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MODOT To Make Major Improvements To Bagnell Dam Roadway

January 27, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

MoDOT is looking to make serious upgrades to the Bagnell Dam road deck.

In a release, MoDOT indicates they plan to spend around $1.9 Million Dollars to overhaul the existing deck, expansion joints and the barrier walls.

The work also includes resurfacing the roadway and the nearby sidewalk.

Officials say they’re planning to hold a virtual open house to discuss the project and answer any questions.

That event will take place on February 2nd from 5 to 6PM.

 

MoDOT Releases Details Regarding 2021 Bagnell Dam Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Public Invited to Comment Online thru February 8 and Attend Virtual Open House on February 2
Project
Bagnell Dam Bridge Rehabilitation

MILLER COUNTY – Information is now available regarding the rehabilitation of the Business 54 Bagnell Dam bridge over the Osage River in Lake Ozark. The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts.

The purpose of this project is to repair the bridge deck, expansion joints and barrier walls, and to replace the bridge driving surface and repair the adjacent sidewalk.

Work will require the bridge to be closed for approximately three months. A detour route will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. MoDOT will alert travelers and local residents of the closure ahead of time.

The work is expected to begin after the Labor Day holiday of 2021 and be completed by the end of the year.

MoDOT will also hold a virtual open house on Tuesday, February 2 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. to discuss the rehabilitation project and answer questions. A presentation will be given every 15 minutes, approximately.

Participants can log on or call in. All participants will have the opportunity to voice their concerns or ask questions. Those joining on their computer will also be able to type in questions via the Question & Answer option, and a member of the project team will respond.

A recording of the presentation will be added to the project website for those who are unable to attend.

To view available information or to login to the virtual meeting on February 2, visit https://www.modot.org/BagnellDamBridge. Motorists and area residents can also ask questions or provide feedback on this project using the digital comment form on the project web page. The online public comment period is open through February 8.

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/BagnellDamBridge. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.

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Camden County Adds New Technology To Improve Road Repair

January 26, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Camden County is changing the way it analyses road integrity.

A company called Infrastructure Management Services will bring new technology to the process.

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Camden County Commissioner Don Williams tells KRMS News the scientific evaluation will tell officials if asphalt or chip seal should be used for future repairs on a given road.

Williams says chip seal won’t last as long as asphalt, but it’s less expensive.

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He says County engineers recommend 18-20 miles of road repairs each year, but right now the county can only pay for 8-12 miles per year.

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Camden County Commission To Meet Tuesday – Plans To Address Building Inspection Soon

January 26, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Commissioners in Camden County are reviewing a safety inspection done by the City of Camdenton on a new office building.

The report shows several areas the need some work.

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First district Commissioner James Gohagan tells KRMS News the county plans to address all issues sited in the report released last week.

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Gohagan says there’s no timetable on when the repairs will be completed.

You can see the entire report sent by the City of Camdenton to the commissioners by clicking here.

 

Additional Information:

The Commission is set to meet this morning at 10AM for a regular session.

Items on the agenda include a name change for Circle Ranch Road, Tax Abetments, A Resolution of another freedom ordinance and a building appraisal.

The meeting will be held inside the old courthouse and it is open to the public.

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Missouri Senate Bill 49 Could Affect Your Rights As A Dock Owner

January 25, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A bill moving through the Missouri Senate could have a major impact on your dock at Lake of the Ozarks.

According to the Bagnell Dam Association of Realtors, if Senate Bill 49 does not pass this Tuesday, it could give rights to anyone to simply “pitch a tent” on your dock and live there.

In a letter to Realtors, the association indicates that since Boat Docks are on Ameren’s Lake, rather than a Federal controlled waterway, a person could simply stroll up to a dock and live on it, whether the homeowner likes it or not.

KRMS is reaching out to the association, and Senator Justin Brown who sponsors the bill, later today.

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City Of Camdenton Releases Details On Commission Office Inspection

January 22, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Commissioners in Camden County now have a report from the City of Camdenton detailing the condition of the commission office building.

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Jeff Hooker’s the City Administrator in Camdenton.

He tells KRMS News about some of the violations found in the inspection.

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Hooker says the inspection was done Tuesday by Life-Safety Code official Chasity Ivey and Ed Nicholson with the Osage Beach Fire Protection District.

The city is making no determination on possible asbestos or mold in the building.

We’ll keep you posted on this developing story.

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Miller County Sheriff Searching For Armed Robbery Suspect In Iberia

January 22, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

An armed suspect is on the loose after a robbery in Iberia Thursday morning.

Deputies were called to the Eagle Stop after a masked person with a gun walked into the store and confronted an employee.

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Miller County Sheriff Louie Gregoire tells KRMS News there were other people in the store at the time of the robbery.

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Sheriff Gregoire says they have a few tips in the case, but nothing to move on.

If you have any information about who the masked person might be, you’re asked to contact the Miller County Sheriff’s Office immediately.

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Lake Race Returns To Bagnell Dam This June

January 21, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Lake Race is on for 2021 after taking last year off due to the pandemic.

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Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski.

According to the Lake Race website, the dates for this year are June 4-6.

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Murawski also says the Hot Summer Nights car shows on Friday nights could start as early as April this year.

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Murawski says there’s also talk of a bar-b-q festival that could happen in Lake Ozark sometime in October.

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We’ll keep you posted on the details.

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Inspection Of Camden County Offices Completed

January 20, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor 1 Comment

More details are expected soon after an inspection on the new Camden County Commission office building.

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Camdenton City Administrator Jeff Hooker tells KRMS News the inspection happened Tuesday morning.

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Hooker says when the report is finished he’ll make sure Commissioners Greg Hasty, Don Williams and James Gohagan have each had time to review it before releasing details publicly.

Photos inside the building later posted online triggered comments from some people in the Lake Area via social media.

A confrontation between Gohagan and several county maintenance workers followed.

Two of those workers are facing charges.

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Special Prosecutor In Camden County Altercation To Be Selected By MO Attorney General

January 20, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A special prosecutor’s being requested by Camden County Prosecutor Heather Miller after an altercation between county maintenance workers and First District Commissioner James Gohagan in a county office building.

And Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be involved in selecting that special prosecutor.

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Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms.

He tells KRMS News he doesn’t think the special prosecutor has been named yet.

Audio of the altercation between a group of county maintenance workers and Gohagan went viral earlier this month.

We’ve learned Melvin Miller and Dean Duran are two of the workers under investigation.

We’ll pass along more details on the story as they become available.

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Camden County Commissioners To Debate “Sanctuaries” For The Lake Area

January 19, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Camdenton County Commissioners might be talking about a proposed ordinance that could prevent the federal government from infringing on several freedoms.

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First District Commissioner James Gohagan tells KRMS News the goal would be to prevent the Fed from shutting down Camden County.

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Gohagan says the ordinance was written after mandatory shutdowns around Missouri and the United States in 2020.

The agenda for Tuesday morning’s commission meeting shows the term ‘proposed ordinance’ as part of the discussion.

Other items on the Agenda include a discussion on the Sheriff’s Security systems and bids, HR personnel matters, Tax and Budget Abatements as well as an inspection of the Commission Offices.

The meeting starts at 10AM and is open to the public.

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Names Of Camden County Workers Involved In Gohagan Altercation Released Via Sunshine Request

January 18, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

We now know the names of two individuals involved in the altercation with Camden County First District Commissioner James Gohagan two weeks ago.

According to a Sunshine Release, county workers Melvin Miller and Dean Duran were suspended with pay, until further investigation.

The two workers were allegedly heard on a viral video saying threatening words towards Mr. Gohagan, as he attempted to enter the commission office buildings to begin his day at work.

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Gohagan says after that, he yanked his hand back and ended up cutting it on the wall.

The argument was apparently over photos taken inside the new office buildings, showing several safety hazards.

That prompted the City of Camdenton to reach out to the Commission, to offer a safety inspection and to remind the Commissioners that they need permits to do any construction.

Now, a special prosecutor has been requested as Mr. Gohagan has decided to press charges.

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Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms says their investigation into the altercation continues and they’re awaiting details on who that special prosecutor will be.

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Ameren Offers It’s Take On Lake Water Quality Concerns

January 16, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Ameren Missouri is offering it’s take on water quality concerns at Lake of the Ozarks.

The EPA has proposed putting the lake on a list of impaired waterways because nutrient levels are high.

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Warren Witt with Ameren points out Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake both had huge amounts of water going through in 2018 and that dynamic can create high nutrient levels due to sediments.

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Witt says it has to do with the eco-region the Lake Area is in.

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He says part of the fix for the high nutrient levels could be low-impact landscaping around Lake of the Ozarks.

A 60-day comment period is currently underway regarding the EPA’s announcement.

Witt was interviewed by Kevin Burns on the KRMS Morning Magazine.

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Lake Ozark Closer To Creating TDD For Bagnell Dam BLVD

January 15, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The City of Lake Ozark is taking another step towards the creation of a Transportation Development District.

The Board of Alderman has approved the first reading of the ordinance, and now the second reading is coming up January 26.

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Mayor Gerry Murawski tells KRMS News he’ll file a petition with the Miller County Circuit Court and then voters will make the final decision in April.

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If approved, the TDD would collect up to three-quarters of a cent in sales tax to generate money for the repairs on Bagnell Dam BLVD and more.

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The TDD would be made up of business and property owners in the district.

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For The Lake Area

January 14, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

 

Officials with the National Weather Service have issued a Winter Weather Advisory and a Wind Advisory for the entire Lake region.

They say snow will spread across the region on Friday, with minor accumulations expected, ranging from 1 to 2 inches.

Here is an estimated timeline of snowfall chances through the day on Friday

 

 

Gusty winds of 30 to 45 mph are also expected on Friday, with occasional gusts up to 50 mph. Travel may become difficult at times. Additionally, gusty winds combined with snow may create blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

 

 

A Blizzard Warning is in effect for portions of northwestern Missouri with this same storm.

 

Here’s further information on the Lake Area Winter Weather advisory.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
214 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from north to south early
  Friday. Periods of moderate snow are expected within heavier
  snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


And here's more information on the Wind Advisory:

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
839 PM CST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
  central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will likely cause blowing snow
  and may further reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Sheriff’s Office Offers Update On Charges Filed In Altercation With County Commissioner And County Employees

January 14, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is offering details on charges being filed after an altercation between County Commissioner James Gohagan and several county maintenance workers.

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Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms tells KRMS News details on charges against a second maintenance worker will be finalized soon and that the coming special prosecutor may or may not recommend additional charges.

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Gohagan recorded more than an hour of the exchange between himself, the maintenance workers and two Camden County Commissioners last week.

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Lake Regional To Build New Facility In Lebanon

January 12, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

***Update to previous story:

We’re now learning more details about the coming expansion of Lake Regional Health System in Lebanon.

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Lake Regional Health System CEO Dane Henry.

He tells KRMS News the new building will replace the current location.

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Henry says new services like physical and occupational therapy will be offered at the new location off I-44 on Cowan Drive.

A groundbreaking is scheduled for Springtime and the grand opening expected in 2022.

