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Missouri’s first elk hunting season is now underway.
The nine-day archery portion will run until October 25th.
The Firearm portion will be between December 12th and the 20th.
It’s the first Elk Hunt in over 100 years.
Read more from our news partner KY3 TV
Walgreens and CVS are working with the Federal Government in an effort to supply the coronavirus vaccine, once one is approved, directly to long-term care facilities like nursing homes.
According to a release, Deputy Chief of staff for the Health and Human Services Department Paul Mango called the two major drug chains “The best place to send the mobile units” in order to vaccinate seniors and other vulnerable people.
The vaccinations are a voluntary program for every nursing home and it will be left up to the drugstore chains to determine the best way to deliver and store these vaccines, as well as how to collect fees in order to keep the vaccines free of charge.
A Gravois Mills woman is dead after a crash in Morgan County on Friday.
According to the Highway Patrol, 30-year-old Elizabeth Raney was traveling north on Route WW north of Hiawatha Drive in her Chevrolet Pickup Truck.
Investigators say she lost control on a turn, traveled off the roadway, overturned and was ejected from the truck.
Officials say she was not wearing her seatbelt.
Charter Spectrum is stepping up to help school districts as the battle over COVID 19 continues.
Officials say their Stay Connected K-12 allows students and teachers to have no internet speed issues while schools are in their virtual learning time.
And getting on it is easy.
Wes Shirley with Charter Spectrum.
He tells KRMS News not only does this program offer faster speeds at no extra cost, it also offers connectivity devices.
Shirley says the program has download speeds up to 50 megabits per second to allow for video collaboration and larger file transfers.
CHARTER INTRODUCES STAY CONNECTED K-12, MAKING IT EASIER FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE LEARNING
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Oct. 1, 2020 –With many school districts opting for full or hybrid distance learning this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Charter Communications, Inc., today announced Stay Connected K-12, a new Spectrum Enterprise solution that enables schools to offer high-speed, cable broadband Internet access direct to their students, educators and staff in their own homes so learning and teaching are uninterrupted. Residences are not billed for the service.
Stay Connected K-12 combines the robust speeds and rich features of Spectrum Internet with simplified program management and billing for local districts through Spectrum Enterprise and is a turnkey solution for their students and educators. Users can enjoy:
Stay Connected K-12 also maximizes flexibility for districts, allowing them to add students to the program when needed, with no minimum term commitment on any of the connections.
“Through Stay Connected K-12, the Spectrum Enterprise team is providing the high quality connectivity students, teachers and staff need to have a successful educational experience,” said Bill Archer, Charter Executive Vice President and President of Spectrum Enterprise. “The turnkey solution is easy for school administrators to put into place, freeing them to maximize their focus on learning and student achievement.”
Charter is already connecting thousands of students and educators through Stay Connected K-12 agreements in 30 communities in Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin.
Stay Connected K-12 builds on the company’s dedication to expanding broadband access during the COVID-19 pandemic, which through the second quarter of 2020 included connecting 448,000 students, teachers, and their families to broadband service for 60 days at no cost; protecting from disconnection 700,000 customers who indicated economic hardship due to COVID-19; and forgiving $85 million in customers’ overdue balances.
Charter’s advanced communications network serves more than 30 million customers — including government offices, first responders, health care facilities and businesses — across 41 states. During the pandemic, Charter’s network has proved able to accommodate the surge in daytime demand associated with distance learning and remote work and has extensive business and workforce continuity plans in place that adjust as needed to best serve all our customers and employees.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 30 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
Public schools throughout Missouri may soon get a rapid COVID-19 antigen test for students.
According to officials at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the tests can provide a result within 15 minutes.
They say that districts must request these tests by Wednesday at Noon to get one.
Already 180 districts across the state have submitted their request for the new tests.
DESE officials expect the tests to be delivered by the end of the month.
For more information on the tests, see below:
COVID ANTIGEN TEST
Here’s a look at the local high school football results from Friday Night.
It was Camdenton winning at home against Glendale, 48 to 32.
School of the Osage Also Beat Versailles 43 to 21.
Warsaw fell to Skyline, 52 to 8.
Lebanon beat Rolla 48 to 41.
Waynesville fell to West Plains, 56 to 20.
Lincoln defeated Wellington, 14 to 7.
Both Cole Camp and Eldon’s games were canceled.
It’s Grand Opening Weekend for the long-awaited Ballparks National.
Speaking with Kevin Burns on the Morning Magazine, General Manager Jeff Vernetti says their ballparks differ from other parks across the nation, in that they spread out tournaments to give players a day and ½ off to enjoy the lake.
Vernetti says they offer a full concierge’s service and will work with teams nationwide to setup tours, boat rides and fun days at area entertainment venues.
The complex is comprised of five fields that are turf, meaning there’s hardly any rain delays outside of severe weather.
Seating is located behind home plate as well as the baselines, and there is a club house with full restaurant-style and ballpark-style concessions, along with a bar.
On Sunday Vernetti says it will be more like a fall festival.
Learn more here: BALLPARKS NATIONAL
Listen to Kevin Burn’s full interview with Jeff Vernetti here:
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory for the Lake Area.
They say sustained winds of 20 to 40 miles an hour are possible, with gusts as high as 50 miles an hour.
Officials say if you need to burn, you should consider postponing it until Sunday.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...RESENT National Weather Service Springfield MO 415 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...Strong and Gusty South Winds Today... KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>070-077>081-088>091-093>095-101>103- 172115- /O.CON.KSGF.WI.Y.0005.201017T1400Z-201017T2300Z/ Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede- Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Newton-Lawrence-Christian-McDonald- Barry-Stone- Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Chicopee, Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Baxter Springs, Lowell, Riverton, Columbus, Neutral, Sherwin, Stippville, Warsaw, Whitakerville, Cole Camp, Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln, Versailles, Rocky Mount, Stover, Laurie, Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy, Nevada, Tiffin, Appleton City, Johnson City, Weaubleau, Hermitage, Quincy, Wheatland, Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Decaturville, Roach, Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, Laquey, Waynesville, Kenoma, Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica, Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose, March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Joplin, Carthage, Greenfield, Lockwood, Meinert, Springfield, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville, Neosho, Aurora, Mount Vernon, Marionville, Nixa, Christian Center, Ozark, Selmore, Anderson, Noel, Goodman, South West City, Pineville, Rocky Comfort, Monett, Madry, Cassville, Kimberling City, Crane, Elsey, Indian Point, and Silver Dollar City 415 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, southwest and west central Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult for high profile vehicles, especially on west to east oriented highways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. -
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Springfield MO 509 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today... .Conditions conducive to the rapid spread of wildland fires will occur today. Sustained southerly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts of 35-50 mph are expected. Winds will be strongest over southeast Kansas and western Missouri. Afternoon relative humidity values will fall into the upper teens to mid 20s. Drought conditions across much of the area and recent low humidity have resulted in dry fuels. KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>082-088>097-101>105-180000- /O.CON.KSGF.FW.W.0007.201017T1600Z-201018T0000Z/ Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon- St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas- Laclede-Texas-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-Lawrence- Christian-Douglas-Howell-McDonald-Barry-Stone-Taney-Ozark- 509 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2020 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 055, 056, 057, 058, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 073, 077, 078, 079, 080, 081, 082, 088, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 097, 101, 101, 102, 103, 104, AND 105... The National Weather Service in Springfield has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire weather zones 073, 097, and 101. In Missouri, Fire weather zones 055, 056, 057, 058, 066, 067, 068, 069, 070, 071, 077, 078, 079, 080, 081, 082, 088, 089, 090, 091, 092, 093, 094, 095, 096, 097, 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105. * WIND...Sustained winds ranging from 20 to 35 mph with gusts ranging from 35 to 50 mph. The strongest winds are expected over southeast Kansas and western Missouri. * HUMIDITY...Upper teens to mid 20s. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
The latest weekly report from the Missouri Hospital Association shows ventilator capacity nearing the red zone.
Officials say the recommended capacity is 22 ventilators per 100,000 people, but Missouri is currently at 24 machines per 100,000 people.
The association says the state has 1,665 ventilators available out of the 2,384 machines they have in stock.
Additionally, the report shows ICU availability at 30.57% and regular beds at 41.71%.
Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox And Wife Joy Knox.
The Benton County Sheriff is up and active at University Hospital in Columbia.
In a post to Facebook, Sheriff Eric Knox says he is recovering and communicating with his deputies from the hospital.
Knox says his wife Joy is also recovering, but he’s asking for continued prayers in her healing.
He thanks the first responders who acted quickly to save their lives following the Motorcycle Crash on HWY 7 in Warsaw on Sunday.
Knox also thanks the citizens and Sheriff’s departments across the state who have reached out with their thoughts and prayers.
I want to thank the citizens of Benton County, and all those who have reached out with prayers, concerns and well wishes…
Posted by Benton County MO Sheriff's Office on Thursday, October 15, 2020
Lake Regional Hospital is celebrating Emergency Team week, as Christian Blood reports.
Each year, Lake Regional Hospital recognizes numerous professionals in its Emergency Department, including nurses, patient care techs, health unit coordinators and physicians.
Emergency Team Week continues through Saturday.
Emergency personnel give 24-hour support and treat more than 33-thousand patients each year.
Lake Regional Hospital is a Level II Stroke Center, a Level II Heart Attack Center and a Level III Trauma Center.
No other hospital between Springfield and Columbia fits all three of those categories.
Lake Regional Celebrates Emergency Team Week
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System recognizes Emergency Department employees during Emergency Team Week, Oct. 11-17.
This week celebrates the dedication and expertise of Lake Regional’s Emergency Department nurses, patient care technicians, health unit coordinators, mid-level providers and physicians. Lake Regional holds the observance annually to coincide with National Emergency Nurses Week.
“We have such a dedicated group within our Emergency Department, and I could not be more proud of the work they do,” said Amy Funderburk, R.N., Lake Regional Emergency Department director. “The members of our Emergency Department staff are incredibly strong, and we come together every day dedicated to saving and improving lives.”
Lake Regional Health System’s Emergency Department provides 24-hour emergency medical service and treats more than 33,000 patients annually. The nursing staff maintains certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support and pediatric life support, as well as specialized training in stroke and heart attack care, pediatrics, and trauma. The hospital is a Level II Stroke Center, Level II STEMI (heart attack) Center and Level III Trauma Center. No other hospital between Columbia and Springfield is a state-designated center for all three of these time-critical diagnoses. Visit lakeregional.com to learn more.
Photo Caption: The theme of Emergency Team Week at Lake Regional is “strong.” This year has been extraordinarily challenging for health care workers, but the team members at Lake Regional Emergency Department have continuously adapted to provide exceptional care to patients.
Details coming soon on the death of a woman in the Miller County Jail.
Sergeant Shawn Griggs with the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.
He tells KRMS News the death of 43-year-old Dawn Howell of Arnold, Missouri appears to be a suicide and results of an autopsy could come Friday or Monday.
We’ll pass along those findings when they’re announced here on KRMS.
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If your plans take you through the Lake community of Stover, you may need an alternate route.
MoDOT says it’ll be closing one lane of Highway 52 next week to replace culvert pipes and that will slow traffic some.
The work is set to begin Monday, but that could change due to weather.
Culvert Pipe Replacement to Impact Travel on Route 52
MORGAN COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing one lane of Missouri Route 52 in Stover next week in order to improve roadside drainage.
MoDOT will be replacing culvert pipes between Elm Street and Fourth Street on Monday, October 19. One lane will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Flaggers will be in place to guide motorists through the work area.
