An Arnold woman was charged with driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 1:40 a.m. today on Farm Road 131, approximately a half mile from Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Ford Fusion driven by Sara L. Heathman, 26, Arnold, traveled off the roadway and struck several trees.
Heathman, who was also charged with careless and imprudent driving, and a passenger, Kevin V. King, 30, Springfield, were treated for minor injuries at Cox North Hospital, Springfield, and Mercy Hospital, Springfield, respectively.
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Friday, September 29, 2017
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Cedar County
Seth D. Ehlers and Jamie L. Ehlers
Christian County
James Thomas Spivy
Edwin H. Burtnette
Scott Paul Morgan
Dade County
Edward Howe Bartholomew
Loretta L. Robison
Dallas County
Stanley Wayne Ownby and Robin Gayle Ownby
Tamara Kaye Crawford
Greene County
Vickie Lynn Russell
Richard E. Everett IV and Deborah A. Everett
Garry W. Warren and Diana G. Warren
Rebecca L. Smith
Scott A. Baines
Vickie S. Enders
Steven Joseph Kirby, Jr., and Marissa Dawnette Kirby
Garland Louis Adams and Lynette Adams
Virginia Ruth Cronk
Steven Robert Fisher
Joseph Andrew Jorgensen and Sherry Lynn Jorgensen
Richard Wayne Burnau
Alexander Michael Friggle
Jonathan D. Hallgren
Dominic Dillon Stevens and Brandy Lynn Stevens
James John Patterson
Ray Austin Haralson
Craig W. Walls and Rebecca S. Walls
James Thomas Ray
Laclede County
David Evans Willbanks and Nikki Ann Willbanks
Jerry Lee Hicks
Polk County
Jeff William Witt
Chelsea Marie Sturguess
Steven Glenn Cain and Laura Dawn Cain
Stone County
James Bailey McFerron
Danny Russell Barnes
Robert Dwayne Brown
Taney County
Misty Christine Moore
James Andrew Tolliver
Alicia J. Smith
Katherine L. Smith
Raymond Chacon and Shirley J. Chacon
Michael Boyd Addington and Sharon Lee Addington
Webster County
Betty Josephine Goodwin
James Lee Asher
Seth D. Ehlers and Jamie L. Ehlers
Christian County
James Thomas Spivy
Edwin H. Burtnette
Scott Paul Morgan
Dade County
Edward Howe Bartholomew
Loretta L. Robison
Dallas County
Stanley Wayne Ownby and Robin Gayle Ownby
Tamara Kaye Crawford
Greene County
Vickie Lynn Russell
Richard E. Everett IV and Deborah A. Everett
Garry W. Warren and Diana G. Warren
Rebecca L. Smith
Scott A. Baines
Vickie S. Enders
Steven Joseph Kirby, Jr., and Marissa Dawnette Kirby
Garland Louis Adams and Lynette Adams
Virginia Ruth Cronk
Steven Robert Fisher
Joseph Andrew Jorgensen and Sherry Lynn Jorgensen
Richard Wayne Burnau
Alexander Michael Friggle
Jonathan D. Hallgren
Dominic Dillon Stevens and Brandy Lynn Stevens
James John Patterson
Ray Austin Haralson
Craig W. Walls and Rebecca S. Walls
James Thomas Ray
Laclede County
David Evans Willbanks and Nikki Ann Willbanks
Jerry Lee Hicks
Polk County
Jeff William Witt
Chelsea Marie Sturguess
Steven Glenn Cain and Laura Dawn Cain
Stone County
James Bailey McFerron
Danny Russell Barnes
Robert Dwayne Brown
Taney County
Misty Christine Moore
James Andrew Tolliver
Alicia J. Smith
Katherine L. Smith
Raymond Chacon and Shirley J. Chacon
Michael Boyd Addington and Sharon Lee Addington
Webster County
Betty Josephine Goodwin
James Lee Asher
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Springfield pedestrian hit by car on Glenstone, killed
(From the Springfield Police Department)
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to 2223 N. Glenstone at 8:11 p.m. on Sept. 27 to investigate an injury crash involving a pedestrian.
A 1999 Buick Park Avenue, driven by Betsy Stephenson, 36, of Springfield, was traveling northbound on Glenstone when it struck a pedestrian who was walking westbound across Glenstone toward 2223 N. Glenstone. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as Kerry D. Allen, 51, of Springfield. Next of kin has been notified. There was no indication of impairment on the driver. The investigation is ongoing.
This marks the fourteenth fatality crash of 2017.
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to 2223 N. Glenstone at 8:11 p.m. on Sept. 27 to investigate an injury crash involving a pedestrian.
A 1999 Buick Park Avenue, driven by Betsy Stephenson, 36, of Springfield, was traveling northbound on Glenstone when it struck a pedestrian who was walking westbound across Glenstone toward 2223 N. Glenstone. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as Kerry D. Allen, 51, of Springfield. Next of kin has been notified. There was no indication of impairment on the driver. The investigation is ongoing.
This marks the fourteenth fatality crash of 2017.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Eagle Rock man seriously injured crashing into tree
An Eagle Rock man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:03 p.m. today on MO 112, four miles west of Cassville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Gerald A. Kirkpatrick, 46, Eagle Rock, failed to maintain a single lane of travel, went off the roadway and struck a tree.
Kirkpatrick was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Gerald A. Kirkpatrick, 46, Eagle Rock, failed to maintain a single lane of travel, went off the roadway and struck a tree.
Kirkpatrick was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Springfield Police to participate in national Coffee with a Cop Day
Chief Paul Williams of the Springfield Police Department began the monthly event, “Coffee with the Chief,” shortly after arriving in Springfield from Tulsa, Oklahoma and taking the reigns as Chief of Police in 2010. He planned to do it for his first year as a way to get to know the citizens of Springfield and as a way to open lines of communication between the department and those it serves. At the end of the first year, Williams was encouraged by a former City Council member to continue “Coffee with the Chief indefinitely.” Seven years later, Williams has met countless citizens over cups of Joe in a comfortable and informal setting nearly every month since the event’s inception.
A variety of community engagement events have surfaced across the nation in recent years, and Coffee with a Cop, which was launched in Hawthorne, California in 2011, began with a mission to improve trust and build relationships—one cup of coffee at a time.
The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) has partnered with the Hawthorne Police Department to conduct the second national Coffee with a Cop day to be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4. In lieu of Williams’ traditional monthly event that includes making himself and a few SPD commanders available at one local shop, he has decided to change things up to expand the department’s reach in October and coincide with the national community engagement event. From 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Oct. 4, multiple SPD officers will be available to meet and greet citizens at four different Springfield McDonald’s locations: 4101 S. Campbell, 1717 W. Battlefield, 234 S. National and 1114 W. Kearney.
“This new nationwide event gives us an opportunity to get more officers from SPD involved in this type of effort in our community,” said Williams. “Our officers stay so busy on a daily basis they don’t have the luxury of simply connecting with citizens on this level. We hope many of our citizens are able to join us, ask questions and get to know some of the people behind the badges.”
Springfield Police to conduct Neighborhood Watch training sessions
The Springfield Police Department will be conducting Neighborhood Watch training sessions in October. The training focuses on crime prevention, observation and reporting skills, Operation Identification and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). With 27 official Watch groups now formed, the program continues to grow within the City of Springfield.
Below are the two session options being held in October:
- Oct. 7
8 a.m. – noon
2100 W. High Street
Tom Watkins Pavilion - Oct. 16-17
6 – 8 p.m. (each day)
2620 W. Battlefield Rd.
Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center
The SPD encourages all citizens living inside City limits to attend the free training session. Those interested should register by contacting the SPD Crime Prevention Unit at 417-874-2113 or by submitting an online registration form. Seating is limited.
Three felony arrests made, three tickets issued during Lawrence County child passenger safety campaign
(From Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office participated in the Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week Law Enforcement Campaign Conducted September 17-23, 2017. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of three (3) traffic tickets including one (1) safety belt ticket and one (1) speeding ticket. Three (3) felony arrests were made as a result of the crackdown. 63 warnings were issued for various other hazardous moving violations.
Missouri law requires that all children under the age of eight to be in appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80lbs or 4'9" tall.
"It's so important for parents and caregivers to understand the importance of child restraints," said Sheriff Brad DeLay. "It's not just about following the law - child restraints help prevent serious injury and may even save your child's life."
Funding for this effort was provided through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation's Traffic and Highway Safety Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office participated in the Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week Law Enforcement Campaign Conducted September 17-23, 2017. During the enforcement effort, officers issued a total of three (3) traffic tickets including one (1) safety belt ticket and one (1) speeding ticket. Three (3) felony arrests were made as a result of the crackdown. 63 warnings were issued for various other hazardous moving violations.
Missouri law requires that all children under the age of eight to be in appropriate child safety seat or booster seat unless they are 80lbs or 4'9" tall.
"It's so important for parents and caregivers to understand the importance of child restraints," said Sheriff Brad DeLay. "It's not just about following the law - child restraints help prevent serious injury and may even save your child's life."
Funding for this effort was provided through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation's Traffic and Highway Safety Division in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Missouri Safety Center.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Springfield Crimestoppers turns focus on woman known to exhibit violent behavior
Rachelle Coble has numerous active felony warrants from both Christian County and Greene County.
She is a white female, approximately 5'9", 160 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She is known to use drugs and exhibit violent behavior.
Law enforcement would appreciate any assistance locating Coble as she is believed to still be in Springfield. Please contact Crime Stoppers with any information on Coble's whereabouts at 417-869-TIPS or online at www.p3tips.com
And remember, you can remain anonymous!
Six people injured, 10-year-old dead after car crashes into crowd on Grant Avenue
(From the Springfield Police Department)
Springfield police were dispatched to a crash at Grant and Mount Vernon at 3:03 p.m.
A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Lonnie Yeager, 35, of Springfield, was northbound on Grant Avenue when he reportedly experienced a medical episode. The vehicle went off the roadway striking a group of adults and children standing on the sidewalk on the northeast corner of Grant and Mt. Vernon. A passenger in the vehicle was able to place the vehicle in park but not until after several persons were injured.
A total of six persons were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The driver, Yeager, was treated for non-life threatening injures. Two Campbell Elementary employees, Pam Gagney, 52,of Springfield, and Elisa Schmidt, 49, of Springfield were transported and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Three male children ages 10, 6, and 10 were also transported to hospitals. Two of the juveniles were treated and are currently in stable condition. One child, Riddick A. Tudor, 10, of Springfield died as a result of injuries received in the crash. The next of kin has been notified.
The Springfield Police Department Traffic Section is conducting an investigation and impairment does not appear to be a factor at this time. This is the thirteenth fatality in Springfield for 2017 and the third fatality of a pedestrian.
Springfield police were dispatched to a crash at Grant and Mount Vernon at 3:03 p.m.
