Morning Jolt: Zimbabwe wants lion-killing dentist extradited

Zimbabwe’s environment minister said Friday that the American dentist who killed Cecil the lion paid for an illegal hunt and should be extradited to the southern African nation to face justice. Referring to 55-year-old Walter James Palmer as a “foreign poacher,” Oppah Muchinguri told a news conference that the prosecutor general had started the process to have him extradited from the United States. She said, “We are appealing to the responsible authorities for his extradition to Zimbabwe so […]

Schlanger Park Restroom vandalized

Schlanger Park Restrooms were terribly vandalized yesterday afternoon all all toilets in the facility were destroyed. For those that are anticipating to use the park in the next few days, we are working diligently to replace the toilets as quickly as possible. However, we won’t be able to get them replaced today so please share with other park users. And if anyone has any information regarding the vandalism, please contact PPRD at 620-231-8310 or send us a message.

Vernon County man charges reduced; Arraignment set for August 25th

 Vernon County (MO) – According to probable cause Logan’s father found his parents dead. Herman was in recliner with two gun shot wounds — one to the head — one to the chest. Rosie was found in the hallway, she was shot twice with small caliber. Logan and his 15 year old brother lived at grandparents house at 30747 E Quantrill Rd El Dorado Springs, Vernon County, MO.