Some delays are possible. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route around the work area. MoDOT says they appreciate the patience of travelers while this work takes place.
The work is weather permitting and could be delayed. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/central. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.
Governor Mike Parson is clearing up a data error on COVID-19 numbers.
The Governor says the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services corrected the technical issue and the correct numbers are now posted.
Parson also says that cases across Missouri are up, but deaths are down.
He says a new saliva-based testing machine will soon be available in the Lake Area.
Missouri has completed its plan for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccination, once it becomes available.
Governor Parson Announces Completion of Missouri COVID-19 Vaccine Plan, Submission to CDC
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri has submitted its plan for administering the impending COVID-19 vaccine to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Governor Parson was joined by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Dr. Randall Williams during today’s weekly briefing to announce the completion of the plan, which was due to the CDC by October 16.
“This has been an incredible collaborative effort, and I want to thank all of the agencies and partners involved for their hard work and dedication. In the midst of an ever-changing and unprecedented situation, our team of professionals has done outstanding work to develop a detailed plan,” Governor Parson said. “We are in a great place in the planning process and will be well-prepared to take action as soon as a vaccine becomes available.”
In April, the CDC began communicating with the DHSS Bureau of Immunizations regarding early planning efforts, and multi-agency planning began in July. In August, a larger group of more than 75 State team members, 10 Missouri National Guardsmen, and 50 federal and local partners began working together to develop Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine response plan.
The state received the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program Interim Playbook just one month ago.
“We have worked diligently for months, even before we received this direction from the CDC, to ensure we are prepared for when the time comes to execute the plans to distribute and administer the vaccine,” Dr. Williams said. “We’re grateful to our partners who have shared their knowledge and expertise and will continue to assist us moving forward.”
Missouri’s planning efforts are based upon CDC guidance to anticipate a phased availability of vaccines within the state. Recognizing the likelihood of limited availability, Missouri’s plan first focuses the initial doses toward reducing or stopping death and disability by reducing the stress on health care systems caring for affected patients.
The state plans to collaborate with health care systems and pharmacy and community partners to vaccinate long-term care facility staff and other health care workers.
“The Missouri Hospital Association appreciates being a partner in the state’s COVID-19 vaccine planning effort,” said Missouri Hospital Association President and CEO Herb Kuhn. “Missouri’s hospitals will be actively engaged in advocating for vaccination and administering the vaccine in the communities they serve.”
As vaccine availability expands, vaccination efforts will be aimed at residents most at risk, the elderly, and those with medical conditions placing them at high risk for poor outcomes.
“Missouri’s long-term care facilities employ tens of thousands of essential health care workers dedicated to caring for our residents who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 due to their age and underlying health conditions,” said Nikki Strong, Executive Director of the Missouri Health Care Association. “The asymptomatic nature of this virus makes it difficult to keep it from entering long-term care facilities through these essential staff. We applaud Governor Parson and his team for recognizing this and developing a vaccination plan that puts the staff and residents in Missouri’s long-term care facilities at the highest level of priority once a proven vaccine is available.”
Simultaneously, efforts will be made to reach essential workers in schools and critical businesses. As availability continues to increase, the plan’s final phase will help ensure every Missourian who wants a vaccination is able to obtain one.
“COVID-19 highlights the importance of prevention,” Missouri Primary Care Association CEO Joe Pierle said. “On behalf of the federally-qualified health centers throughout the state, we stand ready to be a vital and integral partner in preventing individual patients from contracting the disease and helping mitigate community spread.”
A unique aspect of Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination plan is recognition of the primacy of local communities and the state’s role to assist them in their efforts.
While a state implementation team is responsible for coordinating with federal agencies, this plan empowers local and regional implementation teams with additional financial and technical support from the state to convene community leaders, citizen advocates, and local health care providers who know the most about their communities.
“We look forward to coordinating future vaccine distribution with our community partners,” said Clay Goddard, Director of Health for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department. “We are fortunate to have a strong network of long-held relationships with health care, nonprofits, community groups and others in our area that has strengthened our response to COVID-19, and will continue to as we enter the vaccine phase.”
Missouri’s plan builds on the existing network of immunizing providers across Missouri, augmenting their efforts in areas of provider shortages.
“Combining the old-fashioned volunteer spirit of Missourians with state-of-the-art technology guarantees a safe and effective vaccine is distributed equitably and efficiently,” DHSS Bureau of Immunizations Chief Jennifer VanBooven said.
Preparations and scenario exercises are actively continuing while awaiting an approved vaccine. As part of Operation Warp Speed, federal agencies will announce when a COVID-19 vaccine is approved.
To view Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccine plan, click here. To learn more about Missouri’s COVID-19 response, visit health.mo.gov/coronavirus.
After numerous cancellations of events across Pulaski County due to COVID 19, one event remains on the books for this weekend.
Officials in Waynesville say the 10th annual Oktoberfest will go on this Saturday.
The event features games, prizes, food, craft vendors and a kid’s fun zone.
There’s also a Corn Hole Tournament that will cost $50 per two-person teams with a grand prize of $250 for first place.
It all takes place on the square from 11AM to 1PM.
What a crazy year 2020 has been so far! We have missed seeing all our vendors and are ready to have some fun again. So…
Posted by Route 66 Fest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020
A 2nd person has been sentenced in the murder of a Tunas Couple.
A Dallas County Judge sentenced Jeffrey Stevenson to 25 years in prison in the murder of Joe and Brandy Allen.
Billy Medley, another suspect in the case, was also sentenced to 48 years in prison back in June.
Investigators say the couple were killed after confronting the men while they were attempting to steal their cars outside their house.
Photo by Maksim Zhao on Unsplash
A Frost advisory is set to go into effect at 3AM on Friday Morning.
The National Weather Service says that temperatures can get down below 32, especially in the low-lying areas around the lake.
With the advisory comes a reminder, if you have plants or any garden vegetation, you’ll want to cover it.
Meteorologist Eric Wise.
He tells KRMS News it’s also important to bring your pets indoors.
The Advisory will remain in effect until 9AM Friday morning.
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Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox And Wife Joy Knox.
The Benton County Sheriff and his Wife continue to battle their injuries following a motorcycle crash on highway 7 in Warsaw.
Sheriff Eric Knox and his wife Joy were injured after the rear tire on their motorcycle exploded while traveling on the mile-long bridge over Truman lake.
It was last reported that Sheriff Knox was in fair condition, while his wife Joy remained in critical condition.
Area Sheriff’s offices, including Camden County, have been requesting that the public pray for their safe recovery.
A GoFundMe has been setup for the Knox family and you can get to it by clicking here: GOFUNDME FOR SHERIFF KNOX
The City of Eldon is shutting down due to COVID 19.
In a post on social media, officials say city hall will be closed to the public until at least October 23rd.
Miller County Health Officials confirmed a city worker did test positive for the Virus.
City officials say they will continue some services online, as city employees work remotely during the quarantine.
If you have any questions City Hall will still be staffed. Please call at 392-2291.
Posted by City of Eldon Missouri on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
An possible suicide in the Miller County Jail is being investigated by the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control.
In a release, Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregory confirms 43-year-old Dawn Howell of Arnold, Missouri was found dead in her cell.
Howell’s body was found Tuesday night and an autopsy is being performed in the Boone County Medical Examiner’s office.
The investigation is ongoing and we’ll pass along the latest details here on KRMS.
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Lake Regional CEO Dane Henry
Lake Regional Hospital CEO Dane Henry is back to work following his a positive COVID-19 test late last month.
Henry also tells KRMS News the hospital is still seeing several severe cases of COVID-19.
Henry says around one of three patients at Lake Regional Hospital right now are there because of the Coronavirus.
The City of Lake Ozark wants a new website, as Christian Blood reports.
The idea is to make things easier for residents and tourists.
The city re-worked the website about a year ago, but it’s still looking for better access to information and a platform that can be easily accessed and managed by city employees.
Harrison Fry says in a statement Lake Ozark will be taking proposals for the new design through 5 pm November 6th.
But Fry says they don’t have to jump on any of them.
He says most important is having a workable fit between the city and the designer.
Website RFP to media
A Mexico, Missouri man accused of having stolen firearms in a burglary of a pawn shop in Columbia is pleading guilty in Federal Court.
In a release, 27-year-old Tyler Hilderman took a plea deal while facing one charge of stolen firearms and one count of stealing guns from a licensed dealer.
Twenty-one year old Alexander Mears of Columbia is a co-defendant who already pleaded guilty to similar charges in July.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Mexico, Missouri, man pleaded guilty in federal court today to possessing stolen firearms taken during the burglary of Tiger Pawn Shop in Columbia, Mo.
Tyler Andrew Hilderman, 27, pleaded guilty before U.S. Magistrate Judge Willie J. Epps, Jr. to one count of possessing stolen firearms and one count of stealing firearms from a licensed firearms dealer.
Co-defendant Alexander Mears, 21, of Columbia, Mo., pleaded guilty on July 14, 2020, to possessing stolen firearms. Mears admitted that he and Hilderman stole 65 firearms during the burglary of Tiger Pawn Shop in September 2019.
According to Mears’s plea agreement, he and Hilderman made a hole in the building’s wall in order to enter the pawn shop. Mears handed the firearms through the hole in the building wall to Hilderman, who remained outside.
Hilderman received one pistol from the burglary, a Springfield Armory .45-caliber pistol. He was supposed to receive half the proceeds from the sale of the remainder of the firearms. The pistol was found by law enforcement officers who executed a search warrant at a residence in Cooper County, Mo. The occupant of the residence told officers he purchased the gun from a woman, who in turn said she obtained the gun from Hilderman.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jim Lynn. It was investigated by the Columbia, Mo., Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Governor Mike Parson is asking you to do two things when driving, especially on Friday.
Buckle up, and put the phone down.
The Governor’s declared October 16th Buckle Up Phone down Day in the Lake Area and across Missouri.
He’ll be teaming up with race car driver Carl Edwards for a virtual presentation on MoDOT’s Facebook page beginning at 9 am Missouri time.
Other officials and crash survivors will also be taking part in the online discussion.
It’s the fourth year for Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Mike Parson has proclaimed Oct. 16 as Buckle Up Phone Down Day in Missouri and fellow Missourian and former race car driver Carl Edwards is lending his famous name to the cause, all in an effort to encourage Missourians to take two simple actions to save lives on the state’s highways – fasten their seatbelts and put their phones down while driving.
As part of the promotion, Missourians are invited to join in a virtual BUPD Day kickoff event that will launch at 9 a.m. on Oct. 16 on MoDOT’s Facebook page – www.facebook.com/MoDOTStatewide. In addition to Parson and Edwards, participants include Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna, Missouri State Highway Patrol Col. Eric Olson and AAA Public Affairs Specialist Nick Chabarria.
They will be joined by two crash survivors from ThinkFirst Missouri – Chad Kitzman and Chad Burton – who will provide their personal perspective on the perils of texting while driving and riding in a vehicle without a seatbelt.
Other supporters include Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin, students from State Technical College of Missouri and officials with the State of Kentucky, which has adopted the BUPD initiative.
“This year more than ever, the BUPD message is vitally important as we’ve seen an uptick in MoDOT vehicles being hit and an increase in fatalities on Missouri highways,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “I ask all Missourians to take the BUPD challenge at modot.org or buckleupphonedown.com and pledge to support the two easiest and most effective ways to stay safe on Missouri highways – buckling up and putting the phone down.”