A 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Lonnie Yeager, 35, of Springfield, was northbound on Grant Avenue when he reportedly experienced a medical episode. The vehicle went off the roadway striking a group of adults and children standing on the sidewalk on the northeast corner of Grant and Mt. Vernon. A passenger in the vehicle was able to place the vehicle in park but not until after several persons were injured.
A total of six persons were transported to area hospitals for treatment. The driver, Yeager, was treated for non-life threatening injures. Two Campbell Elementary employees, Pam Gagney, 52,of Springfield, and Elisa Schmidt, 49, of Springfield were transported and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Three male children ages 10, 6, and 10 were also transported to hospitals. Two of the juveniles were treated and are currently in stable condition. One child, Riddick A. Tudor, 10, of Springfield died as a result of injuries received in the crash. The next of kin has been notified.
The Springfield Police Department Traffic Section is conducting an investigation and impairment does not appear to be a factor at this time. This is the thirteenth fatality in Springfield for 2017 and the third fatality of a pedestrian.
Second public meeting for Kearney Street Development Plan is tonight
(From the City of Springfield)
With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue.
The City will host its second public meeting for the Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25 at Robberson Community School, 1100 E. Kearney.
Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, a longtime Kearney Street proponent, and Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater will lead the meeting.
“Thanks in large part to the enthusiasm of my Zone 1 colleague, Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, we’re hoping to spur a business renaissance on Kearney Street,” Prater said. “I can’t wait to see what’s next for this once-thriving part of our city.”
The focus of the second public meeting will be to present a draft of the plan and gather public input. City staff hopes the plan will be approved by early 2018. If approved, property owners who build or remodel properties along Kearney Street in a way that meets the plan’s requirements will be eligible for 10 years of property tax abatement on the value of the new construction or improvements.
“The purpose of this plan is to have the Kearney Street corridor primed for redevelopment,” Economic Development Director Sarah Kerner explains (explained?). “We want to streamline the incentive process to get developers interested in this part of town, as well as make the incentive available for existing businesses and property owners in the area.”
Next steps for the plan include consideration by the five-member Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. Once the LCRA has approved the plan, the next stop is the nine-member Planning and Zoning Commission. Once P&Z has recommended approval of the plan, it will go before City Council as a two-reading bill with a public hearing.
PGAV presented its final report to City Council in June. Among the key findings is the Kearney Street corridor has the potential to capture additional retail sales from the available $95 million in unmet household demand in the trade area around Kearney Street.
PGAV stated that the area could attract a deep value clothing retailer such as T.J. Maxx or Ross because these discounted fashion chains have had growing sales and are opening hundreds of stores while they capture market share from flagging retailers.
Another recommendation is a food hall that would serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurs and provide a place for people to enjoy a variety of prepared foods in a social setting. Food halls have been a growing trend in urban redevelopment, filling in empty big box stores or vacant department stores. Other ideas for the food and beverage sector include a food truck court and the adaptive reuse of garages or gas stations into restaurants.
PGAV suggested that the City commemorate the corridor’s heritage through historic Route 66 plaques and branding as well as capitalizing on the nostalgia for cruising, custom cars and drive-in restaurants.
To improve the corridor’s visual appeal and increase safety for pedestrians, PGAV recommended painted pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signals and tree plantings in center medians or along sidewalks. Crosswalks could also increase residential connectivity to Doling Park, which is a major asset for the area. Wayfinding signage directing visitors and residents to Doling Park was proposed as well.
In a historic reversal, City Council voted last spring to once again allow cruising along Kearney Street on the second Friday of each month in hopes of drawing visitors – and business – to the area. Hundreds turned out for the Cruise Kearney! kick-off in May.
With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue.
The City will host its second public meeting for the Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25 at Robberson Community School, 1100 E. Kearney.
Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, a longtime Kearney Street proponent, and Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater will lead the meeting.
“Thanks in large part to the enthusiasm of my Zone 1 colleague, Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, we’re hoping to spur a business renaissance on Kearney Street,” Prater said. “I can’t wait to see what’s next for this once-thriving part of our city.”
The focus of the second public meeting will be to present a draft of the plan and gather public input. City staff hopes the plan will be approved by early 2018. If approved, property owners who build or remodel properties along Kearney Street in a way that meets the plan’s requirements will be eligible for 10 years of property tax abatement on the value of the new construction or improvements.
“The purpose of this plan is to have the Kearney Street corridor primed for redevelopment,” Economic Development Director Sarah Kerner explains (explained?). “We want to streamline the incentive process to get developers interested in this part of town, as well as make the incentive available for existing businesses and property owners in the area.”
Next steps for the plan include consideration by the five-member Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. Once the LCRA has approved the plan, the next stop is the nine-member Planning and Zoning Commission. Once P&Z has recommended approval of the plan, it will go before City Council as a two-reading bill with a public hearing.
PGAV presented its final report to City Council in June. Among the key findings is the Kearney Street corridor has the potential to capture additional retail sales from the available $95 million in unmet household demand in the trade area around Kearney Street.
PGAV stated that the area could attract a deep value clothing retailer such as T.J. Maxx or Ross because these discounted fashion chains have had growing sales and are opening hundreds of stores while they capture market share from flagging retailers.
Another recommendation is a food hall that would serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurs and provide a place for people to enjoy a variety of prepared foods in a social setting. Food halls have been a growing trend in urban redevelopment, filling in empty big box stores or vacant department stores. Other ideas for the food and beverage sector include a food truck court and the adaptive reuse of garages or gas stations into restaurants.
PGAV suggested that the City commemorate the corridor’s heritage through historic Route 66 plaques and branding as well as capitalizing on the nostalgia for cruising, custom cars and drive-in restaurants.
To improve the corridor’s visual appeal and increase safety for pedestrians, PGAV recommended painted pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signals and tree plantings in center medians or along sidewalks. Crosswalks could also increase residential connectivity to Doling Park, which is a major asset for the area. Wayfinding signage directing visitors and residents to Doling Park was proposed as well.
In a historic reversal, City Council voted last spring to once again allow cruising along Kearney Street on the second Friday of each month in hopes of drawing visitors – and business – to the area. Hundreds turned out for the Cruise Kearney! kick-off in May.
Battlefield teen killed slamming into tree
A Battlefield teen was killed in a one-vehicle accident 9:36 p.m. Sunday on Farm Road 182, 500 feet west of Battlefield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Michael T. White, 18, Battlefield, was traveling at a high rate of speed, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
White was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Medical Examiner Tom Vandeberg.
The fatality was the 81st this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Michael T. White, 18, Battlefield, was traveling at a high rate of speed, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree.
White was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Medical Examiner Tom Vandeberg.
The fatality was the 81st this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Strafford woman suffers serious injuries, charged with DWI after crashing into tree
A Strafford woman was cited for driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 11:25 a.m. today on Route OO, three miles west of Northview.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Mazda Miata driven by Deborah L. Burks, 56, Strafford, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.
Burks, who was taken to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries, was also charged with failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2006 Mazda Miata driven by Deborah L. Burks, 56, Strafford, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.
Burks, who was taken to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries, was also charged with failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Teen suffers serious injuries when ATV hits cable
A Jefferson City teen was injured in an ATV accident 10:20 a.m. today on private property on Farm Road 92, two miles north of Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Kawasaki ATV driven by Atmos O. Chapman, 13, Jefferson City, struck a cable.
Chapman was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2000 Kawasaki ATV driven by Atmos O. Chapman, 13, Jefferson City, struck a cable.
Chapman was treated for serious injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting
Springfield City Council Lunch
Tuesday, September 26 12:00 pm
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Review of Upcoming October 2, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda
2. Rountree Neighborhood Plan Update – Alana Owens
3. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
Tuesday, September 26 12:00 pm
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Review of Upcoming October 2, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda
2. Rountree Neighborhood Plan Update – Alana Owens
3. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Christian County
Vicky Jade Franco
Randy Wayne Baker and Carrie Jean Baker
Greene County
Kristi Nichole Hurd
Kris Edward Schroder
Eldon V. Burr and Jan A. Burr
Myrna A. Hughes
Lowell Mark Brower
Sharon Kay Owens
Edwina Alice Smith
Caitlin Elizabeth Stinnett
Terry Benjamin Brandkamp and Christy L. Brandkamp
Jeffrey Winston Stem
Laclede County
Kenneth S. Hale and Teresa E. Hale
Polk County
Show-Me Construction and Investments
Richard Lee Lowery
Glen Dale Copeland
Pulaski County
Ashley Chevon Sease
Taney County
Jonathan A. Bell and Summer S. Bell
Susan M. Cannon
Judy Elizabeth Brett
Patricia Ann Tarries
Webster County
Wade Wilson Perkins and Amy Le Faye Perkins
Larry Wayne Clines and Heather M. Clines
Vicky Jade Franco
Randy Wayne Baker and Carrie Jean Baker
Greene County
Kristi Nichole Hurd
Kris Edward Schroder
Eldon V. Burr and Jan A. Burr
Myrna A. Hughes
Lowell Mark Brower
Sharon Kay Owens
Edwina Alice Smith
Caitlin Elizabeth Stinnett
Terry Benjamin Brandkamp and Christy L. Brandkamp
Jeffrey Winston Stem
Laclede County
Kenneth S. Hale and Teresa E. Hale
Polk County
Show-Me Construction and Investments
Richard Lee Lowery
Glen Dale Copeland
Pulaski County
Ashley Chevon Sease
Taney County
Jonathan A. Bell and Summer S. Bell
Susan M. Cannon
Judy Elizabeth Brett
Patricia Ann Tarries
Webster County
Wade Wilson Perkins and Amy Le Faye Perkins
Larry Wayne Clines and Heather M. Clines
Springfield man injured in accident near Strafford
A Springfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 8:35 a.m. today on Farm Road 104, two miles west of Strafford.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Christopher M. Cheek, 34, Springfield, overturned when the driver lost control and skidded into a ditch, ejecting Cheek.
Cheek was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Christopher M. Cheek, 34, Springfield, overturned when the driver lost control and skidded into a ditch, ejecting Cheek.
Cheek was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Barry County Sheriff: Do you know this woman?
Need help Identifying this woman who used a stolen credit card at Lowe's in Neosho. Card was stolen along with a truck, ATV and other items outside Monett on September 2nd.
Springfield man arrested for involuntary manslaughter in connection with 2016 accident
(From the Springfield Police Department)
Update
Donald Bailey was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter Tuesday for this 2016 fatality crash.
Original News Release from January 17, 2016
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an injury crash near Catalpa and Scenic at 11:37 p.m. on Jan. 16.
A bicyclist, Darion L. Sands, 27, of Springfield, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a 2006 Ford Fusion traveling northbound on Scenic. Sands was ejected from the bicycle.