 

 

*****Previous story……

A new Lake Regional Health System campus will be coming to Lebanon in 2022.

It’ll sit on 12-and-a-half acre tract off I-44 on Cowman Drive.

Lake Regional first started offering service at the current location in 2017 and the coming facility will offer the same services currently offered.

But the new building will add house rehabilitation therapies.

A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for springtime and Lake Regional says it’s already been through the permitting process in the City of Lebanon.

 

Lake Regional Announces Construction Plans for New Lebanon Campus

 

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — Lake Regional Health System announces plans to open a new Lebanon campus in 2022. This campus, located at 755 Cowan Drive, near I-44 Exit 130, will include all of the services Lake Regional currently provides in Lebanon, as well as a few additions.

 “Lake Regional is committed to caring for Lebanon, and this new campus will provide greater convenience for our patients, along with excellent care from people who are fully invested in this community,” said Lake Regional CEO Dane W. Henry, FACHE.

 Currently, Lake Regional’s services in Lebanon include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, walk-in care, occupational medicine, orthopedics and cardiology. The new location also will house rehabilitation therapies.

 The construction project began taking shape following a donation by The Williams Family Trust last year. Lebanon residents Bill and Janet C. Williams donated a portion of the 12.5-acre tract where Lake Regional plans to build the two-story, 30,000-square-foot facility.

 “We were honored to receive this gift from a local family who, like our team, wants greater access to top-quality health care services in the community,” Henry said.

 Lake Regional’s commitment to Lebanon stems from the close ties its providers and employees have to the area. The health system first began offering services in Lebanon in 2017 and has continually expanded to meet the community’s needs.

 “Our care team is local; they have roots here,” Henry said. “They are excited to build a healthier future for their friends and neighbors.”

 The primary care team — Drs. Neil Schwartzman and Jeffrey Fears, and Nurse Practitioners Dan Johnson and Laura Seaman — and Express Care provider Ryan Rogers, P.A., have long cared for patients from Lebanon and the surrounding area, even before joining Lake Regional Health System. 

 “We are so excited for the new Lebanon campus,” said Laura Seaman, FNP, who provides care for all ages at Lake Regional Clinic – Lebanon. “I don’t know what says commitment more than putting in bricks and mortar right here in town.”

 In addition to completing the land agreement, Lake Regional already has taken several first steps on the construction project, including permitting by the City of Lebanon and initial clearing of the property. Groundbreaking is planned for this spring, with a goal of opening the facility in 2022. Lebanon-based True Construction Inc. has been named the project’s general contractor.

 “Our vision for Lebanon is to continue building relationships and to offer quality health care from providers the community knows and trusts,” Henry said. “Our commitment to Lebanon runs deep.”

According to a statement from the City of Lebanon, the mayor welcomes the construction project.

 “Since 2017, Lake Regional has provided the citizens of Lebanon and the surrounding area great health care and with their new facility their services will be able to grow to provide even more in the future,” said Mayor Jared Carr. “Lebanon is grateful to Lake Regional Health System for their commitment to the health of our community.”

 To keep up with construction progress and see the future of health care in Lebanon built in real time, visit lakeregional.com/Lebanon. The site also includes interviews with some of Lake Regional’s care team. For additional project updates, follow Lake Regional Health System at facebook.com/lakeregional.

Lebanon Campus Rendering: Lake Regional Health System announced today plans to build a new Lebanon campus at 755 Cowan Drive. Construction begins this spring on the two-story, 30,000-square-foot facility, where Lake Regional will provide family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, walk-in care, occupational medicine, specialty care and rehabilitation therapies.

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Camden Commissioner James Gohagan Speaks Out About Recent Altercation

January 12, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor 1 Comment

Camden County Commissioner James Gohagan is giving his side of what happened during an altercation with several county maintenance workers on Thursday.

Gohagan tells KRMS News the workers were waiting when he got to work that morning.

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Gohagan says that’s about the time he started recording the exchange with another device and he thinks the trigger might have been a tour he gave of the new commission office building where it all happened.

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But Gohagan says after he gave the tour, photos were taken inside the building and then posted online.

Audio of the altercation was later posted to social media and on Friday the Camden County prosecutor’s office confirmed in a release a special prosecutor was being called.

The investigation is ongoing and we’ll keep you posted on the latest details here on KRMS.

 

Listen to the full interview with Commissioner Gohagan and Christian Blood on the Ozarks Today.

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Missouri Bicentennial Inauguration To Be Held Monday

January 11, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Today is Missouri’s Bicentennial Inauguration, celebrating 200 years of Missouri History.

The events started on Saturday with the annual prayer service held for Governor Mike Parson and his family.

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Pastor Ray Leininger of First Baptist Church of Bolivar.

He says there are many willing to stand behind the Governor, as he navigates Missouri through the challenges of 2021.

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Today’s Bicentennial event will be at the state capitol building, with activities starting at 11:30AM.

For those who cannot attend, the event will be live streamed on the state’s website and the Governor’s Facebook page and we will share it on both of our KRMS Facebook Pages.

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Motion Filed For Special Prosecutor Regarding Camden Commissioners

January 8, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office says a motion’s being filed for a special prosecutor after an altercation between newly elected Camden County Commissioner James Gohagan and county employees Thursday morning.

Prosecutor Heather Miller says the request stems from both the altercation and a mile of gravel road that was laid on private property by Camden County Road and Bridge.

This is a developing story and we’ll pass along more details soon here on KRMS.

 

Hear an interview with KRMS’s Christian Blood during the Ozarks Today with Camden County Sheriff Tony Helms over this situation below:

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***From the Camden County Prosecutors Office:

In light of recent events the Office of the Camden County Prosecuting Attorney is releasing the following information:
On December 11, 2020, the Camden County Sheriff’s Department and the Camden County Prosecutor were made aware of allegations concerning the misallocation of Camden County resources. Individuals within the community provided the Camden County Sheriff’s Department information that Camden County Road and Bridge had laid over mile of gravel on private property.
On December 16, 2020, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Camden County Sheriff requested that the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control conduct an independent investigation into what has been commonly referred to as “Gravel Gate.” The Camden County Sheriff’s Department continued to preserve evidence until the request was granted.
On December 18, 2020 the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control confirmed that they had received the official request and it had been submitted to supervisors for approval.
On January 7, 2021, the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control confirmed that it had officially undertaken the investigation of “Gravel Gate.”
Also on January 7, 2021 a confrontation occurred at the Camden County Commissioner’s Office. The Child Support Unit of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is housed in the same building as the Commissioner’s Offices and staff members were present at the time of the confrontation.
Because staff of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office were witnesses to the confrontation, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is ethically disqualified from any involvement in the prosecution of cases which may arise.
Moreover, both events center on the Camden County Commission and appear to be part of an evolving situation.
Therefore, on January 8, 2021 the Camden County Prosecutor Heather Miller filed Motions for Special Prosecutor in both the “Gravel Gate” and January 7th confrontation in order to promote full transparency and avoid any appearance of impropriety.
Finally, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office is not an investigative agency and cannot take reports or evidence from the community. Persons with information on either incident are encouraged to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Due to the Motions for Special Prosecutor there will be no further releases of information on either of these events from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Any further information should be sought via Sunshine Law Request from the appropriate agency.
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EPA Puts Lake Area & Truman Lake On “Impaired Waterway” List

January 8, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach. Photo Courtesy of MO STATE PARKS

A new water quality standard is putting Lake of the Ozarks on the EPA’s list of impaired waterways.

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Speaking with KB on the Morning Magazine, Jeff Robichaud with the EPA says Missouri adopted the nutrient criteria in 2018.

He also says the lake’s water condition shouldn’t affect tourism in 2021.

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Robichaud says he thinks the fix for Lake of the Ozarks water quality will come at the local level.

The Truman reservoir west of the Lake Area is also on Missouri’s list of impaired waterways.

 

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Trouble At The Camden County Commission Office

January 7, 2021 By KRMS Newsroom Leave a Comment

***Update:

 

An argument at the Camden County Commission office on Thursday led to the Camden County Sheriff’s office paying a visit.

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Sheriff Tony Helms tells KRMS News the argument was a disagreement between newly elected First District Commissioner James Gohagan and maintenance workers in the building.

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Those pictures were post about the condition the office was in.

In a separate Facebook post, Gohagan indicated that he was threatened with violence.

      NEWS-01-08-2021 GOHAGAN BATTLE 2 - 8th January 2021

KRMS Will continue to follow this story and bring you any updates.

 

 

***Previous story:

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after an argument at the Camden County Commission office Thursday morning.

Investigators say the argument was between newly elected First District Commissioner James Gohagan and maintenance workers in the building.

Deputies arrived to calm the situation down and it’s believed the maintenance workers were upset over posts made about the conditions of the office.

According to a Facebook post, Gohagan says he was threatened with violence.

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Grand AuGlaize Swinging Bridge Closed Due To Structural Issues – Will Be Evaluated For Repairs

January 7, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Photo By Lake Resident Victoria Beabout

One of the two Brumley Swinging Bridges is now closed.

A routine inspection by MoDOT has found the historical Grand AuGlaize Bridge is in critical condition.

      NEWS-01-07-2020 SWINGING BRIDGE 1 - 7th January 2021

Miller County Presiding Commissioner Tom Wright tells KRMS News the inspectors found loose cables on parts of the historic bridge.

      NEWS-01-07-2020 SWINGING BRIDGE 2 - 7th January 2021

Commissioner Wright says there’s no timeline for the needed repairs, but he does say the county has no plans to tear down the bridge.

The Grand AuGlaize bridge on Swinging Bridges Road landed on the National Register of Historical Places in November of last year.

The smaller bridge nearby is in good shape following upgrades down several years ago.

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Residents From The Lake Head To DC For Stop The Steal Rally

January 6, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

There could be millions of people in Washington DC in protest of the 2020 Presidential election.

Todd Schramm with the Lake of the Ozarks Blues Society is there.

      NEWS-01-06-2021 LAKE AREA IN DC 2 - 6th January 2021

Electoral College votes are going to counted, but numerous members of the US House and Senate, including Missouri’s Josh Hawley and the Lake Area’s Representative Vicky Hartzler, are expected to protest the count.

Schramm is just one of many from the Lake area who left for DC days ago.

      NEWS-01-06-2021 LAKE AREA IN DC 4 - 6th January 2021

A number of residents spoke on the Morning Magazine this past week, saying they’re going to make sure their voices are heard.

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Former Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott Has Died Following A Battle With COVID 19

January 4, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Former Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott has died following a battle with COVID 19.

According to a member of the family, the former Sheriff was placed on a ventilator on December 17th.

Though he made progress, he developed a second infection on the 28th.

Sheriff Abbott spent more than 16 serving the residents of Miller County.

He was first appointed to the office in April 1999 and retired in December 2016.

During his time as Sheriff, he was instrumental in forming the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force and establishing policies and procedures for deputy conduct.

Before his election as Sheriff, Mr. Abbott served in the Missouri National Guard for 22 years. There he held a variety of positions, including as a motor vehicle operator, materials handler, and as the Armory Sergeant for the 135th Maintenance Unit.