This is the fourth year MoDOT and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with safety partners throughout the state, will mark Buckle Up Phone Down Day with events and activities designed to encourage drivers to buckle up and avoid cell phone use.
Nicole Hood, MoDOT’s Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer, likened the goal of BUPD Day to that of the Great American Smokeout, which encourages smokers to give up cigarettes on the third Thursday in November.
“Our objective is to get people to buckle up and put their phones down just for the day, and then turn that day into a week, a month, a year until those activities become routine,” said Hood. “Then we encourage those folks to challenge their employers, families and friends to do the same.”
She added: “We’ve seen this grassroots effort steadily spread throughout Missouri, as well as to other states, and we want to keep that momentum going so we can save lives on our highways.”
Two other states besides Kentucky – Nebraska and Wisconsin – have adopted the BUPD program, and eight states have expressed an interest in using the BUPD message and logo.
To help continue the initiative’s momentum, MoDOT has created a BUPD Starter Kit that provides all the tools necessary for other entities interested in implementing the life-saving venture. The kit, along with more information about the BUPD effort, can be found at www.buckleupphonedown.com.
Since the program began in 2017, more than 13,000 individuals and businesses have accepted the BUPD challenge to always wear their seat belts and put their phones down while driving.
Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash
The Missouri Jobs report is out for the month of September and job growth is gaining momentum.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is now at 4.9%, down 2.1% from August, which is significantly lower than the national average of 7.9%.
Officials say the state added 13,000 new jobs and the estimated number of unemployed Missourians is now over 146,000, down more than 68,000 compared to August.
While new jobs continue to be added, the 4.9% is still 1.9% higher than 2019’s numbers for this time period.
The Missouri labor market’s recovery resumed in September 2020. Employment, seasonally adjusted, increased by 13,000 jobs over the month, and over-the year job losses from COVID-19 shutdowns dropped below 125,000. Missouri’s smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate went down by 2.1 percentage points in September 2020, decreasing to 4.9 percent from an August 2020 rate of 7.0 percent.
Missouri’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has now been either below or equal to the national rate for 67 consecutive months. The national unemployment rate was 7.9 percent in September 2020.
The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 146,051 in September 2020, down by 68,345 from August’s 214,396. The over-the-month drop is due in part to the unemployed workers exhausting their Unemployment Insurance benefits and leaving the labor market. The change contributed to the 2.3 percent decline in Missouri’s total civilian labor force over the month.
Due to lingering layoffs from COVID-19 shutdowns, the September 2020 rate was still nearly 50 percent higher than the September 2019 rate. The rate had reached a record low of 3.0 percent starting in August 2018, before edging up a tenth of a point in November 2018 and again in December 2018. The rate had remained at 3.2 percent through April 2019 before decreasing by a tenth of a point in May 2019. It then began a slow increase, reaching 3.4 percent in October 2019, where it remained for the remainder of 2019. The rate was steady at 3.5 percent in January and February 2020 before the COVID-19 spike began in March 2020. The rate peaked at 10.2 percent in April 2020 before decreasing slightly in May 2020, then moving strongly lower in June and July of 2020 as COVID-19 restrictions were eased. The rate was unchanged in August 2020 , and unemployment again decreased sharply in September 2020.
The state’s not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 4.3 percent in September 2020, down by 2.8 percentage points from the August 2020 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 7.1 percent. The corresponding not-seasonally-adjusted national rate for September 2020 was 7.7 percent.
A year ago, the state’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.3 percent, and the not-adjusted rate was 2.7 percent.
Missouri’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment was 2,784,500 in September 2020, up by 13,000 from the revised August figure. In addition, the August 2020 total was revised upward by 2,000 from the preliminary estimate, producing a revised increase of 7,700 jobs from July 2020 to August 2020 and a revised decrease of 135,600 jobs from August 2019 to August 2020.
Private-sector employment gains occurred in seven major industry groups over the month, with the largest increases in government (+4,600 jobs), trade, transportation & utilities (+2,500 jobs), construction (+2,100 jobs) and leisure & hospitality (+1,500 jobs). The only major groups not sharing in the gains were professional & business services (-1,000 jobs) and educational & health services, which had a small loss of 300 jobs over the month.
Total payroll employment decreased by 121,900 jobs from September 2019 to September 2020. As in August, over-the-year job losses were widespread among the major sectors of the labor market, with only construction, “other services” and government spared. Goods-producing industries lost 4,100 jobs over the year, and service-providing industries lost 117,800 jobs. Manufacturing employment was down by 8,700 (-3.1 percent), while construction, aided by less severe COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor work, showed an increase of 4,900 jobs (+3.9 percent). Among service-providing industries, leisure & hospitality lost 50,900 jobs over the year, a decrease of 16.5 percent. Educational & health services lost 23,000 jobs (-4.7 percent), while employment in trade, transportation & utilities was down by 20,700 (-3.8 percent). Professional & business services lost 17,600 jobs (-4.6 percent) and the information sector lost 4,800 jobs (-10.1 percent). Government employment was up by 3,100 jobs (+0.7 percent) over the year.
See the full Jobs Report here.
GOOD NEWS: Missouri’s unemployment rate has dropped from 10.2% in April down to 4.9% in September!We will continue to do everything we can to rebuild our economy and help Missouri families, businesses, and communities recover from this crisis.
Posted by Governor Mike Parson on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
If you’re one of 70 million on Social Security, and increase is heading your way.
Officials say they’re expecting a 1.3% increase in benefit payments starting in January, to account for the rising cost of living.
The SSA says that amounts to around $20 more per month for the average person on SSI, however if you started at full retirement age it could go as high as $137 per month.
Retirement age is now 67 for those born 1960 or later.
The agency also has a new taxable income threshold on which workers will owe the 6.2% Social Security payroll tax.
Starting next year, the first $142,800 of a person’s wages is subject to that tax, up from $137,700 currently.
Those who are self-employed would owe around 12.4% in payroll taxes, because they would owe both the employee (6.2%) and the employer (6.2%) portions of the payroll tax.
Tiny Homes are another step closer to becoming a reality in Lake Ozark.
At Tuesday night’s board of Alderman meeting, officials voted to approve the Planning and Zoning’s recommendation to rezone around 1.2 acres of land off School Road.
The next step is for the developer, LCMC Enterprises, to submit their construction plans for approval from P&Z.
After that, P&Z will host a number of public hearings to receive more input on the project before submitting their recommendations to the Board of Alderman for final approval.
LCMC Enterprises owner Matt Wright says if everything goes well, he expects to begin site preparations sometime in late December.
Heads up Fishermen, Boating enthusiasts and those who have always wanted to work with Bass Pro Shops.
The Company is hosting a 1-day major hire-a-thon this coming Thursday, with over 7,000 jobs open to candidates across the US, including Missouri.
Some of the positions include working at the boat manufacturing facilities in Lebanon and Boliver.
Other jobs are being offered at their stores in Columbia and the Headquarters in Springfield.
You can search jobs now and apply before the event here: BASS PRO THURSDAY HIRING EVENT
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is gearing up for the holiday season across America, hiring 7,000 seasonal workers at a National Hiring Day event on Thursday, Oct. 15. As North America’s premier outdoor company with a significant commitment to conservation, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s team members have earned a reputation as the “World’s Foremost Outfitters” for their role serving millions of customers with products and experiences that help connect people to nature. Candidates who want to share their passion of the outdoors with others are strongly encouraged to apply.
Last year, Reputation.com ranked Bass Pro Shops as the third “Most Reputable Retailer in America.” Forbes also named the retailer as, “One of America’s Best Employers” and “Most Reputable Companies.” Perks and benefits include flexible hours, merchandise discounts up to 45 percent, healthcare benefits, an award-winning team culture and much more.
Seasonal retail positions are available in all of the company’s U.S. locations, including its Retail Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers and White River Marine Group Manufacturing Plants nationwide.
Additionally, seasonal positions are available throughout Missouri’s Ozark Mountains where noted conservationist Johnny Morris first founded Bass Pro Shops in 1972, including world-class conservation attractions and resort destinations. These include Big Cedar Lodge, Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, and Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, which was recently voted as “America’s Best Aquarium” by readers of USA Today.
Interested candidates can apply in advance by visiting basspro.com/careers. Walk-ins also are welcome with on-site interviews taking place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at all locations. While the majority of available positions are seasonal and part-time, qualified candidates can be considered for full-time employment. All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
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About Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops acquired Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”
A 42-year-old man is facing numerous felony drug charges following an investigation into a truck parked on the side of the road.
According to the Laclede County Sheriff’s office, Myron Willis was taken into custody after deputies found his truck parked near Route B and Highway 32.
Investigators say when the deputies stopped to see if they could offer assistance, they discovered a black pouch in the ditch that had strips of Marijuana and Suboxone.
As the investigation continued, deputies found tramadol pills and methamphetamines.
Wills was already on probation for previous drug offenses at the time of his arrest.
The State Fire Marshal is asking residents to “avoid burning” or starting brush fires, at least for the time being.
In a news release, Fire Marshal Tim Bean says with the ongoing drought conditions throughout the Ozarks, any fire started could quickly spiral out of control into a much larger brush or wildfire.
He says the significant lack of rainfall, low humidity, gusty winds and warm temperatures are also a major factor.
Portions of southwest Missouri are experiencing extreme drought conditions
Because of the threat of fires rapidly spreading because of a lack of significant rainfall, low humidity values, dry fuels, and gusty winds and warm temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is discouraging outside burning.
“Under the current drought and weather conditions, even a small outdoor fire can get out of control and spread rapidly, with the potential for property damage and injury,” State Fire Marshal Bean said. “It is extremely important for all Missourians to remain vigilant about the fire danger across the state and to help avoid tragedies resulting from ill-advised outdoor burning.”
According to the United States Drought Monitor, the following Missouri counties are currently experiencing Extreme Drought: Barry, Christian, Greene, Lawrence and Stone.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Missourians have been spending time on home improvements and landscaping and clean-up projects around their homes. These projects can in include gathering and burning leaves, limbs, dead trees, grass, and other debris. Bean urged Missourians to delay any burning and to comply with local recommendations.
While Missouri is not known for the large wildland fires that regularly affect some western states, dry conditions, low humidity and strong winds can often combine to create dangerous brush and wildland fires. Arid and windy conditions can lead to wildfire dangers at any time of year.
Fire Marshal Bean reminded Missourians to never throw out lit cigarettes and always check for local burn bans or restrictions before conducting any open burning.
For questions or concerns about outdoor burning, please contact the Division of Fire Safety at (573) 751-2930. More outdoor burning safety tips are available on the DFS website here.
Governor Mike Parson continues his gubernatorial campaign after recovering from COVID-19.
And he does so with united support from numerous law enforcement agencies around the state.
Steele Shippy, campaign manager for the Governor.
He tells KRMS News Governor Parson has been given endorsements from the Missouri Fraternal Order of Police, Missouri Sheriff’s United and the Missouri Police Chiefs Association.
Shippy also says the Governor will be in St. Louis today with a special announcement scheduled this afternoon at 3 o’clock.
We’ll pass along details on that announcement here on KRMS.
The Miller County Sheriff’s office is shedding new light into how fugitive Jonathan Adams was located.
A manhunt for Adams started after he ran off into the Woods behind HyVee earlier this month, however a tip lead the Sheriff’s office far from the city of Osage Beach where Adams was last seen.
Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire.
He says that running from the police like this will only add more problems.
Jefferson City police say there was a woman with Adams when they searched a unit at the Days Inn motel.
