News – Wednesday, April 8th, 2026

A municipal election was held Tuesday in Dent County and a total of 901 voters cast ballots for 10.29% of the 8,760 registered voters. The unofficial results of challenged races are from Dent County only and are as follows:

* indicates winners

SALEM R-80 SCHOOL BOARD, 3 YEAR TERM 

(Vote for 3)

Andrew Wynn* 335 votes

Luke Heithold* 352 votes

Drusilla Howard* 310 votes

Kris Bieker 132 votes

SALEM R-80 SCHOOL BOARD, 1 YEAR TERM

Larry Lundy 173 votes

Brady Adams* 314 votes 

SALEM EAST WARD ALDERMAN

Nathan Kinsey* 76 votes

Dylan McGinnis 61 votes

Lana Grove 58 votes

SALEM WEST WARD ALDERMAN

Catherine Dent* 112 votes

Kyle Williams 104 votes

OAK HILL R-I PROPOSITION RAIDERS

Yes 45 votes

No* 100 votes

DENT PHELPS R-III SCHOOL BOARD 

(Vote for 3)

Joshua Summers* 78 votes

Nick Gover 76 votes

Caleb Gidcumb* 78 votes

Bill Manthey* 80 votes

NORTH WOOD R-IV SCHOOL BOARD 

(Vote for 3)

David Massengale* 44 votes 

Jenna Dunn* 41 votes

Aaron Brooks* 48 votes

Noah Sapp 34 votes

CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 IRON COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS 

(Vote for 3)

Fred Bozic* 20 votes

Brian Matt 5 votes

David Major* 21 votes

Adam Asher* 23 votes

QUAD COUNTY FIRE BOARD DIRECTOR 

Robert Hicks 12 votes

Bradly Hubbs 12 votes

The Licking Police Department made the public aware of an incident that occurred Monday. According to the department an assault involving a firearm was reported just outside the city limits of Licking. The suspect subsequently fled the scene and entered the city limits, where he struck a vehicle at the Dollar General store, plus caused damage to an additional vehicle, before continuing to the Licking Police Department. At the department, the suspect drove over the curb and nearly struck the building with his vehicle. He then exited the vehicle, retrieved a floor jack from the vehicle, and used it to destroy two entry doors and severely damage an interior safety window before barricading himself inside the lobby. Two Licking Police Officers quickly secured the scene until additional officers arrived. After a brief negotiation, the suspect exited the building and was taken into custody without further incident. He was transported to the Texas County Jail. The department assured the community that there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. Additional information, including formal charges, will be released once the investigation is complete. Due to the damage sustained during the incident, the department lobby will remain closed until further notice. The department can still be reached by phone at 573-674-2278. Chief Burton noted that the department appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation.

Elevated fire danger is expected today as winds gust in the 25 to 30mph range and afternoon humidity levels drop into the 25 to 35% range, according to the NOAA. Fires can spread rapidly in these conditions. Outside burning is discouraged except by experienced fire personnel.