Dozens gathered at the north side of the Missouri capital Monday to honor around 200 area veterans who died in the past year. The Tiger Foundation also held a ceremony outside the Boone County Courthouse in Columbia. Nine wreathes were placed by different groups and organizations to honor the lives lost. Veteran Rick Thompson attended the event in Jefferson City with his family. Everybody says let s have a three day weekend and let s go to the lake and all that, but this is the important part here to remember why we have it, Thompson said.
The Camden County Sheriff s office identified the man shot and killed at Lazy Gators Saturday night as Vonza Watson from Jefferson City. Three suspects were arrested for the shooting outside the Lake Ozarks bar. The investigation is still open and ongoing at this time.
Warm weather this weekend brought many Missouri residents back to Missouri State Parks where camping and canoeing are some of the few activities taking place.