In 2019, Governor Mike Parson appointed Mr. Abbott to to the Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund Board of Trustees.

This is what current Sheriff Louie Gregoire had to say about the former Sheriff Abbott:
“It is with a heavy heart, that we regret to inform everyone of the passing of retired Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott. Bill was a wonderful man who loved his community and family. My staff and I will miss him, and our prayers are with his family.” -Sheriff Louie Gregoire
Photo provided by his wife, Linda.
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COVID Vaccinations Expected To Shift To 1B Category Soon

January 4, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The COVID 19 Vaccination Program is underway across the Lake area and the Show Me State.

Now the state is preparing for the next round of vaccines, after all of the front-line healthcare workers finish getting their shots.

The next round of vaccinations is expected to include seniors and essential workers.

The CDC says that would be people 75 years and older and essential workers such as first responders, including police, firefighters and teachers.

After that, the CDC has recommended those 65 to 74 and those with underlying health conditions.

Health care providers are expected to use online patient portals to connect with patients and coordinate the vaccinations.

The secure portal gives a person, 24 our access to the health information online.

Pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS say that they’re expecting the vaccine to be available this spring for most citizens, and it’s expected you could make an appointment at the pharmacy to get the vaccination.

Officials with Lake Regional say most of their staff have been vaccinated.

Administrators with the four area county health departments are also still providing the vaccinations for those in the 1-A category, but you must make an appoint to get the vaccine.

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Highway Patrol Suggests Caution While Traveling Frozen Roadways

January 2, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

asphalt road at middle of leafless trees

Photo by Jamie Waynick on Unsplash

Winter weather is now in the Lake Area, and stopping while driving could be more difficult.

      NEWS-01-01-2021 WINTER ROADS 1 - 2nd January 2021

Corporal Kyle Green with the Missouri Highway Patrol says it might take longer to get where you’re going.

      NEWS-01-01-2021 WINTER ROADS 2 - 2nd January 2021

Green says four-wheel drive cars might do a good job moving forward in icy conditions, but they have no advantage when it comes to stopping faster, and both of those factors come down to having tires with decent tread.

      NEWS-01-01-2021 WINTER ROADS 3 - 2nd January 2021

Green’s urging you to check weather conditions before driving, while also making sure there’s a blanket, emergency supplies and plenty of water in your car, in case it stops running.

 

Missourians know to expect colder temperatures, snow, rain, ice, or a mix of these during the winter months. Already, there has been several days with colder temperatures and snow in some areas of the state. The weather forecast indicates snow, snow showers, and even freezing rain are likely this week. Each of these conditions affect traffic patterns and can make driving hazardous. Lower overnight temperatures may cause wet roadways to freeze and become slick.

Motorists should check road conditions before driving to help determine if the trip can be completed safely. Consulting Missouri’s Road Condition Report (1-888-275-6636) or MoDOT’s Road Condition Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ will provide the most current road condition information available.

Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol urge everyone to pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. If conditions dictate, avoid driving on Missouri’s roadways. If you must travel, make sure your vehicle is completely clean from snow and ice, use your headlights to increase visibility, and reduce your speed when the roadway appears wet or snow is present. Remember: Missouri law states if you’re using your windshield wipers, your headlights must be turned on.

During inclement weather, driving the speed limit is often too fast and not “exercising the highest degree of care.” Missouri law (Section 304.012 RSMo) states the responsibility of exercising the highest degree of care while driving rests on the driver’s shoulders. Please adjust your speed to the weather. Do not use cruise control and increase your following distance. It is next to impossible to stop quickly on snow-covered or slick roads. Allow extra driving time for you to reach your destination at a slow, safe speed.

If you choose to travel in inclement weather, keep your fuel tank at least half full. Having an ice scraper, battery booster cables, blankets, extra coats, gloves, water, non-perishable food, first aid kit, flashlight, small shovel, and a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk can help in an emergency. It only takes one traffic crash to close a roadway for several hours. Being prepared is critical.

Before you travel, make sure your cell phone is fully charged and keep it with you. Do not use your cell phone when you are driving; park your vehicle well off the roadway or in a parking lot before placing a call. The Missouri State Highway Patrol emergency number is 1-800-525-5555 (or *55 on a cellular phone). These numbers ring at the nearest troop headquarters. We’re here to help.

If you are involved in a crash or slide off the roadway, stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt on. During inclement weather, multiple vehicles often crash or slide off the roadway at the same location. If you are walking around your vehicle, the chances of being injured or killed is much greater. The safest course of action is to contact law enforcement by cell phone and remain inside your vehicle. When remaining in your vehicle, place it in park and turn off the engine. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a possibility if the exhaust system was damaged or is blocked by snow or debris after a traffic crash or slide off. There are also health concerns in cold weather conditions: Understand the signs of hypothermia and frostbite and how to prevent them. Create a plan to handle the possibility of becoming stranded. If there are no injuries in the crash, the vehicles should be moved off the roadway to a safer location while waiting for law enforcement to arrive.

Winter weather affects driving conditions and traffic patterns. Please remember to buckle up, pay attention, be courteous, and obey all traffic laws. When weather conditions make driving hazardous, drive only when absolutely necessary.

Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in Missouri. The choices you make when you’re behind the wheel matter. Make good choices, so you’ll never have to say, “If I could just go back …”

Follow the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Twitter @MSHPTrooperGHQ

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Power Outages Affecting Thousands Across The Lake Of The Ozarks

January 1, 2021 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Residents across the Lake area are starting to experience power outages from the winter ice storm that began hitting the lake area last night.

According to the Missouri Electric Cooperative’s outage map, more than 2,000 people are without power right now, 1,300 of which live in COMO’s district in Morgan County.

Benton County is also seeing nearly 500 people reporting issues with power.

Ameren is also reporting additional power issues across the lake.

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NWS Issues Winter Storm Warning Ahead Of Potential Ice Storm

December 31, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has now issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Lake Area.

Officials say we can expect heavy mixed precipitation with snow accumulations up to an inch and ice accumulations of a quarter to four tenths of an inch.

The warning starts at 9PM this evening and last until 3PM on Friday.

The Weather Service warns there could be disruptions in area roadways and possible power outages.

 

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
145 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

KSZ073-MOZ055>058-066>071-010345-
/O.UPG.KSGF.WW.Y.0016.210101T0200Z-210101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSGF.WS.W.0003.210101T0300Z-210101T2100Z/
Bourbon-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-St. Clair-Hickory-
Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, 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, Pittsburg, Quincy, Wheatland,
Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Decaturville, Roach,
Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, Laquey, Waynesville,
Northwye, and Rolla
145 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a
  quarter to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and central, east central
  and west central Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Some power outages and tree damage are possible due to
  the ice and strong winds. Travel may become very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency and make sure you begin your
travel with a full tank of gas.


ALSO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
145 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

KSZ097-MOZ077>081-089-091-092-010345-
/O.NEW.KSGF.WS.W.0003.210101T0300Z-210101T2100Z/
Crawford-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-Laclede-Dade-Webster-Wright-
Including the cities of Chicopee, Lone Oak, Pittsburg, Kenoma,
Lamar, Cedar Springs, El Dorado Springs, Filley, Arnica,
Caplinger Mills, Stockton, Bolivar, Buffalo, Charity, Foose,
March, Plad, Windyville, Olive, Lynchburg, Lebanon, Greenfield,
Lockwood, Meinert, Marshfield, Northview, Seymour, Rogersville,
Dawson, Graff, Mountain Grove, Duncan, and Mansfield
145 PM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a
  quarter to four tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Some power outages and tree damage are possible due to
  the ice and strong winds. Travel may become very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact holiday travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency and make sure you begin your
travel with a full tank of gas.
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National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory For The Lake

December 31, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that goes into effect at 8PM for the entire Lake Region.

Officials are anticipating a wintry mix with accumulating ice through New Year’s Eve night.

If the storm continues on its track, it’s estimated we could see a dusting to an inch of snow and ice accumulations of a glaze to two tenths of an inch.

 

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
227 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...Winter Weather Advisory Posted...

.A storm system will continue to approach extreme southeast Kansas
and the Missouri Ozarks tonight and into Friday morning. Freezing
rain accumulations mixed with light snow will be possible across
west central and central Missouri.

KSZ073-MOZ055-056-066-067-311630-
/O.UPG.KSGF.WS.A.0003.210101T0300Z-210101T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSGF.WW.Y.0016.210101T0200Z-210101T1800Z/
Bourbon-Benton-Morgan-Vernon-St. Clair-
Including the cities of Fort Scott, Pawnee Station, Warsaw,
Whitakerville, Cole Camp, Crockerville, Mora, Edmonson, Lincoln,
Versailles, Rocky Mount, Stover, Laurie, Nevada, Tiffin,
Appleton City, and Johnson City
227 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  ranging from a dusting up to one inch. Flat ice accumulations
  are expected to range from a glaze to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...In Kansas, Bourbon County. In Missouri, Benton,
  Morgan, Vernon and St. Clair Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...A few roads could become slick. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.


ALSO


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Springfield MO
227 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...Winter Weather Advisory Posted...

.A storm system will continue to approach extreme southeast Kansas
and the Missouri Ozarks tonight and into Friday morning. Freezing
rain accumulations mixed with light snow will be possible across
west central and central Missouri.

MOZ057-058-068>071-083-311630-
/O.NEW.KSGF.WW.Y.0016.210101T0200Z-210101T1800Z/
Miller-Maries-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Dent-
Including the cities of Aurora Springs, Eldon, Lake Ozark, Vichy,
Weaubleau, Hermitage, Pittsburg, Quincy, Wheatland,
Cross Timbers, Osage Beach, Camdenton, Decaturville, Roach,
Village of Four Seasons, Fort Leonard Wood, Laquey, Waynesville,
Northwye, Rolla, Lake Spring, Bangert, Darien, Gladden, Howes,
Jadwin, and Salem
227 AM CST Thu Dec 31 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  ranging from a dusting up to one inch. Flat ice accumulations
  are expected to range from a glaze to two tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central and south central
  Missouri.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CST Friday.

* IMPACTS...A few roads could become slick. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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Body Found In Osage Beach Mall Likely A Suicide

December 29, 2020 By KRMS Newsroom Leave a Comment

Osage Beach police are conforming a body was found Tuesday in the parking lot of the Outlet Mall.

Lieutenant Michael O’Day tells KRMS News the body of 74-year-old Larry Miller of Linn Creek was found in a white Chevy Blazer near the Eddie Bauer store.

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office made the initial call to the Osage Beach Police Department.

Investigators say Miller died of a single gunshot wound and the early indication is that the death was suicidal.

The investigation is ongoing and we will pass along more details as they become available.

 

20201229 NEWS RELEASE_DEATH INVESTIGATION
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Human Remains Found In Miller County – Investigation Underway

December 29, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

An investigation’s underway to figure out whose bones were found in Miller County.

The Sheriff’s Office says a call came in Monday from someone saying they found a human skeleton in a wooded area.

The age, identity and how long the bones had been there are unknown.

