A Reminder for boaters this Holiday Weekend. A new law requires boats longer than 40 feet to idle in to coves 800 feet or less. Captain Matthew Walz with the Missouri Highway Patrol's Water Division. He says the width of coves in question is measured from dock to dock and likely applies to coves wider than 800 feet, in some cases. The Water Division also … [Read More]
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Governor Parson Signs Broadband Bill At COMO Connect
Expanding broadband access in rural Missouri is the focus of one bill signed by Governor Mike Parson. Governor Parson signed the bill into law Thursday at COMO Connect’s office in Tipton. He says Fifty-million dollars will be aimed at … [Read More]
Boats 40+ Regulated To Idle Speed In Numerous Coves & Portions Of Big Niangua Arm
A Reminder for boaters this Holiday Weekend. A new law requires boats longer than 40 feet to idle in to coves 800 feet or less. Captain Matthew Walz with the Missouri Highway Patrol's Water Division. He says the width of coves in question is … [Read More]
Annual Salute To America To Go On With Changes
If you’re planning to attend the annual Fourth of July festivities in Jefferson City, it may look a bit different than years past. Officials say the Salute To America will run from July 3rd through the 5th with the parade, carnival rides and a few … [Read More]
Young Black Bear Killed In Car Accident On I-44
A Black Bear is dead after being struck by a car on Interstate 44 in Pulaski County. Officials with the DOC say it was a female around 1 ½ years old. They say it’s surprising to them because the majority of bears sightings in the area have been … [Read More]
Possible COVID 19 Exposure At Camp Niangua
The Laclede County Health Department is warning residents about possible exposure to COVID 19 at Camp Niangua. Officials say two different positive cases visited the camp between June 22nd and the 26th. Due to current law they cannot identify who these … [Read More]
Laclede County Suspicious Death Ruled Homicide – Police Looking For Missing Truck
A suspicious death investigation in Laclede County is now being ruled as a homicide. The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office says 57-year-old Mark Allan Pitts was found dead by a relative on Thursday, at his home on the 25000 block of Highway YY. Speaking … [Read More]
Beaches Are Open Across The Lake Area
For the holiday weekend all beaches at the Lake of the Ozarks are open. The DNR reports no issues with public beach # 1 or # 2. The Day Use beach at the Truman Park in Warsaw is also open, however the Campground beach remains closed due to flood damage … [Read More]
COVID Cases Rise Slight At The Lake Before Holiday Weekend
There are now 31 active cases of COVID 19 across the Lake Area. Both Miller and Morgan counties added several new cases on Thursday while Benton added 2 on Wednesday. In total, there have been 128 positive cases of which 96 people have since recovered … [Read More]
Hot Holiday Weekend In Store With Heat Indexes Above 100
It’s going to be a warm one for this holiday weekend. Daytime highs in the low 90s are expected but the heat index could make it feel like it’s over 100 degrees. Physician’s assistant Ryan Rogers with Lake Regional Hospital says it's a good idea to wear … [Read More]
Benton County Says There’s Still Time To Apply For Small BIZ/Non Profit Assistance
Officials in Benton County say there is still time for small business owners and non-profits to apply for monetary assistance through the CARES act. The county received over $2.2 million dollars for funds under Round 2 of the act in … [Read More]
Lake Area Officials Prepare For Busy 4th Of July Weekend
It’s almost the 4th of July and the Lake area is gearing up for another big weekend. Speaking to KY 3 TV, Captain Chris Twitchel of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office says people just want a break from all that’s been happening lately. He says … [Read More]
MSHP Makes Several Drinking Arrests On Wednesday
The Missouri Highway Patrol making a few arrests on Wednesday. The Patrol says they picked up two people for driving while intoxicated, including 50-year-old John Healey of Versailles and 60-year-old Earl Bellamy of Gravois Mills, who both are facing … [Read More]
Voters Need To Register For August Primary By July 8th
You only have a few more days left if you want to register to vote in the upcoming primaries. Officials say you must register by July 8th if you have recently moved or haven’t registered in a few years. The August primary takes place on the 4th and there … [Read More]
Gun Sales Continue To Skyrocket Across The Ozarks And Nationwide
Gun sales continue to skyrocket across in the Ozarks and Nationwide. FBI numbers show 3.9 million background checks were conducted in June. That's the most since the system was created in 1998 to make sure felons and other prohibited people cannot buy a … [Read More]
Crash On The Water Sends Warsaw Man To The Hospital
One person is in serious condition following a collision on the water on Wednesday. According to the Highway Patrol’s Water Division, 41-year-old John Decker of Warsaw was injured after being stuck by a boat while riding a knee board at the 89 ½ mile marker … [Read More]
Governor Parson Signs Bill Limiting Lawsuits Against Small Businesses
It may now be more difficult to sue Missouri businesses. Governor Mike Parson has signed a bill that raises the standard for punitive damages awarded to plaintiffs. He says the bill requires a person suing a business to have clear and convincing evidence … [Read More]
Laurie To Get Post Office Again
Residents in Laurie will soon have their post office back. Officials with the Laurie Terrace Mall say they have signed an agreement for a multi-year lease to operate a Post Office at the north end of the mall. The post office will be an unmanned station, … [Read More]
IBM To Move Jobs From Iowa Office To Columbia
It’s a major move for the Mid-Missouri region. Officials with IBM say they’re closing a center in IOWA and moving it, and all 350 jobs there, to the IBM facility in the city of Columbia. The Iowa center originally opened in 2009 with over 1,000 … [Read More]
Road Construction Pauses For The Holiday Weekend Across The Lake
Road construction will come to stop for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Maintenance engineer Todd Miller with MoDOT. He tells KRMS News lane and bridge closures already in place will remain during the holiday weekend. Miller says you should … [Read More]
Governor Parson Signing Two Bills Benefiting The Lake Area At COMO’s Offices In Tipton
Governor Mike Parson will be in Tipton today (Thursday) for a ceremonial signing of two bills that will benefit Lake Area residents. The bills include HB 1768, which extends the Missouri Broadband Grant Program through 2027 and HB 2120, which establishes … [Read More]
Benton County Adds 2 New Active COVID Cases, Lake Area Total At 25
Benton county is no longer at Zero active cases of COVID 19. The county added two new active cases on Wednesday. That brings the lake area totals to 25 active cases out of 115 total. So far 89 people have recovered from the virus … [Read More]
Macks Creek Woman Back Behind Bars After Failing To Attend Court Hearing
A Macks Creek Woman is back behind bars after failing to appear in court. 36-year-old Amanda Downing is facing domestic Assault charges out of Miller County stemming from December of 2019. The Highway Patrol says Downing had been released on Bond, but … [Read More]
Route 66 Yard Sale To Be Over 100 Miles Long
A massive 3-county wide yard sale will be taking place at the end of this month. Officials with the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce say they’re partnering with the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Society and the Webster Route 66 Initiative to … [Read More]
Camdenton Couple Face Child Abuse Charges
Two Lake area residents are being charged with Child Abuse following an investigation by the Camdenton Police Department and Kids Harbor. Police say they were originally contacted by the Department of Family Services about the possible abuse of an … [Read More]