Update
Donald Bailey was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter Tuesday for this 2016 fatality crash.
Original News Release from January 17, 2016
The Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an injury crash near Catalpa and Scenic at 11:37 p.m. on Jan. 16.
A bicyclist, Darion L. Sands, 27, of Springfield, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a 2006 Ford Fusion traveling northbound on Scenic. Sands was ejected from the bicycle.
After the initial collision, the Fusion, driven by Donald E. Bailey, 24, of Springfield, ran off the roadway and rolled over. Bailey was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. Bailey and Sands were both transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.
At 6:07 a.m. on Jan. 17, Sands succumbed to his injuries.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Highway Patrol, Springfield Police, Greene County Sheriff to hold Officer on a Train event
(From Highway Patrol Troop D)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF), Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and Springfield Police Department will host an Officer on a Train event on Tuesday, September 26, to promote public safety at railroad crossings in Springfield, MO. The event will begin at 10:45 a.m. with a safety briefing at the 300 North Main Street crossing. Missouri Operation Lifesaver Coordinator Tim Hull and Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Pace will be present and available for interviews.
In this Officer on a Train event, law enforcement and BNSF work together to provide officers a unique, real-time perspective of motorist and pedestrian activity as a train moves through the community by placing them into a locomotive cab. Meanwhile, other law enforcement officers are stationed along the railroad right-of-way, watching for crossing and trespasser violations and issuing citations.
Law enforcement and BNSF are staunch supporters of Operation Lifesaver Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1972, and dedicated to rail safety public education. Operation Lifesaver has partnered with federal safety agencies and the nation’s railroads for the See Tracks? Think Train! campaign, which is aimed at raising awareness about risky pedestrian and driver behavior around railroad tracks. National Rail Safety Week is Sept. 24–30, 2017.
For more information, please contact: Operation Lifesaver Coordinator Tim Hull, 573-694-6412, thull.mool21@gmail.com.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF), Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and Springfield Police Department will host an Officer on a Train event on Tuesday, September 26, to promote public safety at railroad crossings in Springfield, MO. The event will begin at 10:45 a.m. with a safety briefing at the 300 North Main Street crossing. Missouri Operation Lifesaver Coordinator Tim Hull and Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Pace will be present and available for interviews.
In this Officer on a Train event, law enforcement and BNSF work together to provide officers a unique, real-time perspective of motorist and pedestrian activity as a train moves through the community by placing them into a locomotive cab. Meanwhile, other law enforcement officers are stationed along the railroad right-of-way, watching for crossing and trespasser violations and issuing citations.
Law enforcement and BNSF are staunch supporters of Operation Lifesaver Inc., a nonprofit organization founded in 1972, and dedicated to rail safety public education. Operation Lifesaver has partnered with federal safety agencies and the nation’s railroads for the See Tracks? Think Train! campaign, which is aimed at raising awareness about risky pedestrian and driver behavior around railroad tracks. National Rail Safety Week is Sept. 24–30, 2017.
For more information, please contact: Operation Lifesaver Coordinator Tim Hull, 573-694-6412, thull.mool21@gmail.com.
Smoke alarms installed by Springfield firefighters in June save lives during apartment fire on south Missouri
While still under investigation, Springfield fire marshals say this morning's fire on the 800 block of south Missouri appears to be accidental. It started in the upstairs apartment of a 3-unit apartment home. The occupants of the lower apartments were able to safely escape the fire, thanks to working smoke alarms.
In June, Springfield firefighters were in the area as a part of the Department's Project RED Zone program. During their safety canvass, they visited the apartment home where Thursday's fire occurred to ensure that it had working smoke alarms. During their visit, they found no working smoke alarms in the unit where investigators believe the fire started. Firefighters installed one new alarm and replaced the dead battery in another alarm. The very smoke alarms firefighters installed that day were the same ones that notified the occupants that there was a fire, allowing them to escape without injury.
"This is a great example of why Project RED Zone is so important," said Fire Chief David Pennington. "As a result of the program, we have already visited nearly 5,000 homes to make sure the occupants have working smoke alarms. This morning's fire was devastating for those involved, but could have been so much worse without the assurance of working smoke alarms."
Project RED Zone is a program to ensure every home in Springfield knows how to prevent, prepare for and properly respond to a house fire. Project RED Zone - which stands for Reduce, Educate, Deliver - is a reference to the red areas on the Springfield Fire Department's map of fire incidents. The red indicates the areas where fires occur the most frequently. In April, fire crews began canvassing these areas to ensure homes have working smoke alarms. Those that don't receive new batteries or alarms, free of charge.
Firefighters started the campaign in Westside neighborhood - where the home in this morning's fire is located. The Department continues to canvass area neighborhoods each week and are now close to completing their third neighborhood. So far, as a part of the program, firefighters have tested nearly 2,000 alarms and installed nearly 250 batteries and 900 new smoke alarms.
Springfield women plead guilty to roles in $718,000 tax fraud conspiracy
Two Springfield, Mo., women pleaded guilty in federal court today to their roles in a $718,000 tax fraud conspiracy.
Carolyn Alice Cobb, 56, and Clementine Lockett, 43, both of Springfield, pleaded guilty in separate appearances before U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. In addition to the conspiracy, Cobb pleaded guilty to two counts of presenting a false claim and one count of theft of government property. Cobb remains in federal custody without bond. Lockett, who is on bond, also pleaded guilty to two counts of presenting a false claim.
Co-defendant Nancy Lorine Walker, 55, of Springfield, pleaded guilty on Aug. 10, 2017, to her role in the conspiracy. Walker also pleaded guilty to one count of presenting a false claim, one count of theft of government property and one count of aggravated identity theft.
Cobb, Lockett and Walker each admitted that she participated in a conspiracy, which operated from January 2010 to April 23, 2013, to submit false federal income tax returns and make false claims for federal income tax refunds for the 2009-2012 tax years.
Conspirators used the means of identification of individuals, including their names and social security numbers, and Turbo Tax to prepare and electronically file federal income tax returns. Those returns were false and fraudulent in that they included fictitious IRS Form W-2 information, listing employers who did not employ the individual listed on the return and reporting wages not earned and employment taxes not withheld from the individual.
The conspiracy resulted in a total of $718,927 in false claims for federal income tax refunds. Conspirators actually received a total of $317,498 in refunds.
Under federal statutes, Cobb is subject to a sentence of up to 25 years in federal prison without parole. Lockett is subject to a sentence of up to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Walker is subject to a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison without parole, plus a mandatory consecutive sentence of two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes, as the sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the court based on the advisory sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors. Sentencing hearings will be scheduled after the completion of presentence investigations by the United States Probation Office.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation.
Federal grand jury indicts Reeds Spring sex offender for sexual exploitation of a minor
A convicted sex offender in Reeds Spring, Mo., has been indicted by a federal grand jury for the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Jeffrey Raymond Everett, Jr., 22, of Reeds Spring, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo., on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. Everett has a prior state conviction for possessing child pornography.
The federal indictment alleges that Everett used a minor to produce child pornography from April 20 to April 30, 2017. Everett is also charged with using the Internet and a cell phone to attempt to entice the minor to engage in illicit sexual activity.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ami Harshad Miller. It was investigated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force and the Monett, Mo., Police Department.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Verona woman, one-year-old airlifted to Springfield hospitals after collision with semi
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 6:48 a.m. today on U.S. 60 just east of Monett.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Freightliner box truck driven by Daniel R. Gulley, 46, Springfield, attempted a left turn in front of a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by Marvin J. Flores-Casimiro, 24, Verona, hitting the Casimiro vehicle.
Gulley was treated for minor injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
A passenger in the Casimiro vehicle, Sasha Flores, 1, Verona, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with moderate injuries.
Another passenger in the Casimiro vehicle, Beatriz Juarez, 27, Verona, was airlifted to Cox South with serious injuries.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 Freightliner box truck driven by Daniel R. Gulley, 46, Springfield, attempted a left turn in front of a 2001 Ford Explorer driven by Marvin J. Flores-Casimiro, 24, Verona, hitting the Casimiro vehicle.
Gulley was treated for minor injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
A passenger in the Casimiro vehicle, Sasha Flores, 1, Verona, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with moderate injuries.
Another passenger in the Casimiro vehicle, Beatriz Juarez, 27, Verona, was airlifted to Cox South with serious injuries.
Springfield motorcyclist injured in accident on 60
A Springfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on U. S. 60, two miles west of Rogersville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Honda 1300 motorcycle driven by Clifford D. King, 54, Springfield, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned as it returned to the roadway.
King was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2007 Honda 1300 motorcycle driven by Clifford D. King, 54, Springfield, traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned as it returned to the roadway.
King was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Second public meeting scheduled for Kearney Street redevelopment plan
(From the City of Springfield)
With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue.
The City will host its second public meeting for the Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan at? 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25 at Robberson Community School, 1100 E. Kearney.
Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, a longtime Kearney Street proponent, and Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater will lead the meeting.
“Thanks in large part to the enthusiasm of my Zone 1 colleague, Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, we’re hoping to spur a business renaissance on Kearney Street,” Prater said. “I can’t wait to see what’s next for this once-thriving part of our city.”
The focus of the second public meeting will be to present a draft of the plan and gather public input. City staff hopes the plan will be approved by early 2018. If approved, property owners who build or remodel properties along Kearney Street in a way that meets the plan’s requirements will be eligible for 10 years of property tax abatement on the value of the new construction or improvements.
“The purpose of this plan is to have the Kearney Street corridor primed for redevelopment,” Economic Development Director Sarah Kerner explains (explained?). “We want to streamline the incentive process to get developers interested in this part of town, as well as make the incentive available for existing businesses and property owners in the area.”
Next steps for the plan include consideration by the five-member Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. Once the LCRA has approved the plan, the next stop is the nine-member Planning and Zoning Commission. Once P&Z has recommended approval of the plan, it will go before City Council as a two-reading bill with a public hearing.
PGAV presented its final report to City Council in June. Among the key findings is the Kearney Street corridor has the potential to capture additional retail sales from the available $95 million in unmet household demand in the trade area around Kearney Street.
PGAV stated that the area could attract a deep value clothing retailer such as T.J. Maxx or Ross because these discounted fashion chains have had growing sales and are opening hundreds of stores while they capture market share from flagging retailers.
Another recommendation is a food hall that would serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurs and provide a place for people to enjoy a variety of prepared foods in a social setting. Food halls have been a growing trend in urban redevelopment, filling in empty big box stores or vacant department stores. Other ideas for the food and beverage sector include a food truck court and the adaptive reuse of garages or gas stations into restaurants.
PGAV suggested that the City commemorate the corridor’s heritage through historic Route 66 plaques and branding as well as capitalizing on the nostalgia for cruising, custom cars and drive-in restaurants.
