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This was the second trial for the charges. The first was in Jan. of 2026 and ended in a deadlock after four days of deliberations.

Nystrom was sworn in, officially, by City Clerk Cheyenne Beasley on Sept. 25, 2026. Alderman Ward 2 and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Winzenried and Lofton were in attendance at the swearing in.

Pastor, televangelist, and businessman Jim Bakker has passed away. Bakker, a pioneer in Christian television, spent his early years in ministry working with Christian Broadcasting Network. He was credited for helping to launch the 700 Club and co-founding TriBroadcasting Network. Jim and then-wife Tammy Faye Bakker later launched the PTL Club and went on to open the Christian-based theme park, Heritage USA in Charlotte, North Carolina. Like many public figures, trouble f

“We don’t want to only be there after a child has been exploited,” Juneman said. “We want to help families recognize the risks before it happens.”

KASC is an important place for older adults in the Kimberling City area. It provides meals, activities and a place for people to spend time together.

A manhunt began when assisting agencies arrived on scene. Flowers was transported to a trauma center in Springfield and was released the following day.

Smart’s public-sector career includes weeks stationed inside the Lee County Emergency Operations Center in Fort Myers, Florida, where she managed communications for Lee County Public Safety while working alongside local, state and federal agencies responding to the impacts of Hurricane Ian.

The fire department announced on Sept. 10 that its 1989 E1 engine had to be sent to a mechanic for repairs on its water tank.

Hunepohl’s charges allege he knowingly failed to comply with registration requirements after beginning to reside in Cedar Creek within Taney County.