JEFFERSON CITY — Rep. Rocky Miller has been named a 2019 Business Champion by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Lake Of The Ozarks Politics
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 …
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 t…
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 de…
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 wh…
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 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.
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.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A proposed law would allow designated individuals to carry a concealed weapon at Missouri colleges and universities.
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…
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…
Missouri's vehicle property tax rate is among the highest in the nation, according to a recent analysis published by the finance website WalletHub.
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.
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — A new tool aimed at fostering business innovation at Lake of the O…
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LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Happy Fall! This week is expected to see highs in the upper-70s to…
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. — Six people were arrested and charged with drug-related crimes after aut…
Fall has officially come to Lake of the Ozarks. And while summer may be the best season for …
Elbert W. Jones, age 81, passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home in Osage Beach, Missouri with loved ones near by.Bert retired as a Master Sargent with the United States Army after 25 years. He was stationed in Germany, Vietnam and Panama. The military took him to…
Brandon John Chance, age 38, of Oceanside, California, died September 9, 2019, in a BASE jump accident in Twin Falls, Idaho. Brandon was born in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of John Phillip Chance and Donna Lee Passantino.He is survived by his wife, Aly Connors of Oceanside, California; his …
Robert Floyd Garten, 79, of Laurie, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 11, 2019. He was born on February 16, 1940, to Romaine Floyd and Laura Marie (Ashford) Garten, in Leavenworth, Kansas.He grew up in Craig, Missouri; Russellville, Missouri; and North Kansas City, …
Jerome T. Schwab was born to Rev. Walter H. and Hulda (Bender) Schwab on August 20, 1929 in Slater, MO. The family moved to California, MO where Jerome attended St. Paul’s Lutheran elementary school, and California High School. It was in California that a young Jerome took his first piano le…
