A spree of attempted vehicle thefts in Stone County has landed a man in jail.
According to a post on the Stone County Sheriff’s Department Website, 19-year-old David Lee Turner is facing three counts of Tampering with a Motor Vehicle with Intent to Steal.
A post on the department Facebook page states Turner is alleged to have taken a pair of vehicles around Blunk and Gladstone Roads in Galena and ended up crashing both vehicles.
Turner is in the Stone County Jail on a $90,000 Bond.
After 33 years, Silver Dollar City’s Thunderation to Close
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Feb. 16, 2026) — After 33 years of runaway thrills through the Ozark Mountains, Silver Dollar City’s Thunderation will close at the end of the 2026 season, marking the retirement of one of the longest-running and most celebrated mine train roller coasters in the United States. The final day of operation is scheduled for Jan. 2, 2027.
College of the Ozarks invites the public to celebrate America 250
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, College of the Ozarks is inviting the public to join a yearlong celebration of American heritage, faith, and civic responsibility through a robust slate of America 250 events and experiences.
Branson Tourism Agreement with Kansas City Chiefs to Expire
The marketing partnership between the City of Branson, the Tourism Community Enhancement District, and the Kansas City Chiefs appears to be coming to an end.
City of Branson Awarded Tree Risk Assessment Grant
Tree maintenance and safety is the center of a grant awarded to the City of Branson.
Cliff Drive Traffic to be Impacted by Two Projects
Two projects will impact traffic on Cliff Drive beginning Tuesday.
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