Route 266 Bridge near Halltown to close

(From MODOT)

The Missouri Route 266 bridge over Pickerel Branch east of Halltown will CLOSE the week of September 14 for a bridge replacement project, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The bridge will remain closed until early December 2020 to allow contractor crews to replace the old bridge with a new triple box culvert. The project also includes upgrading the guardrail on each end of the bridge.

Traffic Impacts

-Route 266 CLOSED at Pickerel Branch east of Halltown until early December 2020

-Drivers will have access to entrances at either end of the bridge but will not be able to drive through the work zone

-Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the closure

-Drivers will be directed to a signed detour using Greene County Route K, I-44 and Greene County Route T

The current bridge was built in 1932. Approximately 1,675 vehicles per day travel across the bridge. The current structure is in poor condition and in need of frequent repairs.

This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project information

Prime contractor: Mera Excavating, LLC of Loose Creek, Missouri
Completion date: December 1, 2020
Low bid amount: $500,000

Springfield Police investigate fatal motorcycle crash on West Chestnut Expressway

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On August 29, 2020, at 02:08 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 4300 Block of West Chestnut Expressway regarding a motor vehicle crash involving a 2002 Indian motorcycle and a 2011 Dodge Charger.

The initial investigation indicated the motorcycle was westbound on Chestnut Expy and appeared to be in the outside lane. The Dodge was westbound in the outside lane when the motorcycle braked in front of it. The Dodge appeared to attempt to avoid the motorcycle but was unsuccessful. 

The left front corner of the Dodge struck the motorcycle and the Dodge continued westbound across the roadway and came to rest on the outside lane of eastbound Chestnut Expy. 

The motorcyclist, 56-year-old Gail Marriott, was ejected from the motorcycle and came to rest in the outside lane of westbound Chestnut Expy.

Marriott was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On August 31, 2020, at 3:52 a.m., Marriott died from injuries related to the crash.

The driver of the Dodge remained at the scene. The initial and follow-up investigations are being conducted by SPD’sTraffic Section. Next of kin has been notified.

This is the 13th fatality motor vehicle crash and the 15th crash-related death of 2020 for Springfield.

Fair Grove man killed in crash

A Fair Grove man was killed in a one-vehicle accident 10:25 p.m. Friday on Route AF, one and a half miles northwest of Fair Grove.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2016 Ford F-350 driven by Ezekiel A. Kuehn, 32, Fair Grove, left the roadway and struck a tree.

Kuehn was pronounced dead at the scene by Greene County Deputy Coroner Noah Cross at 11:51 p.m.

The fatality was the 72nd this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

City of Springfield to broadcast Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert from 2014 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

(From the City of Springfield)

Remember the good old days when people could attend concerts?

One concert in particular stands out to City of Springfield Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement staff – the Ozark Mountain Daredevils concert at the Gillioz Theatre that took place on the second night of the 2014 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

The Daredevils agreed to allow the City to livestream the concert from inside the Gillioz to a screen on Park Central Square if the Gillioz concert sold out. It did, and we did – to an audience of about 2,000 people in lawn chairs.

A lot has happened since then, including the death of Daredevil Steve Cash last October and a global pandemic. The 2020 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, set to take place last weekend, was cancelled due to COVID-19.

We decided to relive some of the magic of that 2014 Daredevils concert, but this time, from our couches, recliners and patios. We’re calling it the We Dare You to Stay Home Concert.

In partnership with the Daredevils and the festival, the City will rebroadcast the 2014 concert to route66festivalsgf.com and the City’s cable channels – Mediacom channel 15.1 and 80 and AT&T Uverse channel 99 – at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

Viewers are encouraged to post photos of themselves enjoying the concert at home to social media by tagging #DareToStayHome.

“We are very appreciative for this opportunity to revisit this special night for the band and the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. We hope everyone enjoys the show and smiles when they see our lost brother, Steve Cash, having a blast playing his heart out for the crowd,” said Daredevils manager Dwight Glenn.

Exeter man airlifted to Mercy Springfield following collision on 76

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle collision 5:30 a.m. Thursday on MO 76, just north of Ridgely.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Charles L. Wells, 69, Exeter, pulled into the path of a 2005 Cadillac CTS driven by Jacob Stephens, 20, Cassville.

Wells was flown to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

Stephens was treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital, Cassville.

Ninth suspect in murder of Aurora woman taken into custody

(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is happy to report that all nine (9) suspects in the recent homicide investigation are now in custody.