Both of them were arrested.
Another major Fishing event is coming to the Lake Area.
Officials with FLW say the 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League is coming this winter for a Wild Card tournament at Public Beach # 2.
Daniel Fennel with Major League Fishing.
He tells KRMS News the two-day event will be a battle over who catches the heaviest fish to move on to the finals in Tennessee.
Fennel says in order to be eligible; anglers must have entered all five events within a Bass Fishing League division during the 2020 season and fished at least two of them.
The event takes place November 20th through the 21st.
FLW Announces Lake of the Ozarks as Venue for 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card Tournament
TULSA, Okla. (Oct. 11, 2020) – FLW announced Sunday that the 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine Wild Card tournament will take place on Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Missouri, Nov. 20-21. The two-day event, hosted by Fish-Intel, will launch from Public Beach No. 2 in Osage Beach.
In order to be eligible to fish the no-entry-fee Wild Card, anglers must have entered all five events within a Bass Fishing League division during the 2020 season and fished at least two of them. In addition, anglers who fish in a regular BFL regional tournament are ineligible.
Anglers will take off from Public Beach No. 2, located at 711 Public Beach Road in Osage Beach at 7 a.m. CDT each day of competition. The weigh-ins will be held each day at the launch location beginning at 3 p.m. Due to COVID-19 protocols, attendance is limited to competing anglers and essential staff only. Fans are encouraged to follow the event online through the “FLW Live” weigh-in broadcasts and coverage at FLWFishing.com.
“Fish-Intel is proud to be the host of the upcoming 2020 Wild Card event,” said Bob Bueltman, founder of Fish-Intel, LLC and Bassing Bob, LLC. “Lake of the Ozarks is an ideal location due to its central U.S. location and is a great community with plenty of restaurants and lodging. Fish-Intel and BassingBob.com are looking forward to welcoming all the anglers, their families and the FLW staff next month.”
During the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card, the full field competes both days, with winners determined by the heaviest two-day catch. The top six boaters and top six co-anglers will advance to the 2021 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine All-American, held on Lake Douglas in Dandridge, Tennessee, June 3-5, hosted by Jefferson County Department of Tourism.
An optional pot is available to anglers who elect to participate at the Wild Card tournament. Entry fees for the optional pot is $300 for boaters and $150 for co-anglers, with the top 20 percent of anglers who elect to participate in the optional pot receiving checks. There will be no official practice period or off-limits period prior to the pretournament meeting for the Wild Card. No contestant may be on tournament waters for the purpose of locating bass or potential fishing waters after the start of the pretournament meeting except during tournament hours.
Entry for the Bass Fishing League Wild Card is now open and runs through Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 5 p.m. CDT. Anglers can enter by phone at 270.252.1000.
The 2020 Phoenix Bass Fishing League presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 128 tournaments throughout the season, five qualifying events in each division. The top 45 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five winners of the qualifying events, will advance to one of six regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top six, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American.
About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW is expanding its programming in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).
Nearly 67,000 pounds of Food is being donated to the Ozarks Food Harvest pantry thanks to two companies.
According to reports, several Chickens and Vegetables are being donated by the Tyson Food company and McDonalds to help feed families throughout the region.
McDonalds is donating 21,000 pounds of chicken and 6,000 pounds of vegetables, while Tyson is donating over 40,000 pounds of chicken.
The Ozark’s Harvest food bank covers 28 counties across the Ozarks.
They’re going to be singing the blues tonight in Camdenton at The Fish Out of Water.
The Smokin’ Guns Band takes the stage at 7.
Todd Schram is Vice President of the Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society.
He tells KRMS News an acoustic jam will begin at 6 and then an electric jam at 8.
The main government offices for the city of Warsaw are closed this morning.
Officials say it’s out of an abundance of caution due to a possible COVID-19 exposure.
The offices will remain closed until October 20th and are expected to re-open on the 21st.
NoticeThe City of Warsaw Offices will be closed through October 20th due to a possible Covid-19 exposure.If you need…
Posted by The City of Warsaw, Missouri on Monday, October 12, 2020
The Benton County Sheriff and his wife are in the hospital following a Motorcycle crash on Highway 7 in Warsaw.
According the Highway Patrol, Sheriff Eric Knox and his Wife Joy Knox were traveling Southbound over the Mile-Long Bridge on Truman Lake when his rear tire exploded, causing him to lose control, overturn and strike the side of the bridge.
Both were flown to University Hospital in Columbia, where the sheriff is currently listed in Stable Condition and his wife remains in Critical Condition
The Patrol say they were both wearing their helmets.
photo courtesy Missouri Life Magazine
The Gran Auglaize Swinging Bridge in Miller County is a step away from begin designated a historical site.
According to Kel Stal with the “Save The Historical Brumley Swinging Bridges” organization, the state of Missouri has approved the bridge to be submitted to the National Register of Historical Sites.
The next step is for officials in Washington to sign it into a proclamation, which Stal says is almost a guarantee.
The bridge is the larger of two cable swing bridges on Swinging Bridges Road near Brumley, which was built by Lake Area legendary bridge builder Joe Dice nearly 100 years ago.
Dice built a majority of the first era bridges across the Lake community, including the swinging bridge still in use on J Road near Camdenton and the now pedestrian bridge over the Lake in Warsaw.
A Miller County man who led police on a manhunt behind HyVee is finally behind bars.
According to a release, 27-year-old Jonathan Adams was picked up at the Days Inn on 2100 Jefferson Street in Jefferson City.
JCPD officers apparently noticed Adam’s car parked in the parking lot, which led them to a woman in the hotel who was also staying with Adams.
Both Adams and the woman were taken into custody.
Adams is being held on no-bond while the woman is being held at the Cole County Jail pending charges.
Two arrested at local hotel after investigation.
Posted by Jefferson City Police Department – Official Homepage on Monday, October 12, 2020
It’s been awhile since it’s rained in Lake of the Ozarks, but it’s not exactly a drought according to weekly government data.
Meteorologist Ray Miller from the Weatherology Weather Center.
He tells KRMS News Camden and Miller County are running three to four inches below average over the last 30 days.
But Miller also says parts of southwest and eastern Missouri have seen even less rain and that’s causing moderate to extreme drought conditions.
The Founder of the World Championship Power Boat Racing Series in Key West has died.
According to SpeedOnTheWater.com, John Carbonell passed away of natural causes at the age of 83.
Carbonell first started the racing series in 1984 after serving in the US Army.
In the late 80s, Carbonell took over the management of the American Power Boat Association, then in the 90s he created Super Boat International.
Both organizations produced championships races for the Keys.
In 2019, SBI lost the race rights to Key West after new organization Race World Offshore won the city’s 5-year-contract to manage the future races.
A Lebanon man is over 33-thousand dollars richer after the Toyota Series at at Lake of the Ozarks bass tournament.
But Corey Cook’s boat stopped running as the event was getting started, and he had to use another boat.
Cook would catch 15 bass weighing just over 49 pounds over the three-day event.
Second place went to Jeremy Lawyer of Sarcoxie.
Taking third place was Shane Long of Willard.
The Toyota Series at Lake of the Ozarks was hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association.
Cook Wins Toyota Series Event on Lake of the Ozarks
Lebanon Pro Wins by 2-pound, 14-ounce margin, Earns $33,619
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (Oct. 11, 2020) – Toyota Series angler Corey Cook of Lebanon, Missouri, brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday weighing 11 pounds even to win the three-day Toyota Series at Lake of the Ozarks tournament in Osage Beach, Missouri. Cook’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 49-13 earned him the win by a 2-pound, 14 ounce margin over second-place pro Jeremy Lawyer of Sarcoxie, Missouri, and earned Cook the top payout of $33,619 in the second tournament of the 2020 Toyota Series Plains Division.
“This is crazy,” said Cook, who earned his first career FLW victory. “Last year we won that boat, and that was the biggest thing. And I’ll never forget that, because it was with my dad. It’s super special. But to get this, man, this is super awesome. It’s what I always dreamed of.”
However, Cook said that dream was nearly a nightmare to start the day.
The moment they announced his name at takeoff, Cook’s motor stopped working as he went to pull away from the dock. Fortunately, he was able to swap into another boat, but his luck really never turned around much, from only catching three keepers by midday, to a lost big fish, to even making a few-mile run to hit one dock, only to have two guys stomp across it while he was fishing it.
Basically, Cook said, if it could go wrong for him, it did. Fortunately, he had a goal and stuck to it.
“There was definitely a moment or two this morning where I thought, ‘man, it’s just not my day,’” said Cook. “But I tried to keep my mind positive. I knew I just needed five good keeper bites because it’s usually tougher on Saturday.”
Cook ended the day catching seven and landed six keepers, which was more than enough.
Cook said he spent most of the year sinking brush piles around docks for this event in the Grand Glaize area and marking them, though only by memory. Some spots were in out-of-the-way places, according to Cook, but only one in five was any good, with less than 20 producing fish for him this event. Cook also said he only used two rods with a small tackle box full of homemade green pumpkin football jigs with matching Zoom Super Speed Craw trailers.
“That’s just what we do,” said Cook, who counted on his memory and simple tackle options when he quickly switched boats Saturday morning. “It keeps it simple. You’re not switching back and forth between a hundred things throughout the day. We have two colors: green and brown, but brown wasn’t as good this week; however, if you put it in front of the right fish, he’s going to bite it.”
Cook said he found just enough “right ones” today to hold on to his first big tournament victory and to seal the win.
“Words can’t describe how this feels,” said Cook.
The top 10 pros on the Lake of the Ozarks finished:
1st: Corey Cook of Lebanon, Mo., 15 bass, 49-13, $33,619
2nd: Jeremy Lawyer of Sarcoxie, Mo., 15 bass, 46-15, $13,028
3rd: Shane Long of Willard, Mo., 15 bass, 45-12, $10,086
4th: Andy Newcomb of Camdenton, Mo., 15 bass, 44-13, $9,405
5th: Roger Fitzpatrick of Eldon, Mo., 15 bass, 44-10, $7,621
6th: Lawson Hibdon of Versailles, Mo., 15 bass, 40-11, $6,724
7th: Brent Chapman of Lenexa, Kan., 15 bass, 39-10, $5,883
8th: Brian Wilson of Somerset, Ky., 11 bass, 29-10, $5,043
9th: Joe Wieberg of Freeburg, Mo., 11 bass, 28-13, $4,202
10th: Takayuki Koike of Ohtsu, Japan, 10 bass, 26-12, $3,362
A complete list of results can be found at FLWFishing.com.
Newcomb took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing FLW PHOENIX BONUS member. Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the FLW PHOENIX BONUS contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com.
Matt Krekovich of Granite City, Illinois won the Co-angler Division Saturday with a three-day total of 12 bass weighing 27 pounds, 12 ounces. Krekovich took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard motor.
The top 10 co-anglers on the Lake of the Ozarks finished:
1st: Matt Krekovich of Granite City, Ill., 12 bass, 27-12, Phoenix 518 Pro boat w/115-hp outboard
2nd: Adam Caldwell of Springfield, Mo., 10 bass, 24-9, $4,278
3rd: Mike Youngblood of St. Louis, Mo., nine bass, 20-10, $3,422
4th: Shannon McClelland of Springdale, Ark., 10 bass, 18-4, $2,995
5th: Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock, Ark., 10 bass, 18-4, $2,767
6th: Robert Shockley of Springfield, Mo., seven bass, 17-0, $2,139
7th: Robert Bogard, Jr. of Conway, Ark., seven bass, 16-12, $1,711
8th: Mark Shelton of Fayetteville, Ark., seven bass, 15-5, $1,997
9th: Matthew Cesar of Crane, Mo., seven bass, 15-4, $1,283
10th: Jeff Moss of Oronogo, Mo., eight bass, 15-4, $1,069
The Toyota Series at the Lake of the Ozarks was hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association. It was the second of three regular-season tournaments in 2020 for Plains Division anglers. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on Oct. 15-17 – the Toyota Series at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Brookeland, Texas. For a complete schedule, visit FLWFishing.com.
