened on Wednesday around 6 p.m. Deputies attempted to arrest the woman wanted on ...

Luther Van Curtis, 84 years, 8 months, and 11 days old, passed away on March 5, 2025, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. Van was born at home in Douglas County, Missouri, June 25, 1940 to ...

Audrey Faye McVay, 95 years, 10 months, and 8 days old, entered Heaven on March 4, 2025, at her home with family by her side. On April 27, 1929, Faye was born in Mansfield, Missouri, to George and ...

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office interrupted a burglary on Feb. 16; ultimately, three individuals were taken into custody. Arrested were Joshua R. Melton, Ciara Dianne Ellis, and Dustin Benson. On ...

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The Benedictine’s of Mary is an order of Catholic cloister nuns that follow the rule of St. Benedict which focuses on prayer and work. Their days are spent in prayer and maintenance of their community ...

Jefferson City – Governor Mike Parson announced that the Show Me Strong Recovery Task Force has released its final report of recommendations to support small businesses across the state. In the report ...

The Missouri Highway Patrol on Tuesday evening sent out an errant alert that said authorities were searching for a purple and green 1978 Dodge 3700GT in Gotham City, Missouri.The problem: It was ...

Enrollment is open for Heroes to Hives, a free program that helps military veterans, active-duty personnel, reservists and their families learn the art of beekeeping.

DONATION: The Douglas County Community Foundation recently awarded $2,000 to the Ava Area Animal Welfare League, Jr. (AAAWL,Jr.). AAAWL, Jr. partners with local veterinarians to expand access to ...