January 31, 2026
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Davis Long appeared in court with his attorney, Mark Watson, for a case management conference. The conference resulted in Mr. Long’s release from house arrest. During the hearing, Mr. Watson raised substantial concerns regarding the credibility of the accuser’s statements, citing evidence that directly contradicts key allegations. He again
CHATTING WITH MARK ALFORD – City Manger Bruce Rogers and Chairman of the Cedar County Ambulance Board Rusty Norval visited with Mark Alford on Monday, Jan 26, at the Sun Office. Rogers discussed funding for the new Police Station. Norval asked about possibly getting funding to help with ambulance operations. Alford was quick to praise
Yes, it is true. I did go to sleep in the Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board meeting. (I’ve done that in City Council meeting too- three times in one night several years ago). It is a talent I inherited from my father who could read Time Magazine, watch the news on TV and sleep at
On May 5, 2025, Davis Long was arrested and handcuffed in front of his kids without knowing why. He was driven in a police car to the El Dorado Springs Police Department and then on to Stockton. He hasn’t seen his kids in nine months. This story will unfold starting next week and run until
The Cedar County Memorial Hospital Board met in regular session on Wed, jan21 and discussed regular things like finances and the minutes of the past meeting. They discussed a sign to place on the building that sits in the middle of the parking lot at the Medical Mall that would indicate exactly where the Medical
By Melanie Chance Cedar County Commissioners recently sat down with the El Dorado Sun for an extensive interview to reflect on major actions, challenges, and transitions during the 2025 calendar year, addressing topics ranging from courthouse security upgrades and elected office transitions to infrastructure projects, opioid settlement funds, and ongoing county operations. Several courthouse security
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) thanks Missourians for staying off the roads during this weekend’s winter storm. It’s estimated that traffic volumes were 75–80% lower than normal throughout the state over the weekend. That cooperation allowed crews to respond more quickly and safely, contributing to significantly fewer serious incidents. “We’re grateful to everyone who
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 10:01 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to health facility east of town on US 54 Hwy. for a fire alarm triggered. After an investigation by the fire chief, it was determined to be a faulty sensor. On Thursday, Jan. 22, at 2:57 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to
A Thought on Tipping As a local service business owner, I spend time thinking about how people serve one another. I notice this not only in my work, but throughout our community. Restaurants, repair services, and technicians all shape daily experiences through their service. Integrity Pest Solutions at work during a routine workday. Tipping has
Between football and the 2026 Winter Olympics, there’s a lot for sports fans to love this February. Plenty of retailers capitalize on big events to sell team gear like jerseys, hats and shirts to help fans show their spirit. However, the online sports gear market can be a target for counterfeiters. In reports to BBB,
