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El Do Police now has four officers

Police Chief Brett Dawn told the El Dorado Spring City Council on Monday, Feb. 5. that three new police officers had been hired. Dawn said that Derek Zenter had started on Saturday, Feb. 3, Sharon Miller started on Monday, Feb. 5 and Rick Waterhouse had accepted a position on Monday, Feb 5. Steve Singleton President

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CCMH Board sees FYI on TeleHealth

The Cedar County Hospital Board of Trustees heard a live zoom presentation from Shane Fleming of Teledigm Health. Teledigm Health is located in Lincoln, NE, and seves 80 rural hospitals in 10 states. Teledigm supplies board certified physicians via zoom from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Fleming said that a service like Teledigm can have a great

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Highway patrol identifies fisherman recovered from Stockton Lake

by KY3 Staff and Michael Hoffman The body of a fisherman has been recovered from Stockton Lake on Saturday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol drowning report, 52-year-old Travis McCann, from Miller, Missouri, fell overboard from his Seaark boat, went underwater, and never resurfaced. Authorities say he was not wearing a safety device.

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Fire recognition banquet honors local heroes

  ON HIS BEHALF – Susan, Renee and Jeremy Hays accepted the recognition for Russ Hays on being inducted into the El Dorado Springs Fire Department Hall of Fame. SAVING A LIFE – Mike and Blaze Bullard received recognition for saving the life of Gene Shoemaker. ALL IN A DAY’S WORK – Several fire fighters

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STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE

State of Missouri County of Vernon Date: January 22, 2024 I, Sergeant Travis Hitchcock, knowing that false statements on this form are punishable by law, state that the facts contained herein are true: l. I have probable cause to believe that, Bradley E. Keith, committed one or more criminal offense(s): 571.070 Felon in Possession of

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Free Groceries

Free groceries produced by local farmers are still available at Katie’s House from 4 – 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.  There is no pre-registration or income verification required.

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Nine Wonders Puzzle Night, Feb 24

If you want to participate in the Nine Wonders Puzzle Night, register by Feb. 10. Super Nachos will be served from 5:30 – 6:30 and Puzzles begin at 7 p.m. The $125 fee for a five- member table includes Super Nachos. Please contact Paul Newman @ 417/296- 5990

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Benefit Auction for the Hope Center

Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb 3, for the Eagles annual Benefit Auction for the Hope Center. The Tri-Lakes Eagles, 3310 East 380, will auction off four concrete feed bunks, a trip to Mexico, tools, household items, furniture and Décor, beauty products, pet food, homemade pies, cakes, cookies and candy, etc. There will

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New director at Women’s Business Center

Wacey Rivale has taken the position of Director at the New Growth Women’s Business Center, located at the Liston Center building on North Main. Wacey has big city history with local roots. She is a 2007 graduate of the El Dorado Springs RII High school. She comes with a passion for small business.

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Brett Dawn named El Dorado Springs Police Chief

Vernon County Deputy Brett Dawn has been named as the new Police Chief for El Dorado Springs, beginning Monday, Jan 29. Dawn is a native of Adrian and currently lives south of Nevada. He has a BA in criminal justice and a MA in executive leadership. He was in the US Army for nine years

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