To improve the corridor’s visual appeal and increase safety for pedestrians, PGAV recommended painted pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signals and tree plantings in center medians or along sidewalks. Crosswalks could also increase residential connectivity to Doling Park, which is a major asset for the area. Wayfinding signage directing visitors and residents to Doling Park was proposed as well.
In a historic reversal, City Council voted last spring to once again allow cruising along Kearney Street on the second Friday of each month in hopes of drawing visitors – and business – to the area. Hundreds turned out for the Cruise Kearney! kick-off in May.
With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue.
The City will host its second public meeting for the Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan at? 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 25 at Robberson Community School, 1100 E. Kearney.
Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, a longtime Kearney Street proponent, and Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater will lead the meeting.
“Thanks in large part to the enthusiasm of my Zone 1 colleague, Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, we’re hoping to spur a business renaissance on Kearney Street,” Prater said. “I can’t wait to see what’s next for this once-thriving part of our city.”
The focus of the second public meeting will be to present a draft of the plan and gather public input. City staff hopes the plan will be approved by early 2018. If approved, property owners who build or remodel properties along Kearney Street in a way that meets the plan’s requirements will be eligible for 10 years of property tax abatement on the value of the new construction or improvements.
“The purpose of this plan is to have the Kearney Street corridor primed for redevelopment,” Economic Development Director Sarah Kerner explains (explained?). “We want to streamline the incentive process to get developers interested in this part of town, as well as make the incentive available for existing businesses and property owners in the area.”
Next steps for the plan include consideration by the five-member Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority. Once the LCRA has approved the plan, the next stop is the nine-member Planning and Zoning Commission. Once P&Z has recommended approval of the plan, it will go before City Council as a two-reading bill with a public hearing.
PGAV presented its final report to City Council in June. Among the key findings is the Kearney Street corridor has the potential to capture additional retail sales from the available $95 million in unmet household demand in the trade area around Kearney Street.
PGAV stated that the area could attract a deep value clothing retailer such as T.J. Maxx or Ross because these discounted fashion chains have had growing sales and are opening hundreds of stores while they capture market share from flagging retailers.
Another recommendation is a food hall that would serve as a business incubator for entrepreneurs and provide a place for people to enjoy a variety of prepared foods in a social setting. Food halls have been a growing trend in urban redevelopment, filling in empty big box stores or vacant department stores. Other ideas for the food and beverage sector include a food truck court and the adaptive reuse of garages or gas stations into restaurants.
PGAV suggested that the City commemorate the corridor’s heritage through historic Route 66 plaques and branding as well as capitalizing on the nostalgia for cruising, custom cars and drive-in restaurants.
To improve the corridor’s visual appeal and increase safety for pedestrians, PGAV recommended painted pedestrian crosswalks, pedestrian crossing signals and tree plantings in center medians or along sidewalks. Crosswalks could also increase residential connectivity to Doling Park, which is a major asset for the area. Wayfinding signage directing visitors and residents to Doling Park was proposed as well.
In a historic reversal, City Council voted last spring to once again allow cruising along Kearney Street on the second Friday of each month in hopes of drawing visitors – and business – to the area. Hundreds turned out for the Cruise Kearney! kick-off in May.
Springfield man injured in car-horse collision
A Springfield man was injured in a car-horse collision 2:04 a.m. today on Route K five miles north of Aurora.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Levi S. Bruner, 25, Springfield, struck a horse in the roadway.
Bruner was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Aurora.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Levi S. Bruner, 25, Springfield, struck a horse in the roadway.
Bruner was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Aurora.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Resurfacing work on Nichols Street and Orchard Crest to begin Thursday
(From the City of Springfield)
Street resurfacing work will occur on Nichols Street, west of West Bypass, and on Orchard Crest Avenue, north of Chestnut Expressway beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.
Motorists should expect loose gravel, obey posted flaggers and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Street resurfacing work will occur on Nichols Street, west of West Bypass, and on Orchard Crest Avenue, north of Chestnut Expressway beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21. The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.
Motorists should expect loose gravel, obey posted flaggers and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
Five Mount Vernon residents, including three children, injured in two-vehicle crash
Five Mount Vernon residents were injured in a two-vehicle crash 10:40 a.m. today on Farm Road 1150, two miles northeast of Mount Vernon.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 GMC Yukon driven by Chelsie L. Wilmoth, 32, Mount Vernon, and a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Evelyn J. Davenport, 78, Mount Vernon, arrived at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time striking each other.
The Wilmoth vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a phone box. The Davenport vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence.
Davenport was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Wilmoth and three passengers, Brody Wilmoth 9, Landon Wilmoth 6 and Sophia Wilmoth, 7, all of Mount Vernon, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2017 GMC Yukon driven by Chelsie L. Wilmoth, 32, Mount Vernon, and a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Evelyn J. Davenport, 78, Mount Vernon, arrived at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time striking each other.
The Wilmoth vehicle traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a phone box. The Davenport vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a fence.
Davenport was treated for moderate injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Wilmoth and three passengers, Brody Wilmoth 9, Landon Wilmoth 6 and Sophia Wilmoth, 7, all of Mount Vernon, were treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
City of Springfield, petitioners reach partial settlement in Free the Nipple lawsuit
Details of the settlement, which include payments to the two women can be found at my latest Blasting News article, "Federal order in Free the Nipple case a win for women's breasts."
The lawsuit was filed in 2015 after Springfield enacted a new law further restricting the portion of a woman's breasts that could be visible, carving out exceptions only for breastfeeding and adult entertainment.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Eastbound lane of Walnut at Robberson Avenue to close next week
(From the City of Springfield)
City Utilities crews will close the eastbound lane of Walnut Street at the Robberson Avenue intersection downtown beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 for the replacement of gas line.
City Utilities crews will close the eastbound lane of Walnut Street at the Robberson Avenue intersection downtown beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 for the replacement of gas line.
Friday, September 15, 2017
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Christian County
Lisa J. Conner
Michael Joseph Esterl II and Leslie Ann Esterl
Dallas County
Deanna M. Derenbecher
Greene County
Shelly Lynn Fletcher
Virginia Lea Smith
David Scott Szepatowski
LaTasha Nicole Wraggs
Ralph Noble and June Alice Noble
Terri Jo Johnston
Brian Lee Coffey
Joseph Lee Beer
Ronnie Lee Nanney
Howell County
David Lee Cox and Tammy Rachel Cox
Kristen Michaela Thompson
Laclede County
Christopher Ross Davy and Kayla Marie Davy
Lawrence County
Rodney Dean Judy and Nancy A. Judy
Oregon County
Charles A. Holcombe
Mary A. Marcum
St. Clair County
Robert E. Smith and Betty Ann Smith
Taney County
Lacey Jean Smith
Thomas C. Caldwell, Jr. and Marlene M. Caldwell
Anthony P. James and Elaine L. James
Texas County
Vernon R. Sullins, Jr. and Wendy Renae Sullins
Webster County
Catherine Gail Dallas Fisher
Timmy Joseph Parnell and Brandi Lynn Parnell
Lisa J. Conner
Michael Joseph Esterl II and Leslie Ann Esterl
Dallas County
Deanna M. Derenbecher
Greene County
Shelly Lynn Fletcher
Virginia Lea Smith
David Scott Szepatowski
LaTasha Nicole Wraggs
Ralph Noble and June Alice Noble
Terri Jo Johnston
Brian Lee Coffey
Joseph Lee Beer
Ronnie Lee Nanney
Howell County
David Lee Cox and Tammy Rachel Cox
Kristen Michaela Thompson
Laclede County
Christopher Ross Davy and Kayla Marie Davy
Lawrence County
Rodney Dean Judy and Nancy A. Judy
Oregon County
Charles A. Holcombe
Mary A. Marcum
St. Clair County
Robert E. Smith and Betty Ann Smith
Taney County
Lacey Jean Smith
Thomas C. Caldwell, Jr. and Marlene M. Caldwell
Anthony P. James and Elaine L. James
Texas County
Vernon R. Sullins, Jr. and Wendy Renae Sullins
Webster County
Catherine Gail Dallas Fisher
Timmy Joseph Parnell and Brandi Lynn Parnell
Resurfacing set for portion of Nichols Street Monday
(From the City of Springfield)
Street resurfacing work will occur on Nichols Street, west of West Bypass, and on Orchard Crest Avenue, north of Chestnut Expressway beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18. The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.
Motorists should expect loose gravel, obey posted flaggers and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
Street resurfacing work will occur on Nichols Street, west of West Bypass, and on Orchard Crest Avenue, north of Chestnut Expressway beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Sept. 18. The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.
Motorists should expect loose gravel, obey posted flaggers and use caution when traveling through the work zone.
CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Tuesday's gross sales to Springfield police, fire departments
(From the City of Springfield)
CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will for the sixth year, donate half of its gross sales Tuesday, Sept. 19, to the Springfield Police Foundation and the Springfield Fire Department’s fire education and prevention efforts.
Last year's donation netted $1,600 for the Springfield Police Foundation and the Fire Department’s education and prevention efforts. Since 2012, the restaurant has donated nearly $8,000 to the departments with the annual fund raiser.
CreAsian co-owner Kiki Hu says her husband Johnny Tang came up with the idea because he wanted to give back to the community.
"We are so blessed and he felt that since he came here 16 years ago, he had nothing. Now he has a restaurant and a family," she explained. "It's now time to contribute back to society."
CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will for the sixth year, donate half of its gross sales Tuesday, Sept. 19, to the Springfield Police Foundation and the Springfield Fire Department’s fire education and prevention efforts.
Last year's donation netted $1,600 for the Springfield Police Foundation and the Fire Department’s education and prevention efforts. Since 2012, the restaurant has donated nearly $8,000 to the departments with the annual fund raiser.
CreAsian co-owner Kiki Hu says her husband Johnny Tang came up with the idea because he wanted to give back to the community.
"We are so blessed and he felt that since he came here 16 years ago, he had nothing. Now he has a restaurant and a family," she explained. "It's now time to contribute back to society."
Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting
Springfield City Council Lunch
Tuesday, September 19, 12 p.m.
Busch Municipal Building, 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Follow Up from September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting
2. Ozark Greenways Project Update – Terry Whaley
3. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
4. Adjourn to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session
Tuesday, September 19, 12 p.m.
Busch Municipal Building, 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
TENTATIVE AGENDA
1. Follow Up from September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting
2. Ozark Greenways Project Update – Terry Whaley
3. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
4. Adjourn to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session
Mount Vernon teen charged with DWI following injury accident
A Mount Vernon teen was cited for driving while intoxicated following a one-vehicle accident 12:15 a.m. today on Route K, seven miles north of Aurora.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Chevrolet pickup driven by Evan T. Mareth, 18, Mount Vernon, ran off the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.
Mareth, who was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Aurora, was also charged with careless and imprudent driving.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Chevrolet pickup driven by Evan T. Mareth, 18, Mount Vernon, ran off the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.