Investigators say the remains have been sent to the Boone County Medical Examiner’s Office and the University of Missouri Department of Anthropology for evaluation.

More information will be released when it’s available.

body found miller county
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Candlelight Vigil Held For Child Killed In Benton County – Parents Plead Not Guilty In Murder

December 29, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A candlelight vigil was held Monday night in honor of four-year-old Jessica Mast, who was killed in Benton County earlier this month.

It follows a “not guilty” plea entered by her parents, 29-year-old Mary Mast and 28-year-old James Mast, just days after being arrested in Morgan County.

They join their neighbors, 35-year-old Ethan Mast and 21-year-old Kourtney Aumen, all facing numerous felony charges in the murder.

Officials say they’re currently awaiting autopsy results for additional charges.

      NEWS-12-29-2020 BENTON MURDER UP 1 - 29th December 2020

Speaking with our news partner KY 3 TV, Benton Sheriff Eric Knox says they will do all the can to prosecute this act to the fullest extent of the law.

      NEWS-12-29-2020 BENTON MURDER UP 4 - 29th December 2020

At the vigil on Tuesday, Pastor Merle Yoder from Gospel Light Fellowship in Lincoln said the town is hurting.

      NEWS-12-29-2020 BENTON MURDER UP 3 - 29th December 2020

Yoder says the church does not condone the actions of the neighbors nor the family, and that this cannot be allowed to happen again.

      NEWS-12-29-2020 BENTON MURDER UP 2 - 29th December 2020

The Mast’s 2-year-old boy and an infant are currently being held in protective custody.

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The Lake’s First Winter Storm Of 2020 Likely To Hit This Week

December 28, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The first major winter system is moving into the Lake area this week.

Weather officials believe we could start seeing a snow, rain and wintry mix on Tuesday and it’s expected to last until Thursday.

There could be some snow accumulation as well.

As the storm approaches, MODOT is getting ready by applying a beat juice mix to the roadways.

      NEWS-12-08-2020 MODOT WINTER 3 - 8th December 2020

Speaking with KB on the Ozarks This Morning, Central Engineer Bob Lynch says they’re mostly ready for the storm, with just a few salt and sand mix deliveries left to go.

Lynch says the biggest issue continues to be staffing and they’re still hiring if you want to join before the storm hits.

      NEWS-12-08-2020 MODOT WINTER 2 - 8th December 2020

You can learn more about the jobs at http://modot.org.

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Benton County Sheriff Arrests Mother And Father In Child Murder Case

December 25, 2020 By KRMS Newsroom Leave a Comment

 

The Benton County Sheriff’s office says Morgan County Deputies arrested James and Mary Mast in the death of their four-year-old child near Cole Camp.

It follows the arrest of the neighbors Ethan Mast and Kourtney Aumen earlier this week for similar reasons.

All four individuals are being held without bond facing numerous felony charges.

It is believed that the couple, and the neighbors, had allowed the beating, assaults and other crimes against the family and the children for more than 2 weeks prior to the murder because the Mother, Mary Mast, and the four year-old-child were “possessed by a demon.”

The four-year-old girl was found dead in the home last Sunday, severely beaten. Investigators say they learned she had been submerged in a pond, then left to freeze. Mary Mast and her 2-year-old son were also severely beaten and had been taken to Bothwell Regional for treatment.

An infant in the home was not harmed.

Both the infant and the 2-year-old boy are now being held in protective custody.

 

Benton County Sheriff Eric Knox posted this information late Christmas Eve to the Sheriff’s Facebook page.

This evening, Thursday, December 24th, at approximately 7:18 PM deputies from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mary S. Mast, 29 and James A. Mast, 28 at a residence in Stover MO, on warrants issued out of Benton County.

James and Mary were the parents of the four-year-old female victim from the homicide reported in the early morning hours of December 20th.
Mary is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree Resulting in Death (Felony A) and Domestic Assault in the First Degree (Felony A). James is being charged with Endangering the Welfare of a child in the First Degree Resulting in Death (Felony A) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child in the First Degree Resulting in Serious Physical Injury (Felony B) Both individuals are being held without bond, the Mast’s two-year-old son and infant son have been placed in protective custody.

The probable cause statements will be available next week at the Benton County Circuit Clerks office or can be requested by email at cheryl.schultz@courts.mo.gov.
I have received many letters, calls and emails of concern regarding this child’s death and the surrounding circumstances to be the actions of a cult. During interviews with investigators and the media, there have been some references to God and demons.

Additional interviews have been held with family members, both local and out of state, as well as others who know the parties involved. None of the actions contained in this case are condoned by the church they attended. The investigation done so far indicates that this is an isolated incident and NOT the actions of a cult.

When a crime of this magnitude occurs, it affects everyone in its aftermath from first responders to next of kin, community, church and beyond. This will continue to be an ongoing investigation as we wait for the medical examiner’s report and any further information we may be able to develop in time.

Further charges may be sought by Benton County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rod Richardson as all the evidence is considered.

 

KRMS will bring you further updates about this case as they become available.

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Merry Christmas From Viper Communications!

December 24, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

happy new year led light signage

Photo by Phil Hearing on Unsplash

News/Talk KRMS, 1150 AM, 97.5 FM and 103.3 FM, along with it’s sister stations 93.5 ROCKS, 98.7 The Cove and Classic Country 104.9 wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, KRMS will forego all normal programming and we will be playing non-stop Christmas Music for you and your family to enjoy.

Be safe and God Bless!

-KRMS News Team

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New Details Show Benton Family Was Abused For Weeks Prior To Child’s Death

December 23, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

We now know the motive behind the death of a 4-year-old child in Benton County.

Officials say the child’s father, 28-year-old James Mast of Lincoln, told deputies that the entire family had been beaten, sexually abused and assaulted for the past two weeks by their neighbors.

Investigators say 35-year-old Ethan Mast and 21-year-old Kourtney Aumen believed that the wife of the children, 28-year-old Mary Mast, was possessed by a demon.

A probable cause statement indicated that the father told police that Ethan Mast and Kourtney Aumen also threatened him, saying if he did not comply, someone would get shot, and that if he or his wife provided aid or comfort to the children or themselves, it would be a sin, and satan would come.

Benton County Sheriff’s deputies found the child Sunday, wrapped in a pink blanket in her bed. They say she had been beaten, submerged in a pond and left to freeze.

Mary Mast and their 2-year-old son were also severely beaten and continue to recover at Bothwell Regional hospital.

Ethan Mast and Kourtney Aumen are being held in the Benton County Jail on no bond.

 

 

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Lake Regional Begins Distributing COVID Vaccine To Hospital Staff

December 22, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Lake Regional Pulmonologist Harjyot “Joe” Sohal, M.D., was the first Lake Regional employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Sohal cares for COVID-19 patients in Lake Regional’s Intensive Care Unit.

The first round of COVID 19 Vaccines are being administered to staff at Lake Regional Hospital.

Officials say they started distributing the vaccine on Monday, as soon as it was ready.

According to Lake Regional CEO Dane Henry, his staff raced around the clock to secure the proper freezers for storage, and scheduled all staff to administer the doses.

The CDC guidelines require that all areas receiving the vaccine do a “Phase 1A” program first, before moving onto Phase 1B, Phase 2 and Phase 3, which is the general population.

Phase 1A includes Hospital Staff, long term care residents and staff, physicians, nurses, dentists, physical therapists, mental health workers and others in similar fields.

The Camden County Health Department indicated yesterday on Facebook that they had received 300 doses of the Vaccine.

 

***Press Release***

On Monday, Dec. 21, Lake Regional Health System began administering COVID-19 vaccination to its staff members.

Distribution of this vaccine follows careful planning to ensure we provide the most protection possible with the supplies we receive,” said Lake Regional CEO Dane W. Henry, FACHE. “This vaccine is precious to our frontline workers, who have worked tirelessly throughout this pandemic, and we are thankful that we can offer it to every Lake Regional team member, as well as other local health care workers.”

COVID-19 vaccines are being rolled out nationwide in phases, per CDC guidelines. In Phase 1a, the vaccine is available to health care personnel and residents of long-term care facilities. In addition to vaccinating its own team, Lake Regional is coordinating with public health agencies and other health care providers across its service area to provide them with COVID-19 vaccination beginning next week.

“Our team has worked through immense challenges to provide vaccination now – from securing the freezers required for storage to scheduling staff to administer the doses,” Henry said. “We’re excited to be a part of this effort to control COVID-19.”

Learn more about Lake Regional’s COVID-19 response at lakeregional.com/covid19.

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Child Death In Benton County Under Investigation – Neighbors Taken Into Custody

December 21, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

An investigation is underway after a 4-year-old child dies in Benton County Sunday.

According to the Sheriff’s office, it was the child’s father 28-year-old James Mast of Cole Camp, who called in for help.

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Speaking to KY 3 TV, Benton Sheriff Eric Knox says investigators learned the child had also been submerged in a pond, then left to freeze on the bank.

He says the child was later brought back to their residence, where his wife 28-year-old Mary Mast and their 2-year-old son were also beaten severely.

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Knox says they took 35-year-old Ethan Mast and 21-year-old Kourtney Aumen into custody, they are now facing numerous felony charges.

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Both the Mary Mast and the 2-year-old boy were taken to Bothwell regional hospital for treatment, where they are now recovering.

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Phone Scam Targeting Lake Residents With Children/Grandchildren

December 19, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

There might be a phone scam going on in the Lake Area.

One Lake Area woman says she got a call from someone posing as her grandson and he wanted money to get out of jail.

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Willie Martin of Roach says he’s not in jail, and it’s not the first time she’s taken this kind of call.

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She says a man saying he was an attorney called right after she hung up on the fake grandson and he wanted money while giving a made-up case number.

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KRMS News made a call to the phone number Martin provided.

It had a 4-10 area code and the man who answered hung up right away.

The name he answered with matched Martin’s story.

Two follow up attempts came up busy and then disconnected.

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Lake Water Level Draw Down To Get Underway Soon

December 18, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

If you’re new to the Lake Area, the water might seem different as Ameren Missouri gets set to draw down the water level.

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Travis Hart with Ameren Missouri’s Osage Energy Center tells KRMS News you should be getting your dock ready if you have one.

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And as the water goes down, they recommend you don’t push any leaves into the water.

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Hart says those reduced oxygen levels can be harmful to fish that live in the lake and the leaves could collect in a net in front of the dam that keeps fish away from the turbines on the dam.

Hart says the draw down will get started around New Year’s Day and continue through February to prevent flooding on the lake when spring rain shows up, but those water levels will be back up in time for Memorial Day weekend.

 

***Press Release***

Starting in January, Ameren Missouri will begin the annual winter drawdown of Lake of the Ozarks. This process helps provide room in the lake to handle larger spring rains. Property and dock owners at the Lake should take steps now to winterize their docks.

“Winter weather conditions, including ice and freezing temperatures, pose risks for dock owners both above and below Bagnell Dam,” said Bryan Vance, Ameren Missouri’s shoreline management supervisor. “To stay informed about changing conditions, dock owners can obtain up-to-date information on lake water levels and river flows either online or by calling our lake level daily report.”

