The Mile Marker Friday, October 16, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 54° Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers · Tonight 39° Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy · Saturday 61° SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
A head-on collision near Buffalo took a life this week, and accidents in Camden County left another person seriously hurt, the kind of reminders that come through every few months around here about what happens when a split second of attention or judgment goes sideways on these roads. Meantime, we're dealing with darker stuff closer to home: a Macks Creek coach and substitute teacher facing distribution charges that sicken you to think about, and Manygoats resolving his case through guilty pleas rather than trial. The Linn Creek developer pulled back on annexation plans, at least for now, which might mean somebody cooled off or somebody saw the numbers clearer in daylight. Not much good news this cycle, which is how some weeks go in a place where the same roads that bring tourists through in the summer also carry locals to work, to school, to everyday life where everything changes in an instant.
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One Dead, One Other Injured in Head-On Near Buffalo in Dallas County
A fatal head-on collision occurred Thursday afternoon on U.S. Highway-65 about six miles north of Buffalo in Dallas County, claiming one life and injuring another. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash involving a pickup truck driven by a 59-year-old.
Macks Creek Substitute Teacher and Cross County Coach Accused of Distributing CSAM
The Hickory County Treasurer, who also works as a substitute teacher and head cross country coach in the Macks Creek School District, faces federal charges with a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison. The official stands accused of distributing child sexual abuse material.
Linn Creek Voluntary Annexation Withdrawn (At Least For Now) by Developer
A developer has withdrawn a petition to annex roughly 2,000 acres of property into Linn Creek city limits, at least for the time being. Blake Hodits told KRMS News he decided to pull back on the annexation proposal.
Manygoats Avoids Jury Trial with Guilty Pleas
A Phoenix man pleaded guilty to his role in a 2024 DWI death in Miller County, avoiding a jury trial. Khalil Manygoats, who operated a motorcycle on route-242 in Lake Ozark that struck a barrier and ejected his passenger Larose Spencer into traffic, was sentenced to complete a 120-day correctional...
MO Quake Recorded Just Before International ShakeOut Day
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake shook south-central Missouri late Wednesday morning, just ahead of International ShakeOut Day. The timely tremor served as a reminder for residents to practice the 'Drop, Cover and Hold On' safety procedure.
Sunrise Beach Man Seriously Hurt in Camden County Accident
An 86-year-old Sunrise Beach man suffered serious injuries late Wednesday afternoon when his vehicle left the roadway on Camden County Route-TT at Shawnee View Drive and struck a utility pole. Emergency responders rushed the driver to the hospital for treatment.
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