The body of a missing fisherman found in Cole County has been identified by the Highway Patrol as Randy Voss, the lead singer of the band Firecreek from the Lake Area. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says they were called by a camper in St. Elizabeth on report a fisherman who went missing earlier this week. Investigators say they found fishing gear on the bank of the … [Read More]
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Active COVID 19 Cases At Lake Of The Ozarks on KRMSRADIO.COM
This is an ongoing list of all active cases of COVID 19 at the Lake Of the Ozarks since March 2020: Current Active Cases: 66 Total … [Read More]
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KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For June 19th & 20th
Here is the KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For Saturday June 19th & Sunday June 20th. For Saturday day: Highs level off around 95 under mainly clear … [Read More...]
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2nd Lake Ozark Comprehensive Plan Meeting Coming This Wednesday
The second of three public focus sessions on updating the Comprehensive Plan for Lake Ozark is happening next Wednesday, and you’re invited to come. Officials say the first meeting drew around two dozen people who wanted to know more about Lake Ozark’s … [Read More]
Gas Prices Remain High For Lake Area This Weekend
Gas Prices remain high across the Lake Area this weekend. Boaters are seeing and average of $3.10 to $3.40 per gallon for 87 octane and $4.00 to $4.50 per gallon for 93 octane. Diesel is coming in around $2.99 to $3.49 per gallon. On the road, drivers … [Read More]
Laclede County Man Sentenced To Prison For Drug Trafficking
A Laclede County man is heading to prison for the next 25 years for his role in drug trafficking. According to the Laclede County Prosecutor’s office, 26-year-old Carl W. Dill the 2nd of Conway was arrested following a chase that resulted in a crash out of … [Read More]
Lake Area Farm Values On The Rise
Real Estate across the Lake Area continues its climb in popularity and now it’s reaching the agricultural sector. According to the Rural Mainstreet Index, June Farmland prices in the Lake Region are at nearly 75%, just shy of May’s number of 78%, which is a … [Read More]
Battle Over 2nd Amendment Rights Underway Between Feds And MO
Missouri and the Federal Government are going head-to-head on gun law enforcement. The Justice Department wrote Missouri to say the state went too far with the Second Amendment Preservation Act. But Governor Mike Parson and Missouri Attorney General Eric … [Read More]
Body Of Man Found In Osage River Identified As Randy Voss – Lead Singer Of Firecreek
The body of a missing fisherman found in Cole County has been identified by the Highway Patrol as Randy Voss, the lead singer of the band Firecreek from the Lake Area. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says they were called by a camper in St. Elizabeth on … [Read More]
Camden County Tax Revenues Remain High In 2021
The Camden County Commission’s talking about a strong economy in the Lake Area. Increases in sales tax revenue are the driving force. "In 2020 sales tax revenue, for the month of May, it was up 9.39% over 2019....this year the month of May is up 32.53% … [Read More]
Farm Bureau Backing Two Bills On Capitol Hill Pushing For More Transparency
The Missouri Farm Bureau’s backing two bills on Capitol Hill in hopes for more transparency between meatpackers and livestock producers. "We're seeing historic prices, really....in many ways...for boxed beef. But those historic prices or near historic … [Read More]
Juneteenth Now A National Holiday – Some GOV Offices Will Be Closed
A number of state and federal Government offices will be closed today in observance of tomorrow’s new national holiday, Juneteenth. Some courts are also closing in various counties across the state. President Biden signed the holiday into law yesterday … [Read More]
Heat Advisory On Top For This Friday Across The Ozarks
If you’re going to be outside today, make sure you’re prepared. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect between noon and 7pm this evening. Weather officials say heat index values could range between 100 to 109 degrees … [Read More]
Miller County Sees Higher Than 2020 Sales Tax Revenues
Area sales tax revenues are already beating last year’s numbers in some parts of the Lake Area. According to officials, Miller County is seeing revenues at 22% ahead of last year’s number. They say cities like Eldon are up to 15% higher than last … [Read More]
St. Robert Man Found Guilty In 2019 Shooting
A St. Robert man is being found guilty of numerous felony charges, following a two-day trial in Pulaski County Court. According to Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Hillman, Marcus Lavender was found guilty of Assault, Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Possession of … [Read More]
Delta Variant Of COVID 19 On The Rise In Missouri And Nationwide
Health officials are sounding the alarm for those who haven't been vaccinated, as a new variant starts to spread nationwide, all while states continue to open up from COVID 19 restrictions. The Delta Variant is nearly doubling every two weeks, and it tends … [Read More]
Construction Costs Continue To Skyrocket Across The Ozarks
There is a rise in construction costs and a shortage of materials around the area. Company officials at places like Lowes and Home Depot say many items are on backorder, and are not able to be delivered on time for projects. Local contractors and … [Read More]
Laclede County Head On Crash Injures One Man
One man is hurt after a dump truck and a box truck went head-to-head in Laclede County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Marshfield man was driving the box truck when he failed to yield to the dump truck on Route 66 just east of Lebanon. The dump … [Read More]
MO Jobs Report Shows Increase In Employment Despite Manufacturing Delays
The May jobs report shows a tenth-of-a-percent increase in employment from April to May of this year in Missouri. But that unemployment rate of 4-point-2 percent is still 5-point-4 percentage points lower than what it was in May 2020, just after Missouri … [Read More]
Warsaw Man Injured In Benton County Crash
A Warsaw man has serious injuries after a crash in Benton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash a happened on Lost Valley Road when the driver of a minivan crossed the center line of the road, hitting a car driven by another man from … [Read More]
Former State Senator Ed Emery Announces Run For Hartzler’s Seat
The Lake Area can expect a new representative in the U-S House with the announcement Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler plans to run for the U-S Senate. That future rep in the U-S house might be a former Republican state senator. 71-year-old Ed Emery of Lamar … [Read More]
Police Believe They Are Getting Closer To Solving Backwater Jacks Assault Case
Police in Osage Beach might be closing in on two persons of interest after an assault on a Backwater Jacks security guard Friday night. "We have identified them, we know where they are at...and there are no safety issues to the public or anything of that … [Read More]
Camden Commissioner Speaks About New MO Preservation Act Bill
The Second Amendment Preservation Act is now law in Missouri, but a Camden County Commissioner has concerns about some other amendments to the U-S Constitution. "Specifically the 1st Amendment and the 4th Amendment, that's what we really need to work on … [Read More]
Camden County Prosecutor Looking At Northwest Missouri For New Venue In Murder Trial
The Camden County prosecutor wants to move the trial of a man facing first-degree murder charges, among others, to another part of Missouri. That decision comes after a mistrial on Tuesday because of concerns the jury may have been tainted during the … [Read More]
Still Time For Kids To Join Lake Ozark Junior Police Academy
You’ve still got time to get your kids signed up for the Lake Ozark Junior Police Academy. "It's a 2-day academy, we are running it this year from June 17th and 18th between 8AM in the morning to 4:30PM, and at the end of it we have a graduation celebration … [Read More]
Parson Signs Bill Saying No To Vaccine Passports
A bill just signed into law will prohibit COVID-19 passports in Missouri. It would also hold local leaders accountable when they impose public health orders. Under the new law, a political subdivision can only issue public health orders that restrict … [Read More]
Six Injured In Boat Explosion On Lake Of The Ozarks
Another boat explosion on Lake of the Ozarks, and this one has all six people on board in the hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division says it all happened at the 10 mile-marker of the Osage Arm around 1:40 Tuesday afternoon. Everyone … [Read More]
