Good Morning! It’s Thursday, July 3, 2025, and this is your Daily Briefing.
It is the 184th day of the year.
Two Charged with Murder in Phillipsburg Shooting
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action following the June 24 killing of David Arbogast III in Phillipsburg. Ashton Beyer, 21, and Malakai Salyers, 23, are currently being held without bond at the Laclede County Detention Center.
According to the Laclede County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to Birch Road just before 3 p.m. after a report of a body found in the roadway. Arbogast had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Using drone surveillance, cell phone location data, interviews, and physical evidence recovered at the scene and through search warrants, investigators quickly identified Beyer and Salyers as suspects. A probable cause statement revealed both men took deliberate steps to conceal evidence, including burning clothing and destroying their cell phones.
Sheriff Matt Frederick stated, “We processed the scene of the shooting for physical evidence, conducted area canvass searches, conducted interviews, reviewed hours of security footage, developed leads, applied for search warrants and executed search warrants. We were able to identify our suspects, track their movements, seize evidence, and gain valuable information from numerous interviews. We obviously cannot go into great detail regarding our investigation, but we are confident in the case we have given to the Prosecutor. The investigation continues.”
Both suspects admitted to being with the victim on the day of the murder. According to court documents, the suspects’ movements before and after the incident were captured on surveillance, and their interviews revealed attempts to mislead investigators. One of the suspects also stated that he feared the consequences if he didn’t comply with the plan.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with additional information to contact the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office.
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WEATHER
6 am–9 am: Clear, 67 °F
9 am–12 pm: Sunny, 78 °F
12 pm–3 pm: Partly Cloudy, 84 °F
3 pm–6 pm: Mostly Clear, 87 °F
6 pm–9 pm: Sunny, 86 °F
9 pm–12 am: Clear, 79 °F
12 am–3 am: Clear, 75 °F
3 am–6 am: Clear, 74 °F
Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sunset: 8:36 PM
Pollen Count: Tree: Low; Grass: Low; Ragweed: Low
UV Index (Peak): 10 at 1 pm
Source: Weather.com, AccuWeather
EVENTS
July 3 – Thursday
South 5 Fireworks Frenzy
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
16551 South Highway 5, Lebanon, MO 65536
Join us for our 2nd Annual South 5 Fireworks Frenzy, featuring live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display over Bennett Spring Lake.
July 4 – Friday
First Friday
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Downtown Lebanon
Experience art galleries, live music, street performances, and special dining offers as part of the First Friday Summer Concert Series. Concert at 7 pm.
4th of July Celebration and Races
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
22301 State Hwy B, Lebanon
Firecracker 5K run at 6:00 PM, children's fun run at 7:00 PM, followed by live patriotic music and fireworks at dusk.
July 5 – Saturday
Smokin Cruise-In
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Smokin Jones BBQ & Wrinks Pies
Contact: (417) 588-7777
Classic cars, live DJ, and BBQ specials. All makes and models welcome.
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The annual county fair runs July 5–12 and features livestock shows, carnival rides, and nightly entertainment.
Lebanon Farmers Market
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
East Elm & N. Adams
Fresh produce, handmade crafts, and local baked goods. For vendor info, call (417) 588-2547.
Miss Laclede County Fair 2025
11:00 AM
Cowan Civic Center
Contact: fair@lacledecounty.org
Pageant for Little, Junior, Teen, and Miss contestants. Scholarships awarded.
Summer Break Bash
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
1251 Butler Dr, Lebanon
Free family event with face painting, games, and community resource booths. Benefiting local nonprofits through Community Cares Grant.
July 6 – Sunday
Laclede County Fair
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Lebanon Fairgrounds
Continued fair events with demolition derby at 7:00 PM. Admission $5, kids under 12 free.
Source: Visit Lebanon MO
HUGHES SENIOR CENTER
At the Hughes Senior Center (July 3):
- Quilting – 9 AM
- Walking Club – 10 AM
- Bingo – 12 PM
- Club Social – 2 PM
Lunch Menu:
- BBQ Chicken
- Baked Beans
- Coleslaw
- Roll
- Fruit
At the Hughes Senior Center (July 4):
- Closed – Independence Day
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