The 2020 Toyota Series consists of eight divisions – Central, Eastern, Northern, Plains, Southeastern, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 FLW PHOENIX Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard. The 2020 Toyota Series Championship will be held Dec. 3-5 on Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Kentucky, and is hosted by the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission and the Burnside Tourism Commission.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW is expanding its programming in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).
Photo by Jonathan Petersson on Unsplash
Gas prices nationwide are now under $2.25 per gallon.
The only exception is California, where gas remains over $3 a gallon.
According to http://GasBuddy.com, gas prices in the Lake area are even lower, with regular averaging around $1.56 to $1.89 per gallon.
The lowest price is $1.67 per gallon in the city of Camdenton.
The highest price is $1.94 per gallon in the city of Cole Camp.
Officials with US Bank say they’re planning to close their branch located in Versailles.
They say it’s due to changes in customer habits towards using online banking and ATM only transactions
The branch will remain open until January 2nd of 2021.
An ATM that’s located in the city of Laurie will also be closing by the end of November 2020.
A Richland man is seriously hurt after the pickup truck he was driving hit a bridge.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 59-year-old James Roberts was driving on Hwy 7 in Camden County when he went off the right side of the road.
Investigators say Roberts over-corrected when getting back on the road and then went off the left side of the road before hitting the bridge.
The truck then flipped and Roberts was later flown to University Hospital by air ambulance.
A campaign to bring highway deaths down across Missouri continues through Sunday.
MoDOT and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety launched the campaign because crashes due to speeding are up in the Lake Area, even though traffic has been down due to Coronavirus.
Numbers show crashes involving speeds greater than 65 miles an hour are more than twice as likely to cause deaths in cars.
Cindy Dunnaway says speeding caused 32-percent of Missouri’s 881 highway fatalities in 2019.
She also says speeding doesn’t always refer to what your speedometer says. Driving too fast for the conditions can be just as dangerous.
JEFFERSON CITY – As you venture out this autumn to take in sights of fall foliage in the Show-Me State, or are simply just driving your daily commute, please be mindful of your speed.
The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind all drivers that a statewide media campaign will be held Oct. 10-18. Speed limit enforcement will run Oct. 16-18. During this time law enforcement will be actively enforcing Missouri’s speed limit laws and reminding drivers of the increased risks associated with higher speeds.
Despite the decrease in traffic during the national pandemic, speed related crashes are on the rise. To date there has been more than an 11% increase in traffic crash fatalities over this time last year.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a crash on a road with a speed limit of 65 mph or greater is more than twice as likely to result in a fatality than a crash on a road with a speed limit of 45 or 50 mph and nearly five times as likely as a crash on a road with a speed limit of 40 mph or below.
In Missouri specifically, speed contributed to nearly 32% of the state’s 881 roadway fatalities in 2019 continuing an alarming trend related to speed over the last five years.
There is a reason for posted speed limits – the safety of all road users. “Saving a few extra minutes on your commute is not worth the increased risk of being involved in a crash that could endanger your own life or the lives of everyone else on the road,” said Jon Nelson, chair of the executive committee of the coalition. “Speed is one of the most common contributing factors for fatal crashes in Missouri and, unfortunately, the data shows it’s only becoming more prevalent. We want to change that.”
Speeding is defined as driving in excess of the posted speed limit but driving too fast for conditions can also have dangerous consequences including:
“We often talk about every driver’s responsibility to drive sober and pay attention, and rightfully so,” said Nelson. “Driving an appropriate speed is equally important and impactful for reducing the number of fatalities on Missouri roadways.”
Change your speed, change the ending. And, of course, always buckle up and put your phone down. For more information, visit www.saveMOlives.com. #BUPD
A World War 2 Sailor who died in the line of duty has finally been laid to rest in his hometown of Tipton.
Officials say Gunner’s Mate Second Class Harold Lee Dick was buried on Saturday, following a 76-year-long search for his missing remains.
Family members say Dick joined the Navy in 1941 and was 1 of 39 sailors killed when the USS Colorado was attacked by the Japanese.
His remains were lost due to a mislabel of his last name, but thanks to DNA samples from his sister and cousin, they were found in the Philippines at the Manila American Cemetery.
Dick’s remains were then flown to Kansas City and transferred to Tipton with a road ceremony performed on Highway 50, which included a flyover from the Whiteman Airforce Base.
Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash
A Hunter’s education class is scheduled today (Monday) in Versailles.
Officials say the students must be at least 11 years old and have completed the pre-work for the class, through either the online course or the Hunter Education Book, and have your certificate.
It takes place between 6PM to 10PM at the Ozark Outfitters.
A link to register for the class can be found at http://MDC.MO.GOV
The Missouri Lottery says players won close to $81 million dollars in total prizes in September.
More than $5.6 million dollars won were prizes of $1-thousand dollars or more.
More Than $80.9 Million In Prizes Won In September
During the month of September, Missouri Lottery players won more than $80.9 million* in total prizes. Of all prizes claimed in September, more than $5.6 million were prizes of $1,000 or more.
In the Lake area, these individuals all won $1000 or more.
Daniel Ossendorf, Osage Beach
Tammy Scheiter, Osage Beach
Jaquie Burle, Lake Ozark
John Harodecki, Lake Ozark
Lonnie Kingery, Lake Ozark
Paula Murry, Camdenton
Julie Hibdon, Sunrise Beach
Richard Hoffecker, Gravois Mills
Frances Ney, Gravois Mills
Kayla Bland, Versailles
Rance Clifton, Cole Camp
Sharon Stelling, Cole Camp
Kimsue Rhodes, Warsaw
Pauline Bodkin, Iberia
See the full list below:
http://www.molottery.com/media/news_release.jsp?articleId=14598
*This amount includes claimed winning Scratchers tickets and winning Draw Games tickets sold, which could include unclaimed Draw Games tickets as of the time of publication.
About the Missouri Lottery (MOLottery.com)
When you play the Missouri Lottery, you Play It Forward! Lottery proceeds make up approximately 4% of the state’s funding for public education. In FY20, the Lottery generated $333 million for vital education programs, including A+ scholarships.
Since sales started in 1986, the Missouri Lottery has generated more than $6.5 billion for the state and public education, Lottery players have won more than $15 billion in prizes, and retailers have earned more than $1.35 billion in commissions.
Follow the Missouri Lottery on Facebook (www.facebook.com/MOLottery), Twitter (www.twitter.com/MissouriLottery) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/MissouriLotteryOfficial).
Revenue collection in the state of Missouri in September 2020 is up 3-percent over September 2019.
That means previously restricted funding for education is being released.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson also says the rest of the CARES Act funds will go elsewhere.
Missouri’s unemployment rate for September was 7-percent, which is less than half of what was projected earlier this year as the COVID-19 pandemic was escalating.
Governor Parson Announces Over $133 Million in CARES Act and General Revenue Funds
Nearly $100 Million to Support K-12 and Higher Education
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced over $133 million in funding to support critical services in several areas, including nearly $95 million in CARES Act funding and $40 million in general revenue. Nearly $100 million of these funds will support K-12 and higher education.
“When we evaluated the impact of COVID-19 on Missouri’s economy and state revenues back in June, we had to make some difficult decisions to keep our budget balanced,” Governor Parson said. “However, we promised to reevaluate our spending after the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, and that is what we have done.”
Due to the financial impact of COVID-19, the state restricted approximately $436 million in spending earlier this year to ensure a balanced budget and the necessary funds to combat the virus moving forward. At the time these budget decisions were made, Missouri’s unemployment rate was projected to be at roughly 16.3 percent.
Currently, Missouri’s actual unemployment rate is at 7 percent – less than half of what was originally projected and lower than the national unemployment rate of 8.4 percent. Additionally, the state’s monthly General Revenue Report released this week showed that net general revenue collections for September 2020 increased 3 percent compared to September 2019, increasing from $917.3 million last year to $944.5 million this year.
“As a result of our Show Me Strong Recovery Plan, we are outpacing our projected budget forecast, and we are now in a position to release some of the funding that was restricted earlier this year,” Governor Parson said. “We are excited to be able to announce these funds today and will continue to evaluate our budget and spending as we move forward.”
Of the $100 million in CARES Act funding, $61.5 million will go to K-12 education, which will be distributed to school districts through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on a per-pupil basis.
“Schools continue to face unprecedented challenges this school year,” Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven said. “The added expenses of operating schools during the pandemic is just one of those challenges, so we appreciate Governor Parson providing this relief to schools as they work tirelessly to serve Missouri students and provide each of them the high-quality education they deserve.”
The remainder of the CARES Act dollars will help support private colleges and universities, assisted living and residential care facilities, child care providers, and independent living centers. The funds will also help citizens suffering from substance use disorders access additional recovery services.
In addition to $10 million in CARES Act funds for private colleges and universities, $26 million in general revenue will also go to higher education, including public community colleges and four-year higher education institutions.
“We appreciate Governor Parson‘s decision to release these funds and the commitment to higher education institutions and students that his decision reflects,” Commissioner of Higher Education Zora Mulligan said.
“We appreciate the support from Governor Parson for the University of Missouri System. We can’t think of a more important endeavor than the education of new leaders and supporting important precision health breakthroughs,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. “The release of these funds will ensure that we continue to meet our mission for student success, research and engagement programs that benefit Missouri.”
“The Presidents of the Council on Public Higher Education are very appreciative of the crucial leadership and support of Governor Parson as we continue to work together to serve our students and the state during these extraordinary times,” said Paul Wagner, Executive Director of the Council on Public Higher Education.
The remainder of the general revenue funds will help build on Missouri’s infrastructure and serve military communities, help senior citizens and developmentally disabled citizens access critical services, help those experiencing barriers to entering the workforce, and help fight violent crime through the Attorney General’s Safer Streets Initiative.
The funds will also help ensure that individuals receiving government assistance actually qualify for that assistance, ensuring better accountability for taxpayer dollars.
To view a full breakdown of the CARES Act and general revenue funds, click here.
Plans for a Tiny Homes Project in the city of Lake Ozark are now one step closer to reality.
The Planning and Zoning commission is giving the green light to re-zone a section of land along school road, where the project would be constructed.
It’s now in the hands of the Board of Alderman to vote on the rezoning, which is expected to take place this coming Tuesday.
If the project meets all future approvals, it would be the first affordable housing project for the City of Lake Ozark.
P&Z hearing tiny homes
The 2020 Lake of the Ozarks Can-Am Police and Fire Games may have been canceled due to COVID 19, but officials say Missouri Special Olympics will still benefit from the event.
Officials say several area businesses who planned to be a part of the event scheduled for June, have elected to donate to the Special Olympics program.
They say along with the money being donated; some businesses are also donating equipment to be used.
***Press Release***
Lake of the Ozarks, MO – Special Olympics Missouri will still benefit from the 2020 Lake of the Ozarks Can-Am Police-Fire Games, despite the event’s cancellation due to COVID-19.
