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Teenager's 660km run along the Gibb River Road an unreal experience
Rachel Boothman, Vanessa Mills, Stan Shaw A teenager from Western Australia's South West, travelled more than 2,000 kilometres to the state's north to then run 660km in 14 days. Lochlan Gilbert lives in Capel, 200km south of Perth, and wanted to raise money to help homeless people as well as give himself a challenge during the school holidays. So, he chose the Gibb River Road, a 660km stretch in WA's far north that many only travel on with a four-wheel drive.
Teenager's 660km run along the Gibb River Road an 'unreal' experience
A teenager from Western Australia's South West, travelled more than 2,000 kilometres to the state's north to then run 660km in 14 days. Lochlan Gilbert lives in Capel, 200km south of Perth, and wanted to raise money to help homeless people as well as give himself a challenge during the school holidays. So, he chose the Gibb River Road, a 660km stretch in WA's far north that many only travel on with a four-wheel drive. Lochlan Gilbert's run raised money to help the homeless.
Drones photograph two rare fin whales as they migrate north along WA's coast
Madigan Landry, Chela Williams and Stan Shaw Two separate sightings of rare fin whales has delighted researchers and ocean lovers alike on Western Australia's South West coast. Drone pilots have photographed two separate whales in Geographe Bay, 220 kilometres south of Perth. Fin whale numbers are still recovering from the impacts of the whaling industry, which hunted the species to near extinction in the 20th century, killing about 700,000 fin whales.
Drones photograph two rare fin whales as they migrate north along WA's coast
Now Deception Island is a "spectacular amphitheatre of penguinness". Amid rusting industrial remains on a flooded active volcano, these photos reveal a rare winner of climate change. Lopsided whale oil tanks sank into the dark sand. Ancient wooden boats slowly decayed in the brutal Antarctic …
Heartbroken families ordered to remove 'non-compliant' tributes from Bunbury Cemetery
Madigan Landry and Stan Shaw Families have been left heartbroken by a bureaucratic order to remove headstones, tributes and other keepsakes from loved ones' graves in a West Australian cemetery. The Bunbury Cemetery Board sent out letters last month, alerting custodians to a grave site audit. The letter cited a need to keep memorial gardens and the cemetery "safe, tidy and fair for everyone", giving those contacted a 28-day notice to remove tributes "not compliant" with regulations.
Springfield Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Child Pornography
A Springfield man Connor Zacha (29) has been sentenced by a U.S. District judge to 30 years in federal prison with no chance of parole, after being accused of producing child pornography. The charges are two counts of child exploitation to be served concurrently. After the 30 years are completed, he will be registered as a sex offender and be subject to federal and state sex offender requirements which most likely apply throughout his life.
New Body Cameras For Springfield Police
The Springfield City Council has just approved a bill allowing the Springfield Police Department to acquire new body cameras. These new cameras from Axon will use AI technology to transcribe interactions and provide real-time translation. These cameras will automatically create a draft for a police report which the officer can then use as a starting point for their report, then edit, finalize it, and sign off on it if it’s accurate.
Project Curb Appeal: A Matter Of Pride In Monett
In 2025 the city of Monett started a “Clean Streets Initiative” to clean up the city. “Project Curb Appeal” is the new initiative to help the city look and feel better for both residents and visitors. City leaders invited people from around the region to take a tour of the city and get a general impression of Monett. Then, they met to put together some objectives on what the city can improve on.
Two Arrested After Deadly Hit-And-Run In Hickory County
Two people are now in custody after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Hickory County early Sunday morning. The crash happened on County Road 273 about three miles south of Hermitage at 12:20 am. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol an SUV driven by a 37-year-old man from Hermitage was headed north when he hit a 56-year-old man from Wheatland, Mo., in the roadway. The man from Wheatland was reported dead at the scene.
Springfield Man To Be Sentenced For Unlawful Use Of A Weapon
A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Edwar Eugene Woodruff (54), a Springfield man who has entered a guilty plea for unlawful use of a weapon. He will be sentenced October 19th. According to court documents, a 911 call was received about 4:20 pm on June 26, 2023 from the 1400 block of east Commercial St.about an ongoing disturbance.
Man Sues Silver Dollar City Over Train Derailment
A man has filed a lawsuit against the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the owner and operator of Silver Dollar City, alleging a train derailment in October 2022 left him with permanent injuries. The petition was filed on Tuesday (July 14) in Stone County Circuit Court and names Timothy Taylor as the plaintiff. The lawsuit alleges the train was in dangerous condition at the time of the incident.
Man From Lawrence County Sentenced To 10 Years
A man from Lawrence County, Chad Vierrether, has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to a series of burglaries and related crimes targeting businesses in the Aurora area. He plead guilty to multiple charges stemming from nine break-ins that occurred late last year and early this year. The Aurora Police commented that the victims suffered significant financial loss.