Just moments ago, the lone remaining suspect at large was taken into custody in a motel room in Branson, Mo. Gary Wayne Hunter, Jr. is no longer being sought.

Lawrence County detectives have been working tirelessly with multiple other agencies around southwest Missouri in tracking down the suspects. 

The latest part of the investigation led detectives to a possible location at a Branson motel.

With the assistance of Branson PD, the Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol, ATF and the Springfield Police Department, the motel was surrounded and Hunter was ordered to give himself up.

Hunter complied and then exited the room and was taken into custody without incident.

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office wishes to thank all agencies involved from the beginning as well as the countless tips from citizens who did not rest until all suspects were in custody.

The investigation is really just beginning as all the pieces to this puzzle will now be put into place.

News release from earlier today

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is reporting that two more subjects are now in custody in the ongoing homicide investigation which began Sunday August 16, 2020.

Wednesday evening two wanted suspects turned themselves into the Lawrence County Jail. Both subjects were wanted for 1st Degree Murder in the death of Sarah Pasco. 

Those subjects are:

Kimberly K. Henderson, 47, of Stotts City, Missouri and Frank J. Sheridan, Jr., 27, of Aurora, Missouri. 

Both subjects were cooperative and taken into custody without incident.

To date, eight (8) of nine (9) suspects charged in this incident that resulted in the death of one female and seriously injuring another have been taken into custody.

The only remaining suspect at large is Gary Wayne Hunter, Jr. 

News release from Wednesday

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is releasing that two more subjects have been charged and arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on Sunday evening resulting in the death of Sarah Pasco.

Taken into custody this morning and charged with 1st Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action and Kidnapping are:

Steven C. Calverley, 30, of Republic Missouri and Christina N. Knapp, 38, of Stotts City, Missouri

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is still actively working this investigation and are anticipating more arrests in this case.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

News release from Tuesday

Charges have now been filed for 1st Degree Murder in the ongoing homicide investigation west of Miller on another suspect: Sierra Dunham, 18, of Mount Vernon.

Currently four (4) people have now been charged related to the death of Sarah Pasco. The investigation is continuing and more charges are expected on additional suspects.

More information will be released when available.

News release from Tuesday

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is issuing a revised update to the homicide investigation.

The deceased victim has been identified as:

Sarah C. Pasco, 27 years old, of Aurora Missouri

Pasco was found deceased on Sunday evening August 16, 2020 by a member of the Miller Rural Fire Protection District while assisting the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office in an area search. It appeared that her death was the result of an apparent gunshot wound.

A second victim who also received gun shot wounds is still currently hospitalized in an area hospital.

Three people are currently in custody and charged with 1st Degree Murder as a result of Pasco's death. They are identified as follows:

Andrew J. Cypret, 27, of Billings, Missouri, Lyle B. Delong, 23, of Stotts City, Missouri, and Diona B. Parks, 26, of Stotts City, Missouri.

Additional charges are expected on the above subjects and two more persons of interest are also being investigated at this time.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Springfield motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle accident on West James River Freeway

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On August 17, 2020, at 05:23 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to the 1300 block of West James River Freeway regarding a motor vehicle crash involving a 2005 Harley-Davidson motorcycle and two other vehicles.

The initial investigation indicated the Harley Davidson, driven by 63-year-old Mark Roemer of Springfield, was traveling westbound in the 1300 block of West James River Freeway when other vehicle traffic slowed in front of Roemer. 

The Harley-Davidson struck a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan that was traveling westbound in the outside lane of James River Freeway. The Harley-Davidson deflected off the Volkswagen and struck a utility trailer that was being pulled by a 2016 Dodge Ram 3500 truck. 

Roemer was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. On August 18, 2020, at 04:05 p.m. Roemer died from injuries related to the crash. Next of kin has been notified.

Officers with the department’s Traffic Section are continuing to investigate the circumstances involved in the crash. There is no evidence of impairment regarding this crash.

This is the twelfth fatality motor vehicle crash and the fourteenth crash-related death of 2020 for Springfield.

Walnut Grove man killed in motorcycle crash east of Dadeville

A Walnut Grove man was killed in a one-vehicle crash 1:35 p.m. Monday on Route U, two miles east of Dadeville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by Dennis R. Spurlock, 52, Walnut Grove, traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck ground and overturned, ejecting Spurlock.

Spurlock was airlifted to Cox South Hospital, Springfield, where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Josh McEldery at 2:20 p.m.