Planning an event of this size and scope takes time and actually began several years ago. The Olympic styled event was scheduled to take place June 15th-21st.
After completing the process of the cancellations, the Local Panning Board is pleased to announce, through the generosity of our business community, Special Olympics Missouri will receive a donation comprised of a monetary contribution along with additional equipment that can be used for their year-around games.
The committee would like to recognize those sponsors who had already committed to the 2020 Games prior to the cancellation: City of Osage Beach, Ameren Missouri, Central Bank Lake of the Ozarks, Tri-County Lodging Association, Osage Beach Fire Protection District, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks, Osage Beach Police Department, City of Camdenton, Instant Signs and Banners, Lindyspring Water Systems, Facelift Design and Print, Dierbergs, Big Surf, Wal Mart Osage Beach, Osage Beach Rehab & Health, Professional Management Group, HyVee, Oak Star Bank, Ozark Ready Mix, Kapilana Resort, Dam Steel & Supply, Summerset Boat Lifts, First Bank of the Lake, HWY 54 Car Wash, Lake Oasis Convenience Store and Daybreak Rotary.
Even though 2020 didn’t go as planned, The 2018 Lake of the Ozarks Can-Am Police-Fire Games hosted competitors from 29 U.S. states and 7 other countries, many of which had never visited the Lake before.
Special Olympics Missouri was the 2018 charity partner and received a check for $10,000 at the end of the games. Despite COVID-19 the games were a win-win for Lake of the Ozarks!
Missouri Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer is urging the Treasury Department and the SBA to implement a loan forgiveness process for all PPP loans up to $150,000.
The Congressman says business owners simply “cannot afford” the burden of applying for PPP loan forgiveness, as it’s estimated to take 20-100 hours to complete and could cost anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 dollars.
The letter was also signed by 60 other members of Congress.
Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03) led a letter signed by 60 of his colleagues urging the Treasury Department and Small Business Administration to implement a streamlined loan forgiveness process for all PPP loans up to $150,000.
“Despite the overwhelming success of the PPP program, more can and should be done to help U.S. small businesses stay afloat during these unprecedented economic times. Countless small business owners who are facing the challenges of reopening local economies, retooling their businesses, and working to protect the health of both customers and employees have indicated that further action is required to streamline the burdensome PPP forgiveness process.
“As the representatives of millions of small business owners and their employees, we write to express our strong support for a streamlined forgiveness process for all Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Small businesses across our districts and the country simply cannot afford to face the burdensome process of applying for PPP loan forgiveness. Some estimates indicate the current forgiveness reporting requirements will cost $2,000-$4,000 for each business, requiring 20-100hrs to complete.
“In addition, financial institutions and businesses need certainty regarding forgiveness to ensure business will not have to repay PPP loans and financial institutions will not be forced to hold these loans on their balance sheets. By streamlining the forgiveness process, your agencies can ensure our small business owners and financial institutions can focus their time, energy, and resources back into their business and communities instead of allocating significant time and resources into completing complex forgiveness forms.”
PPP Forgiveness Request
Residents in Lake Ozark will soon need to find an alternate route between the Dam and W.
Officials with MODOT say that construction on the new roundabout between Business 54, W and the new interchange at Highway 54 will be getting underway next week.
MODOT says they plan to close Business 54 at Willmore Lane between Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and the southern end of the dam from this coming Monday through Friday the 16th.
Drivers can use the River Road near the Dam to access the Southern End of the highway or use the current interchange for W to access the other portion of the Business Route.
Business 54 to Close for Roundabout Construction
LAKE OZARK –Traffic will be impacted next week as the construction of a new interchange and several roundabouts continues along U.S. Route 54, Business 54 and Miller County Route W.
The project contractor, working for the Missouri Department of Transportation, will begin tying in a new roundabout at the Business 54 intersection with Wilmore Lane and the interchange connector road on Monday, October 12. This work will require Business 54 to be closed to traffic between Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and the southern end of Bagnell Dam through Friday, October 16.
Drivers will be able to access Route W, Wilmore Lane, and Lakeside Office Plaza businesses from Route 54. Route 242 can be used to access the southern end of Bagnell Dam Boulevard, and River Road can be used to access Union Electric Road. Signs are in place to alert travelers of these closures.
Construction of the new Route 54 interchange at Miller County Route W and Osage Hills Road continues as well. A single westbound lane is closed to traffic and is expected to remain closed for the next two weeks in order for crews to tie in an interchange ramp and resurface the roadway.
Speed limits are reduced through the work zone for the safety of travelers and workers on the road. Motorists in the area are asked to plan for delays, slow down, avoid distractions and watch for crews in work zones.
This work is weather permitting and could be delayed. For more information and updates about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/Miller54Interchange. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.
Missouri Residents will soon have a new way to seeing information about state parks and historical sites.
The state DNR has launched a new map, which provides information on closures and impacts to area parks or events.
The map also highlights any temporary closures to all park facilities, including cabins, parking lots, shower houses or restrooms.
Officials say this map will help with future COVID 19 closures or capacity limits as well.
Missouri State Parks launches new online map highlighting park and site status and
temporary closures
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 8, 2020 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks launches a new state park and historic site status map providing the public with one convenient location to easily view closures and information that may impact upcoming visits to a Missouri state park or historic site.
The map highlights temporary closures that may be experienced while visiting a park or site including closures related to trails, roads, beaches, parking lots, gates, shower houses or restrooms. Visitors are encouraged to check the map prior to leaving for the park or site in preparation of their visit by visiting https://mostateparks.com or https://modnr.maps.arcgis.com/
Capacity at state parks and historic sites is being monitored closely in order to prevent overcrowding. If nearing capacity, parking lots or gates may close temporarily.
When visiting a park or site, the public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others amid ongoing public health concerns. Come prepared with hand sanitizer and bottled water, avoid large and congested crowds, and please stay home if sick. Face coverings are encouraged and may be required by local order.
For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missou
The City of St. Robert is looking to do something different when it comes to tourism.
They’re planning to build a Neon Sign Park, connecting dozens of Neon signs together, which is expected to attract visitors with the bright lighting.
So far, the Pulaski County Tourism board has collected over $12,000 dollars towards the project and have asked the city to take over its construction and completion.
City officials say they are now working with engineers on the design faze and will begin construction soon.
The Route 66 neon sign park will be within the George M. Reed Roadside Park in Saint Robert, Missouri, at the Junction of Route 66 and Missouri Ave. The park has access from both the west and east bound lanes and is currently home to beautiful oak trees, original concrete picnic areas, Marine tank and flag display, all of which will remain. The neon signage will compliment what is already there, with pathways leading to the sign locations throughout the 2 acre triangular shaped park.
Storyboards will stand at the base of the signs highlighting the history of the sign, how the sign was obtained and information about the sponsor funding the restoration. The park will have other features such as tailgate benches. The park will continue to be free admission, a beautiful place to enjoy lunch, picnic, walk, Ingress or Pokemon’.
This development brings vintage signs back to the Route, many that have not been seen for decades, offer a unique setting for Route 66 travelers to enjoy and increase visitation to Pulaski County area businesses and attractions. Just one more attraction to network with our friends along the Mother Road!
The Route 66 Neon Park was the vision of the Route 66 Association of Missouri. They were looking for a partner to take on this project and wanted it located in one of three locations within Missouri. We were fortunate to have this opportunity become a part of Pulaski County’s 33 miles of Route 66 which offers over 50 stops of historic attractions, new roadside adventures, eateries, franchise and Ma and Pa lodging.
If traveling the Route be sure to check out the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau website or stop by the Pulaski County Visitors Center, Saint Robert, MO. They offer complimentary; brochure with turn-by-turn driving directions, an audio tour and online interactive tour to make your trip to the area even more fun!
Photo by Courtney Cook on Unsplash
The city of Richland says the 5th Annual Frisco Park Gearhead Bash will take place this weekend.
The annual event featuring antique cars, trucks and motorcycles starts on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm in the downtown area.
There is no admission charge and it’s only $15 per vehicle to enter.
Prizes will be given for 1st and 2nd place winners.
2020 gearhead front side
Two people suffer minor injuries in a fiery wreck on Highway 54 in Camdenton.
According to the Highway Patrol, 54-year-old David Arabie of Camdenton was traveling westbound in his pickup truck, when he was struck in the back by a 16-year-old in a Mitsubishi.
The accident caused the 16-year-old’s car to explode into flames and overturn along the highway.
Both Arabie and the 16 year oldest 13 year old passenger were taken to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment.
Photo Courtesy of Lake Resident Elizabeth Brown Via Lake of the Ozarks Facebook Group
If you like chili, there’s going to be plenty of it at Camdenton City Park during Saturday’s chili cookoff.
There’s going to be Texas Red, Homestyle, Veggie and an open category.
Speaking with Kevin Burns on the Morning Magazine, Camdenton’s Larry Bennett’s says $5 dollars will get you a taste of five of your favorite styles of chili.
The proceeds also benefit the organization, C.O.P.S.
Katrina Old with Concerns of Police Survivors in Camdenton.
The chili cookoff is happening 10am to 3pm Saturday.
Small businesses in the Lake Area have until October 31st to apply for COVID-19 relief money through the Federal CARES Act.
The money can go toward expenses like PPE and other modifications needed during the pandemic.
You can find applications at the Camdenton, Lake Area and Lake West Chambers of Commerce websites.
The search continues for a man who ran away from police near HyVee in Osage Beach.
Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire.
Deputies say Jonathan Adams took off after getting pulled over, possibly because of outstanding warrants.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on Adams’ location to call police right away.
New data shows that 54 people have died across the 4-county region from COVID 19.
The increase in deaths comes from Camden County, who recently released new numbers following a 2-week gap in reporting.
As of this morning, there were 435 active cases of Coronavirus in the Lake region.
249 of those cases are from Camden, while 72 are from Morgan, 64 are from Miller and 50 were from Benton.
In total, there have been 2,840 cases reported since March, of which 2,351 have since recovered from the virus.
You can see the ongoing totals here: LAKE COVID INFO
It’s deer mating season in the Lake Area, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol wants you to watch out.
At this time of year you might come across deer in places you’re not expecting.
The ‘Patrol says hunting and crop harvesting can cause the deer to move around, and that could mean accidents on the road or highway.
Over 43-hundred deer were hit causing crashes in Missouri in 2019, and those accidents caused 449 injuries and nine deaths.
If you see deer in the road, the ‘Patrol says you should slow down and proceed with caution because where there’s one deer, there’s often more.
You might notice your headlights reflecting off the eyes of deer at night or early in the morning before sunrise.
Cute but deadly
Watch for sudden deer movement on state roads through November
JEFFERSON CITY — Cooler temperatures and longer nights mean more wildlife movement along and across state roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals such as deer and coyote on Missouri roadways during the fall.
“Deer/vehicle collisions are at their peak from mid-October through the end of November,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “Shorter days mean motorists are driving on dark roads when deer are more active, which leads to a larger number of crashes involving deer and other wildlife.”
Fall is breeding season and deer are on the move, especially at dawn and dusk. Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and keep your eyes scanning both sides of the roadway.
“Distracted driving—particularly when wildlife is on the move—can be deadly,” Roark said. “Always buckle up and put your phone down when driving.”
Some collisions are unavoidable. If a deer/vehicle collision has resulted in the death of the deer, there are several options a motorist can take:
If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal work hours. MoDOT crews will not be called out after hours to remove an item, unless it is a safety hazard. MoDOT does not have specialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from the roadway and does not contract out any roadkill removal.
