March 20, 2025
Multiple agencies collaborate in the investigation, ensuring a thorough pursuit of justice A quiet rural community is shaken as the investigation into a suspicious death in November has escalated to homicide charges against a Rich Hill resident. On November 14, 2024, deputies from the Bates County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at a residence
RYAN NAMED DIRECTOR – Tom Ryan spent Tuesday, Jan 7, as his first day as the EMS Director for the Cedar County Ambulance District. Ryan was the Western Regional Operations Manager for CMH for 12 years before taking the job as CCAD Director. He has already contracted with a company that does ambulance billing and
The Cedar County Ambulance District will have their own logo on the district’s five ambulances on April 1, 2025. For the past 12years the district has contracted with Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Mo to run the ambulances for Cedar County, Last week the Sun sat down CCAD Board President Rusty Norval and new director
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of freight
Hundreds of students in El Dorado Springs R-2 Schools are riding new electric buses (ESBs) to and from school. The district, in partnership with transportation provider First Student, is transitioning its entire fleet of regular education bus routes to electric, deploying 13 ESBs to better serve students, their families and the community. The electric school
The El Dorado Springs Senior Center will hold a breakfast fundraiser from 7-9:30 a.m. (or until we run out) Friday, Jan. 17. Menu: Regular biscuit and gravy – $3; Large biscuit and gravy – $4; Breakfast sandwich: biscuit, sausage, egg and cheese – $3
From the El Dorado Springs Newsroom In a significant law enforcement operation, Cassie Schwabe and Jeremy Bledsoe were arrested in Milo, Missouri, as part of a narcotics investigation targeting illegal drug distribution within the community. The operation was a collaborative effort between the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and the Nevada Police Department, sparked by credible
Farmers and Linemen Stand Strong as Winter Storm Hits Cedar County by Melanie Chance As severe winter weather approached Cedar County, local farmers and linemen prepared for the challenges that would lie ahead. For farmers, this crucial time of year demands heightened vigilance as they ensure their livestock, such as newborn calves, can withstand the
As we step into the chilly first week of 2025, we are so grateful for your support in making 2024 a year of growth and impact for rural communities across west central Missouri. This past year, we achieved success and celebrated milestones not possible without the strength of our communities. Together, we have: Empowered entrepreneurs
The El Dorado Springs City Council met for approximately six minutes on Monday, Jan 6. All councilmembers were present: Logan Friar, Allen Hicks, Alvan Reasoner, Gabby Kinnett and Mayor Nathan Murrell. Also present were City Manager Bruce Rogers and City Clerk Britney Spencer. Rogers said that the first of two basketball tournaments has been scheduled