Mareth, who was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Aurora, was also charged with careless and imprudent driving.
Cassville man seriously injured in collision with semi
A Cassville man was injured in a two-vehicle collision 12:45 a.m. today on Route W, two miles west of Wheaton.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1996 GMC Suburban driven by Dakota L. Lowe, 23, Cassville, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2015 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Kevin J. Kimberling, 61, Aurora, The tractor-trailer ran off the roadway and overturned.
Lowe was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Kimberling was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1996 GMC Suburban driven by Dakota L. Lowe, 23, Cassville, crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2015 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Kevin J. Kimberling, 61, Aurora, The tractor-trailer ran off the roadway and overturned.
Lowe was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Kimberling was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville.
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Cassville man seriously injured crashing into fence, tree
A Cassville man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10 a.m. today on Farm Road 2200, 2.5 miles south of Cassville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Paul D. Bailey, 49, Cassville, left the road, struck a fence and a tree. Bailey was ejected out the driver's side window.
Bailey was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1997 Dodge Ram pickup driven by Paul D. Bailey, 49, Cassville, left the road, struck a fence and a tree. Bailey was ejected out the driver's side window.
Bailey was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Arkansas.
Manslaughter charge filed after Springfield man dies from assault
Springfield police were dispatched to 800 W. Kerr at approximately 4:52 p.m. on Sept. 4 in reference to an assault.
Upon arrival, officers located a male who was unresponsive in the front yard. He was transported to a hospital and identified as Edwin Carey, 55. Through the course of the investigation, officers were able to determine that a neighbor of Carey, Jimmy Davis, 41, was responsible for physically assaulting him in the front yard of 800 W. Kerr, Carey’s residence. Davis was arrested and charged with second-degree assault. Carey received serious injuries from the assault and died from those injuries on Sept. 12. Next of kin has been notified.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has dropped the original assault charge on Davis and re-filed a charge of first-degree manslaughter, and his bond was set at $5,000. The charges announced herein are merely an accusation, and Davis is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Detectives continue to investigate this homicide and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-8477.
The Greene County Prosecutor’s Office has dropped the original assault charge on Davis and re-filed a charge of first-degree manslaughter, and his bond was set at $5,000. The charges announced herein are merely an accusation, and Davis is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Detectives continue to investigate this homicide and are asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-8477.
Liberty Utilities seeking to buy Ozarks water/sewer systems
(From the Missouri Public Service Commission)
Liberty Utilities (Missouri Water) LLC d/b/a Liberty Utilities and Ozark International, Inc. have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority for Liberty Utilities to acquire the franchise and operating assets of six water and sewer companies that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ozark International.
The six water and sewer companies are: Bilyeu Ridge Water Company, LLC, Midland Water Company, Inc., Moore Bend Water Utility, LLC, Riverfork Water Company, Taney County Water, LLC, and Valley Woods Utility, LLC. All of these companies operate water systems. Valley Woods Utility, LLC also operates a sewer system.
Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than October 6, 2017, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0360, or by using the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) atwww.psc.mo.gov .
Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone (866) 922-2959, email opcservice@ded.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, email pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Bilyeu Ridge Water Company, LLC, Midland Water Company, Inc., Moore Bend Water Utility, LLC, Riverfork Water Company, Taney County Water, LLC and Valley Woods Utility, LLC serve approximately 965 customers in the Missouri counties of Christian, Stone and Taney.
Liberty Utilities (Missouri Water) LLC d/b/a Liberty Utilities and Ozark International, Inc. have filed a joint application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking Commission authority for Liberty Utilities to acquire the franchise and operating assets of six water and sewer companies that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ozark International.
The six water and sewer companies are: Bilyeu Ridge Water Company, LLC, Midland Water Company, Inc., Moore Bend Water Utility, LLC, Riverfork Water Company, Taney County Water, LLC, and Valley Woods Utility, LLC. All of these companies operate water systems. Valley Woods Utility, LLC also operates a sewer system.
Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than October 6, 2017, with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0360, or by using the Commission’s Electronic Filing and Information System (EFIS) atwww.psc.mo.gov .
Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (Governor Office Building, 200 Madison Street, Suite 650, P.O. Box 2230, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-2230, telephone (866) 922-2959, email opcservice@ded.mo.gov) or the Public Service Commission Staff (P.O. Box 360, Jefferson City, Missouri 65102, telephone 1-800-392-4211, email pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Bilyeu Ridge Water Company, LLC, Midland Water Company, Inc., Moore Bend Water Utility, LLC, Riverfork Water Company, Taney County Water, LLC and Valley Woods Utility, LLC serve approximately 965 customers in the Missouri counties of Christian, Stone and Taney.
Ten Springfield high school seniors named National Merit semifinalists
(From Springfield Public Schools)
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced ten Springfield Public Schools students are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
SPS semifinalists are:
Central High School
Akila Anandarajah
Isabel Lai
Jack Mostyn
Evan Parker
Savannah Slater
Jeffrey Su
Megana Swords
Samuel Weiler
Benjamin Zimmerman
Glendale High School
Gillian Hoogstraet
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.
About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
To become a Finalist, the semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.
From the approximately 16,000 semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level and in February they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.
Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2018. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 230 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria. In addition, about 190 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4,000 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2018 will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 330,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced ten Springfield Public Schools students are among the approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
SPS semifinalists are:
Central High School
Akila Anandarajah
Isabel Lai
Jack Mostyn
Evan Parker
Savannah Slater
Jeffrey Su
Megana Swords
Samuel Weiler
Benjamin Zimmerman
Glendale High School
Gillian Hoogstraet
These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth about $32 million that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition.
About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2014 Preliminary National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest scoring entrants in each state. The number of semifinalists in a state is proportional to the state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.
To become a Finalist, the semifinalist and his or her high school must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received. A semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test.
From the approximately 16,000 semifinalists, about 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist level and in February they will be notified of this designation. All National Merit Scholarship winners will be selected from this group of finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies, without regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or religious preference.
Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2018. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit $2,500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 1,000 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 230 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria. In addition, about 190 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 4,000 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.
National Merit Scholarship winners of 2018 will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 330,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.
Agenda posted for Springfield/Greene County Library Board meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet or vote: September 19, 2017, 4:00 p.m., Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd., Springfield.
Tentative Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from August 15, 2017 meeting
3. Standing Committees
a. Finance/Personnel Committee
i. Finance Report
b. Buildings & Grounds Committee
4. Hancock Amendment Presentation – Cindy Stein, Greene County Auditor
5. Report of the Director
6. Library Foundation Update
7. Old Business
a. Easter Sunday Closure
8. New Business
9. Board Education
Brian Grubbs, Over There: Missouri & the Great War Project
10. Miscellaneous Items
11. Adjournment
Tentative Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of minutes from August 15, 2017 meeting
3. Standing Committees
a. Finance/Personnel Committee
i. Finance Report
b. Buildings & Grounds Committee
4. Hancock Amendment Presentation – Cindy Stein, Greene County Auditor
5. Report of the Director
6. Library Foundation Update
7. Old Business
a. Easter Sunday Closure
8. New Business
9. Board Education
Brian Grubbs, Over There: Missouri & the Great War Project
10. Miscellaneous Items
11. Adjournment
Agenda posted for Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board meeting
Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Board of Directors will meet at 8:00 a.m. Thursday,
September 21, 2017 at at the Route 66 Visitor Information Center, 815 E. St. Louis St.
1. Approval of August Minutes
2. Chairman's Report
3. June and August Financial Reports
4. Chamber of Commerce Visioning Committee
5. State Branding Project
6. Strategic Plan
7. Wonders of Wildlife Opening
8. City of Springfield Report
9. Staff Reports
10. Old or New Business
1. Approval of August Minutes
2. Chairman's Report
3. June and August Financial Reports
4. Chamber of Commerce Visioning Committee
5. State Branding Project
6. Strategic Plan
7. Wonders of Wildlife Opening
8. City of Springfield Report
9. Staff Reports
10. Old or New Business
Lawrence County resurfacing projects begin Saturday
(From MODOT)
Lawrence/Dade County Route WW and Lawrence County
Route M Resurfacing Project Scheduled to Sept. 16
Southwest District – Drivers can expect one-lane traffic and occasional traffic delays when a project to resurface Lawrence/Dade County Route WW and Lawrence County Route M begins Saturday, Sept. 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Routes WW and M will receive a new driving surface.
The work will take place on Route WW along a 1.3-mile stretch between Dade County Roads 161 and 183 and along a 2.4-mile stretch on Route M between Lawrence County Roads 2007 and 2025.
Drivers can expect flaggers on the road and pilot cars directing them through the work zones. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone.
All lanes of traffic will be open during nighttime hours.
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Background
Prime Contractor: APAC-Central Inc., Fayetteville, Ark.
Completion Date: October 16, 2017 (The contractor has 30 calendar days to finish once the work begins.)
Total Cost: $225,000
Lawrence/Dade County Route WW and Lawrence County
Route M Resurfacing Project Scheduled to Sept. 16
Southwest District – Drivers can expect one-lane traffic and occasional traffic delays when a project to resurface Lawrence/Dade County Route WW and Lawrence County Route M begins Saturday, Sept. 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Routes WW and M will receive a new driving surface.
The work will take place on Route WW along a 1.3-mile stretch between Dade County Roads 161 and 183 and along a 2.4-mile stretch on Route M between Lawrence County Roads 2007 and 2025.
Drivers can expect flaggers on the road and pilot cars directing them through the work zones. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the work zone.
All lanes of traffic will be open during nighttime hours.
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Background
Prime Contractor: APAC-Central Inc., Fayetteville, Ark.
Completion Date: October 16, 2017 (The contractor has 30 calendar days to finish once the work begins.)
Total Cost: $225,000
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Springfield sales tax revenue down
(From the City of Springfield)
The City of Springfield’s September sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 7%, or $319,017, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,153,204 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,472,221.
The check reflects sales processed by the state in August from transactions made primarily in July. On a year to date basis, with September being the third month in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, revenues are up 1% compared to budget.
Compared to last September, monthly revenues are down 14%, or about $665,000.
“While sales tax collections are down for the month, it appears over a third of our largest vendors did not get processed for the current period,” said Finance Director David Holtmann.
The September check is the first below-budget check the City has processed since June, after the City started the new fiscal year off with a rebound. August’s check was up 5% compared to the budgeted amount.
The July check – the first of the 2017-2018 fiscal year – began a rebound after five months of below-budget sales tax checks. Sales tax revenues were down 10% in June, 4% in May, 5% in April, 8% in March and 4% in February. The City finished the 2016-2017 fiscal year with sales tax revenues down 4% compared to budget.
