Polk County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

David W. Smith vs. Lorrie Stonehocker

Lynda McAlexander vs. Cody Calhoun

 

Lawrence County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Meagan N. Pruitt vs. Jarred Young

Bruce A. King vs. Amber D. King

Cynthia K. Hedrick vs. Jeffrey E. Hedrick

Melissa J. Gonzalez vs. Josue D. Cruz

Kathryn C. Long vs. Joseph E. Groat

Vanessa A. Acevedo vs. Eduardo Roman-Acevedo

 

Greene County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Christina R. Sanchez vs. Eugenio Q. Sanchez

Ryan W Parli vs. Kelli S. Parli

Steven A. Cruz-Trinidad vs. Andrea A. Cruz

Michael D. Thompson vs. Barbara S. Thompson

Gregory A. Hansen vs. Sarah S. Hansen

Jeremy E. McCartney vs. Tiffany L. McCartney

Seth Thomas Woods vs. Tanya Lynnette Woods

Olivia M. Pennington vs. Matthew L. Pennington

Corina L. Bland vs. Jay D. Bland

Miranda M. Holaday vs. Mark L. Lyon

Larry G. Garringer vs. Katherine E. Kenkel

Seth M. Alexander vs. Amber M. Alexander

Casandra I. Robinson vs. Michael A. Robinson

Barry County Dissolution of Marriage Petitions

Stephanie M. Bowling vs. David K. Bowling

Brittany L. Mizer vs. Aaron Mizer

 

U. S. Bankruptcy Court Petitions- Springfield

Christian County

Bryan Timothy King

Gary Dean Gooch and Pamela Sue Gooch

Rodney Allen Thornburg

Savannah Michelle Huckaby

Greene County

John Dee Caster III

Daniel Anthony Andron

Joel Ray Curless

Russell Clifton Martin

James Lee Barrett

Christine Grace McDonough

Howell County

Billy Gene Johnson

Kenneth Carlton Shelby, Jr.

Jerri Lea Watkins

Laclede County

Michael Thomas Milliman

Oregon County

James Parrish Adams

Ozark County

Joseph Silva and Winnifred Lois Wanzala Silva

Pulaski County

Rocky Jon Hart

Sydney Alexis Johnson

Taney County

Joyce Lee Davis

Michael James Marshall

Texas County

Randuel Tyler Dailing

James E. Burris, Jr., and Lisa Ann Burris

Kenneth Andrew Alden, Sr., and Jamie Marie Alden

Wright County

Edith May Cox

 

Springfield teen arrested for murder at 3417 S. Virginia

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On June 16, 2023, the Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit identified Peyton Lafferty, 18, from Springfield, as a suspect in the June 15 homicide on S. Virginia. Yesterday, detectives arrested Lafferty and booked him into the Greene County Jail.

The case has been presented to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

 

Previous News Release

On June 15, 2023, at 11:23 p.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to the report of shots fired and someone who had been shot at 3417 S. Virginia. Officers found a male victim, Jason Walker, 22, from Springfield, with gunshot wounds. Walker was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Walker later died from his injuries at the hospital. Walker’s family has been notified.

A suspect has not been identified at this time.

 

Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone with 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) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s eighth homicide investigation in 2023.

Republic woman, two children flown to Mercy after being run over in parking lot

Three Republic residents were injured in a car-pedestrian accident 7:20 p.m. Friday in the Bulls Eye parking lot at U. S. 65 and U. S. 54 in Preston.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a 2011 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Eugene A. Szumlas, 38, Cross Timbers, was backing in the parking lot and struck three pedestrians- Mackenzie S. Precht, 25, a 3-year-old girl and a 5-year-old girl, all from Republic.

The three were flown to Springfield Mercy with serious injuries.

Work zone traffic flow changes through Jefferson Avenue Streetscape area in Springfield expected

(From the City of Springfield)

Drivers and visitors to downtown Springfield should expect to see changes in closures and traffic flow along Jefferson Avenue between St. Louis and McDaniel streets beginning Monday, June 19 as work on the Jefferson Streetscape Project begins to shift to the west side of Jefferson Avenue.

The west side of the St. Louis and Jefferson intersection will close to traffic as crews begin work on the west portion of the intersection and complete the installation of a new traffic light and pedestrian facilities. 

This closure will prohibit motorists on Jefferson from turning west onto Park Central East or south from Park Central East onto southbound Jefferson Avenue. The east portion of the intersection will remain closed. The intersection is anticipated to reopen to all east and westbound traffic in approximately 3 weeks (weather dependent).

Motorists can also expect the single southbound lane of traffic on Jefferson to be shifted to the east side of the roadway between St. Louis and McDaniel to allow crews to work along the west side of the roadway. The west side of the Jefferson and McDaniel intersection will remain open at this time, allowing motorists to continue turning westbound and southbound.

“We want to recognize our contractors with KCI for their adaptability and speedy work over the last month to help us make up time on this project,” says City Project Manager Zach Butcher. “We also thank area businesses and visitors for their patience as we work diligently to wrap up these improvements and reopen as quickly as we can.”

About the Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project

The Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project will extend the downtown streetscape look along Jefferson Avenue between St. Louis and Walnut streets, with upgraded ramps and sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, along with roadway improvements, stormwater infrastructure and lighting. 

A new traffic signal with pedestrian facilities will be installed at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street, while signal modifications and upgrades will be constructed at the McDaniel and Walnut intersections. The project will also include upgrades to electrical facilities in Jubilee Park to aid in future downtown event needs.

Construction is anticipated to be completed by August at a cost of $1.8 million. It is funded through the ¼-cent Capital Improvement and 1/8-cent Transportation sales taxes.

For more information, visit the project webpage at springfieldmo.gov/jeffersonstreetscape.

Springfield man shot to death, killer remains at large

(From the Springfield Police Department)

On June 15, 2023, at 11:23 p.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to the report of shots fired and someone who had been shot at 3417 S. Virginia. 

Officers found a male victim, Jason Walker, 22, from Springfield, with gunshot wounds. Walker was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Walker later died from his injuries at the hospital. Walker’s family has been notified.

 

A suspect has not been identified at this time.

Detectives continue to investigate and are asking anyone with 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) or online at p3tips.com.

This is Springfield’s eighth homicide investigation in 2023.

Repair delays leave National Avenue closed at Bonaire Drive in Springfield

(From the City of Springfield)

National Avenue remains closed at Bonaire Drive, north of Norton Road, as crews continue to repair the roadway and damaged stormwater culvert bridge. 

Repairs were delayed due to the purchase of additional right-of-way as well as material supply issues.

 

In the coming weeks, crews will work to stabilize the sloping on each side of two newly installed 6-foot diameter concrete pipes and install new pavement and guardrail. The roadway is anticipated to reopen in mid-July (weather dependent).

Motorists are advised to follow posted detour routes. Southbound traffic will detour via Camorene Street, Vernon Road, and Smith Street. Northbound traffic will detour via McClernon Street.