Fluctuations in Lake and river levels occur for several reasons. Ameren Missouri generally lowers the water level at the Lake during winter months to about 654 feet above sea level—or six feet below the full reservoir level of 660 feet—to reduce the possibility of flooding during spring rains. The Osage River level also fluctuates when Ameren Missouri’s Bagnell Dam releases water during the drawdown and to meet the demand for electricity.

Information about lake water levels is available at http://AmerenMissouri.com/Missouri/LakeLevels  Water levels are also updated daily at 573.365.9205.

Ameren Missouri offers the following tips to help both Lake of the Ozarks and Osage River dock owners prepare for the winter season:

  • Below the dam, remove docks from the Osage River before freezing occurs.
  • Ensure that hinges, pins and other connections linking docks to seawalls or piers have the flexibility to follow water level fluctuations.
  • Lengthen cables to allow docks to drop as the lake or river levels drop.
  • Use a dock deicer to help protect docks from ice damage, be aware that a deicer may not provide protection from large ice sheets and blocks.
  • Ask neighbors to keep an eye on the dock or retain a local dock builder or similar contractor to care for the property when the site is unoccupied.

Bagnell Dam water releases may occur at any time and may result in swift currents and rapidly rising water levels in the Osage River. A warning siren will sound from the dam before generators start and stop.

With proper permits, winter drawdown is a good time to complete shoreline stabilization projects. Shoreline property owners should get their completed applications in now for evaluation prior to the low water season. Rip-rap installation, seawalls and seawall repairs typically take place as lake levels drop and before fish spawning begins in March. More information about shoreline stabilization and permitting forms can be found at AmerenMissouri.com/Lake or by calling our Shoreline office at 573.365.9208.

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St. Louis Man Arrested In Camdenton Faces Numerous Felony Charges

December 17, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Police in Camdenton say a man from the St. Louis area accused of forcing himself into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment is in jail on no bond.

It started when a woman talking to the ex-girlfriend on the phone heard her answer the door when someone knocked.

But then there was a scream and the call was disconnected.

Police went to the Whispering Pines Apartments and they found a woman standing in her front door.

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Camdenton Police Chief Jeff Beauchamp tells KRMS News they arrested 23-year-old Omar Glass and they say he and the woman had been dating around 10 months ago.

Investigators say the woman moved to the Lake Area to get away from Glass and that he had shown up at her door wearing a ski mask and a hoodie.

Glass is facing five felonies, including attempted rape, kidnapping and assault.

 

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First Round Of Blasting Complete For New Industrial Park In Lake Ozark

December 15, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

With the sound of dozens of fireworks Tuesday morning, 3-thousand pounds of explosives have loosened some ground at the construction site of a future industrial park in Lake Ozark.

The construction area sits behind some trees off Highway 54 and Osage Hills Road, not far from where MoDOT is working on a new interchange.

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That’s Assistant City Administrator Harrison Fry. He and City Administrator Dave Van Dee say the work is partnership between the City of Lake Ozark and Macgruder Limestone, who collects the blasted rock to sell while leaving a smooth foundation for future construction.

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Van Dee says the project will help the city become more competitive in attracting more companies to come to the Lake Area, which could also mean more jobs.

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Bagnell Dam To Close Tuesday And Wednesday For Gate Installations

December 15, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Bagnell Dam will be closed to traffic for most of Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

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Warren Witt with Ameren tells KRMS News the work applies to two of the eight blue circles that can be seen on the river side of the dam.

Witt says these are generators and units seven and eight will be getting the new head gates.

Traffic will be closed on the dam starting in the morning and then it’ll open either late afternoon or early evening.

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Blasting To Get Underway On Tuesday For Lake Ozark Industrial Park

December 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

You might hear explosions in Lake Ozark on Tuesday as work continues on a future industrial park.

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City Administrator Dave Van Dee tells KRMS News the first phase will be getting the base elevation set.

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He says it’s too early to know what companies will occupy the future park.

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Van Dee says work on the quarry has picked up along with MoDOT’s work for the new interchange on Highway 54 near W and Osage Hills Road, across from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.

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COVID Vaccine Expected In Missouri By Next Week

December 12, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Coronavirus Vaccine is on its way to the Show Me State.

The FDA Clearing the way on Friday for Pfizer with an emergency approval, meaning front line workers and those in nursing homes will be seeing the vaccine by next week.

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Speaking with KY 3 TV, Dr. Randall Williams says between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, everyone should see protection by Mid-April next year, except pregnant women and children.

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He says they’ve ordered over 2 million doses of the vaccine to start with and that they are watching the side affects closely, as Great Britain has reported allergic reactions to the vaccine.

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Officials at Lake Regional say they cannot comment on the procedures for administrating the vaccine yet, as too many processes remain very fluid at this time.

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Lake Ozark Annual Christmas Parade This Saturday

December 12, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

They’re all set for the annual Christmas Parade in Lake Ozark!

Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski tells KRMS News there’s prize money for the top three floats entering the parade.

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Murawski also says the parade usually has around 40 floats for the annual Christmas Parade and this year’s entry fees have been waved.

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Murawski says those floats will be gathering at 11:30 on 242 before the parade begins at 1.

The parade will also have candy for the kiddos, but it’s going to be handed out along the way instead of tossed out like in years passed.

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Roadwork Expected Friday On Highway 54/BIZ 54 Interchange

December 11, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

If you drive along the northern end of the Lake, expect some slowdowns along Route 54 Friday at Business 54 and Osage Hills Road.

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Adam Pulley with MoDOT tells KRMS News lane closures will be in effect Friday only, but there’s still more work to do on the project.

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Pulley says the work is weather permitting, but you should expect speed reductions in the area.

Pulley was interviewed by Christian Blood on ‘The Ozarks Today.’

 

Route 54 Lane Closures Expected Today at New Interchange

 

LAKE OZARK – The next phase of construction is set to begin on the new U.S. Route 54 interchange at the Business 54 and Osage Hills Road intersection.

A contractor working for the Missouri Department of Transportation will begin installing girders for construction of the new eastbound bridge on Thursday, December 10. In order for crews to safely perform the work, one westbound lane of Route 54 will have single lane closures near the interchange on Thursday.

Speed limits on Route 54 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.

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Tiny Homes Project In Lake Ozark Ready To Get Started In 2021

December 10, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

You’ll soon see tiny homes popping up in Lake Ozark.

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Mayor Gerry Murawski tells KRMS News the small homes are an effort to bring affordable housing to the Lake Area.

Murawski says the Tiny Homes Project is a pilot and that the homes are between 300 and 800 square feet.

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They’ll come with connections to all utilities and will be built on-site on a permanent foundation.

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Heather Brown Named Interim Director At The Convention And Visitors Bureau

December 8, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau has a new Interim director.

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Former Director of Member Services Heather Brown is taking the reins, as former Director Tim Jacobsen heads to Arkansas for a new position.

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Brown has served nearly 7 years with the CVB, before taking a short leave to focus on parenting.

She tells KRMS News and her first priority is launching a new website in January, which offers a unique feature to travelers.

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Brown says they’re also focused on better online advertising for 2021, as COVID continues to force changes on CVB’s across the nation.

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Brown says although the job is temporary, she is hoping to remain in this position for the foreseeable future.

 

 

LAKE OF THE OZARKS CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU WELCOMES HEATHER BROWN AS INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OSAGE BEACH, MO— December 7, 2020—The Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB) is welcomes Heather Brown as the Interim Executive Director.  Heather was employed with the CVB for seven years and has extensive knowledge in the operations of the organization. Heather has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and Marketing as well as, a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Upon graduating with her Bachelor’s degree Heather accepted the position of Marketing Assistant at the Beenders Walker Marketing Group, which was a stepping stone job that introduced her to new opportunities including the relationship with the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau. She started with the Convention and Visitor Bureau as a Consultant and worked her way up to Director of Member Services before leaving the company five years ago. Tourism and marketing have always been a passion for Heather and her relationships she already has established in the community makes this a great role for her.

Heather’s background consist of marketing research, focus groups, media planning, seminars, event planning, organizational alliances, social media marketing, digital marketing, public relations, budgeting, charity work, marketing consultations, and relationship building. Not only does Heather have her professional life but she finds a way to balance it with her family life.  Heather has been married for fifteen years to Travis Brown and has two daughters (Coral & Chesney) and a son (Kastor).  Growing up at the Lake of the Ozarks, she knew this was the place to raise her family. We look forward to Heather’s leadership over the next few months and her abilities to continue the daily operations of the CVB. To learn more about Lake of the Ozarks and the Convention & Visitor Bureau on www.funlake.com.

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Hobby Lobby Coming To Osage Beach Commons In 2022

December 7, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Hobby Lobby is coming to the Lake of the Ozarks.

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Sam Adler is the Development Director with Staenberg (Stainberg) Group.

They are developing the new Osage Beach Commons on what use to be the Happy Fisherman Restaurant and Golden Door Motel locations, across from the King’s Plaza on Osage Beach Parkway.

Adler says the new 50,000 square foot store will be the main anchor for the project, with other stores coming soon.

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He says they couldn’t have done it without the help of city leaders and their commitment to the project.

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Adler says in addition to Hobby Lobby, the Osage Beach Commons will also have nearly 45,000 square feet of retail space for restaurants and additional retail stores.

Construction will start in Mid-Spring of 2021, with Hobby Lobby’s grand opening slated for Summer of 2022.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE

 

Osage Beach Commons

Hobby Lobby to Anchor New Osage Beach Shopping Center 

 

OSAGE BEACH (December 7, 2020) – The Staenberg Group is very proud to announce that Hobby Lobby will soon be coming to Osage Beach! The arts and craft retailer recently signed a lease to anchor the highly anticipated Osage Beach Commons shopping center. The new project is located at the former Golden Door Motel property directly adjacent to the Simon Outlet Mall on Osage Beach Parkway. Construction will begin in early 2021 and Hobby Lobby is expected to open in the Summer of 2022.

“We are thrilled to get this project underway and Hobby Lobby will be a great fit for the market,” said Sam Adler, Development Director at The Staenberg Group.

With over 900 US locations, Hobby Lobby has enjoyed great success since its inception in 1972. More impressively, they have thrived recently in a time where other retailers are struggling to find their footing. In addition to the 50,000 square foot Hobby Lobby, Osage Beach Commons will add upwards of 45,000 square feet of new to market retailers and 3 outparcels along Osage Beach Parkway for exciting new restaurants and retail opportunities.

TSG is excited to expand its real estate portfolio into the Osage Beach Market and is confident that Hobby Lobby is the perfect partner for the project. “Mayor Olivarri and the City of Osage Beach have been great partners throughout the process.” Adler added.

“We have appreciated the professional manner exhibited by The Staenberg Group’s representatives as we negotiated what we hope will be the 1st of many TSG projects in our city” Mayor John Olivarri said. “We could not be more pleased to have Hobby Lobby join our business community.”