The City heavily relies on sales tax revenues as its main source of revenue to fund vital services, such as police and fire operations. In Springfield, approximately 56% of revenue in the General Fund comes from sales tax and use tax.
The City of Springfield’s September sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 7%, or $319,017, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,153,204 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,472,221.
The check reflects sales processed by the state in August from transactions made primarily in July. On a year to date basis, with September being the third month in the 2017-2018 fiscal year, revenues are up 1% compared to budget.
Compared to last September, monthly revenues are down 14%, or about $665,000.
“While sales tax collections are down for the month, it appears over a third of our largest vendors did not get processed for the current period,” said Finance Director David Holtmann.
The September check is the first below-budget check the City has processed since June, after the City started the new fiscal year off with a rebound. August’s check was up 5% compared to the budgeted amount.
The July check – the first of the 2017-2018 fiscal year – began a rebound after five months of below-budget sales tax checks. Sales tax revenues were down 10% in June, 4% in May, 5% in April, 8% in March and 4% in February. The City finished the 2016-2017 fiscal year with sales tax revenues down 4% compared to budget.
The City heavily relies on sales tax revenues as its main source of revenue to fund vital services, such as police and fire operations. In Springfield, approximately 56% of revenue in the General Fund comes from sales tax and use tax.
Monday, September 11, 2017
Springfield business owner sentenced for wire fraud, embezzling
A Springfield, Mo., business owner has been sentenced in federal court for a wire fraud scheme in which she embezzled more than $800,000 from her clients, and for failing to pay more than $170,000 in taxes on any of the embezzled income.
Rebecca Pargeon, 58, of Springfield, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, to four years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Pargeon to pay $948,273 in restitution to her victims.
On April 10, 2017, Pargeon pleaded guilty to wire fraud and to filing a false tax return.
Pargeon owned and operated three different medical payment collection businesses – Pargeon Medical Services, LLC, Kids First Pediatric Billing, LLC, and Surgical Billing Solutions, LLC. Pargeon was hired by medical practitioners throughout the country to collect monies owed by their patients and insurance companies as payment for medical services provided. Upon collecting monies owed to a medical practitioner, Pargeon was contractually obligated to deposit the checks she received into the practitioner’s bank account. At the end of each month, the practitioners would pay her a percentage of the monies her businesses collected on their behalf.
Pargeon embezzled $813,780 from her clients from Jan. 11, 2012, to April 26, 2016. Pargeon took payments she collected, which were made payable to the medical practitioners, and fraudulently deposited them into her business and personal bank accounts without the approval or authority of the medical practitioner. Pargeon did not have the authority to sign their names, endorse any of the checks, or deposit them into her business or personal bank accounts. Pargeon admitted that she fraudulently endorsed and deposited over 740 checks made payable to her medical practitioner clients.
Pargeon also admitted that she failed to report the embezzled income on her federal tax returns for 2012 through 2015. This resulted in a total tax loss to the government of $170,493, without penalty or interest. Pargeon, who prepared the tax returns herself utilizing the Turbo Tax computer tax program, specifically pleaded guilty to failing to report $232,929 in income received from the fraud scheme and earned from her businesses in 2012.
This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney. It was investigated by the FBI and IRS-Criminal Investigation.
Crimestoppers spotlights fugitive who may in Springfield area
Law enforcement is asking for assistance in locating Jimmy Tindle Jr.
Tindle has an active felony warrant for Probation Violation with an original charge of 2nd Degree Assault.
Tindle could be in Springfield or the surrounding county. He is considered armed and dangerous.
If you have any information about Tindle's whereabouts, please contact 911 or Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS.
Cape Fair woman seriously injured crashing into two trees
A Cape Fair woman was injured in a one-vehicle accident 10:15 p.m. Sunday on Rock Church Road, one mile west of Reeds Spring.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Melisa K. Gwin, 43, Cape Fair, ran off the roadway and struck two trees, ejecting the driver.
Gwin was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Melisa K. Gwin, 43, Cape Fair, ran off the roadway and struck two trees, ejecting the driver.
Gwin was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Ash Grove teen killed crashing into tree
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2001 Ford Ranger driven by Jordan M. Berns, 19, Ash Grove, ran off the right side of the roadway and struck a tree, ejecting the driver.
Berns was pronounced dead at the scene by Lawrence County Coroner Don Lakin.
The fatality was the 77th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.
Driver examination station in Mount Vernon to close next month for Apple Butter Days
(From Highway Patrol Troop D)
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces the temporary closure of the driver examination station in Mount Vernon on October 13, 2017, due to the city square being closed for Apple Butter Makin’ Days. The public is encouraged to use the Springfield, Republic, Stockton, or Joplin locations, which will remain open.
Normal operations in Mount Vernon will resume on Friday, October 20, 2017.
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, announces the temporary closure of the driver examination station in Mount Vernon on October 13, 2017, due to the city square being closed for Apple Butter Makin’ Days. The public is encouraged to use the Springfield, Republic, Stockton, or Joplin locations, which will remain open.
Normal operations in Mount Vernon will resume on Friday, October 20, 2017.
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Aurora man seriously injured crashing into tree
An Aurora man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 7:55 p.m. Saturday on MO 248, one mile west of Jenkins.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1992 Toyota driven by Mark A. Neill, 54, Aurora, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.
Neill was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1992 Toyota driven by Mark A. Neill, 54, Aurora, ran off the roadway and struck a tree.
Neill was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Taney County Circuit Court:
Kayla A. Dees vs Brandon M. Dees
Laura C. Hannon vs. Michael E. Hannon
Veronica G. Hicks vs. Elias Amaya
Kayla A. Dees vs Brandon M. Dees
Laura C. Hannon vs. Michael E. Hannon
Veronica G. Hicks vs. Elias Amaya
Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petition
The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Barry County Circuit Court:
Carlos E. Piro vs. Shannah L. Piro
Carlos E. Piro vs. Shannah L. Piro
Lawrence County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court:
John R. Naylor vs. Christine M. Naylor
Kristy Short vs. David Short
Travis Allcock vs. Jennifer Allcock
John R. Naylor vs. Christine M. Naylor
Kristy Short vs. David Short
Travis Allcock vs. Jennifer Allcock
Stone County Dissolution of Marriage Petition
The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Stone County Circuit Court:
Rebecca L. Tyler vs. Joseph N. Tyler
Rebecca L. Tyler vs. Joseph N. Tyler
Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Greene County Circuit Court:
William E. Mace vs. Rosio Sanchez-Mace
Elizabeth Ann Clark vs. Kelly Ann Clark
Elizabeth Farin Cheek vs. Joshua Eric Cheek
Sierria S. Dean vs. William D. Dean
Pamela Jean Bledsoe vs. Kelly Dean Bledsoe
Sara L. Kruse vs. Stephen D. Kruse
Hannah E. Bridgewater vs. Trea A. Bridgewater
Jennifer Hodges vs. Clinton Loonsfoot
Jessica A. Brown vs. Danial C. Brown
Donald Wayne Goodman vs. Adele Irene Goodman
Analilia Ortiz vs. Alberto Ortiz
Vanessa Erin Robles vs. Angelo Alan Robles III
Megan N. Hughes vs. Jeffrey M. Hughes
Billie Ann Shindler vs. Mark E. Shindler
Christy Lea Berger vs. Joseph Bernard Berger
Rebecca D. Buckley vs. Jamie C. Buckley
Lisa R. Pierce vs. Tim J. Pierce
William Charles Schubert vs. Nancy Vannessa Schubert
Kaley N. Wood vs. Jonathan W. Laxton
Deborah K. Couch vs. Robert F. Couch
William E. Mace vs. Rosio Sanchez-Mace
Elizabeth Ann Clark vs. Kelly Ann Clark
Elizabeth Farin Cheek vs. Joshua Eric Cheek
Sierria S. Dean vs. William D. Dean
Pamela Jean Bledsoe vs. Kelly Dean Bledsoe
Sara L. Kruse vs. Stephen D. Kruse
Hannah E. Bridgewater vs. Trea A. Bridgewater
Jennifer Hodges vs. Clinton Loonsfoot
Jessica A. Brown vs. Danial C. Brown
Donald Wayne Goodman vs. Adele Irene Goodman
Analilia Ortiz vs. Alberto Ortiz
Vanessa Erin Robles vs. Angelo Alan Robles III
Megan N. Hughes vs. Jeffrey M. Hughes
Billie Ann Shindler vs. Mark E. Shindler
Christy Lea Berger vs. Joseph Bernard Berger
Rebecca D. Buckley vs. Jamie C. Buckley
Lisa R. Pierce vs. Tim J. Pierce
William Charles Schubert vs. Nancy Vannessa Schubert
Kaley N. Wood vs. Jonathan W. Laxton
Deborah K. Couch vs. Robert F. Couch
Friday, September 8, 2017
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions-Springfield
CHRISTIAN COUNTY
Brandi Joleen Wilson
Amy N. Loughmiller
GREENE COUNTY
Susan Marie Cox
Joshua James Wilkinson
Aaron L. Fisher and Brandy A. Fisher
Dustin Dovidio and Sara Dovidio
Stacy Lea Salyers
Carole Annette Fields
LACLEDE COUNTY
Clyde Chester Long and Rita Long
PHELPS COUNTY
Ralph Reinthal Theobald and Nancy Kay Theobald
TANEY COUNTY
Kimberly Anne Bacon and Jamie Randall Bacon
James F. Wilkerson
Casey Nichole Burch
WEBSTER COUNTY
Martha E. Morrison
Nancy Ann Cantrell
Historic military vehicle convoy to pass through Lawrence County
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
Residents of Lawrence County, a large convoy of historic military vehicles will be traveling Route 66 from Chicago, IL to California starting this month.
Those vehicles will pass through Lawrence County on Sunday September 24, 2017 starting at the east county line on 266 near Halltown around 10:00 a.m.
These vehicles will take a short detour south on 39 Highway to Mt. Vernon, around the Lawrence County Courthouse and down Veteran's Way to circle the Missouri Veteran's Home and then make it's way back to Route 66 en route to California.
This is a unique opportunity for the citizens of Lawrence County to salute our veterans as most if not all of the convoy will also be veterans themselves.
We would like to invite everyone in Lawrence County to come view this parade of history on September 24th. Perhaps one of the best locations to view it would be with our veterans at the veteran's home or around the square in Mt. Vernon and along Veteran's Way. Bring your flag and show your support. Let the veterans in your life know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. Invite them to come with you as well.
As many as 100 military vehicles will be on display. More information will be posted as it comes in.
Residents of Lawrence County, a large convoy of historic military vehicles will be traveling Route 66 from Chicago, IL to California starting this month.
Those vehicles will pass through Lawrence County on Sunday September 24, 2017 starting at the east county line on 266 near Halltown around 10:00 a.m.
