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4 days ago
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Driver, 9-year-old hospitalized after suspected DUI driver smashes into car during chase
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that left multiple people injured, including a child. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] It happened just before 4 p.m. on Sunday on Georgia 20 near Oak Hill Road. According to GSP, a Hyundai Sonata was traveling west on Georgia 20, trying to get away from Newton County deputies. Simultaneously, a Nissan Maxima was traveling east on Georgia 20, approaching the chase. GSP said the driver of the Sonata lost control and drove into the east lane of Georgia 20, slamming into the Maxima. While headed to the scene, GSP learned the NCSO was searching for three men who ran away after the collision happened. TRENDING STORIES: Teen caught during attempted contraband drop at GA prison, officials say GA mayor, wife charged with crimes against children GA woman accused of touching 9-year-old in sexual manner After an extensive search, GSP said all three suspects were found and taken to the Piedmont Newton Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Sonata is suspected of driving while under the influence, according to GSP. The driver of the Maxima and a 9-year-old who was in the backseat were seriously injured and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. None of the suspects' nor the victims' identities were released. GSP said Georgia 20 was closed at 3:51 p.m. and reopened at 7:37 p.m. The crash remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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6 days ago
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Hearing on wastewater permits for animal feeding operations
PIERCE CITY, Mo. — A public hearing is held for residents to voice their concerns about several new poultry feeding operations looking to operate in Newton and Lawrence Counties. The meeting in Pierce City was held by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and centers on whether to grant wastewater operating permits for seven proposed concentrated animal feeding operation facilities or 'CAFOs.' 'Neighbors and stakeholders, they have a right to have their voice heard on how they feel about these types of facilities. So, this kind of engagement is really important for us to be able to hear what they have to say and consider those comments either for this permit or for future permitting decisions,' said MO DNR Operating Permit Section Chief, Ashley Grupe. According to the applications, most of those operations would be in Lawrence County, near Wentworth and Verona. Lawrence County Resident, Jenny Anger says she's concerned about groundwater contamination. 'To have such a high concentration of CAFOs in such a small area is greatly concerning to myself and my husband, my kids, and my grandkids,' said Anger. Robert Brundage, environmental attorney and general counsel to the Missouri Cattleman's Association, says he supports issuing the permits. 'These facilities here are dry poultry manure. Just the facility itself is dry poultry manure, under a roof where it's not rained on or it's coming in and taken off site. So, the CAFO itself is not going to be polluting any waters of the state,' said Brundage. The DNR says each comment will be taken into consideration. 'We'll review the comments, see what we can do within our authority under the Missouri Clean Water Law, and then we will render a decision to either issue the permit or deny the permit application,' said Grupe. No date has been set for making a final decision. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-05-2025
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Former youth football league prez might have clean record after admitting to $55K theft
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — The Neosho man charged with stealing money from the Neosho Youth Football League has reached a plea agreement that keeps him out of jail. Stewart Pace, 46, pleaded guilty in Newton County Court on Wednesday to felony stealing. The plea agreement says Pace will be on supervised probation for five years. In that five years, Pace will have to pay back $55,000 with 9% interest. That will end up costing him just over $68,000. Investigators solve one of the most 'unsolvable crimes' In 2022 Pace was the president of the Neosho Youth Football League and his wife was the treasurer. That's when members of the league discovered a large amount of money missing. The judge gave Pace a suspended imposition of sentence. That means if he successfully completes his probation and pays back the money, the conviction will not appear on his record. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Newton County man dies in Highway 60 wreck
NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — A man from Diamond died in a single-vehicle wreck on Saturday morning, May 17. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) crash report, the crash occurred at around 7:46 a.m. around one mile west of Granby on U.S. 60. The report says a 28-year-old male who was driving a 2022 Jeep Cherokee ran off the roadway. The vehicle overturned, ejecting him. The man was pronounced deceased on the scene by Newton County Coroner Dale Owen. Next of kin have been notified, per the MSHP. According to the report, the man was not wearing a seat belt. This is MSHP Troop D's 40th fatality for 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Arkansas State Police finds missing Newton County child safe
JASPER, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas State Police safely located a missing child from Newton County Friday night. ASP officials said the child went missing earlier in the day alongside his mother. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