 

About The Staenberg Group

We are a vertically integrated real estate development firm, who designs, develops and manages shopping centers throughout the United States. Beyond Development, TSG Properties engages in the communities in which we operate through pro-bono consulting, direct philanthropic gifts and volunteering our technical expertise and determination to make our neighborhoods stronger, healthier and more sustainable. We are proud to be the team powering the development behind The District and Chesterfield Mall.

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Blueprint Discussions For The New Rec Center Is Next For The Camdenton Board Of Alderman

December 7, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Work on the new Camdenton Recreation Center is getting closer to reality following last week’s board of alderman meeting.

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City Administrator Jeff Hooker tells KRMS News the original plans ended up being way over budget, so they trimmed it down some to make it more budget friendly and managed to keep the key elements in place.

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Hooker says their main focus right now is on staffing, not the cost of building the facility.

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He says once it’s completed, the rec center will also feature some relaxation spaces.

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Both the rec center, and the project to repave Business Highway 5, are going to be the major items discussed at the next meeting on December 15th.

Camdenton CC Updates 2020 09 03

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New Details Coming To Light About Ozarks International Raceway

December 5, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Ozarks Raceway via Photographer David Zemon

We’re learning more about the new Ozarks International Raceway that’s set to open in the summer of 2021 at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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JR Pesek is the track owner and promoter.

He tells KRMS News they are expecting racers from across the World to come here, and that led them to believe the track needed to be more than just a racing facility.

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Pesek says besides being a 2nd home owner in the Lake area, he knew this region could offer a grand experience to racers.

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Pesek says they first were looking at buying a closed racetrack in Iowa, before making the decision to purchase this former turkey farm off highway 135.

He says they’ve persevered as much of the land as possible, tearing down only the trees needed for the racetrack and modifying the turkey buildings to be indoor garages.

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Pesek says residents need not worry about traffic issues, as they anticipate building multiple entrances and exits diverting the traffic flow evenly between Route J and Highway 135.

At this time there are no road course racetracks in the mid-west region.

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The last road-course racetrack open in Missouri was Mid-America Raceway in Wentzville, which closed in 1985.

Pesek says they plan to work with the community and partner with numerous events, including local track days for amateur racers in the Ozarks.

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Camdenton’s Airport Expansion Project Over Halfway Complete

December 4, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Upgrades at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport are nearly complete as we head into the winter months.

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City Administrator Jeff Hooker tells KRMS News next steps are finishing the final grading and pavement projects for Forbes and Opportunity roads.

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Hooker expects paving of the new runways and taxiways should be finished by the Summer time, but the roadway and grading will be finished by January.

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The nearly $5 Million dollar expansion project was funded mostly through grants, some of which had to be extended at this week’s board of alderman meeting.

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That will open the door to larger aircraft for groups like musicians or little league sports teams, who can now fly to Camdenton instead of Springfield in order to participate at the new Ball Parks National or play at the Ozarks Amphitheater.

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Improvements To Bagnell Dam BLVD Closer To Reality With Approval Of TDD

December 3, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Bagnell Dam Boulevard in Lake Ozark is one step closer to improvements as the city moves ahead with the formation of a Transportation Development District.

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Mayor Gerry Murawski says a circuit judge will now review a petition and registered voters will decide on the formation of the TDD in April if it’s on the ballot.

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Murawski says the TDD will have the authority to increase sales tax in the district up to three-quarters of a cent for every dollar spent.

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The city expects the improvements for Bagnell Dam Boulevard should cost around 3-million dollars.

The improvements will be made from the Quality Inn to the dam.

 

For Immediate Release

12/2/2020

The next step in improving streets in the City of Lake Ozark is in place.

The board of aldermen has endorsed the formation of a Transportation Development District (TDD) that would have the authority to increase the sales tax within that district by up to three-quarters of a cent on every $1 spent. The city believes that a TDD would benefit the city by providing funds to make transportation improvements within the TDD.

Improving Bagnell Dam Blvd. from near Quality Inn to Bagnell Dam would be the focus of the TDD.

The TDD would be independent of the City of Lake Ozark. It is a mechanism under state law that allows for the enactment of an additional sales tax not to exceed 1 percent on all purchases within that district. The Lake Ozark TDD would limit the sales tax to a maximum of three-quarters of a percent.

Rick Hasty, chairman of the Lake Ozark Citizens Transportation Committee, told the board that he and committee members canvassed the Bagnell Dam Blvd. business district and collected signatures from the vast majority of businesses and property owners in the proposed TDD area in support of the TDD.

“It’s unbelievable the amount of support we’ve gotten from the businesses,” he offered. “We weren’t able to reach all of the businesses because some of them have closed for the season but those we contacted – probably 85 – were very supportive and agree that we need improvements to Bagnell Dam Blvd.”

The Transportation Committee was formed to promote ideas and solutions to aid in the restoration, repair and maintenance of the city’s transportation infrastructure.

Mayor Gerry Murawski, part of the Transportation Committee, added that most businesses owners or managers he talked to said “it’s about time.”

Alderman Vernon Jaycox congratulated the committee for its diligence in explaining the TDD proposal to business owners and collecting signatures for the petition.

“It’s past due and we all want our streets to be upgraded,” he offered. “I don’t think people mind paying a couple extra bucks for better streets.”

Alderman Judy Neels, who had several questions for Hasty, stressed the importance of transparency and keeping the public informed.

“I just want to make sure that everyone in that district is aware of what’s going on,” she urged.

 

What’s next?

Although there are four options for moving forward with the TDD, City Attorney Chris Rohrer said the city, which is the transportation authority, will file a petition for formation of the TDD with circuit judges in both Miller and Camden counties for their review. Once that happens, the city will place the TDD issue on the general municipal April ballot for consideration by only registered voters within the TDD since the funds collected would be used for improvements only to Bagnell Dam Blvd.

Once those formalities have been completed, the Transportation Committee will begin to promote the TDD and explain the specifics so registered voters within the TDD can make an informed decision.

“Businesses that will benefit with new roads are showing support,” Hasty pointed out. “We have to do this (raise funds locally) on our own since the state turned us down for a grant. This is the way the committee has determined is best. And we will be as transparent and open as possible.”

 

Third phase

Formation of a TDD is the third phase in moving forward with improving the city’s 90-plus miles of streets.

Last June, Lake Ozark voters approved the collection of a 1-cent Use Tax on online purchases from businesses that do not have a presence in the state of Missouri. It is not an addition to the local sales tax but only applies to purchases made online.

Funds raised from the collection of the Use Tax would be used to help pay revenue bonds sold to pay for street improvements.

Voters also approved a measure giving the City of Lake Ozark authority to borrow up to $6 million over the next several years to contract for street improvements. Again, the Use Tax would help pay for those bonds and TDD funds would help pay for improvements to Bagnell Dam Blvd.

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Springfield Man Faces Statutory Rape Charges In Laclede County

December 2, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A Springfield man’s accused of statutory rape in Laclede County.

It all started with communication between a 16-year-old girl and a 41-year-old man on an app.

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Sheriff David Milsap tells KRMS News the suspect is Oludare Bakare.

He tells KRMS News Bakare was arrested after the guardians of the girl took action.

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Sheriff Milsap says Bakare has bonded out of jail, but he’s due in court Wednesday.

Milsap also urges parents to keep an eye on their children’s online activity, no matter what device they use.

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Gala Of Trees Raises Over $22,000 For Local Charities

December 1, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Three Lake Area non-profits are getting money from the GALA of Trees event held at Wobbly Boots in Osage Beach.

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Christy Janssen with the GALA of Trees tells KRMS News the three charities will each get 68-hundred dollars this year.

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Some of those donations are going to places like Kid’s Harbor.

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Cara Gerdiman with Kids Harbor.

The Lake Ozark Rotary Noon Club will be using its share to support Candy Land.

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Kevin Wood tells KRMS News the locations for the toy drive will be at Stone Crest Mall in Osage Beach.

Dozens of Christmas trees and wreaths were silent auctioned at Wobbly Boots before Thanksgiving.

The Christmas decorations were made by Lake Area businesses and organizations.

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New Racetrack Opening In 2021 Near Laurie Expects To Bring In Racers From Across The Nation

November 30, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Photo Credit: Ozarks Raceway via Photographer David Zemon

Racers from across the country are setting their eyes towards Lake of the Ozarks for 2021.

That’s because the Lake Area is gaining a brand-new racing facility, that’s nearly 4 miles long with 19 corners and multiple configurations.

Officials with Ozarks International Raceway say the track is fully paved, and will off both day and night racing for drifters, motorcyclists and other forms of racing.

The track located just outside of Laurie on Highway 135 near J road, will host a racing school and opportunities for local racers to rent the facilities as well.

More than 10,000 people followed the racetrack’s new Facebook page in the past week alone.

Here are additional details released by the track promoters on Facebook:

 

“We want to THANK YOU ALL for your encouragement and interest in our project.

Here are a few details on the facility:
– Location: Gravois Mills, MO
– Opening date: summer of 2021
– It will be paved (the first layer is already done!)
– It will be open to ALL types of cars/motorcycles
– We are looking at doing drift events but we are not sure when
– We will have track days, a racing school, lapping days/nights, Time Attack, the possibility to rent the track, and everything you can think of!
– The track is approximately 3.9 miles / 19 corners
Again, we can’t thank you enough for the outpour of positive comments and messages we received in the past few days. We are THRILLED to get this going!”

Photo Credit: Ozarks Raceway via Photographer David Zemon

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Local Businesses Are Ready For Small Business Saturday

November 28, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor 1 Comment

shallow focus photo of thank you for shopping signage

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

Many Lake Area businesses have plans for Small Business Saturday, including Big Thunder Marine.

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Jeremy Anderson’s the GM at Big Thunder Marine. He says he’s expecting a busy holiday shopping season with many people still coming down to the lake area.

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Another local business says Small Business Saturday’s are quickly becoming a top selling day for them.

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Sharon Wheeler with Harmey’s Cheese Store and More. She say’s they have several items with special pricing for the weekend.

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Some of the items on sale include cheese and wine and holiday merchandise like Christmas wrap.

Small Business Saturday fits between Black Friday and Cyber Monday around the U-S.

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Camden Sheriff’s Deputies Net Over 270 Marijuana Plants After Residents Report Man Wearing Women’s Clothing

November 26, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor 1 Comment

The Camden County Sheriff’s office is in possession of several Marijuana plants, following a strange arrest on Wednesday.

Deputies were responding to a call of a suspicious person at Route J and Highway 7, when they found a man partially dressed in women’s clothing.

Residents had been calling about the man, saying he was naked, but the Sheriff’s office says it was just skimpy underwear.

Deputies say the unidentified man gave permission for them to search the home and they found over 270 Marijuana plants, THC Wax and oil extraction equipment.

He’s now facing numerous drug charges.

 

***PRESS RELEASE***

 

On 11/25/20, deputies conducted a suspicious person check at State Route J and State Highway 7. A deputy observed a male subject partially dressed in female clothing, hiding behind a gravel pile. The male was checked on and released at that time pending no action. A short time later, callers advised dispatch a male matching the same description, was walking nude on State Route 7. Deputies were unable to locate the male however due to previous contact went to check his residence. Upon arrival deputies were unable to locate the male however located an illegal marijuana cultivation operation.  The male subject was later located. During a consent search of the residence, deputies sized approximately 278 marijuana plants in different stages, THC wax, and Butane Hash Oil Extraction equipment. It was later learned; the male was not nude but wearing “skimpy” undergarments. The male suspect was released pending further investigation. Charges are expected 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.