These vehicles will take a short detour south on 39 Highway to Mt. Vernon, around the Lawrence County Courthouse and down Veteran's Way to circle the Missouri Veteran's Home and then make it's way back to Route 66 en route to California.
This is a unique opportunity for the citizens of Lawrence County to salute our veterans as most if not all of the convoy will also be veterans themselves.
We would like to invite everyone in Lawrence County to come view this parade of history on September 24th. Perhaps one of the best locations to view it would be with our veterans at the veteran's home or around the square in Mt. Vernon and along Veteran's Way. Bring your flag and show your support. Let the veterans in your life know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. Invite them to come with you as well.
As many as 100 military vehicles will be on display. More information will be posted as it comes in.
Corporal Michael E.Webster Memorial Blood Drive set for September 20
(From Highway Patrol Troop D)
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, would like to invite the public to take part in the “Corporal Michael E. Webster Memorial Blood Drive." The blood drive will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Troop D Headquarters, Springfield, Missouri.
The blood drive is an annual event held to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. On October 2, 1993, Corporal Michael E. Webster was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver, while standing next to a vehicle he had stopped for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 40 in Blue Springs, Missouri. Since his untimely death, blood drives like this one have honored his service to the community.
Someone is killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash every 2.7 hours in Missouri. Preliminary statistics indicate alcohol was involved in almost 20% of all fatal crashes during 2016. Drunk drivers killed 185 people and injured 3,042 in Missouri traffic crashes last year. Blood is an essential element, which may help to save the life of someone involved in a traffic crash. The Webster family, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the American Red Cross want to encourage everyone to come out and support the Michael E. Webster Blood Drive.
Anyone who would like to donate blood may stop by the Troop D Headquarters or call (417) 895-6868 to schedule an appointment. Donors may also schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org entering sponsor code: MissouriTroopD. All presenting donors are reminded to please have a photo ID present. For additional questions or to find other blood drive locations call Sergeant Jason Pace at Troop D.
Captain Juan Villanueva, commanding officer of Troop D, would like to invite the public to take part in the “Corporal Michael E. Webster Memorial Blood Drive." The blood drive will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Troop D Headquarters, Springfield, Missouri.
The blood drive is an annual event held to raise awareness about the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol. On October 2, 1993, Corporal Michael E. Webster was killed in the line of duty by a drunk driver, while standing next to a vehicle he had stopped for a traffic violation on U.S. Highway 40 in Blue Springs, Missouri. Since his untimely death, blood drives like this one have honored his service to the community.
Someone is killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash every 2.7 hours in Missouri. Preliminary statistics indicate alcohol was involved in almost 20% of all fatal crashes during 2016. Drunk drivers killed 185 people and injured 3,042 in Missouri traffic crashes last year. Blood is an essential element, which may help to save the life of someone involved in a traffic crash. The Webster family, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the American Red Cross want to encourage everyone to come out and support the Michael E. Webster Blood Drive.
Anyone who would like to donate blood may stop by the Troop D Headquarters or call (417) 895-6868 to schedule an appointment. Donors may also schedule an appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org entering sponsor code: MissouriTroopD. All presenting donors are reminded to please have a photo ID present. For additional questions or to find other blood drive locations call Sergeant Jason Pace at Troop D.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Shots fired at Battlefield Mall in Springfield, juvenile female injured
At 8:07 p.m. Springfield police were dispatched to the entrance of the men’s Dillard’s at the Battlefield Mall due to a disturbance involving two males.
During the altercation, shots were fired. No one was shot, but a juvenile female received non-life threatening injuries indirectly from the gunfire.
One of the males involved was taken into custody in the immediate area, and the other has not been located. It is unknown if he is injured.
The investigation is ongoing.
Agenda posted for Springfield City Council lunch meeting
Springfield City Council Lunch
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:00 pm
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
1. Follow Up from September 5, 2017 City Council Meeting
2. Development Review Process
3. Review of Upcoming September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda
4. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:00 pm
Busch Municipal Building – 4th Floor Conference Room 840 N. Boonville Avenue
1. Follow Up from September 5, 2017 City Council Meeting
2. Development Review Process
3. Review of Upcoming September 18, 2017 City Council Meeting Agenda
4. Any and all matters to come before the City Council
Springfield Fire Department puts new rescue truck into service
Springfield's newest fire apparatus, Rescue Company 1, will officially be put into service September 8th following a traditional ceremony dating back to the late 1800's.
A longstanding tradition in the fire service, the “wet-down”, is a ceremonial process in which firefighters officially place into service a new fire apparatus by anointing it with water sprayed from the retiring unit. This ritual dates back to the late 1800’s when horse drawn pumpers were used throughout the nations fire service. After being called to duty and extinguishing the flames, firefighters would return to the station tired and with a dirty fire engine. The community that lived in the neighborhood around the station would come out and help wash the engine and the horses. They would then help push the engine back into the station. It was about more than just cleaning the equipment, it was about community pride and ownership of their fire station.
Today, many fire departments celebrate this tradition, although slightly modified. After being wet down and dried, community leaders and members symbolically “push” the apparatus back into the station, with the help of the apparatus slowly rolling backwards into the station under power.
Rescue 1 will be put into service with a similar "wet-down" ceremony on Friday, September 8th at 2pm at Fire Station 1 located at 720 E. Grand. Members of the media, surrounding neighborhoods and interested members of the community are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Exeter teen airlifted to Mercy Springfield following crash near Cassville
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 12:45 p.m. today on Highway 37, a half mile north of Cassville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Dodge Avenger driven by James S. Lewis, 17, Exeter, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Joseph L. Evans, 33, Washburn.
Lewis was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries. Evans was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2014 Dodge Avenger driven by James S. Lewis, 17, Exeter, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a 2015 Chrysler Town and Country driven by Joseph L. Evans, 33, Washburn.
Lewis was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, with serious injuries. Evans was treated for moderate injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville.
Agenda posted for Springfield/Greene County Park Board meeting
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet in regular session on Friday, September 8, 2017
8:30 a.m., Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, Missouri.
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. August 9, 2017 Food and Beverage Committee Meeting
b. August 11, 2017 Park Board Meeting
c. August 30, 2017 Workshop Meeting
3. Japanese Fall Festival Overview from Sister Cities
4. Committee Reports
a. Food and Beverage Committee Report and Recommendation
5. Director’s Report
6. Chair’s Report
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
9. Calendar:
a. Park Board Meeting—Friday, October 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Park Board Administrative Offices, Springfield, Missouri
10. Adjournment
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
a. August 9, 2017 Food and Beverage Committee Meeting
b. August 11, 2017 Park Board Meeting
c. August 30, 2017 Workshop Meeting
3. Japanese Fall Festival Overview from Sister Cities
4. Committee Reports
a. Food and Beverage Committee Report and Recommendation
5. Director’s Report
6. Chair’s Report
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
9. Calendar:
a. Park Board Meeting—Friday, October 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., Park Board Administrative Offices, Springfield, Missouri
10. Adjournment
Parole violator targeted by Springfield Crimestoppers
Kimberly Robinson is one of the Crime Stoppers Most Wanted fugitives from the feature at the Ozark Empire Fair this summer.
Law Enforcement is still looking for information on her whereabouts.
Robinson has an active parole violation warrant, which means she failed to comply with the conditions of her release from prison. It's possible she fled outside the Springfield area, and has ties to St. Louis, MO.
Please contact 911 or Crime Stoppers with any information that could lead to her apprehension!
Lawrence County holiday crackdown results in one DWI arrest, three other major arrests
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
Declaring Lawrence County's participation in the national August/Labor Day Holiday Crackdown "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" substance-impaired driving crackdown a major success, The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office reported one substance-impaired driving arrest, three (3) other significant arrest and four (4) citations were made during the enforcement period, which ran from August 18 - September 3, 2017. 95 warnings were also issued for various other violations.
"I am proud of our Deputies for their hard work and dedication to making our region's roadways safer," said Sheriff Brad DeLay.
"Substance-impaired driving is more than a reckless choice by a few individuals," Sheriff DeLay said. "Each year, substance-impaired driving costs the lives of thousands on America's highways."
Preliminary data shows in 2016, there were 218 fatalities and 664 serious injuries that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1-3/4 days.
During the holiday August 19-September 5, 2016, 16 people were killed and 34 seriously injured which involved at least one substance-impaired driver. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office joined forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and nearly 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the country in this year's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Declaring Lawrence County's participation in the national August/Labor Day Holiday Crackdown "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" substance-impaired driving crackdown a major success, The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office reported one substance-impaired driving arrest, three (3) other significant arrest and four (4) citations were made during the enforcement period, which ran from August 18 - September 3, 2017. 95 warnings were also issued for various other violations.
"I am proud of our Deputies for their hard work and dedication to making our region's roadways safer," said Sheriff Brad DeLay.
"Substance-impaired driving is more than a reckless choice by a few individuals," Sheriff DeLay said. "Each year, substance-impaired driving costs the lives of thousands on America's highways."
Preliminary data shows in 2016, there were 218 fatalities and 664 serious injuries that involved at least one substance-impaired driver. That equates to one substance-impaired driving fatality every 1-3/4 days.
During the holiday August 19-September 5, 2016, 16 people were killed and 34 seriously injured which involved at least one substance-impaired driver. The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office joined forces with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and nearly 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the country in this year's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Taney County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Taney County Circuit Court:
Louis C. Smith vs. Corrine R. Smith
Krystal McDaniel vs. Gary McDaniel
Timothy R. Scott vs. Dana K. Scott
Jazz L. Croy vs Michael P. Dilley
Louis C. Smith vs. Corrine R. Smith
Krystal McDaniel vs. Gary McDaniel
Timothy R. Scott vs. Dana K. Scott
Jazz L. Croy vs Michael P. Dilley
Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Barry County Circuit Court:
Ryan D. Veith vs. Alisha J. Veith
Byron Hinson vs. Kelly Hinson
Ryan Hinkle vs. Kelly Gwin
Bryan Sims vs. Mary B. Sims
Ryan D. Veith vs. Alisha J. Veith
Byron Hinson vs. Kelly Hinson
Ryan Hinkle vs. Kelly Gwin
Bryan Sims vs. Mary B. Sims
Lawrence County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court:
Jacob B. Winckler vs. April D. Winckler
Lori Huff vs. Jimmie L. Huff
Jacob B. Winckler vs. April D. Winckler
Lori Huff vs. Jimmie L. Huff
Stone County Dissolution of Marriage Petition
The following petition for dissolution of marriage was filed this week in Stone County Circuit Court:
Heidi M. Wilson vs. Richard J. Keithley
Heidi M. Wilson vs. Richard J. Keithley
Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions
The following petitions for dissolution of marriage were filed this week in Greene County Circuit Court:
Donald Wayne Needham vs. Sharon Rose Needham
David W. Manning vs. Angel C. Manning
Latasha R. Roberson vs. Derrick B. Roberson
Melissa S. Brandenburg vs. John R. Brandenburg
Emily May Shook vs. Lukas Josiah Shook
Larry Ray Winfree vs. Michelle Lee Winfree
Ann L. Bradley vs. Joseph W. Bradley
Rachel Caldwell vs. Scott Caldwell
Hans A. Fox vs. Pamela J. Fox
Travis M. Magill vs. Sarah V. Magill
Melissa Watkins vs. Randell E. Watkins
Tammy Lynn Weller vs. Russell Oliver Weller, Jr.
