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 Of The Ozarks Politics
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 Represen…
Missouri lawmakers recently took a crucial step toward protecting vulnerable students from predatory school employees by strengthening the laws addressing sexual misconduct by school staff mem…
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-…
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 democ…
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.
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The City of Osage Beach government says it is looking for feedback from the community about medical marijuana and how its recent legalization might affect them.On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6 p.m. the City will be hosting a Public Forum to hear from the public and discuss t…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has introduced legislation to improve the safety of duck boats, following the tragedy on Table Rock Lake near Branson, Mo., last summer that claimed 17 lives. Sen. Hawley’s legislation would authorize previously-outlined National Transportation S…
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Tuesday’s municipal elections resulted in a new incoming mayor for Lake Ozark, and board members for local fire and school districts.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo — Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit detailing uncertainty and confusion related to the state's individual income tax withholding tables. The report found that changes made to withholdings in January 2019 were done unlawfully and will result in …
The Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen and Mayoral candidates answered questions and discussed topics of importance to the community on Thursday, March 21, at Heritage Elementary School.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri House lawmakers passed legislation on Monday, March 25 that would allow, if approved by the Missouri Senate, public schools in Missouri to offer elective social studies classes on the Bible. House Bill 267, sponsored by District 160 Rep. Ben Baker (R-Neosho), w…
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The City of Camdenton is in the planning stages on an approximate $7 million Community Center to be located at the corner of Ball Park Road and Business Route 5.
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LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen and Mayoral candidates will answer questions and discuss topics of importance to the community on Thursday evening, March 21, at Heritage Elementary School.
As Americans file their taxes this year, they have to contend with all the changes from the recent tax reform. But aside from filing frustrations, taxpayers have another reason to be discontent: 9 in 10 voting-age Americans (224 million people) do not believe the government is currently spen…
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. — Evidence that an audit of local government can reveal massive theft: the former Callaway County Collector, Pam Oestreich, was recently sentenced to 30 months in prison and required to pay restitution for money she stole from county coffers.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Auditor’s Office is still poring over Camden County’s books, but the end is in sight. According to Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office, the public will likely know the results of the audit sometime this summer.
Missouri’s new medicinal marijuana law opens up treatment options for qualified patients suffering from disorders or pain that have not been successfully treated with traditional medication. While the law took effect December 6, there are still a number of procedures and regulatory issues th…
A Lake of the Ozarks subdivision on the Gravois Arm will be connected to central sewer, after aging, metal septic tanks were found to be leaking into the ground, and likely the water nearby.
The Missouri House of Representatives voted on Monday, Feb. 11 to approve a statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) with House Bill 188, by a vote of 103 to 53. However, the issue is currently considered to have little chance in the state senate.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Since Amendment 2 took effect in December, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has been working to create rules and regulations for the new medical marijuana program by the constitutionally mandated deadline this summer. As part of the rule-maki…
JOPLIN, Mo. — A planned $80 million dollar development in Joplin has several connections to Lake of the Ozarks.
LAURIE, Mo. — A family with marijuana-growing experience in Colorado hopes to open an operation at the Lake of the Ozarks, now that medicinal marijuana is legal in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Two bills filed in 2019 in the Missouri Senate and House of Representatives seek to repeal gun-free zone laws, by modifying provisions relating to the concealed and carrying of firearms in Missouri.
A new medical flight company began servicing the Lake area in July. Air Medical Services' he…
The Gravois Fire Protection District (GFPD) Auxiliary Association raised a record amount of …
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Governor Mike Parson signed 19 pieces of legislation into law on Thurs…
ST. JAMES, Mo. — In the central Missouri town of St. James, nearly 150 3rd-6th graders are g…
Heaven gained another angel on Monday morning, July 15, 2019. Joyce Marie Branson Hawn passed away, at the age of 73, peacefully at Windsor Estates in Camdenton, Missouri. Born to Curtis and Edythe (Deer) Branson of February 6, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri.She made numerous friends in her l…
David Lynn Hinshaw, age 63, of Stoutland, Missouri, left his home on earth to join his heavenly father on Sunday, July 14, 2019, after battling a lengthy illness at his home in Stoutland, Missouri.David was born October 5, 1955 in Lebanon, Missouri, the son of James and Gayle (Edward) Hins…
On Monday evening, July 15, 2019, Heaven welcomed a new angel in Eleanor Sherrer Hopkins, who passed away at her home in Camdenton, Missouri. Miss Ellie, who was born July 28, 1937 in Langdale, Alabama to Beulah Vickers Sherrer and Olun Sherrer, grew up enjoying the outdoor southern life of …
Edgar W. "Ed" Holke, 78, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Lakeside Meadows in Osage Beach, Missouri.Ed was born May 23, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Edgar Rowland and Clara (Schaumburg) Holke.Ed served his country proudly in the US Navy and was hon…
