Skip to main content

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Camdenton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Drowning near Camdenton marks fifth water death in central Missouri.

Camdenton, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Camdenton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Drowning near Camdenton marks fifth water death in central Missouri.
  • Camdenton driver seriously injured, then arrested after late-night crash.
  • Why did Camdenton hit pause on new data center projects?

Also on today's calendar: Art Bentley.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lebanon man drowns in Niangua River (ky3.com) — A Lebanon man drowned Wednesday afternoon in the Niangua River near the Tunnel Dam Power Plant, southwest of Camdenton, after becoming trapped in a low head dam. Camdenton-area fire districts, state troopers, and county responders tried to revive him but he was pronounced dead at the scene, marking the fifth drowning in central Missouri this year.
   

• Camdenton man seriously injured, arrested after single-vehicle crash (komu.com) — A 23-year-old Camdenton man was seriously hurt Wednesday night after his vehicle left the roadway, went through a yard and creek, and struck a tree, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers say he was not wearing a seat belt and was later arrested on suspicion of DWI and several traffic violations before being released for medical treatment.
   

• Montgomery County approves a tax incentive package for Google data center (komu.com) — Missouri’s data center boom is drawing scrutiny, and Camdenton has already responded by passing a one-year moratorium on new data center applications and construction. While Montgomery County advances a massive tax incentive package for a Google facility, Camdenton residents should know their city is tapping the brakes to study potential local impacts first.
   


📸 Around Camdenton

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!


🗓 Upcoming Events in Camdenton

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Featured events

    Saturday June 13
  • Chuck Briseno
    Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club, 1700 Yacht Club Dr, Osage Beach
    1:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!


Other local events
    Saturday June 13
  • Art Bentley
    Shorty Pants Lakeside Cajun Restaurant & Marina, 1680 Autumn Ln, Osage Beach
    7:00 pm
  • Sunday June 14
  • Chuck Briseno
    Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club, 1700 Yacht Club Dr, Osage Beach
    1:00 pm

📣 Camdenton Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!


🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Camdenton PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.


💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello!
    I am going to be moving to the area in less than a month and I wanted to know about what internet provider(s) would be best for someone who works… (Nextdoor Panoramic/Ha Ha Tonka)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Camdenton. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Camdenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Camdenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Osage Beach

  • Missouri Broadcasters Association Inducts Seven New HOF Members (radioworld.com)
  • Tegethoff Says He Is Still A Developer & Owner On Oasis Project, Clarifies Bankruptcy Filing (lakeexpo.com)
  • Fire destroys house east of Sunrise Beach, one firefighter treated (dailydispatch.com)

Lake Ozark

  • Big Little Brawlers Micro Wrestling @ The Encore (lakeexpo.com)

Ok Camdenton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.


Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ List My Business

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Camdenton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Camdenton

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.