Community news for Stone County, Missouri and the surrounding Ozarks
August 11, 2026
A Springfield man is being held in the Stone County Jail without bond after a struggle on the riverbank in Galena in which he grabbed at a Crane police officer's holster and pulled a spare magazine from the officer's vest, according to court records.
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August 9, 2026
On August 9, at 2:00 am, police saw an individual carrying a backpack run from an alley near intersection of Rose and Main.
August 8, 2026
On August 6th, Stone County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotics-related search warrant in Blue Eye.
August 6, 2026
The Branson Tri-Lakes News is returning to print three weeks after shutting down, purchased by a group of area business owners who say they intend to keep the paper serving the region.
August 6, 2026
Crane PD monthly call report for July 2026
August 6, 2026
Stone County voters turned out their appointed presiding commissioner Tuesday, choosing businessman Kelly Power over Gordon Weathers by 186 votes.
July 30, 2026
Proceeds to go toward supporting Crane City Pool
July 17, 2026
Several employees report they were told to go home, no official announcement
June 22, 2026
A flag-raising ceremony marked the official opening of a new build-to-suit ambulance station supporting 24-hour paramedic coverage in northern Stone County.