A Camdenton man wanted for questioning in the death of Dennis Born has been captured. Officials took 31-year-old Timothy Cole Evans into custody on Thursday afternoon. "We just appreciate the citizens and our communities help in identifying and locating Mr. Evans. We'll take care of it from there" says Captain Chris Twitchel with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. He … [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: 261 Total Recovered Cases: … [Read More]
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KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For Friday March 5th
Here's the KRMS Weatherology Weather Forecast For Friday March 5th. For today: Overcast with daytime highs approaching 54. East winds 8 to 15 mph. For … [Read More...]
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Cost Of Getting A College Degree In Missouri Is Dropping
It might get cheaper and quicker for some students to earn a college degree in Missouri. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development says remedial education rates at public colleges and universities is going down. The annual … [Read More]
National Severe Weather Awareness Week Wraps Up This Friday
National Severe Weather Awareness Week wraps up Today. The focus will be on flooding, which kills more people than anything else when it comes to severe weather. One local weather forecaster explains the difference between a flood, and a flash … [Read More]
Mass COVID 19 Vaccination Event Takes Place This Sunday At School Of The Osage
A Lake Area COVID-19 vaccination event postponed in February is happening on Sunday at School of the Osage. "We look forward to really a great day. I think we have a process that we've put in place here, working with other local agencies, that will help to … [Read More]
Ameren’s Eagle Days Returns This Saturday
This Saturday is the annual Eagle Days with Ameren Missouri. This year’s show is located in two different places, with the World Bird Sanctuary returning to the Osage National Golf Resort with Live Eagle Programs from 9AM to 3pm. The other event features … [Read More]
Man Wanted For Question In The Death Of Dennis Born Captured Thursday
A Camdenton man wanted for questioning in the death of Dennis Born has been captured. Officials took 31-year-old Timothy Cole Evans into custody on Thursday afternoon. "We just appreciate the citizens and our communities help in identifying and locating … [Read More]
Free Seminars On Retaining Workers At Lake Of The Ozarks Start Next Week
The Missouri Small Business Development Center at State Fair Community College will be hosting three no cost webinar sessions to help business leaders in the Lake of the Ozarks learn how they can recruit and retain workers. The sessions start on Wednesday … [Read More]
Fire Departments Urge Caution In Trying To Unfreeze Water Pipes
Despite warmer weather on the way for the Lake Area, you might be trying to thaw the pipes in your home. If that’s the case, the Mid-County Fire Protection District is urging caution. "If you're heating a metal pipe, it may be heating a piece of wood … [Read More]
New Highway Patrol Numbers Show 2020 Was Deadliest Since 2007
New numbers from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show a 12-percent increase in traffic deaths in 2020. The data shows 989 lives lost on Missouri roads and highways last year, compared to 881 in 2019. The Patrol says it’s the highest number seen in … [Read More]
Camden County Sheriff’s Office Says Calls For Help Have Jumped During The Winter Storm
Frozen pipes, Medical needs and Dead batteries in cars.... The Camden County Sheriff’s Office has been responding to those issues and others during harsh winter weather in the Lake Area. "I've got out and shoveled people's cars from their driveways … [Read More]
COVID 19 Cases Across The State Decline For 5th Straight Week
The Governor of Missouri’s giving an update on COVID-19 cases in the state. "We are happy to report that he coronavirus activity in Missouri has declined for the 5th consecutive week." Governor Mike Parson also says Missouri is fourth-lowest in the U-S … [Read More]
Active Number Of COVID Cases At The Lake Drops 50%
The active number of COVID 19 cases across the four-county region of the lake has dropped nearly 50%. Just two months ago, the lake was averaging over 650 active cases, but as of today we’re now at 356 total active cases. Camden County currently has 302 … [Read More]
Lake Regional Announces New Clinic Manager Becki Harris
There’s a new manager at the Lake Regional Clinic and Express Care in Osage Beach. Becki Harris will oversee daily operations of both clinics and has been part of Lake Regional Health System since 2010. Harris previously served as assistant manager of … [Read More]
MO House Bill Could Permanently Allow Curbside Alcohol Sales
A bill pending in the Missouri House would allow lake area restaurants to permanently continue selling curbside cocktails. House Bill 547 was given initial approval on Wednesday and it requires another house vote before it can head to the Senate. The … [Read More]
Barnett Woman Arrested After Toddler Found Walking Around Naked & Drugs Found In Hotel Room
A Barnett woman’s facing charges after a call about a naked toddler roaming around a hotel in Eldon. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called Tuesday and made contact with the mother, 43-year-old Brandy Batchelder, who was staying at the … [Read More]
Warmer Daytime Temperatures Could Melt Ice On Roads But Colder Nighttime Temperatures Will Refreeze It
Daytime highs above freezing are expected by this weekend, but overnight lows will continue dropping back down below freezing. This could cause better driving conditions during the day, but a re-freeze after dark. "Another one that everyone needs to be … [Read More]
Enrollment At Fulton Area College Up 96% While Others Struggle
Applications and enrollment at Westminster College in Fulton are up around 96-percent while other some colleges and universities in Missouri say they’re struggling to keep students in classes. The college, northeast of the Lake Area, points to aggressive … [Read More]
Longtime Conservative Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Dies At The Age Of 70
From the KRMS News partnership with CBS News: Rush Limbaugh, the influential conservative radio host, has died from complications of lung cancer, his wife Kathryn announced on his radio show Wednesday. He was 70 years old. "It is with profound … [Read More]
Rolling Blackouts Start To End Across The Ozarks But Power Companies Say “Stay Alert”
Cold temperatures continue in Lake of the Ozarks, and utility companies are asking you to help prevent rolling blackouts. "Those temperatures are still low and there's still a massive impact on the electric grids right now." Speaking with Christian Blood … [Read More]
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Returns To The LOTO With Some Slight COVID Changes
The Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is set to begin Friday. But given the ongoing pandemic, there are some differences this year. "We've extended it from the traditional one day, to three days this year. We'll start on Friday and it will … [Read More]
2nd Shot COVID Vaccine Clinic Postponed Again – Shots To Be Administered This Friday
If you’re set to receive a second dose of the COVID 19 vaccine, you’ll have to wait until Friday. Officials with Lake Regional say the vaccine shots are being moved from Monday and Today, to Friday the 19th and if you had an appointment, it will be … [Read More]
Record Cold Temperatures And Plenty Of Snowfall Recorded On Tuesday Across The Lake
It looks like the Lake Area has a new record low temperature. The previous record of minus-3 degrees was set in 1958, but changed Tuesday morning at Lee C. Fine Airport where an overnight low of minus-13 was recorded. Snow totals from Sunday and Monday … [Read More]
Lake Race Announces Christy Janssen As New Executive Director
Lake Race is announcing Christy Janssen as its new Executive Director for 2021 and into the future. "Shes' a long time lake area staple in the fundraising and charitable organizations. She has a heart of Gold and she wants to give back" says Tom Abbett, … [Read More]
Lake Driving Conditions Remain Unstable – More Snow In The Forecast
Lake Area driving conditions are treacherous almost everywhere as snow remains frozen across the lake area. "Around Camdenton we had a report of 4 inches of snow, and near Osage Beach we saw 2 inches and that matches pretty well with the rest of the reports … [Read More]
Camdenton Board Of Alderman Reschedule Tuesday Night Meeting
The Camdenton Board of Alderman meeting scheduled for this Tuesday the 16th has been cancelled due to the ongoing weather conditions. Officials say the next board meeting will be held on March 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM. That meeting will be open to the public, … [Read More]