Man From Marionville Charged With Possession Of Child Pornography
A man from Marionville, James William Roper (56) who was charged with possession of child pornography and furnishing pornography to a minor has been sentenced to seven years in state prison and one year in the Lawrence County jail on Tuesday in the Lawrence County Circuit Court. The prison sentence was on the possession charge and the jail sentence was for furnishing pornography to a seventeen year old girl.
Still Getting “Kicks” On Old Route 66
America’s Mother Road is far from being gone and forgotten.
Man Shot In Marionville
A man has been hospitalized with critical injuries after a shooting in Marionville. Officers responded to a call on North Orchard Street about 6:30 Sunday evening and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the head. No names have been released and police are now working to determine a motive for the shooting.
House Fire In North Arkansas Kills Two People
A house fire north of Mountain View, Arkansas has killed two people. The Allison Fire Department responded around 7am to a report that several people were trapped inside the burning home. Multiple agencies then responded to the scene including the Allison Fire Department, Mountain View Fire Department, Mountain View Police and the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. The victims names have not yet been released and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Denmark businesses say shire order to remove 'unsafe' road signs will hurt tourism
Andrew Chounding and Stan Shaw Businesses in one of Western Australia's most popular holiday towns say an order to remove signs directing visitors to local shops and cafes could deter tourists and damage the region's booming economy. Tens of thousands of people travel through the town of Denmark on WA's south coast each year to visit lush forests, pristine beaches and sample produce.
Fiscal Report On Missouri State University
The commitment of over 20,000 donors to Missouri State University, including alumni and friends has lead to another successful year of giving. The Missouri State University Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that serves as the official fund raising and endowment-management organization, received $49,286,346 in gifts, estate gifts and pledges for fiscal year 2026 which ran from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. 20,735 donors supported the foundation with $31,308,567 in cash.
What’s Happening At The Corner Of National And Sunshine?
BK&M LLC is a development group that holds 8 parcels of land at the northwest corner of National Ave. and Sunshine St. in Springfield. This is a 2.6 acre site at Springfield’s second busiest intersection and they have submitted a rezoning application to change the area to general retail. Residents of the University Heights neighborhood don’t want this. The Southern District of Missouri Court of Appeals has now ruled in favor of BK&M after a years-long case coming down to deed restrictions.
Wife Of Man Who Killed 2 Christian County Deputies Indicted
The wife of the man who killed two Christian County deputies has finally been indicted. Yvonne Bird, a previously convicted felon and wife of Richard Bird has been charged with two counts of unlawful possession of firearms and one count of intent to distribute drugs, according to federal court records. Richard Bird is the man who killed Christian County Deputy Gabriel Ramirez during a traffic stop back on Feb. 23. During a manhunt, a shootout took place early on Feb.
Technology Is Causing A Negative Impact
The “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” are here! This is the time when the number of deadly car crashes rises… especially among teen drivers. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to more than 200 traffic crashes during the 4th of July weekend alone, 9 of which were fatal. How many were the results of drivers using their cell phones? Missouri Statute 304.822, the Siddens-Bening Hands Free Law, is a very long law with many definitions in it and it is designed to reduce distracted driving.
Teenager Seriously Injured At Table Rock Lake
A teenager from Eagle Rock, Mo., has been hospitalized after a jet ski crash on Table Rock Lake. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Monday just after 2pm on the White River arm of the lake, north of Big M marina in Barry County. The Yamaha jet ski driven by a 16 year-old boy from Eagle Rock was headed south when he struck a wake. The driver was ejected sustaining serious injuries and was transported to Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark.
Man From Purdy Arrested For DWI
A man from Purdy has been charged after a crash in Barry County Friday night. According to court records, Biak Cin (36) of Purdy was charged with DWI and serious physical injury. Cin was traveling eastbound when he crossed the center of a roadway and hit an SUV head-on. The SUV driver, a 16 year-old boy from Purdy had moderate injuries but the passenger, a 15 year-old girl from Purdy, sustained serious injuries. Both were taken to Cox Hospital in Springfield.
The July 4th Weekend Of 2026: One Law Enforcement Won’t Soon Forget
According to the Springfield Police Department Daily Media Summary which was released on Monday morning, police officers responded to dozens of incidents during the 4th of July weekend including public disturbances downtown, domestic violence calls and a fatality. The police handled more than 75 calls on Sunday alone. What highlighted the police log on Sunday was the high volume of violent offences especially in residential neighborhoods.
The “No Sharia Act”
There is a bill, SB 977, sponsored by Republican Missouri State Senator Nick Schroer that is about to become law in Missouri and is greatly important but not getting much attention in the press. Originally referred to as the “No Sharia Act”, it is now more properly referred to as “No Foreign Laws Act”. Missouri Senate Bill 977 establishes the No Foreign Laws Act which prohibits the state from applying or enforcing foreign laws that violate fundamental liberties.
