The National Weather Service has issued a new winter weather advisory for the region. This one lasts overnight until 6am Sunday. Expect a wintry mix of precipitation with possible ice accumulation and a dusting of snow. Look for overnight lows around 30 with a high on Sunday expected to hit 38. … [Read More]
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Lawsuit Filed Over Triple Fatality Boat Accident at Lake of the Ozarks
The families of two victims killed in a triple-fatality boat accident at the Lake of the Ozarks have filed lawsuits. According to the Kansas City Star, the suit has … [Read More]
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Trail Racing Series Draws International Interest
A new trail racing series coming to Lake of the Ozarks is drawing international interest. Organizers for the Trail of Four Winds 25K say they’ve received entries … [Read More...]
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St. Elizabeth Fire
Emergency crews are on scene at a residential structure fire in St. Elizabeth in Miller County. The State Fire Marshal's Office has been called in to investigate. We'll have more details as they become available. … [Read More]
Weather-Related Announcements
An event featuring heart health screenings at Lake Regional Hospital has been rescheduled as a result of bad weather. The annual event is part of American Heart Month and includes the opportunity to get a pocket EKG, pulmonary function screenings, and … [Read More]
Ameren to Spend Over $6 Billion on Grid Improvements
Ameren Missouri has announced plans to sink billions of dollars into upgrading their grid. The announcement was made this past Thursday and includes total spending of $6.3 billion over the next five years. Some of the planned upgrades include installation of … [Read More]
Camdenton Cracking Down on Business Licenses, Inspections
The city of Camdenton wants to crack down on businesses operating without safety inspections or business licenses. An ordinance on the agenda for Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting would require that all businesses undergo an inspection, including those that … [Read More]
Winter Weather Strands Motorists, Causes Traffic Nightmares
Winter weather snarled traffic and travel around the lake region with a barrage of snow and slippery conditions that fell right in the middle of the day Friday. Troop F, which includes Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties, reported 331 calls for service from … [Read More]
BREAKING: Westbound 54 Closed Near Eldon Due to Several Vehicles Involved in Pile-up
UPDATE: Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire says they now have one lane of 54 Westbound open Westbound 54 near Eldon is described as being at a standstill and closed to traffic due to several vehicles being involved in a pile-up. At this time, … [Read More]
Roadways Getting Slick as More Winter Weather Arrives
Officials are cautioning motorists to stay put in the Lake Area until the snow subsides and MoDOT can treat/clear the roads. The winter weather advisory is calling for 2-4" inches of snow with locally higher amounts and, perhaps, a glazing of ice before the … [Read More]
Arrowhead Senior Living Ready to Open
A highly-anticipated senior living facility is finally ready to open. The Arrowhead Senior Living Community offers a wing with 24-hour nursing care. The complex also has an assisted living wing with additional plans for an independent living residence in the … [Read More]
One Hurt in Motorcycle Crash in Camden County
A Columbia man suffered moderate injuries when he wrecked his motorcycle in Camden County. The accident happened shortly after 4:30 Thursday afternoon on 54 at Colvert Drive. According to the Highway Patrol report, 31-year old Scott Burton lost control of his … [Read More]
More Winter Weather Expected Today in the Lake Area
Here we go again…another winter weather advisory has been issued which has emergency management officials in the Lake Area keeping a close eye on the proceedings. Camden County EMA Director Ron Gentry says the snow is expected to start during the late morning … [Read More]
