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01/27/2025

There were no injuries in a 9:30 p.m. fire Friday night in the area of Redbud Road in Osage Beach.
Both OBFPD stations were alerted for a residential structure fire. Lake Ozark while Mid County departments were assigned to district coverage.
Crews arrived on scene within five minutes of dispatch and found a two-story structure 50 percent involved. Firefighters immediately began an aggressive attack. With assistance from Osage Beach Police, a five-inch supply line was laid from the closest hydrant to bring more water to the scene. A fire boat and Mid County were brought to the scene with Sunrise Beach being asked to cover the district.
The home is considered a total loss and the fire is under investigation by the fire marshal’s office. Crews operated on scene for three hours before returning to service.
No firefighter injuries were reported. No residents were home at the time of the fire and no civilian injuries were reported.
This is the fifth structure fire we have responded to in January.

01/24/2025

A decade after his rescue of three teens that many have claimed as a miracle from God, a Wentzville firefighter and part-time resident of Osage Beach is now seeking prayers himself.

A decade after his rescue of three teens that many have claimed as a miracle from God, a Wentzville firefighter and part-time resident of Osage Beach is now seeking prayers himself. On Jan. 14, 2015, …

01/22/2025

Camdenton High School senior small forward Jonny Semau has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 13-19, after leading the Lakers with... 🏀

Camdenton senior small forward Jonny Semau has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 13-19, after leading the Lakers with 32 points and...

01/22/2025

Temperatures dipped below zero during the early morning hours of Jan. 21 – and those low digits, combined with the near-zero temperatures leading up to the dip, meant a few customer were without water for a short time.

Temperatures dipped below zero during the early morning hours of Jan. 21 – and those low digits, combined with the near-zero temperatures leading up to the dip, meant a few customer were …

01/21/2025

Golf Instructor and Fishing Guide categories have been added to the Lake Lifestyles Best of the Lake contest under Entertainment & Leisure. Make sure to cast your votes for these new categories!

01/20/2025

Camdenton School District Board of Education will meet in special session at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Administration Building Board Room.
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Executive Session
In compliance with State Statute 610.021 (closed meetings and closed records), the board will go into executive session for the following purposes: 1) Hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees (610.021)(3). 2) Individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees (610.021)(13). 3) Records which are protected from disclosure by law (610.021)(14).

01/19/2025

Lake Lifestyles Best of the Lake contest has begun. Make sure to nominate and vote for your favorites to make sure they get to the next round.

www.lakenewsonline.com/lakelifestyles-best-of/index.html

01/17/2025

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen approved entering into an agreement with Nabholz Construction to design and build the Camdenton Community Center at their Tuesday, Jan. 7, meeting.

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen approved entering into an agreement with Nabholz Construction to design and build the Camdenton Community Center at their Tuesday, Jan. 7, meeting. The decision was …

01/17/2025

Since the Ozark Amphitheater annexed into the city of Camdenton, the city will earn 2 percent of all tickets, merchandise, food and drink sales at the Amphitheater.

Since the Ozark Amphitheater annexed into the city of Camdenton, the city will earn 2 percent of all tickets, merchandise, food and drink sales at the Amphitheater. It is a win-win situation, city …

01/17/2025

School of the Osage Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the High School Field House, 636 Hwy 42, Osage Beach.
Agenda items will include:
•Consent Agenda
—Financial Statements
—Monthly Attendance Report
—Board Policies - First Read
—Renewal- Contracts/MOUs/Agreements/Change Orders/Bids/Grants
•Public Comment
•Strategic Plan Update - Next Steps Long Range Facility Plan —2024 Annual Performance Report
•Contracts/MOUs/Agreements/Change Orders/Bids/Grants
•Adjourn to Closed Session as authorized by RSMo 610.021.3 and 13 (Personnel), 610.021.14 (Records which are protected from disclosure by law) and 610.021.2 (Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate.

01/17/2025

Of the 38 Save A Lot grocery stores in Missouri, the Laurie location will no longer operate as of mid-February.