Springfield City Council Passes “Data Center” Administrative Delay
Moratorium: A temporary suspension or authorized delay of a specific activity, law, or legal obligation. What We Know: At a special meeting on Monday morning, Springfield City Council members voted to pass a 120-day administrative moratorium on data centers.
A Seligman Man Accused Of Sexual Assault
Barry County deputies have arrested a man from Seligman on Wednesday for the alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl. 22-year-old Francisco Marquez has been charged with 2nd-degree statutory rape and 2nd-degree statutory sodomy. The victim told the Missouri Department of Social Services that Marquez added her on Snapchat and began sending her sexually explicit images of himself. According to the victim she had known Marquez a long time thru the church they both attended.
Storm Fatigue Grows In The Ozarks As More Severe Storms Predicted
What We Know: As we approach the end of June 2026 many people across the Ozarks are sick of hearing the sirens and reports of severe weather on the way. The Ozarks have experienced an unusually active severe weather season with numerous localized severe storm outbreaks usually accompanied by flooding and the risk of tornados.
West Plains Man Dies In Crash
A 21 year old man from West Plains has died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol a 2026 CF MOTO motorcycle was traveling east on County Road 8240 two miles east of West Plains just after 6pm. The motorcycle made a sharp turn at a curve and ran off the left side of the road hitting a stump. The 21-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Howell County Coroner. The next of kin have been notified.
Cleanup Begins At Old Gas Plant Site
What We Know: City Utilities of Springfield is about to begin an environmental cleanup on a 4.3 acre site located at 333 N. Main St. roughly adjacent to the Hotel of Terror and the Grant St. bridge. This site is the previous home to a manufactured gas plant that Springfield Gas & Electric operated from the 1870’s to the early 1900’s. The city acquired this property from BNSF Railway this summer.
A “Flock” Of Cameras In The Ozarks
Flock Safety Cameras are seemingly everywhere in the Ozarks. Springfield, Nixa, Willard, Branson, Lebanon, and Lake of the Ozarks are home to a multitude of these solar powered Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) all operated by local police agencies. Springfield alone has more than 40 of these cameras in operation. How It Works: The cameras of Flock Safety use AI to power their extensive network. They have a range of about 15 to 75 feet and take pictures, not video.
Man Pleads Guilty Of Murder In Laclede County
A man from Lebanon has pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday, June 22, in the shooting of his girlfriend. Under a plea agreement, Dillon Bacon (26) pleaded guilty to amended charges of second degree murder and was sentenced to 22 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections according to online court records. The incident occurred on April 16, 2022 when the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office responded to an area northeast of Lebanon and found Megan Glasser with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Coming To A Vehicle Near You
Driving in the Ozarks is about to change. The change will be slow but inevitable. A federal mandate is requiring all new passenger cars (2027 and future) to include an advanced passive impaired-driving prevention technology. We have been moving towards AI biometric scanning in cars since the 2021 Infrastructure Law, but not all the bugs have been worked out.
Missouri Governor Praises AI’s Economic Advantages
Governor Mike Kehoe is blaming foreign countries for spreading misinformation about data centers. Currently there are between 50 and 91 data centers in Missouri according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Gov. Kehoe addressed a crowd of about 200 at Missouri S&T in Rolla about artificial intelligence and data centers as those in the state are divided over the developing technology. He did not take questions. Gov.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Takes Over The Search For Taylor Stawny
The Missouri Water Patrol is continuing the search efforts for 40-year-old Taylor Stawny who went missing after being swept over the dam at Lake Springfield. The Springfield Fire Department announced Thursday night (June 18) that they were turning over the search to the Missouri State Highway Patrol and it’s units.
WA government celebrates "thousands" of wildlife crossings on South West highway
The West Australian government is celebrating signs of success of wildlife crossings built along a major highway in the South West, with thousands of recorded uses by the endangered species, such as brush-tailed phascogales and western ringtail possums.
Finley River In Ozark Is Closed
What We Know: The City of Ozark is warning people to avoid any activities in the Finley River until further notice. The Problem: The Christian County Health Department has recently tested the quality of water in the Finley River and have found extremely high levels of E coli bacteria due to recent storms and flooding.
A Moratorium Is Adopted In Webster County
The Webster County Commission has approved a temporary 6-month moratorium on certain kinds of development in unincorporated parts of the county while county officials study their potential impact. This moratorium applies to all future proposals, including battery energy storage facilities, solar energy systems, wind energy conversion systems, and… data centers.
