Tony Nguyen

3 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Tony Nguyen

ROLLA, Mo. — A Sparta man was sentenced to 40 years in prison today after he was found guilty of the murder of his nephew in 2022. According to online court documents, Nick Owens, 60, was sentenced to 25 years for second-degree murder and 15 years for armed criminal action. The sentences will be carried out consecutively. On June 1, Nick Owens shot his nephew Zachary Owens. The shooting occurred when Nick attempted to steal a flatbed trailer on Zachary’s property in Mansfield.

3 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Tony Nguyen

CAULFIELD, Mo. — The Howell County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested two suspects for allegedly breaking into a concession stand. According to online court documents, Sasha Blue Ledbetter, 28, and Colby Lee Crossley, 33, are facing second-degree burglary charges. According to the probable cause statement, on June 3, HCSO responded to a report of suspicious activity near a business in Caulfield.

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Tony Nguyen

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Springfield man is facing two felony charges after a baby was found asphyxiated. Caleb Jonathan Bell, 27, is facing first-degree endangerment of a child and first-degree involuntary manslaughter charges. According to the probable cause statement, on November 8, 2024, Springfield Police responded to a report of a dead 5-week-old child. Bell stated he was up late at night watching the victim. He told police he wrapped the baby in a “burrito” roll and placed her on the couch.

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Tony Nguyen

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — The City of West Plains is inviting the community to a free event where kids and adults can get up close to city vehicles. The Touch the Truck event will take place on Wednesday, June 11, from noon to 2 p.m. at the West Plains Aquatic Center.

4 days ago | ozarksfirst.com | Tony Nguyen

OZARK, Mo. — The City of Ozark announced it will continue microsurfacing select roads this week. Here’s a list of affected areas. Microsurfacing is typically completed within the same day for residential streets. N. 12th Ave. from E. McCracken Rd. to the cul-de-sacN. 7th Ave. from E. Diane St. to the dead endE. Harper St. from N. 7th to S. 5th Ave. S. 5th Ave. from E. Harper St. to E. Robertson St.S. 3rd Ave. from E. Robertson St. to E. Georgia St.E. Georgia St. from S. 2nd Ave. to the dead endS. 2nd Ave. from E.