The fatality was the 70th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Two more suspects sought in murder of Aurora woman, update names victim and the 3 charged with first degree murder

(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is issuing a revised update to the homicide investigation.

The deceased victim has been identified as:

Sarah C. Pasco, 27 years old, of Aurora Missouri

Pasco was found deceased on Sunday evening August 16, 2020 by a member of the Miller Rural Fire Protection District while assisting the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office in an area search. It appeared that her death was the result of an apparent gunshot wound. 

A second victim who also received gunshot wounds is still currently hospitalized in an area hospital.

Three people are currently in custody and charged with 1st Degree Murder as a result of Pasco's death. They are identified as follows:

Andrew J. Cypret, 27, of Billings, Missouri

Lyle B. Delong, 23, of Stotts City, Missouri

Diona B. Parks, 26, of Stotts City, Missouri

Additional charges are expected on the above subjects and two more persons of interest are also being investigated at this time.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Springfield Police seize more than a pound of heroin

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On Aug. 6, 2020, officers with the Springfield Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit made a large drug bust after serving a search warrant. 

As a result of the search warrant, they seized 564.4 grams of heroin (1.24 pounds). With the national average for cost being $150/gram, the estimated street value of this seizure is $85,000.

This case is actively being investigated by SPD and as part of a Career Criminal Task Force (CCTF) case in conjunction with FBI. 

The CCTF is a joint task force between the Springfield Police Department, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose mission is to reduce street violence by focusing on career criminals committing crimes involving weapons.

So far this year, investigators with the SPD’s Special Investigations Section have taken almost five pounds of heroin off the streets of Springfield. The Springfield Police Department is committed to continuing to fight to reduce the number of heroin and opioid deaths.

** The included photo shows 519 grams. The difference in the total weight of 564.4 grams is accounted for in smaller baggies that were weighed separately.

Springfield, Billings teachers named semifinalists for Missouri Teacher of the Year

(From the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education)

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the 15 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected as semifinalists for the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. The Teacher of the Year program spotlights the positive impact excellent teachers have on their students.

The list of semifinalists includes teachers from multiple grade levels and subject areas and represents seven of the state’s 10 Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) areas: 

Jesse Baker, Billings R-IV – mathematics, Billings High School
Jacob Baker, Jefferson City – science, Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Ashlyn Brantley, Platte Co. R-III – physical education, Platte County High School
Tonya Claybrook, Spokane R-VII – Grade 5, Highlandville Elementary

Darrion Cockrell, Lindbergh Schools – physical education, Crestwood Elementary 

Cathy Farrar, Rockwood R-VI – science, Marquette High School
Jennifer Gill, Shelby Co. R-IV – Grade 4, Shelbina Elementary
Erin Graves, Dunklin R-V – science, Herculaneum High School
Clarence Hines, Special School District – criminal justice, North Technical High School
Armando Johnson, Springfield R-XII – Spanish, Central High School
Summer Kelley, Liberty 53 – project-based learning, Liberty Academy
Matthew Ketteman, Lee’s Summit R-VII – music, Longview Farm Elementary
Joseph Koeberl, Lawson R-XIV – American history/current events, Lawson Middle School
Amy Rendel, Hannibal 60 – English college prep, Hannibal High School
Rebecca Wynne, Maryville R-II – STEM, Maryville Middle School

The selection process began with the announcement of 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who were acknowledged for their commitment to Missouri students. Next, DESE will reveal the finalists for the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Thursday, August 27.

Misty Grandel, an English language arts teacher from Fordland High School (Fordland R-III), is the current Missouri Teacher of the Year.

Three suspects held in Dade County Jail following murder of woman in western Lawrence County, second woman in critical condition

(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is currently working a homicide investigation in the western part of of the county.

Deputies were responding to a shots fired call at approximately 10:00 p.m. Sunday night. When deputies arrived they located a female subject who had been shot multiple times but was still conscious.

The female was airlifted to a local hospital where she was in critical condition. 

Prior to her being transported, the female advised her friend had also been shot and killed at another location in the county. Deputies with the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, Dade County Sheriff's Office and the Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted a search of the area and did find a deceased female who had suffered apparent gun shot wounds.

It is believed that the suspects stole one of the victims vehicles which was recovered partially burned in Dade County by the Dade County Sheriff's Office. Three suspects were taken into custody in by the Dade County Sheriff's Office in relation to this incident.

Several subjects have been taken into custody in connection with this investigation. No formal charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is still continuing and updates will be released as they become available.

The victims and suspects are believed to have all known each other and it is believed that there is no immediate threat to the public.

