Bailey Strohl

Springfield

Evening Anchor at KOLR10 News Podcast

Evening Anchor at KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO)

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PHOTOS: Boat catches fire, creates plume of smoke on Lake of the Ozarks

18 hours ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

Fire crews responded to a massive boat fire on Lake of the Ozarks Friday afternoon. The Mid-County Fire District (MCFD) was dispatched to a reported boat explosion at 12:14 p.m. Friday, June 27. The incident occured at the 5-65 Marina in the southern part of the lake in Camdenton. There were initial reports that one person had been injured. Upon arrival, first responders found the boat fully involved in fire, according to an MCFD press release.
New partnerships allows 988 crisis specialist to work alongside 911 dispatchers

21 hours ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

A three-team partnership will help make sure Greene County residents have the right person to talk to in a moment of crisis. A media release sent Friday announces an agreement reached between Burrell Behavioral Health, Greene County and the City of Springfield to allow for a 988 crisis communicator to be in the same room as a 9-1-1 dispatcher.
Serving the Ozarks: Christian County Ambulance District

22 hours ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

OZARK, Mo. – With summer in full swing, ambulances and EMTs in Christian County are working around the clock, responding to a wide range of emergencies. The Christian County Ambulance District (CCAD) provides a 24/7 lifeline for people in crisis, and crews are facing tough work in challenging conditions. “We see and do a lot of things on this job that not everybody’s cut out for,” said Christie Thompson, director of the Christian County Ambulance District. “It truly takes a special individual.
Greene County deputies can show tattoos as part of uniform change

1 day ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

People may begin to notice some law enforcement in Greene County sporting a slightly new look to keep cool in the summer and have better access to their equipment. The Sheriff’s Office announced on June 26, 2025, Greene County deputies are now able to display their visible tattoos, instead of having to cover them up. “Previously, tattoos had to be covered by long sleeves or compression sleeves, even during the hottest months,” The Sheriff’s Office said in a release Thursday morning.
Gun shop equips Fordland school officer with foldable rifle

2 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

A foldable rifle is being donated to the Fordland School District’s Resource Officer. The donation was made as part of a partnership between Mountainside Outfitters in Fordland and FoldAR, a company that makes and sells folding conceal carry rifles.
Gov. Kehoe calls on Missourians to report suspicious acts

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

In a thread of posts on X on Sunday, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe thanked U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for holding a briefing with state governors regarding the recent attacks on Iran. Kehoe said the Iran conflict has led to a “heightened threat environment in the United States.”Missouri’s Governor specifically mentioned the threat of cyber attacks and retaliatory violence by extremists. He encouraged Missourians to report any suspicious activity they see.
WATCH: Car goes airborne from buckled roads in Missouri heat

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

Two roads buckled in Cape Girardeau, as a heatwave impacted Missouri on Sunday, June 22. A fire protection district in the Ozarks is also reporting buckled pavement on Interstate 44, creating an unsuspecting ramp that is surprising passing drivers. Albert Blackwell recorded the moment a portion of Siemers Drive in Cape Giraradeau suddenly snapped, sending a car flying. Before it buckled, Blackwell told Storyful he had been filming a bulge in the road but wanted a better angle.
Serving the Ozarks: Alzheimer’s Association of Springfield

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — June marks Brain Health Awareness Month, and in Springfield, dedicated individuals are working to support those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and striving for a future free from its grasp. The disease affects as many as 125,000 people across Missouri, but the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is ensuring that patients and caregivers do not face this journey alone.
QUIZ: How well do you know Missouri’s state symbols?

1 week ago | ozarksfirst.com | Bailey Strohl

Missouri’s state symbols showcase the items, plants, animals and places that form the unique culture the Show-Me State is known for. State symbols are meant to be educational, especially for school children, as several of Missouri’s state symbols were proposed by students and teachers. Missouri’s official state symbols represent plant and animal life one may encounter in Missouri, as well as the traditions, practices and tourism opportunities valued in the state.
Serving the Ozarks: The Tool Library

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bailey Strohl

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A unique collaboration is providing Ozarks residents with a cost-effective way to tackle home improvement projects and maintain their properties. The Tool Library, operating under the Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), offers a wide array of equipment for a monthly subscription. Located at the O’Reilly Center for Hope, the Tool Library functions much like a traditional book library, but with tools.