Ozarks penny collectors share tips as U.S. Mint ceases production

Change in Penny Production Sparks Collector Interest SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With the U.S. Mint halting penny production, coin enthusiasts are sharing insights on which coins might be worth keeping versus those that are alright to spend. Dave Sorick, passionate about coins since his teenage years and currently the president of the National Numismatic Association, views […]
AI Fixation Feared Behind Missouri Man’s Strange Vanishing in the Ozarks

John Gantz’s Mysterious Disappearance Linked to Google’s AI Chatbot On April 5, 2025, 49-year-old John Gantz vanished in the Ozarks of southeastern Missouri. His wife Rachel, aging mother Rebecca, and confused friends are left without answers. A concerning digital footprint reveals Gantz had developed a compulsive relationship with Gemini, Google’s AI chatbot, prior to his […]
Missouri resident passes away due to brain-eating amoeba likely contracted in the Ozarks

A resident of Missouri has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba while at an Ozarks lake, according to state health officials. The individual, referred to only as an adult from Missouri, passed away on Tuesday at a hospital in St. Louis, as stated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). It […]
Former officer in ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ murder plotted detailed getaway for months, taking tools during prison job: report

Prison Escape of “Ozark Devil” Leads to Internal Review The murderer known as the “Ozark Devil” planned his escape from an Arkansas prison for several months, resulting in a two-week manhunt. This information comes from an internal review released by prison officials on Friday. Grant Hardin, 56, a former police chief, briefly evaded capture after […]
Adult hospitalized due to brain-eating amoeba incident at Lake of Ozarks

Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection in Missouri Residents of Missouri are dealing with a concerning infection from a rare brain-eating amoeba, which might be linked to water skiing activities in the Ozarks. This was confirmed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on Wednesday. Currently, unidentified adults are in intensive care, suffering from […]
Arkansas prison employees dismissed after escape through gate in ‘Devil in the Ozarks’

Inmate Escape Raises Concerns in Arkansas On Thursday, Arkansas lawmakers probed state Department of Corrections officials regarding the escape of a notorious inmate known as the “Ozarks Devil” back in May. Grant Hardin, a 56-year-old convicted murderer and rapist, was apprehended on June 6, approximately 1.5 miles from the North Central prison facility he fled […]
Former police chief and ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ murderer Grant Hardin apprehended after almost two weeks evading capture following prison escape

Law enforcement captured Grant Hardin, a former police chief, and a convicted murderer, just 1.5 miles from the prison in northern Arkansas where he had escaped. This incident sparked a significant manhunt through the mountainous region. His identity was verified by fingerprints, as announced by the Izzard County Sheriff’s Office on their Facebook page. Hardin, […]
Suspect in the Ozarks caught after weeks of searching in Arkansas

Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist, has been apprehended after escaping custody last month, prompting a significant manhunt. The Izzard County Sheriff’s Office, referring to him as the “Ozarks Devil,” reported his arrest about 1.5 miles northwest of the North Central Corps prison facility. Hardin’s identity was verified through fingerprint analysis, confirming his capture. […]
Advisor cautions to avoid the fugitive murderer known as ‘Devil in the Ozarks’

Survivalists Caution Outdoor Enthusiasts in the Ozarks Survivalists are advising hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to steer clear of the Ozarks in Arkansas. It’s a place I’m definitely avoiding right now. The Arkansas Department of Corrections has indicated that Sean Hendrix is attempting to find prison escapees, including former police chief Grant Hardin, who is 56. […]
Expert warns escaped killer Grant Hardin might live for months in the Ozarks

Warning for Hikers in Arkansas Regarding Escaped Inmate Survivalists are currently advising hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the Ozarks area of Arkansas to steer clear. This advice follows the escape of former Gateway Police Station Chief Grant Hardin from a medium-security prison in Calico Rock on May 25th. Hardin, who has been infamously dubbed “The […]