A longtime favorite meat retailer for the West Side has notified employees that it will close within 30 days. Of the 38 Save A Lot grocery stores in Missouri, the Laurie location will no longer …

01/15/2025

Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky and Deputy Consul General Ayellet Black joined Oasis at Lakeport developer Jeff Tegethoff for a meeting with Mayor Michael Harmison at City Hall.

Trade and tourism were the primary topics of discussion during a special visit by the Israeli Consul General of Miami to Osage Beach City Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky …

01/15/2025

Kevin McRoberts, CEO of Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, will serve as the 2025 president of MHA’s Central District Council.

Kevin McRoberts, CEO of Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, will serve as the 2025 president of MHA’s Central District Council. His one-year term began Jan. 1. As District …

01/14/2025

Macks Creek R-V School District senior guard Addison Ratliff has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 6-12, after leading the Lady Pirates to a 47-32 win over Fulton in a shootout of the Sophie Cunningham Classic on Jan. 12 where Ratliff led with 15 points and was honored as the game MVP...
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Macks Creek senior guard Addison Ratliff has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Jan. 6-12, after leading the Lady Pirates to a 47-32 win over Fulton in a shootout of the Sophie Cunningham Classic on Jan. 12 where Ratliff led with 15 points and was honored as the game MVP...

01/14/2025

Dr. Thompson has served as the Principal of Camdenton High School for the past 16 years and brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the community to his new role.

The Camdenton R-III Board of Education has announced that Dr. Brett Thompson will be the new Superintendent of Schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Thompson has served as the Principal of …

01/10/2025

A mental evaluation and escalated situation resulted in Donovan Linn Bartlett, 21, of Stover, being arrested for wielding a knife at family members after a previous visit with Stover Police Department.
On the evening of Jan. 5, Bartlett was booked into the Morgan County Detention Center, charged with Mental Commitment, Domestic Assault 2nd Degree, Armed Criminal Action and Domestic Assault 4th Degree, 1st or 2nd Offense.
At 6:48 p.m. that day, Stover PD was called by family members to the home of Bartlett, according to a probable cause statement. The young man was reportedly yelling and the family requested a 30-day mental evaluation. Those in the home reported that Bartlett had a long history of mental illness, was diagnosed with schizophrenic and his meds were no longer working. They had advised Bartlett to take a walk and cool off, and Bartlett left in a t-shirt and pajama pants. Witnesses called dispatch and reported that the young man was seen walking in the 14-degree weather in the snow along the road. Police meanwhile found Bartlett had returned home, taken his medicine and reportedly went to bed.
At 9:16 p.m, Stover Police Department was contacted from the home again; this time Bartlett was wielding a knife. Another resident of his home was reported to have been stabbed and slapped by Bartlett. He admitted in his Miranda Interview arrest that he had stabbed a family member in the elbow. He was wrestled to the ground by another family member who removed the knife. The victim refused medical treatment and refused to press charges. The scuffle started when another family member had insulted Bartlett and “set him off.” He punched the victim in the face, and then another family member punched Bartlett in the face. He sustained a wound to the knee and refused treatment and to press charges.
An arrangement is scheduled in Morgan County Circuit Court for Jan. 14 with Judge Stephen Grantham. Bartlett was held on a 96-hour mental evaluation.

01/10/2025

The sleet, snow, wind and plummeting temperatures of 2025’s first winter storm made for dangerous travel conditions but crews around Lake of the Ozarks worked long and hard to clear the roads and keep them as clear as possible.

(Editor’s Note: This was written Thursday before the latest round of snow swept through the Lake area over night and into Friday with another three to four inches. Crews were back at it before …

01/09/2025

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School of the Osage shooting guard Jackson Long has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 5, after leading the Indians to a 75-53 win over Salem where Long scored 31 points and sank nine 3-pointers to tie a career high. 🏹🏀

Osage shooting guard Jackson Long has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for the week of Dec. 30-Jan. 5, after leading the Indians to a 75-53 win over Salem where Long scored 31 points and sank nine 3-pointers to tie a career high.