CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — A week after voters drop-kicked a proposal for a tax-funded destination tournament soccer complex, Camden County Presiding Commissioner Greg Hasty is calling out the Tri-C…
Lake Of The Ozarks Politics
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Bagnell Dam Boulevard stretches from the intersection with Osage Beach Parkway, on the edge of Lake Ozark city limits, to Bagnell Dam. It’s the city road with the heaviest us…
Good news for Missouri drivers: a new law that will take effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, will save motorists on their registration costs by adding five years to motor vehicle biannual inspe…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — There will be no destination tournament soccer complex at Lake of the Ozarks—at least, not one funded by lodging tax dollars.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Voters across the Lake area will decide a major question about the future of the Lake, today. The only issue on the ballot: should the lodging tax across Camden, Mill…
Paddlesports are growing explosively across the U.S., including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing. And with that rapid growth, local, state and federal governments have worked to …
As Lake of the Ozarks area residents realize next week they'll have the chance to decide whether to fund a Destination Tournament Soccer Complex with a Lodging Tax increase, the questions have…
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Thursday’s normal meeting of the Tri-County Lodging Association (TCLA) was anything but, as dozens of local resort and vacation home owners showed up to voice their (strong)…
Missourians are lining up for their medical marijuana cards: more than 14,000 have been granted since the state’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) started issuing them this summ…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — State Auditor Nicole Galloway on Tuesday called on elected officials in Jefferson City to take action to ensure Missourians are not affected in case of an economic downtu…
Dr. Benny Earl Thomas has announced his candidacy for Missouri House District 124 covering northern Camden and Miller Counties.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A destination tournament soccer complex could bring half a million visitors and over 145,000 additional room-nights to the Lake of the Ozarks, in the spring and fall:…
JEFFERSON CITY — Rep. Rocky Miller has been named a 2019 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Dr. Lisa Thomas has announced her candidacy for State Representative of House District 124 comprised of portions of Camden and Miller Counties. The seat is currently held by Rocky Miller who is term-limited and cannot run again. Dr. Thomas is a resident of Lake Ozark.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — Neighbors say they like the idea of expanded parking for the lakefront hotspot, Shady Gators and its companion venue, Lazy Gators. But one neighbor raised concerns about the owners' plans to demolish a nearby house for expanding the kitchen.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The City of Lake Ozark has approved a new ordinance that will allow golf carts to be driven on most city streets.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The day after the release of an audit report that scolded Camden County for leaving the door wide open for fraud—but found no evidence of any—another Missouri county's deputy collector has been charged for allegedly pilfering more than $13,000.
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. — It was bad news and good news for Camden County, in the long-awaited process audit performed by the State Auditor and released on Thursday, Aug. 22.
When twin brothers Brody and Mason Petska started a club with their friend Dylan O’Neill, they did so with a specific aim: to push back against teachers who they felt were bullying students who disagreed with their views.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson signed 19 pieces of legislation into law on Thursday, July 11, concluding bill signings for the 2019 legislative session.
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — The Camdenton and Lake Area Chambers of Commerce recently held a joint Eggs & Issues Breakfast on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Inn at Grand Glaize. Local State Representatives Suzie Pollock and Rocky Miller provided a recap of the recent legislative session.
The Missouri Senate passed the strongest pro-life bill in Missouri history with a vote of 24-10 at 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, after filibusters and 18 hours of marathon negotiations. The GOP-led House approved the bill (SS SCS HB 126) by a vote of 110-44, with minor changes, on Friday, May 17.
The Missouri legislature has joined several states in passing an ambitious bill outlawing abortion once a fetal heartbeat can be detected—at eight weeks of gestation.
Summer vacation could get an extra August weekend.
Summer vacation could get an extra August weekend.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A proposed program that would monitor Missourians' prescription drug purchases has stalled in the Missouri Senate.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Netflix series “Ozark” is shot in Georgia, with the exception of a few scenes filmed at the show’s true setting, Lake of the Ozarks.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — "Unlocking Biblical Truth About Religious Liberty" is the subject of a conference scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 3 at the Riverview Baptist Church in Osage Beach.
The Missouri House passed HB 126, also known as “Missouri Stands for the Unborn Act,” by a vote of 117 to 39 on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The bill was passed by all house republicans and three democrats. HB 126 was sponsored in the house by Missouri Representative Nick Schrorer (R-107, O’Fallon).
A protection bill that seeks to nullify all potential federal gun control in Missouri was heard in the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee on Thursday, April 4.
CAMDENTON, Mo. – Camdenton High School senior Paxton DeLaurent has been named as one of the …
If you are in the vacation rental business here at the Lake of the Ozarks, you are always lo…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — Camdenton Police say they are investigating threatening comments allegedly …
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Two people were arrested after authorities say they found about a pound o…
On November 15, 2019 “Tonka” Fred E. Conklin graduated to his eternal home with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at his home with family by his side.Tonka Fred was born November 20, 1948 in Carlinville, Illinois to John & Daisy Mae Conklin.He married the love of his life on November 30…
Dennis Ray Butts, age 80, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Arrowhead Senior Living in Osage Beach, Missouri.Dennis was born October 29, 1939 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was the son of George Ray and Dorothy (White) Butts.On February 11, 1995, in Osage Be…
William A. “Bill” Patton, age 80, of Versailles, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at his home. He was born October 22, 1939, in Leachville, Arkansas, a son of the late Vester and Frances Patton.On July 12, 1958, in Leachville, he married the love of his life, Myra Jo (Sisk) Patton, who…
Lawrence Edward “Larry” Gerdes, Sr, age 82, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at his home in Camdenton.Larry was born October 6, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Oliver Ben Gerdes and Mildred Clara (Steinbruegge) Gerdes.On September 29, 1956 in St. Louis,…