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Osage Beach Warns Of Spam E-Mail Coming From City Offices

November 25, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

An unusual email from the City of Osage Beach is raising some eyebrows in the Lake Area.

City Administrator Jeana Woods tells KRMS News an email that looks like it was sent from Tara Berreth, is not a valid email.

One clue is the false phone number that appears near the bottom of the email, which is one digit off from the actual phone number.

Another clue is what appears in the subject line of the email.

If you see the words ‘Invoice reconcile,’ it is advised you delete the email and do not open it.

Woods says it is not the first time Osage Beach has dealt with this kind of activity and she says it probably won’t be the last.

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New HWP Water Division Captain Says Deaths On The Water Were Lower Than Projected

November 25, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Water Division of the Missouri Highway Patrol has a new director after Matt Walz retired in September.

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Captain Michael Petlansky joined the Patrol in 2001 after his service in the U-S Coast Guard.

He tells KRMS News deaths on Lake of the Ozarks this year were lower than projections, and he thinks the staff is ready for another big year in 2021.

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But Captain Petlansky also says the Missouri Highway Patrol is always looking for new recruits.

 

 

EMPHASIS: Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 112th Recruit Class

The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 112th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on August 2, 2021. The application deadline is December 15, 2020.

To be eligible, candidates must possess a minimum of 30 college credit hours from an accredited college/university or served in any component of the United States Armed Forces, including National Guard, for a minimum of two years, with an honorable discharge if separated, or a minimum of two years’ experience as a full-time POST-certified peace officer when recruit training begins.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has updated its uniform guidelines to allow troopers to have tattoos or brands as long as they meet two requirements: 1) The tattoos or brands cannot depict or support criminal behavior, drug usage, nudity, profanity, promiscuity, subversive groups, bigotry, etc. 2) Tattoos/brands cannot be located on the head, neck, hands, wrists, or any part of the body which would be visible during movements in the performance of their duties while wearing an official uniform or civilian attire. Troopers with tattoos on the arms that would be visible in the class B uniform (short sleeves) will wear the class A uniform (long sleeves).

The starting annual salary for trooper is $49,536, and following three years of service, the trooper first class’ salary is increased to $52,200. Other benefits include group health insurance, contributory retirement, career advancement, and more.

The selection process is a multi-phase testing procedure including: written examination, a physical fitness for duty assessment, polygraph examination, background investigation, and oral interview board. Written and physical examinations take place in each troop area across the state. After a conditional offer of employment, the applicant must successfully complete a medical examination (to include vision and hearing), psychological examination, a psychological interview, drug screening, and final applicant review.

Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a Patrol recruiter at telephone number 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www.motrooper.com.

The number of successful candidates being extended an offer of employment is contingent upon factors such as budget constraints and the number of vacant positions statewide.

MSHP IS AN EEO EMPLOYER M/F

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Camden County Deputy Injured In Weekend Chase To Recover

November 24, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Camden County Deputy Nevin Seaton is back to work on light duty after hurting his hand during a weekend chase.

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Captain Chris Twitchel tells KRMS News Deputy Seaton tried to pull over Alexander Campbell, but a chase started on Highway 5 heading north, then continued onto Highway 7 and Seaton’s patrol car was later damaged in a field near Edwards.

The Highway Patrol reported that Seaton left the field and attempted to re-enter the roadway, when he lost control.

The chase continued through Benton County with the Sheriff’s department there.

Twitchel also says Campbell is still on the run and he has warrants out for his arrest.

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Camdenton R3 Schools Mask Rules Get Stricter As COVID Cases Rise

November 23, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor 1 Comment

Photo by Ani Kolleshi on Unsplash

The Camdenton R3 School District is laying down harsher rules for students, teachers and parents who violate the mask rules.

The School Board’s latest decision says that students who refuse to wear a mask will be sent home, and those who are caught not wearing a mask more than three times could face suspension.

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Superintendent Dr. Tim Hadfield says the main reason for this change is the Quarantine rules for schools set by Governor Mike Parson, which is allowing more students to remain in class, rather than be sent home.

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But if cases get higher, masks may be required at all times in stead of just being “On the move” or in situations were social distancing isn’t possible.

      NEWS-11-23-2020 CAMDENTON MASKS 3 - 23rd November 2020

The rule also applies to sports and other activities, and even parents who do not follow could be asked to leave the bleachers.

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Governor Parson Says He Will Not “Force Anyone” To Take COVID Vaccine

November 21, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

You won’t have to worry about penalties if you don’t want the new COVID 19 vaccine.

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Speaking at his latest press briefing, Governor Mike Parson says there are people who even right now, do not wish to take a Flu Vaccine.

He also indicated that there would be no mask-mandates in Lake Area cities, and he has no plans to impose mask mandates in any part of the state.

Parson says his main concern right now continues to be hospital staffing.

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Governor Parson Extends State Of Emergency – Leaves Masks/Holiday Plans Up To The People

November 20, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Flu season is beginning in the Lake Area and throughout Missouri, and Governor Mike Parson is taking action as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the Midwest.

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Parson is not imposing a mask mandate, but he is concerned about the health care system in Missouri.

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He says numerous options are being looked at, including help from the military or medical personnel from out-of-state.

The Governor is also tackling the debate of whether to limit gatherings for the Holidays, he says you should decide who comes over for Thanksgiving or not.

      NEWS-11-20-2020 PARSON COVID 4 - 20th November 2020

Governor Parson also says he supports people who choose to wear masks, but he says it’s not his place to force anyone to cover their face.

He thinks those decisions should be made by people at the local level.

 

 

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Missouri and across the Midwest, Governor Mike Parson today signed Executive Order 20-19 extending the state of emergency in Missouri through March 31, 2021.

This will allow continued flexibility in deploying critical resources around the state as well as the continued utilization of the Missouri National Guard and easing of regulatory burdens to further assist Missouri’s COVID-19 response efforts.

“Missouri and the Midwest region remain central to the extreme COVID-19 outbreak our country is currently experiencing,” Governor Parson said. “If we do not slow the spread of the virus, our health care system will quickly become overwhelmed. This creates a major risk not only for COVID-19 patients but anyone requiring health care support, from emergency situations such as car accidents to the treatment of serious health conditions such as cancer.”

“Missouri is at a turning point, and if we are going to change the outcome, we must change our behavior,” Governor Parson continued.

With the onset of flu season and the winter months, respiratory illnesses will begin to spread more rapidly, and COVID-19 is following the same pattern. Due to these extreme risks, Governor Parson has issued a statewide public health warning outlining expectations for all individuals living and working in the state, including guidance for personal behavior, businesses, and travel.

The health warning also includes community level guidance and action plans based on three risk categories – extreme risk, critical risk, and serious risk. The Governor’s Office will be communicating with mayors, county commissioners, and local leaders across the state to explain and help implement the appropriate guidance in their communities.

Wearing a mask, social distancing, and proper hand hygiene remain the three major COVID-19 mitigation strategies. Other key guidance includes the following:

  • Limit interactions with others to less than 15 minutes
  • Limit regular group interactions to a small group (10 or less) of family members
  • Minimize travel outside of Missouri
  • Consider occupancy limits reflective of social distancing

It should be noted that given the minimal transmission of COVID-19 taking place in schools, especially those that have implemented mask mandates, the social gathering recommendations outlined in the health warning are NOT intended to limit in-person learning. 

“This is a critical time for our state. Everyone is affected. Every community is at risk, and until a vaccine is widely available to the public, the best weapon we have against COVID-19 is prevention,” Governor Parson said. “This means that we all have to step up and do the right thing.”

“Our actions do make an impact. The actions we take today will determine where we are weeks from now,” Governor Parson continued. “The bottom line is that COVID-19 is still here, it is serious, and we need every Missourian to take responsibility and do their part. The safety of our state and our citizens depend on it.”

To view Executive Order 20-19, click here. To view the full public health warning, please see attachment.

The document will also be available on the Department of Health and Senior Services website, the Governor’s Office website, and the Show Me Strong Recovery website.

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Three People Arrested Following Coach Store Robbery

November 19, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Police in Osage Beach get some help in recovering over 4-thousand dollars worth of stolen merchandise from a local store.

It started when officers went to the Coach store in the outlet mall Tuesday and they were told three people had left the store with stolen items in a black SUV.

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Lieutenant Michael O’Day with Osage Beach.

He tells KRMS News a deputy found the stolen items in the SUV and two women and a man were arrested and taken to the Camden County jail.

The women are facing charges, but the man has been released.

20201118 STEALING FROM COACH OUTLET STORE

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Mask Now Required At Morgan County R-2 Schools

November 18, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Kids in the Morgan County R-2 school district are being forced to wear masks.

As of right now, students from Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade have to cover their faces at school.

The board of education made the decision unanimously to impose the mandate this week.

Morgan County schools were in online learning from October 22 through November 5.

 

From the school:

Frequently Asked Questions: Modified Guidance on Mask Use and Quarantine in K-12 Schools

 

  • What is the modified guidance involving mask use and quarantine in K-12 Schools?

On November 12, 2020, the guidance related to identifying close contacts in the school setting was modified. If the person diagnosed with COVID-19 and the close contact were both wearing masks appropriately during the time of exposure in the school setting, the close contact would not need to quarantine.

 

  • Does this recommendation apply to all K-12 Schools?

Yes, if the school has implemented a mask mandate, AND appropriate masks were being worn correctly by both individuals during the time of exposure in the school setting, the individual who came in contact with the person with COVID-19 does not have to quarantine at home.

 

  • Is a school mask mandate required?
    No, school mask mandates are not required; the decision to require masks is made at the local level by school administrators and school board officials.  However, schools must have a mask mandate for the updated guidance to apply to individuals identified as close contacts to a case at school.

 

  • What if a school does not have a mask mandate?

If the school has not implemented a mask mandate then close contacts in the school setting should continue to follow the previously established quarantine protocol, with close contacts quarantining at home for 14 days, regardless of mask use.

 

  • What is considered an appropriate mask?

Please refer to page 7 of the Missouri School Reopening & Operating Guidance.

 

  • What about other barriers such as face shields or desk shields?

The amended guidance is specific to the use of appropriate masks.  Face shields or desk shields are not substitutes for the use of appropriate masks.

 

  • Does this apply to student and teachers?

Yes. The updated guidance includes students, teachers, and staff at K-12 schools.

 

  • What if the individual with COVID-19 is wearing a mask, but the close contacts are not?

The updated guidance only applies if the person diagnosed with COVID-19 AND the close contact were both wearing masks appropriately during the time of exposure in the school setting.  Please refer to the visual aid “Wear a Mask. Stay in School.”

 

  • If students are seated 6 feet apart in the classroom, do they still need to be masked?

