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MDC asks that people “leave wildlife wild” by not interfering with newborn or young animals, such as baby rabbits, because it can do more harm than good. Rabbits seldom survie n captivity and can actually die of fright from being handled.

MDC Asks that Public “Leave Wildlife Wild”

Young wildlife may appear to be abandoned, but that’s usually not the case. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that young...

Operation Relentless Pursuit

In its first four weeks of operations across Missouri, Operation Relentless Pursuit has arrested or assisted in the arrest of 148 fugitives wanted...

Five Face Felonies in Associate Circuit Court

Five people face felony charges in Shannon County Associate Circuit Court cases filed last week by Prosecuting Attorney William Seay. Treasa Rosezetta Holmes, 34, of Birch...

Eminence Man Drowns in Jacks Fork River

A 69-Year-old Eminence man drowned on Thursday in the Jacks Fork River at A l l e y Springs Campground. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Msgt. B. D. Foster’s...

Mountain View, Mo Mom Sues School For Unfair Suspension

HOWELL COUNTY, Mo. – A Missouri middle school student and his family are suing their school district after the student was suspended for sharing a...

With record rainfall in April, we have hope for beautiful May flowers.

In April 2025, Shannon County, Mo experienced significantly higher rainfall than the 30-year average. The monthly rainfall total was approxiametly...

Eminence Ozark Mountain Festival was another hit

This past weekend May 2, 3 & 4, 2025. The Festiivites started Friday with Legacy Day at the Shannon County Museum, Followed by Satuedays events...

Fatal UTV Accident

4 Adults from De Soto, Mo - Festus, Mo & Hillsboro, Mo were driving on County Road 514, six miles Northeast of Winona. The vehicle slid off the left side of the roadway...

2 Felony Cases Filed In Shannon County

A Birch Tree man was charged with assault in pending Shannon County Associate Circuit Court case. On on May 1, 2025, Captain Justin Brumble was dispatched to 8825 Gabriel...

Join experienced birders and those new to the activity for the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge - May 1-15. Register by April 30 at mdc.mo.gov/MObirdingchallenge.

Sign Up Today for Missouri’s First Ever Birding Challenge

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the...

MDC reminds people to “Be BearWise” to avoid conflicts with black bears. Store garbage, recyclables, and compost inside secure buildings or in bear-proof containers.

MDC: Be Bear Wise

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds people that Missouri is home to an estimated 1,000+ black bears with most being in the...

Apply for Bear, Elk Hunting Permits in May

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited...

2 Felony Cases Pending

An Eminence man is charged with stealing and a Canadian woman is charged with possession of a controlled substance in pending Shannon County Associate Circuit Court cases,...

Legacy Day at Museum Friday

Legacy Day at the Shannon County Museum, “Honoring Our Legacy of Preserving the Past for Future Generations & Shannon County’s Turkey Call Icons,” is this Friday, May...

BLEEDING HEART BLOOMS

BLEEDING HEART BLOOMS provided this bumble bee with a sweet smorgasbord of nectar on Easter weekend in Eminence. Bumble bees are pollinators and...

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