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Updated September 3, 2026

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Serious injuries after motorcycle hits deer

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – Last Sunday a motorcycle and a deer met on Highway 17 near Livingston Road in Miller County at 2:14 p.m.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) a 34-year-old male from St. Robert, MO, was driving a 2011 Harley Davidson south when he hit the deer in the roadway. This caused the motorcycle to go off the roadway ejecting the driver, who was wearing a helmet.

He received serious injuries and was flown by MU Air Care to University Hospital.

The Harley was totaled and there was no word on the condition of the deer.

The MSHP refused to release the name of the driver.

A Kaiser woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident last week.

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Over 700 pounds of drugs seized during event

CAMDEN COUNTY – More information has been released regarding the drug busts associated with the multi-day Juggalo event held in Macks Creek.

“Juggalo” refers to a fan of the hip hop duo Insane Clown Posse. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, the term has grown to represent a larger subculture. Juggalos are recognizable by their distinctive face paint, resembling clowns and often wear specific insignia.

They gather annually at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a festival celebrating their favorite music, brotherhood and distinct identity.

Camden County Sheriff Chris Edgar announced preliminary results from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) response to the Gathering of the Juggalos at Mother Nature’s Riverfront Retreat.

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Southwest Fire Protection District addresses criticism

MACKS CREEK – The Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District released an “open letter” to the community regarding the recent Gathering of the Juggalos.

Apparently they were accused by a public official (who was not named) of being complicit with the event.

Their entire “open letter” is below.

“Recently, a public official made comment that the southwest Camden County fire protection district “collaborated” or was “complicit” with the organizers of the recent gathering of the Juggalos’s held at Mother Nature’s riverfront retreat.

It is not the place of a fire protection district to take a political stance on the nature or morality of any event, nor will we. 

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No injuries reported in early morning house fire

CAMDEN COUNTY – There were no injuries in an early morning fire last week.

On Monday August 24 at approximately 3:10 a.m., units from the Mid-County Fire Protection District (MCFPD) were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on North Ozark Drive in Camdenton.

Upon arrival, crews encountered a fire that had originated in the kitchen area. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and remained on scene conducting overhaul operations and checking for fire extension.

MCFPD responded with two engines, one tanker and two chief officers.

MCFPD was assisted on scene by Osage Beach Fire Protection District, Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District, Camden County Ambulance District and the Camdenton Police Department.

All occupants of the residence were able to safely evacuate the home prior to firefighters’ arrival.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters as a result of the incident.

Mid-County Fire Protection District would like to thank all assisting agencies for their response and continued cooperation.

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