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Woman charged after puppies died in hot car outside Springfield bar
A Hickory County woman was charged after 10 of the 13 miniature Cockapoo puppies she was transporting either died or had to be euthanized after being left in a hot vehicle Sunday. Macey Casteel, 30, who lives 50 miles north of Springfield in Pittsburg, Missouri, was charged with 13 counts...
Hickory County woman charged after multiple puppies found dead in vehicle
SPRINGFIELD - A woman was charged with animal abuse Sunday after several puppies were found dead in her vehicle. Macey Casteel, 30, of Pittsburg was arrested for 13 counts of animal abuse, according to court documents. According to court documents, Greene County Dispatch received a 911 call early Sunday morning...
Preston residents saddened after historical building goes up in flames
PRESTON, Mo. — A fire has destroyed a historical building in a small Hickory County town. The Preston Fire Department spent the overnight hours battling a fire at the old Preston Elementary School building – which was being used by a company that makes boat lifts. Zachary Bennett is a volunteer firefighter with the Preston […]
Great Duck Derby takes place at Pomme De Terre
HICKORY COUNTY, Mo.-Today was a big day at Pomme De Terre lake, celebrating the Fourth of July on the water. Chip Shaddox is the Treasurer for the chamber and helped organize the derby. While fireworks at the lake has happened for quite some time, the duck derby is something new and growing every year. The […]
Pittsburg woman injured in Hickory County two-vehicle accident
HICKORY, MO, (July 05, 2024) - A 41-year-old woman was seriously injured Friday morning in a two-vehicle accident north of Pittsburg in Hickory County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) says the incident happened on Missouri Route 64 at approximately 10:20 a.m. According to an MSHP crash report, a southbound...
Two wanted for Hickory County ATM theft lead Camden & Dallas County deputies on high-speed chase
Two men are now charged for attempting to break into an ATM, then leading deputies from three counties, including Camden and Dallas, on a high-speed chase. Chauncy Lane and Lonell Lane were taken into custody Tuesday, the same day as the crime. They’ve both been charged with stealing a teller machine, first-degree property damage, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest.
First responders prepare for all emergencies ahead of the holiday weekend
HICKORY COUNTY, Mo. – Four people were rescued in Hickory County at about 7 p.m. Tuesday when their canoes were swept down the Pomme de Terre River. Central Hickory Fire Rescue is preparing for the possibility of more water rescues as storms roll through over the holiday weekend. “Courtesy goes a long way whether you’re […]
ATM Break-In in Hermitage, Police Pursuit
A string of ATM thefts that have been plaguing the country finally hit Hickory County Tuesday, July 2, resulting in the arrest of two suspects for not only this crime but also for suspected grand theft auto. The Hickory County Sheriff’s office confirmed that around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, a van...
Before its Gone
WHEATLAND, MO. – Nestled on the town square of the Hickory County, Mo., hamlet of Wheatland stands a unique look at history in the Ozarks. In 1992, volunteers formed the Pioneer Village Board and began working with a group of students from a local work-study program to create what is now known as the Wheatland Missouri Settler’s Village. Located on the north half of the Wheatland square, the Settler’s Village is a replica of what a community may have looked like in the 1800s in the Ozarks, using donated structures from the period found in Hickory, Camden, Polk and Benton counties. The Hickory County Economic Development Council also aided in the project, which was undertaken to draw tourists to the community. The village board rents the land where the cabins are located from the city for $1 a year.
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