Springfield Judge Orders Decades In Prison For Child Sexual Exploitation
A Springfield Missouri couple have received a lengthy prison term for grooming a teenage girl online before picking her up in Virginia and repeatedly sexually abusing her as they drove back to Springfield. According to authorities, in 2024, Justin Curtright made first contact with the minor victim on Discord, which is an online video-chatting platform. He later introduced her to his wife and from then on the three talked extensively.
Man Arrested For Slashing Tires
A man from Oklahoma has been arrested for allegedly slashing tires on farm equipment. According to court documents, Mitchell Ullrich (41) of Ramona, Oklahoma, is now facing charges of 1st degree property damage and armed criminal action.
Springfield’s Musical Road Out Of Tune With Neighbors
The Musical Road is located on St. Louis Street near the Queen’s Gate 66 right off of Glenstone as you travel west towards the square. It is a musical rumble strip on the north edge of the street made up of 2,309 precisely spaced strips on an 855 foot stretch. If your car is fairly quiet, you roll up your windows and drive exactly 30 mph over the strips and you hear music to America The Beautiful. It’s a novel idea but that idea has worn out it’s welcome with surrounding neighbors.
Missing Man Found Dead
The Springfield Police Department have reported that a missing man from Springfield has been found dead. Michael Edward Cook (73) disappeared from and area in the 1500 block of West Lindberg street on Wednesday. His body was found near the 3200 block of West Sunshine by police on Friday June 12th. Police say Mr. Cook had made some concerning statements to his family before leaving his residence on Wednesday. He failed to arrive at his destination, and failed to make contact with his family.
Mercy Springfield Sued Over COVID Policy
What We Know: Mercy is now looking at another lawsuit over COVID vaccine requirements during the global pandemic. The latest lawsuit, originally filed in 2025, is actually a refiling however it faces an argument for dismissal again. What Are The Particulars: There is a group of 10 people who will remain anonymous here, who filed the original lawsuit a year ago but it was dismissed in April. The former employee’s are being represented by attorney and former councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky.
Thousands Out Of Power In Springfield
What We Know: Over 8,200 people lost power due to Monday (6/08) morning thunderstorms, according to the CU Outage Map. The map shows outages mostly in southeast Springfield, particularly the intersection of James River and Campbell, near Chestnut east of U.S. 65, the Rountree-Walnut area and at James River Freeway and U.S. 65. By lunchtime that number was cut in half, as CU had opened it’s emergency electric dispatch center and CU crews worked frantically to restore power.
June Is Pride Month
What is “Pride” Month: Pride month is an annual observance celebrated every June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which was a series of spontaneous often violent demonstrations and protests by the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian – Gay – Bisexual – Transgender – Queer – Intersex – Asexual – and plus is just in case we forgot anyone) community against a raid by police in the early morning hours June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood in lower Manhattan, New York City.
Guilty: A Springfield Man Caught Generating Child Pornography With Artificial Intelligence
What We Know: A federal jury has convicted a man from Springfield of using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to generate obscene images of children and receiving child sexual abuse materials. On June 2, Jeremy Koppenhaver (46) was found guilty of 1 count of receipt of child pornography and 1 count of production of visual representations of sexual abuse of children in a jury trial that started the previous day. The jury made it’s decision in 50 minutes.
The Clever City Police Are Here To Stay
What We Know: Weeks after talks began, an online post states that the city of Clever will not pursue a contract with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office to provide law enforcement for the city of Clever. The sheriff’s office would have replaced the police as the city’s law enforcement. The city had considered disbanding it’s own police force in favor of a a contract with the Christian County’s Sheriff’s Office to police the town, a move largely based on budgetary considerations.
James River Tragedy
What We Know: A fatal accident occurred about 1:23 Tuesday afternoon in the westbound lanes of James River Freeway between Campbell and Kansas Ave. At the time of this writing (5 PM Tuesday) many details are unanswered but it appears a driver hit the median in the westbound lane, and exited the vehicle. Both he and his vehicle were then struck by a second vehicle. The person in the first vehicle died at the scene.
It’s Webster County’s Decision
What We Know: Across the country a surge of new data centers is reshaping local energy grids, water systems and land use. This rapid expansion is often happening with limited public information. The rise of data centers is inevitable. How the surrounding community handles this is not. As of January of this year, there are 3900 data centers across the U.S. More than 64 billion dollars in projects have been delayed or cancelled due to organized opposition.
Woman credits 'divine intervention' after tree hits car during WA's strongest storm in 49 years
A Margaret River mother has shared her incredible tale of survival after a tree fell on her moving car on a major highway in Western Australia's South West. Lauren Healy was driving at 110 kilometres per hour on Bussell Highway near Metricup, 250 kilometres south of Perth, during WA's severe storm on Sunday afternoon when a large tree limb landed on the bonnet of her grey SUV. "I knew it was coming; there was no escaping it," she said.
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