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Stone County Collector's Office to be audited by state for possible missing money
The Missouri State Auditor's Office is launching an audit of the Stone County Collector's Office to see if any money is missing. The audit was requested by the Stone County Commission after commissioners noticed the possibility of missing money, according to a news release Monday. The audit process began Tuesday,...
Missouri auditor conducting audit for possible missing money from Stone County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced Monday that he will launch an audit of the Stone County Collector’s Office to investigate potential missing taxpayer money. In a press release, Auditor Fitzpatrick says the Stone County Commission requested an audit of the Collector’s Office to find any potential financial irregularities after discovering the […]
Boys & Girls Club receives $40,000 grant
A local Taco Bell franchise supports the after school and summer programs offered by The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks on Wednesday, June 19, received a grant for $40,000 from the Taco Bell Foundation, who partnered with K-MAC Enterprises, the owners of local Taco Bells, to support career workforce development for youth in Stone and Taney counties.
Strong winds cause major damages to trees and homes in Cape Fair, Mo.
CAPE FAIR, Mo. (KY3) - Stone County residents are picking up after a tornado-warned storm left a trail of damage. “When you live in a place with lots of hills and weather like this, you hardly think about it,” said Cape Fair homeowner Hazel Buffington. For over 50 years...
Storm Report: Strong Winds Bring Down Cell Phone Tower, Damages Marina in Stone County
The storms that moved through the Lakes Region on Wednesday produced 70-80 MPH winds at the surface with stronger winds aloft. According to the survey report posted by the National Weather Service, a free-standing 280 Feet Tall Cell Phone Tower collapsed near Cape Fair due to the strong winds aloft that reached 100 MPH. The report indicates that the tower’s base was at an elevation of 1308 Feet with the strong winds occurring at the top of that tower.
Belic rape trial moved to Stone County
The sex crime trial of a Ridgedale man has been moved from Taney County to Stone County. Dejan Belic is accused of committing multiple sex acts on a 10-year-old girl in 2020. He is facing four sex crime charges related to a person under 12 years old which upon conviction could result in a life sentence.
Storm damage hits Cape Fair and Branson West
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Wednesday night’s storm brought significant damage to Cape Fair and Branson West. The Stone County Sheriff tells OzarksFirst one of the boat docks at Cape Fair Marina flipped upside down due to severe winds. The Stone County Sheriff and Fire moved the docks and assessed the area for damage with drone […]
Tornado Warning expires in Stone and Taney County
UPDATE 8:35 PM: The National Weather Service has expired the tornado warning in Stone and Taney counties. A severe thunderstorm warning is still in effect in Taney County and southeastern Stone County until 9:15 p.m. Original Story: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a tornado warning for parts of Stone and […]
Stone Co. storm damages cell tower, at least 15 boats at marina Wednesday night
The Cape Fair Marina near Branson was forced to close on the Fourth of July because of storm damage the night before, according to a Facebook post by the marina. "Please do not come to the marina today, July 4th. Safety is our number one concern and there is no access to the...
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