Officials with Lowes Home Improvement stores say they’re handing out more bonuses to their front-line employees.
Officials say on October 16th, all full-time hourly workers will get $300 while part-time and season employees will get $150.
The bonuses total around $100 million dollars.
Since the pandemic started, Lowe’s has provided more than $775 Million dollars to its employees in financial support.
lowes bonus
It’s more charges for a Columbia man handed down from the Miller County Prosecutor.
Sheriff Louie Gregoire tells KRMS News his detectives then reached out to Boone County and 29-year-old William Kyle Crooks was arrested.
Crooks is accused in the overdose death of a 29-year-old woman found at a home in Olean in August.
Sheriff Gregoire hopes the County Prosecutor’s sending a message to others.
Crooks is being held in the Miller county Jail on 400-thousand dollars bond.
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The city of Syracuse has new playground thanks to the efforts of a few local residents.
The city and those residents worked with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to get a grant, which helped fund the city playground.
Officials say they used recycled rubber as a ground base to keep kids safe.
The city says the project would not have been possible without the help of residents who put in labor, time and effort to complete the building of the playgrounds.
The number of COVID 19 cases remain high across the Show Me State, but the reality is the recovery numbers are almost identical.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson indicated too often the total number of cases are the only thing being displayed by statewide media.
Parson says they look at all data before determining how the state is doing, which includes the number of recovered and the number of hospitalized patients.
Currently in the Lake area we have 407 active cases of COVID 19. Over 2,000 people have recovered from the virus and there have been 43 deaths across the 4-county region.
See more on local covid numbers here: LAKE COVID NUMBERS
Another major fishing event is heading to the Lake area this weekend.
Officials with FLW say the Toyota Series Plains Division will take place in Osage Beach on Thursday through Saturday.
The Toyota Series at Lake of the Ozarks will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000.
There’s also an additional $35,000 bonus if the winner is a qualified Phoenix Boat owner.
The event is being hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association.
Toyota Series to Host Event on Lake of the Ozarks
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (Oct. 5, 2020) – The 2020 Toyota Series Plains Division will continue with a tournament this weekend in Osage Beach, Missouri, with the Toyota Series at Lake of the Ozarks. Hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association, the three-day tournament will feature the region’s best bass-fishing pros and co-anglers casting for a top prize of up to $65,000, plus a $35,000 bonus if the winner is a qualified Phoenix Boat owner.
“Lake of the Ozarks generally fishes pretty good,” said Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit angler Casey Scanlon of Eldon, Missouri, who is looking forward to fishing his home body of water. “There was a big bass event there last weekend with a lot of big fish weighed in, so I’m expecting it to be a really good tournament.
“It’s starting to cool off a bit and the fish have started into their fall patterns, but there are a lot of bass scattered throughout the 90-mile lake, so you can really do a little bit of everything,” Scanlon continued. “Various patterns will be in play this week and that makes it one of my favorite times of the year, because you can use a lot of different tactics and be successful.”
Scanlon said the water level is about a foot and a half low – normal for this time of year – but Lake of the Ozarks is a very stable lake, so he doesn’t believe that will have a huge impact on what the fish are doing.
“I expect to see quality fish caught from 0- to 25-feet-deep,” said Scanlon. “This is a versatile fishery and I predict the top ten will be made up of guys doing a handful of different techniques in various depths.”
Scanlon said he expects a 48 to 49-pound-bag over the three-day-tournament will put anglers in the money.
“There are a lot of docks in this lake, so I expect slower-moving-baits like a Trophy Bass Company Jig or a Tackle HD Hi Def Craw – something you can fish through the cover around these docks – will be in play this weekend,” Scanlon continued. “Look for plastic worms, topwater baits, crankbaits, spinnerbaits and jigs to play a huge role in this tournament.”
Anglers will take off daily at 7 a.m. CDT from the Public Beach No. 2 Ramp in Osage Beach, Missouri. Weigh-ins will also be held at the ramp and will begin at 3 p.m. Attendance is limited to competing anglers and essential staff only. Fans are encouraged to follow the event online through the “FLW Live” weigh-in broadcasts and daily coverage at FLWFishing.com.
In Toyota Series regular-season competition, payouts are based on the number of participants competing in the event, scaling up for every 20 boats over 160 and scaling down for every boat below 160. With a 160-boat field, pros fish for a top prize of $40,000, plus an extra $35,000 if FLW PHOENIX BONUS qualified. Co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard (valued at $33,500). With a 260-boat field, pros fish for a top award of $65,000, plus an extra $35,000 if FLW PHOENIX BONUS qualified. Co-anglers cast for the top prize of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard (valued at $33,500) plus $5,000 cash.
The 2020 Toyota Series consists of eight divisions – Central, Eastern, Northern, Plains, Southeastern, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 FLW PHOENIX Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower outboard. The 2020 Toyota Series Championship will be held Dec. 3-5 on Lake Cumberland in Burnside, Kentucky, and is hosted by the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission and the Burnside Tourism Commission.
For complete details and updated information visit FLWFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series on FLW’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About FLW
FLW is the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits. Headquartered in Benton, Kentucky, FLW and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Zimbabwe.
FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated “FLW” television show while Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros. Acquired by Major League Fishing in late 2019, FLW is expanding its programming in 2020 to the Outdoor Channel and the Sportsman Channel as well as on-demand at MyOutdoorTV (MOTV).
For more information visit FLWFishing.com and follow FLW at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Record numbers of people are coming to the Lake Area, and the City of Lake Ozark is becoming ground zero.
The city is concerned about the growing expense that comes with being such a popular location.
Assistant City Administrator Harrison Fry tells KRMS News more help is needed from event organizers so the Lake Ozark Police Department doesn’t have to pay out so much money in normal pay and overtime for officers.
Fry says the city hopes to have a plan by the end of the year to help minimize the expense of events like Bikefest and the Magic Dragon car show.
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The Miller County Sheriff’s office is on the scene of a major accident that has Highway 42 closed at 134 and the entrance to the Lake of the Ozarks State Park towards the LEE CEE FINE Airport.
According to the Sheriff, a car and a propane truck collided right in front of the two highways.
One person has been taken to the hospital.
The condition of that person, the other driver, the propane truck and the roadway remains unknown at this time.
We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available.
Photo Courtesy of Lake Resident Christina Lynn.
The Governor’s ordered the dome at the state capitol and the Governor’s Mansion to be lit purple starting Tuesday.
It’s an effort to recognize Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
The color purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer’s Association and recent numbers show over 200-thousand people 65 or over living with the disease in Missouri.
Images of the purple lighting will be posted to the Governor’s Flickr page.
Last week, Governor Parson ordered the dome to shine red for National Fire Prevention Week.
The normal lighting will return Wednesday.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2020
Governor Parson Orders Capitol Dome and Governor’s Mansion Lighted Purple in Recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome and Missouri Governor’s Mansion to shine purple on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day.
“Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that affects many of our loved ones. It is important to spread awareness and remember that there is still much work to be done to find a cure,” Governor Parson said. “Tonight, we will light the dome and the People’s House purple to show our support for the many Missourians impacted by this illness.”
The dome and Governor’s Mansion will light up at sunset on October 6 and remain lit through sunrise on October 7. The color purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer’s Association. Combining the calmness of blue and the passion of red, purple represents the uncompromising strength of the Alzheimer’s Association and its supporters.
In coordination with the lighting, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) will host a department walk in Jefferson City from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on October 6 in recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Day. There will also be a Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Jefferson City on October 11. Please visit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s website to find a walk near you.
“Alzheimer’s disease will continue to be a growing public health crisis until we find a cure. The most recent data shows there are 210,000 people age 65 and older living with Alzheimer’s in our state,” said Jessica Bax, DHSS Division of Senior and Disability Services Director. “Creating awareness during this month reminds us all of the importance to work together to support Missouri families affected by this disease.”
Pictures of the lighting will be available on Governor Parson’s Flickr page. Citizens are encouraged to share pictures on social media.
A Gravois Mills man is facing numerous charges, accused of biting a Camden County Sheriff’s Deputy.
It all started Sunday when deputies went to a home near Bittersweet and Sweet William Road after a reported assault.
25-year-old Anthony Magin is accused of severely biting on of the deputies before being arrested.
The deputy was treated for bite wounds and released from the hospital.
Magin is being held in the Camden County Jail on no bond.
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On 10/04/20 at approximately 0001 hours, deputies responded to the area of Bittersweet and Sweet William Road reference an assault. During the incident, a deputy was severely bitten by the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody without any further incident. The suspect was transported to the Camden County Sheriffs Jail. The deputy was treated for his wounds and released from medical.
Anthony L Magin Age 25 of Gravois Mills was charged with Felony 1st Degree Assault on a Law Officer and Misdemeanor 3rd Degree assault. He was denied bond and remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility.
*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.
The Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District has new faces coming in.
Brock Biggerstaff and Cade Mahlberg are joining the force as full-time members in replacing two other positions vacated earlier this year.
It’s the first full-time position for Mahlberg.
Biggerstaff was previously with the Gravois Fire Protection District.
Both of the new firefighters went through five weeks of training to get ready for their new jobs.
At the graduation ceremony for new recruits Friday, Mahlberg was pinned with his Probationary Firefighter badge by his mother, Biggerstaff was pinned by his wife.
Two Lake residents are facing numerous charges after they’re caught illegally fishing for Catfish on the Lake.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Russel Wallis of Camdenton and Samuel Phillips of Edwards are facing charges in Camden County of hand fishing and illegally taking wildlife.
The MDC says the pair were caught “noodling” which is a hand method of removing a parent fish from the nest, which in turn kills hundreds of eggs it was protecting.
Investigators say at least one of the men admitted to the hand fishing violations.
ILLEGAL FISHING: Catfish provide fishing fun for many Missourians through various legal methods. “Noodling,” or…
Posted by Missouri Dept. of Conservation on Monday, October 5, 2020
An Iowa man is dead after police say he was crushed by a boat.
Investigators say a fisherman found the man on a dock Friday morning.
Corporal Brian Geier with the Missouri Highway Patrol.
The name of the man has not been released and we’ll pass along more details as they become available.
A man who escaped law enforcement over a parole violation is still on the run this morning.
According to the Miller County Sheriff’s office, Jonathan Adams escaped into the woods near HyVee late Monday night.
Numerous agencies searched the wooded areas near D road and Wood River Road throughout the night, but Adams eluded them.
Reports on Facebook indicated that he had been captured, however the Sheriff’s office says that was not the case.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Miller County sheriff’s office immediately.
A Camdenton man could be facing federal indictment after a drug bust.
Numerous law enforcement agencies served a search warrant in Camdenton and investigators say they found almost 350 grams of cocaine, meth, and other drugs.
Guns and an undisclosed amount of money was also seized during the bust.
41-year-old Ricky Head, Jr. was arrested and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office says the case is being forwarded to the Missouri Western District Court for possible federal indictment and prosecution.
Head is in the Camden County Jail on a half-million dollar bond.
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UPDATE: One male was charged in connection with the search warrant:
Rickey A Head Jr. Age 41 of Camdenton was charged with one count Felony Trafficking Drugs and two counts Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He remains at the Camden County Jail on a $500,000 surety bond.
On 10/1/20, The Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group, Camden County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol along with the assistance of the Camdenton Police Department executed a search warrant in the City of Camdenton. As a result, approximately 349 grams of cocaine, methamphetamine, Adderall, drug paraphernalia, firearms and a large amount of currency was seized. One male was arrested for trafficking of drugs and two counts of possession and transported to the Camden County Jail. The case is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Missouri Western District Court for possible federal indictment and prosecution. More information will be released in the future.