Springfield Police investigate homicide at 710 W. Chicago

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On August 13, 2020, at 2:05 a.m., Springfield police were dispatched to 710 W. Chicago after a 911 caller stated a person had been shot at the location. 

When officers arrived, they found a male subject outside the home in the back-yard suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The male was transported to a local hospital where he later died. 

The victim was identified as Travis Gauch, a 24-year-old male from Mountain Grove, Missouri, and next of kin notifications were made. A suspect has not been identified.

Detectives continue to investigate 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- TIPS (8477).

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Drugs, weapons seized, six arrested including manager as Branson Police execute search warrant at Metropolitan Motel

(From the Branson Police Department)

The Branson Police Department arrested six people and discovered drugs and money counterfeiting operations while serving a search warrant on multiple rooms at the Metropolitan Motel, located at 300 Schaefer Dr, on Sunday, August 9, 2020 around 5:30 a.m.

Branson Police developed information from proactive enforcement efforts that led to this search warrant. 

The Branson Police Department along with the Taney County Sheriff’s Department Special Operations Team served this search warrant. 

A wide assortment of drugs and firearms were seized along with evidence of a counterfeiting operation. The Secret Service, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and Branson Police are assisting with this investigation.

Six people, including a member of the motel management, were arrested on a variety of charges and transported to the Taney County Jail. 

Branson Police are communicating with the Taney County Prosecuting Attorney’s office and Missouri Probation and Parole on the charges.

This investigation aligns with the City’s efforts to hold motel management accountable for safe lodging. As a result of this investigation, a comprehensive review of the motel’s business license and inspection records is being conducted.

Springfield residents injured, one seriously, after car struck by hit-and-run driver

Two people were injured in a two-vehicle accident 1:09 p.m. Sunday on South Charleston Avenue at East Swallow Street in southern Springfield.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz driven by Isaiah C. Meyers, 23, Springfield, was attempting to make a left turn when a 2015 Ford F-150 struck it causing it to skid off the left side of the roadway then struck a large rock on the driver's side.

The pickup driver fled the scene.

A passenger, Kaleb L. Davenport, 22, Springfield, was treated for serious injuries and Meyers for minor injuries at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.

Reeds Spring pedestrian struck, killed by hit-and-run driver on 413

A Reeds Spring man was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle while apparently walking in the roadway 3:30 a.m. Sunday on MO 413, two miles south of Galena.

According to the Highway Patrol report, Brandon Small, 43, Reeds Spring, was pronounced dead at the scene by Stone County Coroner John Cunnyngham at 4:45 a.m.

The fatality was the 68th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D. 

Shell Knob woman killed, Aurora woman airlifted to Mercy following collision on 39

One person was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle collision 3:05 p.m. Saturday on MO 39, three miles north of Jenkins.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2012 Nissan Sentra driven by Lori R. Cupp, 42, Shell Knob, crossed the center line and a struck a 2014 Ford Edge driven by Tracy L. Periman, 51, Aurora.

Cupp was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:35 p.m. by the Barry County Coroner.

Periman was airlifted to Mercy Hospital, Springfield, to be treated for serious injuries.

The fatality was the 67th this year for Highway Patrol Troop D.

Springfield Public Schools to provide school supplies for all students in grades PreK-5

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Springfield Public Schools is pleased to announce that it will provide school supplies for all 12,500 PreK-5 students enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year. These supplies will be packaged together and available for both in-person and virtual learning options.

For students enrolled in the in-person learning option, supplies will be ready for them on their first day in the classroom. 

For students enrolled in the virtual learning option, SPS will follow up with families soon to provide details on when and where to pick up supplies for learning at home. 

"With our families facing so much uncertainty as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, SPS chose to take this step to provide additional resources and support," said Dr. John Jungmann, superintendent. 

"As we prepare to resume learning on August 24, we want our families to know we care about them and we are committed to serving them during these especially challenging times. The packaging of supplies for each student also supports our re-entry health guidelines, which limit the sharing of items as part of appropriate social distancing."

Supplies to be provided by SPS include the following:

PreK-Grade 2
1 school supply box
1 24-pack of sharpened pencils
3 composition notebooks (writing, reading & math)
2 glue sticks
1 bottle of liquid glue
1 pair of scissors
1 box of 24 crayons
1 pink eraser
1 8-pack of washable markers

4 pocket folders

Grades 3-5
1 school supply box
1 24-pack of sharpened pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 12-pack of colored pencils
3 composition notebooks (writing, reading & math)
2 glue sticks
1 bottle of liquid glue
1 pair of scissors
1 pink eraser
1 8-pack of washable markers

4 pocket folders

Supplies already purchased by families may be utilized for at-home learning. If families want to purchase other specific items, those may also be used in the home setting.

