Missouri’s Unemployment numbers are dropping fast. According to a new report from Wallethub.com, Missouri is 20th overall when it comes to job recovery since the COVID 19 Pandemic started in March. But on a week to week basis, the Show Me State is leading the pack. Jill Gonzalez with Wallethub. She tells KRMS News the change in unemployment claims compared to … [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: Current Active Cases: 321 Total Recovered Cases: … [Read More]
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Full List Of What’s Open & What’s Closed Due To COVID 19 On KRMSRADIO.COM
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Camden Sheriff Finds Numerous Animals In Poor Health, Charges Pending
The owners of numerous animals found on a property near Climax Springs, are now facing charges. According to the Camden County Sheriff’s office, they responded to a call for animal control and found the animals living without food or water. Officials say … [Read More]
Vienna Police To Get New Car Thanks To Rural Grant
A grant approved by the Trump Administration is going to boost the police department for the city of Vienna. Officials say the USDA grant will provide $16,000 to purchase a new police interceptor car, which will help aid the local law enforcement in … [Read More]
Eldridge Man Faces Numerous Charges After Stolen Guns, Drugs Found In Possession
An Eldridge man is facing numerous charges after he’s found in possession of stolen firearms and drugs. According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s office, 29-year-old Justin Perry King is a convicted felon and is prohibited from having the guns in his … [Read More]
Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile Still In Town For The Weekend
If you haven’t seen it yet, you will soon. The Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile is at the Lake of the Ozarks through Sunday. Officials say it will be on display Saturday at Landshark Bar and Grill at the Margaritaville Resort. Then it will be hanging out for … [Read More]
Judge Rejects Lawsuit Over Mail In Ballot Notarization Again
A lawsuit seeking to eliminate the notarization requirement for mail-in ballots in Missouri has been rejected for a second time. In a 35-page opinion published by Cole County Judge John Beetem, the judge suggest that both the NAACP and the League of Women … [Read More]
Friday High School Football Results On KRMSRADIO.COM
Here’s the results from Friday Night’s football games across the Lake area. It was a check in the loss column for most of the Lake Area schools. On the east side of the Lake, Camdenton fell to Bolivar 38 to 26, School of the Osage fell to Hallsville 78 … [Read More]
Governor Orders Capitol Dome To Shine Red In Honor Of Fallen Firefighters
If you happen to drive through Jefferson City when heading out from the Lake Area on Sunday, you’ll notice the dome of the state capitol will be red. Governor Mike Parson has ordered the red lighting to honor fallen firefighters and National Fire Prevention … [Read More]
Mushroom Recall Linked To Salmonella Outbreak In 10 States
Heads up local restaurant owners. The CDC is recalling some bad mushrooms. Officials say the Kikurage Dried Black Fungus mushrooms, distributed by Wismettac Asian Foods, have been linked to 42 cases of Salmonella in 10 different states, including … [Read More]
Missouri’s Unemployment Recovery Ranked # 1 On Week To Week Basis
Missouri’s Unemployment numbers are dropping fast. According to a new report from Wallethub.com, Missouri is 20th overall when it comes to job recovery since the COVID 19 Pandemic started in March. But on a week to week basis, the Show Me State is … [Read More]
Lake Area Positive COVID Cases Totals Surpass 2,000 As Morgan County Announces Their 7th Death
Another person has died as the overall total of Coronavirus cases at the Lake rises over 2,000. The latest death from Morgan County, brings the lake area death total to 27 across the four-county region. Since testing started in March, there have been … [Read More]
Lake Real Estate Market Remains Red Hot From Dam To Dam
The Real Estate Market has been red hot in the east end of the Lake area, but it’s also growing rapidly on the west end. Officials from the West Central Association of Realtors throughout Benton County say they’ve seen a 25% increase in home sales, with … [Read More]
Richland Woman Facing Charges After Drug Arrest
A Richland woman is facing drug charges in Pulaski County. Officials say 39-year-old Stephanie Breedlove is accused of having methamphetamines, cocaine and oxycodone pills following a bust in December of 2019. A judge recently set her bond for $5,000 and … [Read More]
Kaiser Teen Recovering After Motorcycle Crash On Route D
A teenager from Kaiser is recovering after a motorcycle crash in Miller County. The Missouri Highway Patrol says it happened on Route D near Hawken Drive when the teen lost control taking a curve. Troopers say he crossed the center line, went off the … [Read More]
Missouri Revises Long-Term Care Facility Rules For Essential Caregivers
The state of Missouri is revising its long-term care facility rules for Essential Caregivers. Officials say now established essential caregivers can resume general visits both inside and outside a nursing home or special needs facility. The new guidance … [Read More]
Governor Parson Signs Order To Active National Guard Due To More Civil Unrest
Governor Mike Parson is activating the Missouri National Guard out of an abundance of caution over recent riots. The Governor also declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing civil unrest in major cities in the state. Parson say the state is … [Read More]
Springfield Man Wanted On Warrant Arrested In Miller County
A wanted man from Springfield’s being held on no bond in the Miller County Jail. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says they pulled over 23-year-old Tyler Thurman after they say he was driving too close to another car. Investigators say they learned … [Read More]
MO Senator Roy Blunt Says Voting Will Be Safe And Secure This November
This year’s Presidential Election will look different in the Lake Area, but one Missouri Senator thinks the process is secure. Senator Roy Blunt points to $1.2 billion dollars having been spent on updating antiquated systems that had no ballot trail and … [Read More]
Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile In Town This Week
If you haven’t seen it yet, you will soon. The Oscar-Meyer Wienermobile is at the Lake of the Ozarks through the end of this week. Officials say it will be on display at the Camdenton City park this afternoon (Thursday) from 3:30 to 5:30. It will be … [Read More]
Morgan County Looking To Fix Tornado Sirens Soon
The Morgan County Commission is looking into repairing their Tornado Warning sirens. Morgan County EMA Director Bill DiMarsico told commissioners in their last meeting, that all of the county’s siren systems were “out of date” and a few aren’t … [Read More]
MODOT To Hire 400 Workers For Winter Season
Officials with MODOT Say they’re on the hunt for more employees for the winter season. The plan is to hire more than 400 snowplow drivers before winter starts, enough to have crews on the road and a few on standby. MoDOT Central Engineer Bob … [Read More]
FBI Warning Residents About Phone Scam
The FBI is warning lake residents about a new phone scam that’s displaying a real FBI phone number when the call comes across your cell phone. Officials with the St. Louis office say these scammers are telling people to search the phone number on the web to … [Read More]
Politicians And Political Groups Offer Thoughts And Prayers To Governor Parson
A number of politicians and political groups are reaching out with “thoughts and prayers” to Governor Mike Parson and the first lady, after they tested positive for the Coronavirus. On Twitter, Senator Roy Blunt said that the Governor and the First lady are … [Read More]
Lake Regional Auxiliary To Donate $300,000 Towards Commitment To Caring Initiative
A new initiative at Lake Regional Health System focusing on cancer and cardiac services is getting a six-figure donation from the hospital auxiliary. Terri Hall, Director of Funding Development at Lake Regional. She tells KRMS News the Commitment to … [Read More]
Governor Parson And First Lady Test Positive For COVID 19
A positive COVID-19 test for the Governor of Missouri and the First Lady. Teresa Parson was the first to test positive Wednesday. Dr. Randal Williams is the top doctor in Missouri. He says Governor Parson is showing no symptoms despite testing … [Read More]
