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Now that the $53-million stabilization project is complete, officials from Ameren-Missouri are focusing efforts on enhancing security around Bagnell Dam. Warren Witt, Director of Hydro Operations, says the work should have a minimal effect on traffic using the dam.
Witt goes on to say the additional security measures are routine and not being done due to any specific threats or concerns.
An appropriations bill agreed to in the subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and other Related Agencies has been approved and contains billions for the fight against opioid addiction. The bill earmarks $3.8 billion for the opioid battle. That figure includes $1.5 billion in grants for opioid use disorder interventions. Missouri is eligible for $28 million of that money. $200 million is earmarked for community health centers for improved behavioral or mental health and substance abuse services. $500 million will be used for the development of alternative medicines, pain management, and addiction treatment.
We told you that a circuit court judge struck down Amendment 1, also known as “Clean Missouri,” from appearing on the November ballot. The ruling determined that the issue contained too many topics. Organizers of the movement have appealed, arguing that everything within the ballot initiative concerns one topic – the operation of the state legislature.
That’s Ben Singer, Communications Director for Clean Missouri. He says the courts should follow precedent and allow the measure to go before the voters.
The case will be heard by an appellate court in Kansas City Thursday afternoon.
Sparks from a saw are being blamed for a fire that damaged a condominium building in Greenview. Mid-County Fire Chief Scott Frandsen says the initial call to the Bella Sera condos on Twin Rivers point Road was received early Friday afternoon. While enroute a second call was received reporting smoke coming from a second-floor balcony. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fire burning on the second floor inside an exterior balcony wall. The interior and exterior sheeting to the wall were removed to gain access to the blaze which was brought under control in about 30 minutes. A sprinkler system had activated and helped to contain fire and smoke damage to the first, second and third floor exterior balcony wall. There were no injuries reported. Sunrise Beach firefighters assisted at the scene while Osage Beach moved up to cover for Mid-County. The Camden County Sheriff’s Department and ambulance district also responded to the scene.
A St. Joseph, Missouri, man already out on bond for being involved in a fatal boating accident over Memorial Day Weekend now finds himself staring at a considerably higher bond for the same incident. 41-year-old Cletus Barsch was, alleged, to be drunk when he was the operator of one boat on the main channel which turned right while the second boat turned left trying to avoid each other, instead, colliding with each other. A 20-year-old passenger in the second boat died about a month later in Des Moines. Barsch had been released a few days after the accident when he posted a $25-thousand bond. Since then, a warrant has been issued for Barsch charging him with BWI causing the death of another. Three others, including a 14-year-old, were also injured in the accident. Bond is now set for Barsch at $75-thousand.
Lake Regional CEO Dane Henry
Lake Regional Health System recently released their annual report to the public, which details their growth and economic impact over the last year. As the system continues to expand in both facilities and services provided, CEO Dane Henry says that creates security for the communities they serve.
Lake Regional currently employs around 1200 people. Recent expansions and renovation projects have also created additional construction jobs. It’s estimated that the health system generates up to $130 million in annual economic impact through payroll alone.
Lake Ozark police have arrested a pair of suspects believed to be involved in multiple theft cases. They responded to a shoplifting call at Kohl’s Sunday and made contact with the two suspects, identified as Tiffany Inman and Blaine Heimer. During the investigation they determined that the suspects’ vehicle had been reported as stolen from Springfield. Police recovered the items taken from the store along with several identification cards, social security numbers, fake social security cards, and needles that tested positive for meth. Tiffany Inman was wanted on warrants from Laclede County and the state of Illinois. She faces new charges of forgery, tampering with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of burglary tools. Heimer had a pending warrant for a probation and parole violation. The pair is under investigation for stealing and burglary in multiple jurisdictions.
