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Suspect being sought in knife attack
Lebanon Police are searching for a suspect in a knife attack that happened late Thursday night in Lebanon. Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to a motel on West Elm where they found a 24 year old woman with knife cuts to her face. The suspect in the assault is a 37 year old woman who was last seen in the area of Fowler Drive in Lebanon, wearing a white sports bra, shorts and cowboy boots. The victim’s injuries were described as minor in nature, and she was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The knife that was used in the assault was recovered at the scene.
Missouri S&T’s Carl Miltun & Owen Fraser Secure GLVC Scholar-Athlete Awards
By: John Kean, Athletic Communications Director ROLLA, Mo. – Two Missouri S&T student-athletes have been named as Scholar-Athletes of the Year in their sports by the Great Lakes Valley Conference as the league concludes its academic award announcements for the 2023-24 season. Carl Miltun (Gilbert, AZ/Williams Field) , a standout on the men’s golf team for the past four seasons and Owen Fraser (Kirksville, MO/Kirksville) , who earned a conference championship and All-America honors in men’s track & field during the past year, were named in their sports as this year’s recipients. Miltun earned the award for the second year…
Lebanon Police launch new officer commendation, complaint program
The Lebanon Police Department on Monday announced a new program that Chief Jerry Harrison said is aimed at strengthening community trust and enhancing transparency within the department. This program introduces a streamlined process for citizens to submit commendations for exemplary officer behavior and file complaints for perceived police misconduct. To facilitate open communication, the LPD now offers both commendation and complaint forms. These forms are easily accessible to all community members, providing a direct channel for feedback on officer conduct. “Our new complaint and commendations process is intended to strengthen community trust in the LPD,” said Harrison in a written statement. “This program allows us to recognize and celebrate exemplary behavior and outstanding service by our officers, while also providing a formal mechanism for reporting and addressing any perceived misconduct." For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Lake Regional taking donations for outpatient surgery center
Lake Regional Health System announced Thursday that it has begun accepting tax-credit eligible donations for the completion of its outpatient surgery center. The nonprofit organization has set a goal of $5 million in community support. The announcement came in a question-and-answer session at Thursday’s Lake Regional social held at The Hive. CEO Kevin McRoberts began the session by elaborating on the nonprofit’s mission in Lebanon, noting that Lake Regional is not here to compete with existing providers. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Sharon Kay Roberts
Sharon Kay Roberts, 62, of Richland, died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at her home. She is survived by her four children, Mark Davenport of St. Louis, Sarah Weber (Brandon) of Phenix City, Ala., Brian Roberts of Richland, and Alan Roberts (Lindsey) of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; one sister, Delorse Day; one brother, Robbie Stubbs; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Sidewalk grant approved
The City of Lebanon’s grant application for sidewalks along the I-44 Business Loop has been approved. Public Works Director Richard Shockley announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that TAP (Transportation Alternative Program) funding was authorized for the completion of 2,300 feet of sidewalk along Morgan Road/44 Business Loop from Granite Lane to Ivey Lane. For more on this story, see Saturday's LCR.
Obituary – Billy C. York
Billy Cyrus York, 79, son of Cyrus and Lydia (Hebblethwaite), was born on July 25, 1944, in Licking, Mo. He went to be with our Lord on June 19, 2024, in West Plains, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Geraldine; son Gary; brothers Lloyd and James; and sisters Pat and Zelda.
GOLF: Jordan, Miltun end Amateur run in Round of 32
Former Rolla High School state champion golfer Jonathan Jordan and former Missouri S&T All-America golfer Carl Miltun each ended their run at the 117th Missouri Amateur during the Round of 32 of match play Friday, June 28 at St. Joseph Country Club. In the Round of 32 Jordan lost to...
Remington R. Williams Award recipient announced
Ryan Highfill, a senior in civil engineering and engineering management at Missouri University of Science and Technology from Ozark, Missouri, has been named a 2024 recipient of the Remington R. Williams Award. Highfill is the executive director of the Associated Students of the University of Missouri and a former chapter president of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.
Black history in Missouri focus of new display at culture center
Cynthia Andry, president of NAACP of Pulaski County, was guest speaker at Tell Your Story Thursday Coffee held June 27 at 194 Eastlawn Ave., Suite C, in St. Robert, hosted by the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce. Drury Go now houses a new cultural center featuring murals and two rooms...
Princeton Review rates S&T high for ROI, career placement, internships
Missouri University of Science and Technology is one of the nation’s best public universities when it comes to return on investment, career placement for its graduates and student internships, according to the Princeton Review’s latest “Best Value Colleges” ranking, released June 20. S&T is also the highest-rated public university in the state in all three categories.
Wife allegedly poisons husband’s soda for not being ‘appreciative’ of his 50th birthday party
Police have arrested and charged a Missouri woman who was caught putting weed killer in her husband’s soda because he was “not appreciative” of the 50th birthday party she threw him, officials shared.
Sheriff’s department seeks identity of man as part of criminal inquiry
The county sheriff's department is seeking the identity of someone as part of an investigation at Licking. The post Sheriff’s department seeks identity of man as part of criminal inquiry appeared first on Houston Herald.
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