A Springfield man was sentenced to 34 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to seven felonies, including kidnapping, harassment and four counts of domestic assault. more

Polk County Prosecuting Attorney, Keaton Ashlock announced the conviction of Curtis “Chris” Carl Benenhaley Jr. on crimes of sexual assault of a child. more

Timeshare sales are a multi-billion-dollar industry. While many consumers are happy with their timeshare purchases, others experience buyer’s remorse. That’s where many up-front fee timeshare exit companies enter the picture. more

On Thursday, Oct. 24 at 3:45 p.m., Trooper D. Jackson responded to a single-vehicle accident on Route AA, five miles northeast of Bolivar. more

On Oct. 20, two deputies responded to an alleged domestic assault call. The caller stated Taylor Cole Thomason was attacking someone at the residence with a 4x4 board and a golf club. The caller stated Thomason had been drinking and taking Klonopin, a benzodiazepine drug used for panic disorders and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. more

Polk County, Missouri — The Polk County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the dismissal of the homicide case against Corey Nielsen, following an extensive review of the finalized investigation and deliberation by a panel of local community members having heard evidence from the lead investigator from the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC). The decision was made based on the evidence showing that the defendant acted in defense of others under Missouri law. Our office also consulted with other county prosecutors as to the application of law and likely trial outcomes. more

On Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6:25 a.m., Trooper A.R. Enderle responded to a single-car accident on Mo. 83, eight miles north of Bolivar. more

Daniel Perry Witham was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 13 for two separate instances of harassment, according to the probable cause statements. more

A little before 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 14, Corporal J.R. Rorie responded to a single-vehicle crash north of Bolivar. more

Jerry Wayne Courtois, 54, of Bolivar was indicted by a grand jury on three felony counts of child molestation-related crimes. more

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Adonis Soliman, 25, and Suzette Marmol, 28, both from New York, were arrested on multiple charges of alleged forgery and driving illegally. more

At 5:13 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, Corporal J.R. Rory was called to a three-car accident three miles west of Halfway. more