Carrie C. Norton-Kratzer vs. Tugg M. Norton
Kim Nguyen vs. Steven Ho
Heather Adrienne Gunnett vs. Andrew P. Gunnett
Eric D. Huechteman vs. Michelle L. Prior
Ashley Dawn Hicks vs. Craig Michael Hicks
Boston R. Suydam vs. Jared E. Suydam
Jana Marie Latham vs. Timmy Dale Latham
Laura V. Torres vs. Henry Albarracin
Kalia R. Copeland vs. Bradley J. Copeland
Alicen V. Kootz vs. Matthew W. Kootz
Melloney Ann Gee vs. Alan Michaels
Louise Rose Enloe vs. Richard Nathaniel Enloe
Clifford E. Taylor III vs. Deanna N. Taylor
Rebecca Ann Kelly vs. James M. Kelly
Krista D. Desens vs. Douglas J. Erb
Chad D Edelen vs. Cindy C. Edelen
Robyn M. Lumley vs. Bryon S. Lumley
Donald Wayne Needham vs. Sharon Rose Needham
David W. Manning vs. Angel C. Manning
Latasha R. Roberson vs. Derrick B. Roberson
Melissa S. Brandenburg vs. John R. Brandenburg
Emily May Shook vs. Lukas Josiah Shook
Larry Ray Winfree vs. Michelle Lee Winfree
Ann L. Bradley vs. Joseph W. Bradley
Rachel Caldwell vs. Scott Caldwell
Hans A. Fox vs. Pamela J. Fox
Travis M. Magill vs. Sarah V. Magill
Melissa Watkins vs. Randell E. Watkins
Tammy Lynn Weller vs. Russell Oliver Weller, Jr.
Carrie C. Norton-Kratzer vs. Tugg M. Norton
Kim Nguyen vs. Steven Ho
Heather Adrienne Gunnett vs. Andrew P. Gunnett
Eric D. Huechteman vs. Michelle L. Prior
Ashley Dawn Hicks vs. Craig Michael Hicks
Boston R. Suydam vs. Jared E. Suydam
Jana Marie Latham vs. Timmy Dale Latham
Laura V. Torres vs. Henry Albarracin
Kalia R. Copeland vs. Bradley J. Copeland
Alicen V. Kootz vs. Matthew W. Kootz
Melloney Ann Gee vs. Alan Michaels
Louise Rose Enloe vs. Richard Nathaniel Enloe
Clifford E. Taylor III vs. Deanna N. Taylor
Rebecca Ann Kelly vs. James M. Kelly
Krista D. Desens vs. Douglas J. Erb
Chad D Edelen vs. Cindy C. Edelen
Robyn M. Lumley vs. Bryon S. Lumley
Lab tests to determine if Springfield man was driving drunk in crash that killed Republic woman
(From the Springfield Police Department)
Fatality crash Thursday on S. Ingram Mill
Springfield police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at 4:12 p.m. on Aug. 31 at 1855 S. Ingram Mill Road in Springfield.
A Dodge Caliber driven by Richard Haile, 71, of Republic, was traveling southbound when it was struck nearly head-on by a Honda Civic driven by Andrew Beyer, 26, of Springfield.
A passenger in the Dodge Caliber, Hazel Haile, 67, of Republic, was transported to a hospital where she later died. Next of kin has been notified. Richard Haile and Beyer were both transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.
The crash is currently under investigation. Beyer is suspected of impairment, and that will be determined by lab testing. This marks the eleventh fatality crash in Springfield in 2017.
Fatality crash Thursday on S. Ingram Mill
Springfield police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at 4:12 p.m. on Aug. 31 at 1855 S. Ingram Mill Road in Springfield.
A Dodge Caliber driven by Richard Haile, 71, of Republic, was traveling southbound when it was struck nearly head-on by a Honda Civic driven by Andrew Beyer, 26, of Springfield.
A passenger in the Dodge Caliber, Hazel Haile, 67, of Republic, was transported to a hospital where she later died. Next of kin has been notified. Richard Haile and Beyer were both transported to a hospital with moderate injuries.
The crash is currently under investigation. Beyer is suspected of impairment, and that will be determined by lab testing. This marks the eleventh fatality crash in Springfield in 2017.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Springfield deputy city manager to retire at end of year
City of Springfield Deputy City Manager Tim Smith announced today he will retire in December.
Smith’s key duties have included completion of an integrated plan proposal for meeting environmental standards and providing direction to the Building Development Services, Public Works, Human Resources, Planning and Development, Environmental Services, Parks and Information Systems departments.
Smith played an important role in helping the City through the continued economic recovery, City Manager Greg Burris said.
“From the first day that Tim joined our team, he has been a vital part of the culture of leadership we’ve been developing at the City. He exemplifies professionalism, empathy and leadership. And, as if that wasn’t enough, Tim is the model public servant – he works hard, does quality work, and truly cares about people. Tim should feel proud of the work he’s accomplished at both the County and the City; he’s made a difference in many peoples’ lives.”
Burris said that after a short hiatus, Smith will return to the City to help complete some key projects. “I’m extremely thankful for Tim’s willingness to return next year as a part-time employee to move a number of his projects forward. The City will be better for it.”
Smith came to the City from Greene County, where he served since 1992. He became Greene County Administrator in 2008. At the end of 2013, he scaled back to part-time hours and half pay in an effort to help the County deal with a budget shortfall.
A native of Indiana, Smith received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute in 1975. His experience includes design and construction, plan review, regulation and administration and stormwater management.
He served as chairman of the Solid Waste District “O” board of directors and is a member of the State Solid Waste Advisory Board. He is a past Ozark Greenways board member and past president of the Missouri Floodplain and Stormwater Managers’ Association.
“The City of Springfield has been the beneficiary of Tim Smith’s talents during the three years he has served as deputy city manager. Tim’s leadership has been extremely effective and his contributions numerous,” said Mayor Ken McClure. “Tim is the epitome of a respected, dedicated and committed public servant, having served Greene County for 22 years. City Council is most grateful for his service and wishes for him every success.”
Burris said a search for a new deputy city manager will begin soon. Details about a public reception for Smith will be shared at a later date.
U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield
Christian County
Jeremiah David Jameson and Jessica Irene Jameson
Randy Lee Burks
Eric D. Smith and Andrea L. Smith
Randy Dale Weaver, Jr.
Benjamin R. Brown
Greene County
Stacy Renee Jordan
Ricky Alan Speaker
Melissa Gail Storms
Vaughdena Marie Wheeler
Lyle Edwards Woods and Kathryn Louise Woods
Lisa Mae Henderson
Jaci Autumn Hebert
Sandra Charlene Moore
Dana S. Carr
Donald Scott Sharpensteen
Heather D. Sample
Michael Anthony Mello and Joy Susanne Mello
Howell County
Brittany Nicole Staggs
Jarrett Lloyd Miller and Laci Nichole Miller
Laclede County
Richard Dale Warren and Desiree Rachele Warren
Steven Michael Wellman and Samantha Dawn Wellman
Cherilyn Elvina Halvorsen
Lonnie Louis Garoutte
Oregon County
Kenneth Thompson
Charles Wayne McCullough
Ozark County
Marvine K. Dixon
Polk County
Mitchell Sterling Brockman and Carolyn Bernice Brockman
Taney County
Iakopo Lealiilee Luisa Lealiilee
Finley J. Jennings and Alice A. Jennings
Rosa Sharon Overath
Jeremiah David Jameson and Jessica Irene Jameson
Randy Lee Burks
Eric D. Smith and Andrea L. Smith
Randy Dale Weaver, Jr.
Benjamin R. Brown
Greene County
Stacy Renee Jordan
Ricky Alan Speaker
Melissa Gail Storms
Vaughdena Marie Wheeler
Lyle Edwards Woods and Kathryn Louise Woods
Lisa Mae Henderson
Jaci Autumn Hebert
Sandra Charlene Moore
Dana S. Carr
Donald Scott Sharpensteen
Heather D. Sample
Michael Anthony Mello and Joy Susanne Mello
Howell County
Brittany Nicole Staggs
Jarrett Lloyd Miller and Laci Nichole Miller
Laclede County
Richard Dale Warren and Desiree Rachele Warren
Steven Michael Wellman and Samantha Dawn Wellman
Cherilyn Elvina Halvorsen
Lonnie Louis Garoutte
Oregon County
Kenneth Thompson
Charles Wayne McCullough
Ozark County
Marvine K. Dixon
Polk County
Mitchell Sterling Brockman and Carolyn Bernice Brockman
Taney County
Iakopo Lealiilee Luisa Lealiilee
Finley J. Jennings and Alice A. Jennings
Rosa Sharon Overath
Copper wire thefts plaguing Lawrence County
(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office has taken multiple reports of copper wire thefts throughout the county. These thefts are occurring near power poles in the rural portions of the county.
The Sheriff's Office is asking for residents to be on the look out for vehicles parked near power poles that are not official utility company vehicles. Most utility vehicles will be marked with official company logos such as "Empire Electric", "REA" or similar markings. Employees will also be in official uniform gear.
If you see unmarked vehicles near power poles, please try and obtain a description of the vehicle and/or a license plate number and contact 911 immediately.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office has taken multiple reports of copper wire thefts throughout the county. These thefts are occurring near power poles in the rural portions of the county.
The Sheriff's Office is asking for residents to be on the look out for vehicles parked near power poles that are not official utility company vehicles. Most utility vehicles will be marked with official company logos such as "Empire Electric", "REA" or similar markings. Employees will also be in official uniform gear.
If you see unmarked vehicles near power poles, please try and obtain a description of the vehicle and/or a license plate number and contact 911 immediately.
Springfield man airlifted to Mercy with serious injuries following accident in Dent County
A Springfield man was injured in a one-vehicle accident 1:50 p.m. Wednesday on County Road 6510, 15 miles south of Salem in Dent County.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Kevin S. Rebo, 61, Springfield, lost control on gravel, went off the left side of the road and struck a large rock.
Rebo was airlifted to Mercy Springfield with serious injuries.
According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2003 Yamaha motorcycle driven by Kevin S. Rebo, 61, Springfield, lost control on gravel, went off the left side of the road and struck a large rock.
Rebo was airlifted to Mercy Springfield with serious injuries.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)