About Ready, Set, Supply!

Last year, almost 70 community partners collaborated with Springfield Public Schools to equip over 7,000 under-resourced students with specific, high-quality school supplies. To prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, the Ready, Set, Supply! initiative added disposable face masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to the list of needed supplies. This initiative remains critically important, as donated supplies will be used to supplement the resources provided by SPS. For more information on how to contribute to Ready, Set, Supply!, call 523-0315 or email lrsearles@spsmail.org

I-44 interchange ramps west of Springfield to be closed

(From MODOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: I-44 Interchange Ramps CLOSED at Night West of Springfield August 10-13

What: I-44 on and off ramps CLOSED at Greene County Routes PP/K and Greene County Route N/T interchanges (Mile Marker 61 & 67, respectively) west of Springfield

Where/When:

10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, August 10: I-44 ramps at Greene County Route PP/K interchange CLOSED

10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday, August 11: I-44 ramps at Greene County Route N/T interchange CLOSED

10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 12: Ramps at either interchange could be closed if work is not completed Monday and Tuesday nights 

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

Why: Contractor crews paving ramps at both interchanges

Traffic Impacts 

-Drivers will not be able to enter or exist from interchanges where crews are working

-Drivers can reach their destinations by using interchanges in the area including Greene County Route MM/B or Missouri Route 360

-Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Details: Work is part of a larger project to resurface I-44, lengthen interchange ramps and install new guardrail between a point east of Missouri Route 96 (Mile Marker 58) and Missouri Route 266/Chestnut Expressway (Mile Marker 72) west of Springfield.

Springfield man sentenced to 12 years on child pornography charges, grabbed 14-year-old girl's buttocks at Kum & Go

(From the U. S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri)

A Springfield, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court today for downloading and distributing hundreds of images and videos of child pornography over the internet.

Rusty J. Rose, 41, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool to 12 years and seven months in federal prison without parole. The court also sentenced Rose to 15 years of supervised release following incarceration, and ordered him to pay $12,000 in restitution to his victims.

On Nov. 20, 2019, Rose pleaded guilty to receiving and distributing child pornography.

On July 24, 2018, law enforcement received a Cybertipline Report of a video of child pornography uploaded to Rose’s Google account. While officers were investigating the report, Rose assaulted a 14-year-old girl by grabbing her buttocks in a Kum & Go gas station in Springfield on Aug. 13, 2018. 

On Sept. 27, 2018, law enforcement received another Cybertipline Report of images of child pornography uploaded to Rose’s Tumblr account. On the same day, law enforcement received additional Cybertipline Reports of child pornography videos uploaded to Rose’s Sendvid account and distributed to other users.

On Nov. 21, 2018, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Rose’s residence. Officers seized Rose’s cell phone and a Samsung tablet they found under the sink in the bathroom. During a forensic examination of Rose’s tablet investigators found 95 images and eight video files of child pornography, 633 image and 73 video files containing material that is sexually exploitative of children, and one image and one video file containing bestiality. On Rose’s cell phone, investigators found 35 images of child pornography, 590 images of children being sexually exploited, and one image and 11 video files of bestiality. In Rose’s Mega account, which was accessed through his cell telephone, investigators found 593 images and 680 videos of child pornography, 1,070 images and 297 videos of children being sexually exploited, and one image and 11 videos of rape and/or bondage.

Also found in Rose’s Mega account was a folder titled “neighbor yng girls.” That folder contained images and videos of children in Rose’s neighborhood, which appear to have been created from Rose’s garage or behind a parked vehicle in his driveway. In another folder titled “pool,” there were images and videos of children at Rose’s neighborhood pool.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nhan D. Nguyen. It was investigated by the Southwest Missouri Cyber Crimes Task Force, Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Springfield, Mo., Police Department.

Republic teen flown to Cox South after being thrown from boat on Table Rock Lake

A Republic teen was injured in a boating accident 2:50 p.m. Sunday at Fisher Creek Cove on Table Rock Lake.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2002 Sea Doo driven by Austin W. O'Hara, 17, Republic, jumped the wake of another vessel and became airborne, ejecting O'Hara, who then was struck by the vessel.

O'Hara was airlifted to Cox South Hospital with serious injuries.