The LORD has taken away your punishment, he has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm.– Zephaniah 3:15
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March 10, 2023 • Vol. 4, Issue 10
Investigation into officer-involved shooting continues
INSIDE: • Churches.................................42 • Classifieds...............................40 • Education Briefs...................26 • Entertainment......................... 5 • News Briefs............................29 • Opinion................................... 6 • Puzzles.....................................38 • Weather.................................. 37
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Nathan Kissee with his car (Photo provided by Priscilla Kissee) INSET: WTCFD photo (via Facebook)
More than just a car: Local man saddened by ‘General Lee’ loss
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By CYNTHIA J. THOMAS, Staff Writer On Sunday, February 26, a car crash off Highway 165 in Hollister destroyed a custom replica of the iconic General Lee of “Dukes of Hazzard” television fame. Some
initial reports were framed in almost a joking manner, referring to “wanna-be Duke boys whose luck ran out.” However, as more information surfaced, it became clear the story goes deeper. Although the driver and passenger were not
seriously injured, they were not authorized to drive the vehicle and were under the age specified by the classic car insurer, likely resulting in significant financial loss to the owners, Priscilla Kissee
SEE GENERAL LEE, PAGE 34
By GARY J. GROMAN, Independent Journalist The investigation of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) into the Branson officer-involved shooting continues. At approximately 10 p.m. on February 28, 2023, Branson Police officers discovered a person they believed to be Randall Wesolek Jr., a “wanted” person. Wesolek was in a vehicle with his dog, parked at a convenience store in the 1100 block of W. 76 Country Blvd. A struggle ensued when officers instructed Wesolek to exit the vehicle. A gun was “produced,” and officers fired their weapons, striking Wesolek. After securing the scene, the officers began performing lifesaving measures on Wesolek, who succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Three officers fired their weapons, including one sergeant and two patrol officers. As is the standard practice with officer-involved shootings, they are now on administrative leave. SEE SHOOTING, PAGE 15