December 15, 2025
From the El Dorado Sun Newsroom The El Dorado Springs Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead inside a residence on Thursday morning in the 600 block of South Grand Street. According to a news release from Police Chief Brett Dawn, officers were dispatched around the morning of Dec. 4 for a
Hometown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 13 at 3 p.m. downtown – BE THERE Its a tradition of the best kind. Local businesses and organizations gather to welcome the season with the annual Christmas Parade. Themed “Sweet Streets of El Dorado Springs” the parade lead by Grand Marshall, Jan Daniel, will make its way from
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Nevada police say a coordinated investigation involving multiple officers and two jurisdictions led to the swift identification of a suspect connected to more than a dozen vehicle break-ins reported across the city over the weekend. According to information released by the Nevada Police Department, Corporal Moenning, Officer Palmer and
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state. From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower 48 states for
During the Public Forum at the Dec.1, 2025 meeting of the El Dorado Springs City Council Angela Williams and Frank Lambrecht. both with Elevate Cedar County requested that the council allow them to use the old City Hall build at 121 West Spring for their activities. They originally wanted to use the old community building
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is once again reminding residents to keep their guard up after reports surfaced that scammers are now masquerading as the sheriff’s office itself — right down to spoofing the department’s official phone number. According to the sheriff’s office, callers posing as law enforcement
Citizens Memorial Hospital has named Staci Rogers, M.D., as its new chief medical officer. In this role, Dr. Rogers will lead clinical strategy, oversee patient safety efforts and guide medical innovation across the CMH system. She will replace Ron Evans, M.D., who will retire in January 2026 after serving eight years as chief medical officer
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom Vernon County began December with its first snowfall of the season, prompting local officials to issue fire safety reminders as temperatures continue to drop. Sheriff Jason Buehler said residential fires have risen across the county, and he is urging residents to take extra precautions as more people rely on
The Miss Merry Christmas was crowned at the Christmas lighting ceremony Monday, Nov. 24. Sage McCullough, daughter of Kevin and Brandi McCullough was crowned Miss Merry Christmas 2025. Her escort was Grady Wolf, son of Robert and Ashley Wolf. Runner up was Arysa Lamb, daughter of Nicki Leonard and Steven Lamb. Her escort was Cole
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom With the countdown to the traditional post-Thanksgiving shopping rush underway, retailers and consumers alike are adjusting to a rapidly shifting holiday retail landscape. This year, two major factors are influencing how, when, and where people shop: early “Black Friday” sale roll-outs, and uncertainty caused by the federal government shutdown
