Sullivan Independent News

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

Bourbon Police issue Statement With Zero Tolerance

Public Service Announcement: Zero-Tolerance for Mini-Bikes and Go-Carts

Mini-bikes and Go-Carts of any kind are not allowed to be ridden within the city limits of Bourbon. This includes public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, Hwy C, Hwy N , Hwy J, Old 66.

If you are caught riding one by the Bourbon Police Department, you will be stopped, and it will be towed. If you are over the age of 18 and operating one without a valid license, you may even be arrested.

06/05/2026

Traffic Alert..Expect delays from an accident at HighwayJJ and North Service Rd., Stanton.
One injury but partial roadway blockage.
Use caution in the area and be alert for first responders.

06/05/2026

The effect of Missouri increasing availability of naloxone has resulted in fewer overdose deaths and drug poisonings for three straight years.

Locally, tracking data can be challenging.

Missouri Points To Naloxone Use As Overdose Deaths Decline; Local Picture Remains Harder To Measure Thu, 06/04/2026 - 8:03pm More Missourians are obtaining naloxone through pharmacies as Missouri reports a continued decline in opioid overdose deaths, according to the Missouri Department of Health an...

06/04/2026

🚧 HEADS UP, HIGHWAY W DRIVERS 🚧

MoDOT will close the Highway W bridge over the Ashley Branch on Monday, June 8. The bridge will be closed around the clock through the end of July while crews replace the driving surface on the 1963 structure. MoDOT says the supports are still in good shape, but the bridge deck has reached the end of its useful life.

06/04/2026

The Crawford County R-I School District is partnering with Lasting Hope Assembly of God and Convoy of Hope to distribute food packages to all children every Friday in June.

Students do not need to be enrolled in summer school to receive a package.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to the Lady Eagles on the many awards they won last season! 🦅⚽️

Sullivan’s leading scorer, Tessa Newman, was an All-District, First-Team All-Conference, and Missouri All-Academic awardee.

Ava Hayes set the single-season assists record for Sullivan and was named Four Rivers Conference Offensive Player of the Year. Eden Lambert also joined her for All-District and First-Team All-Conference honors.

Maddie Herron and Kloe Greife had also racked up awards. Herron was a Second-Team All-Conference and All-District recipient, while Greife was named First-Team All-Conference.

Also, congratulations to Matt Wiegers on winning Four Rivers Conference Coach of the Year and leading this team to glory!

Click the links and subscribe to see more district photos:
mysullivannews.net/shs-girls-soccer-2026-class-2-district-4-semifinal
mysullivannews.net/shs-girls-soccer-2026-class-2-district-4-championship

06/01/2026

Theft Leads To Arrest

On May 30, 2026, Deputies responded to the 4400 block of Glaser Hollow Road regarding a report of a stolen vehicle.

While deputies were en route, the suspect returned to the scene and stole a tractor. The suspect drove the tractor away, collided with a tree, and then fled on foot.

During the investigation, deputies determined that the suspect had driven onto the reporting party's field before becoming stuck. Deputies also learned that the suspect unlawfully entered a neighboring residence and changed clothing before leaving the area.

The suspect later returned to the residence and was confronted by the reporting party. She then stole a tractor, crashed it into a tree, and fled on foot before law enforcement arrived.

Deputies, assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, ultimately located the female suspect hiding in a screened in porch at a nearby residence. She was taken into custody without further incident.

After being evaluated by Osage EMS personnel, the suspect was transported to the Franklin County Sheriff's Adult Detention Center for formal charges.

On May 31, 2026, Associate Circuit Judge Ada Brehe-Krueger issued a $50,000 surety bond for Ashley Walser of Rolla, Missouri, on the following charges:

• Burglary, 2nd Degree
• Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, 1st Degree
• Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, 2nd Degree
• Stealing (Value Less Than $150 and No Prior Stealing Offense)
• Stealing (Value Less Than $150 and No Prior Stealing Offense)

This investigation remains ongoing as Deputies continue to investigate additional incidents related to Walser's alleged involvement.

Additional updates will follow as this investigation unfolds.

Sheriff Scott A. Eiler
Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office

05/31/2026

Update: this is west of rest area but before Stanton.
Traffic alert..Sullivan and St. Clair Fire are being dispatched to eastbound I-44, near Stanton, for vehicle accident.
Be alert for slowed or stoped traffic and fire responders.

05/31/2026

Be alert for possible strong storms, according to National Weather Service, St. Louis:

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible generally along and west of the Mississippi River late this afternoon into early evening, and again overnight tonight. A few storms will be capable of producing hail up to around 1 inch and wind gusts up around 60 mph. Some storms could also produce locally heavy rain.