*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.
Repair work will be underway soon at Drake Harbor in Warsaw, after an SUV travels over a retaining wall and crashes into a sidewalk.
The Benton County Enterprise reports that there were no injuries in the accident, and that it happened during Sunday’s regatta event.
The wall was damaged in several areas, as seen on the photo shared to the KRMS News Facebook page.
*Photo courtesy of the Benton County Enterprise. See their original story on Facebook below:
A vehicle went over the retaining wall at Drake Harbor during the Regatta yesterday. Apparently there were no injuries.
Posted by Benton County Enterprise on Sunday, October 4, 2020
New COVID 19 Saliva based testing machines are being approved by the FDA, and they’re made right here in Missouri.
The machines were developed at Washington University in St. Louis.
Governor Mike Parson.
He says those regions will include all of the Lake Area.
The testing machines also require technical workers who can handle it properly.
Governor Parson says they are holding discussions on how to hire those workers right now.
Hear the Governor’s details on the full testing plan below:
The Governor also recently announced an update to the COVID 19 Dashboard system for the Show Me State.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2020
Governor Parson Announces Expansion of State COVID-19 Dashboards
(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the state of Missouri has expanded its COVID-19 dashboards. The new dashboards, now located on the Show Me Strong website, provide Missourians with multiple charts, maps, and measures about COVID-19 and its impact in the state.
“We are committed to giving Missourians the most accurate, up-to-date information as possible regarding COVID-19 in our state,” Governor Parson said. “With easy access to information through the dashboards, every citizen can contribute to our Show Me Strong Recovery Plan.”
Deliberate and data driven, Missouri’s Show Me Strong Recovery Plan rests on four essential pillars – testing, PPE, hospital capacity, and data. The expanded dashboards build on the data pillar and will help citizens, community leaders, and businesses across the state make decisions regarding COVID-19 in their communities going forward.
“Since the start of the COVID-19 challenge, we have been committed to communicating the best possible information to our citizens every day,” said Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams. “These dashboards are the next step in our efforts to get better every day for our citizens.”
The state’s cross-governmental COVID-19 Fusion Cell helped coordinate development of the dashboards, which include data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Social Services, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, among others.
Missouri also coordinated with other stakeholders across the state in creating the newest version of the dashboards.
“The tremendous collaboration across state government, and our partnership with Missouri healthcare providers and academic institutions, have helped Missouri develop these best-in-class dashboards,” MO HealthNet Director Todd Richardson said.
“Data are driving decisions for health care providers in communities throughout the state,” said Missouri Hospital Association Senior Vice President Dr. Leslie Porth. “The continuing evolution of our data tools allows all COVID-19 stakeholders to understand the status of the disease and respond accordingly.”
“Data and analytics play a critical role in informing policy actions at the local level. I am very excited to see the roll out of these new Missouri dashboards and look forward to using the data in our continued fight against COVID-19,” said Clay Goddard, Director of Health at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
Relying on Tableau, the state’s newly adopted data visualization tool, the dashboards are designed to be user-friendly for the public. The data can help individuals, employers, nonprofits, and schools better understand COVID-19 in their communities and make decisions accordingly.
Additional improvements for mobile viewing of the dashboards will come later this week. The state will continue to update the data and its communication as needed moving forward.
A Benton County man is now in custody following an investigation into a Murder dating back to May of 2019.
According to the Sheriff’s office, 22-year-old Caleb Self of Cole Camp faces multiple charges, including murder, in the death of Matthew Reyburn.
He’s being held in the Pettis County Jail on no bond.
At approximately 2:37 PM on September 29, Caleb G. Self, 22, of Cole Camp Missouri was arrested in Sedalia Missouri on a…
Posted by Benton County MO Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, September 30, 2020
We now know the winner of the annual PAW PAW contest at Bennet Spring State Park in Lebanon.
Officials say that Robert Wolkwitz brought in a whopping 13.7 ounce PAW PAW, which he found from a tree in St. Louis County.
Wolkwitz will receive a certificate and a few prizes, including pocket guide books on Wild Edible foods and plants.
Paw Paw’s can group up to 6 inches long and were first found by explorers Lewis and Clark during their journey through the state of Missouri.
Bennett Spring State Park recognizes Robert Wolkwitz as winner of pawpaw contest
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, SEPT. 30, 2020 – Robert Wolkwitz is the winner for his 13.7 ounce submission in the Picking up Pawpaws Contest held by Bennett Spring State Park nature center. Wolkwitz found his prize pawpaw in St. Louis County and was awarded a certificate and prize including the Foraging for Wild Edible Foods, Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms pocket guides.
Missouri’s state fruit tree, the pawpaw grows in river valleys with deep, rich, moist soil. It has a sweet pulp that can be eaten raw and tastes like a cross between a banana and a mango.
On the last day of the contest, nature center visitors enjoyed pawpaw bread made by Dan and Bobbi Slais of Lebanon. Enjoying other wild edibles with fresh-caught trout is an enjoyable part of camping outdoors.
The contest ran Sept. 16 through Sept. 26. Pawpaws can grow up to 6 inches long. Lewis and Clark were known to eat them on their expedition in 1806.
For more information on edible wild plants, visit the Bennett Spring nature center. Bennett Spring State Park is located at 26250 Highway 64A in Lebanon.
For more information on Missouri state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missou
The Federal EPA is awarding over 2.3 Million dollars for Clean Diesel projects in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas.
Officials say the money will go to projects that aim to reduce diesel emissions and help reduce or replace the nation’s existing fleet of old, dirty diesel motors and trucks.
In the Show Me State, the Southeastern Regional Planning Commission received $156,142 for its 3 projects in Southern Missouri, and the Leonardo Academy received $218,944 dollars towards their Propane School bus replacement project.
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IA
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National Biodiesel Foundation
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Iowa DOT Utility Truck Replacement and Biodiesel Use
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$123,252
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IA
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City of Davenport, Iowa
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Dump Truck Replacement Project
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$116,250
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KS
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American Lung Association
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Short Haul and Nonroad Replacement and Locomotive Idle Reduction Project
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$1,381,957
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MO
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Leonardo Academy Inc.
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Propane School Bus Replacement Project
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$218,944
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MO
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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission
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Madison and Perry Counties Municipal Vehicle Replacement Project
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$64,725
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MO
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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission
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Ste. Genevieve County Municipal Vehicle Replacement Project
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$47,453
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MO
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Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission
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Cape Girardeau County Municipal Vehicle Replacement Project
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$43,964
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The Camden County Library is temporarily closing its doors due to COVID 19.
Officials say it remain closed until October 10th
They say it was decided out of an abundance of caution, after one of the employees tested positive for the virus.
Other branches in the region remain open.
Offshore at the Ozarks is approaching and we’re learning more about the types of boats you’ll see on the water.
The race will feature 3 runs for both the Super Stock and the Super Cat classes, both of which are known for fast speeds.
Mark Waddington of Performance Boat Center is the race organizer.
He tells KRMS News the Super Cat class will be the faster of the two, with speeds toping 140 miles an hour on the straightaways.
Two of the three races will start on Friday around noon, with an early morning practice.
The third race takes place on Saturday afternoon; following the final weigh ins of the Big Bass Bash fishing tournament also taking place this weekend on the Lake.
Lake Regional CEO Dane Henry
Lake Regional CEO Dane Henry is testing positive for COVID 19.
In a letter posted to the hospital’s website, Henry says he’s currently in quarantine and continues to oversee the hospitals COVID 19 efforts.
As of late September, Henry says the Hospital has seen a record high number of positive tests, with a 7-day positivity rate of 21.4%, which is double the state’s positivity rate for the same period.
He’s continuing to call on the community to wear masks in public, social distance and follow CDC guidelines to help slow the spread.
Right now, Lake Regional is down 18 employees because of the virus and the hospital is expanding testing to the Lebanon, Camdenton, Osage Beach and Eldon Express Care locations.
Read more from the Hospital: Lake Regional COVID
Columbia College will be offering a free virtual tutoring program starting tomorrow (Thursday) for students across the Ozarks and Central Missouri.
Officials say the program will serve students from preschool into High School.
They say in the wake of the pandemic and many who’ve chosen to remain in a virtual learning program, students have often struggled to adjust and some are falling behind.
The program is also being offered to Columbia College Students.
Students or Parents are encouraged to contact the college for additional details on the program, which is planned to roll out at the Columbia campus first, then expand into the other districts.
A man wanted on 13 different charges in Camden County is now in jail while facing numerous charges.
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office says it started when deputies tried to pull over a car on North State Highway 5, but when the car stopped deputies say 22-year-old Ryan Holloway of Camdenton took off on foot.
Deputies caught up with Holloway after a short chase, and they say they found illegal prescription drugs and a meth pipe.
A woman was also arrested at the scene but her status is unknown.
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On 09/27/20 deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of North State Highway 5 and Standing Rock Road. As the vehicle came to a stop, a male passenger fled the vehicle. Deputies were able to locate the male subject after a brief foot pursuit. The male and a female were taken into custody without further incident. A search of the male led to the discovery of illegal prescription medication and a glass smoking pipe with residue that field tested positive for methamphetamine. It was also learned during the investigation the male had warrants out of Camden County on 13 different charges ranging from felony charges to probation violations.
Ryan M Holloway age 22 of Camdenton was additionally charged with two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was denied bond. He remains at the Camden County Jail pending court.
*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.
One Lake Area school district could have WiFi on all of its school buses soon.
School of the Osage has been thinking of the idea for several years to help kids on their way to school …
Superintendent Dr. Laura Nelson.
She tells KRMS News the district can apply for COVID-19 related grants that could make the project possible.
Dr. Nelson also says WiFi on school buses would help students and parents track their buses location in the morning.
State Fair Community College will be offering a virtual 7-week workforce training program.
The college says they’re partnering with The Learning Force to provide it online from October 28th through December 16th.
The program helps trainees to learn how to communicate more effectively as a leader and is recommended for those who are or wish to be a supervisor or manager.
The cost of the program is near $700 and there are grants available.
SFCC to offer virtual 7-week peer to supervisor workforce training
Sedalia, Missouri – Sept. 29, 2020 –State Fair Community College’s The LearningForce will offer an online 7-week Learn to Lead workforce training course from 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. on Wednesdays from Oct. 28 through Dec. 16. Class will not be held on Nov. 25. Space is limited, so early enrollment is recommended.
The Learn to Lead: Transitioning from Peer to Supervisor course prepares employees with the skills and knowledge needed to become successful supervisor. Trainees will learn how to communicate more effectively, be flexible yet firm; build trust and gain respect; resolve conflict; motivate co-workers; manage time and set priorities; and more. This course is also recommended for supervisors and managers with little or no formal supervisory training. The cost is $699 per person. Individuals who are eligible for the Missouri One Start Grant may use those funds to pay for the course.
For more information and to register, go to www.sfccmo.edu/thelearningforce, call (660) 530-5822 or email thelearningforce@sfccmo.edu.
The LearningForce offers a diverse schedule of noncredit continuing education courses for business and industry, professional development and personal enrichment.
The annual Parson Family Fall Festival is being rescheduled.
It comes as the Governor and his wife continue their COVID 19 recovery.
The festival, which would have taken place on October 3rd, is now being moved to October 31st alongside the Governor’s Halloween event at the Governor’s Mansion.
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