Persons seated greater than 6 feet apart would not be considered a close contact.  However, there are many instances where teachers and students interact in the classroom and therefore, can result in the teacher and/or other students in the classroom meeting the criteria as a close contact and requiring quarantine.  A school’s mask mandate that requires appropriate mask use at all times would ensure they are in compliance with the updated guidance.

 

  • Can the individual with COVID-19 return to class early if wearing a mask?

No.  The individual with COVID-19 still must isolate and not return to school until the criteria is met for release from isolation.

 

  • Does the new guidance also apply to other settings, such as businesses?

No.  The amended guidance is specific to the K-12 school setting.

 

  • Is this implementation of this new guidance mandatory?

The guidance establishes a minimum baseline for utilization by local public health authorities.  Local public health agencies wishing to establish more stringent guidance for quarantine determinations, or follow standing CDC guidance within their jurisdiction, may choose to do so.

 

  • When does the implementation of this new guidance take effect?

The decision regarding the timing of the implementation of the new guidance is a joint decision of the local education authorities (LEAs) and the local public health agencies (LPHAs).

 

  • Can students currently under quarantine return to school?

Yes.  If the school has a mask mandate and both the individual with COVID-19 and the exposed individual were each properly wearing an appropriate mask at the time that the quarantine determination was made, the student may return to school.

 

  • How can an LPHA verify students and staff were wearing masks appropriately when exposed?

Mask use should be part of the standard interview process for all COVID-19 cases identified among students, teachers, and staff at K-12 schools.  The findings of the investigation (duration of close contact, mask use, etc.) will determine the identification of close contacts and recommendation for quarantine.

 

  • What is included as the school setting?

The school setting includes all classrooms, gyms, library, playgrounds, buses, etc.

 

  • What about exposures at lunch?

It is important to continue to ask questions and assess the opportunity for exposures for all cases.  If an individual at school meets the CDC definition of a close contact and either the case or the close contact were not wearing masks, then the close contact would need to quarantine. Physical distancing continues to be an important mitigation strategy for schools, especially during times when students cannot wear their masks, such as meal times.

 

 What about exposures during recess, PE, or activities such as sports, band, on the bus, etc.?

It is important to continue to ask questions and assess the opportunity for exposures for all cases.  If an individual at school meets the CDC definition of a close contact and either the case or the close contact were not wearing masks, then the close contact would need to quarantine.

 

  • Are exposures that occur to students or staff wearing a mask outside of the school setting included in the updated guidance?

No.  The updated guidance is specific to exposures that occur while in the school setting.

 

  • Are students and staff who are identified as close contacts to a case at school, but meet the modified guidance (proper masking), required to be in quarantine when not at school?

No.

 

  • Can persons identified as close contacts but are not required to be quarantined, per the modified guidance, continue to participate in sports or other extracurricular school related activities?

The revised guidance only serves to exclude from quarantine those in circumstances in which the individual with COVID-19 and the exposed individuals were all properly wearing masks in the school classroom setting only; it does not exclude such individuals from being considered close contacts for sports or other extracurricular school related activities.

 

  • How do we explain to the public that mask use can be used in determination of close contacts in a school setting, but not for all others outside of a school setting?

The revised guidance is limited to determinations of close contacts in school settings only.  Observational analysis of 8 months of experience with this novel emerging virus have shown for this age cohort in a school setting that given the overall advantages of in person learning for children, at this time in this setting, this is a reasonable approach.

 

  • What data supports this modification to in the guidance?

The infectious disease doctors working with DHSS and DESE on K-12 guidance provided some references related to transmission and masks on the final page of the Missouri School Reopening and Operating Guidance document.

 

mask mandate letter
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Kings Plaza Storm Damage Ruled As Straight Line Winds 70+

November 17, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

It was not a tornado that caused extensive damage to the King’s Plaza shopping center in Osage Beach Saturday night.

      NEWS-11-17-2020 STORM DAMAGE UPDATE 3 - 17th November 2020

Jason Schaumann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service.

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Several shops were damaged when the straight-line winds blew through, one of them being blown wide open.

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Cleanup Underway At King’s Plaza Following Devastating Storm

November 16, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Cleanup continues after strong storms nearly destroy the King’s Plaza in Osage Beach.

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Speaking to our news partner KY 3 TV, business owner Della Ray says the storm was like nothing she’s ever experienced before.

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Her husband Jack says it only lasted a few seconds.

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Crews from the National Weather Service are still examining the damage and will likely determine if it was straight line winds or a micro-burst in the coming days.

Several businesses were either mostly damaged or totally destroyed in the complex.

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Major Storm Damage To King’s Plaza Following Severe Thunderstorm In Osage Beach

November 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

 

Severe Storms rolling through the Lake area Saturday evening have turned the King’s Plaza in Osage Beach into a total disaster.

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KRMS’s Christian Blood was at the Plaza right after the storm hit.

Officials report that damage was done to numerous businesses, including a consignment store that appears to have been split in the center by the storm.

NWS Officials cannot confirm if it was a Tornado or a Microburst at this time.

KRMS News Director Christian Blood was live on the scene….

https://www.krmsradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Christian-Live-Kings-Plaza.mp4

 

Additional Photos from KRMS….

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*****UPDATE

Major damage has occurred to the King’s Plaza in Osage Beach.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, officials are on the scene keeping the public safe.

Nearly 70 Mile An Hour winds hit the area during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning between 6:45 and 7:45PM.

Residents report the damage extended into the Osage Beach Parkway.

The King’s Plaza contains numerous stores, including Randy’s Frozen Custard and is located next to Dierbergs.

This is a developing story and we’ll bring you the latest as things progress on KRMS.

 

*****Previous Story……

We’re getting word that the Roof has been partly or fully damaged at Randy’s Frozen Custard in Osage Beach

Residents on Social media say they witnessed it being torn off, as strong storms with 70 mile an hour wind gusts moved into the area.

The storm did prompt a severe thunderstorm warning at the time, but not a tornado warning.

Randy’s is located in the King’s Plaza next to Dierbergs on Osage Beach Parkway.

We’ll pass along more details as it becomes available.

**Main Photo from the MSHP on Twitter

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Lake Of The Ozarks Under Tornado Watch Until Midnight

November 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Lake Area is under a Tornado Watch Until 12AM Sunday Morning.

Strong storms are moving into the area, and are expected to last through that late night hours.

A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather, including Tornadoes.

If a Tornado Warning is issued with a passing storm, take shelter immediately. If in a mobile home, lay flat in the nearest ditch or hide inside a study structure or basement.

Residents in the “watch” area should remain alert for changing weather conditions and should keep a batter operated NOAA weather radio or radio tuned to KRMS to keep up to date with the latest in severe weather information.

 

TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 508
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
515 PM CST SAT NOV 14 2020

TORNADO WATCH 508 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1200 AM CST FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

MOC007-009-011-013-015-019-027-029-037-039-043-051-053-055-057-
059-065-067-071-073-077-083-085-089-091-093-097-101-105-107-109-
119-125-131-135-139-141-145-149-151-153-159-161-167-169-179-185-
195-203-209-213-215-217-219-221-225-229-150600-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0508.201114T2315Z-201115T0600Z/

MO
.    MISSOURI COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

AUDRAIN              BARRY               BARTON
BATES                BENTON              BOONE
CALLAWAY             CAMDEN              CASS
CEDAR                CHRISTIAN           COLE
COOPER               CRAWFORD            DADE
DALLAS               DENT                DOUGLAS
FRANKLIN             GASCONADE           GREENE
HENRY                HICKORY             HOWARD
HOWELL               IRON                JASPER
JOHNSON              LACLEDE             LAFAYETTE
LAWRENCE             MARIES              MCDONALD
MILLER               MONITEAU            MONTGOMERY
MORGAN               NEWTON              OREGON
OSAGE                OZARK               PETTIS
PHELPS               POLK                PULASKI
REYNOLDS             SALINE              SHANNON
ST. CLAIR            STONE               TANEY
TEXAS                VERNON              WARREN
WASHINGTON           WEBSTER             WRIGHT
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Climax Springs Man Busted For Marijuana Growing Facility Again

November 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor 2 Comments

The Camden County Sheriff’s office working with the Lake Area Narcotics Group have taken down a Climax Springs man, who was once again caught growing pot.

      NEWS-11-14-2020 POT BUST 2 - 14th November 2020

Captain Chris Twitchel says this time 57-year-old James Garr was found with close to 500 pot plants and some methamphetamine.

      NEWS-11-14-2020 POT BUST 1 - 14th November 2020

Garr is facing numerous charges and is being held in the Camden County Jail.

 

***PRESS RELEASE***

 

On 11/10/2020 the Lake Area Narcotics Group and the Camden County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the area of Bollinger Creek Road in Climax Springs. Upon execution of the search warrant, a non-licensed marijuana grow operation was located. As a result of the search warrant, approximately 495 marijuana plants, a quantity of processed marijuana, a quantity of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia was seized. One male subject was arrested and transported to the Camden County Correctional Facility and placed on a 24-hour hold

James Garr age 57 of Climax Springs was charged with Felony Manufacture of a Controlled Substance, Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Misdemeanor Drug Paraphernalia. Garr remains at the Camden County Correctional Facility on a $100,00.00 surety bond.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

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Power Is Restored In Camden County Following Major Outage

November 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The power is back on for nearly 500 Residents across portions of Camden County.

It went off early Saturday morning during a storm.

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Byron Dudly with Laclede Electric.

He tells KRMS News their smart system informed them of the issue and they were able to restore power quickly.

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Dudley says residents should always contact them if they do see an issue with power lines or transformers.

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Nearly 500 People Are Without Power Saturday Morning Across Camden County

November 14, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Nearly 500 people are without power across Camden County.

The power outage also affects the city of Camdenton.

Officials with Laclede Electric report that a feeder station has failed and crews are heading to the scene.

Residents on Social Media also reported hearing fire trucks racing through the city of Camdenton, but it appears to be unrelated to the power outage at this time.

We’ve reached out to Mid-County Fire to find out what the issue is and are awaiting a response at this time.

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Lake Of The Ozarks Sees Large Spike In COVID 19 Cases

November 13, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The number of COVID cases is on the rise across the Lake of the Ozarks, up more than 200 in this week alone.

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Mike Dow with Lake Regional Hospital.

He tells KRMS News one of the issues for larger gatherings is the ventilation in the household.

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As of Friday Morning there were 883 active cases across the 4-county region, 390 of which are from Camden, 175 from Miller, 171 from Benton and 147 from Morgan Counties.

There has been a total of 5,098 cases since March, with 4,101 who have since recovered and 99 people that have died from the virus.

Hear a full interview with Mike Down on the Ozarks Today with guest host Mike Anthony below:

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Camdenton Man Facing Charges For Raping Ex-Girlfriend

November 12, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is charging a Camdenton man with raping his ex-girlfriend.

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Captain Chris Twitchel tells KRMS Radio News 53-year-old Michael Krugman was found and arrested.

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He’s being charged with felony rape and felony assault.

Krugman’s being held in the Camden County Jail on a 50-thousand dollar bond.

 

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 11/09/2020, deputies investigated a sexual assault against a female victim. According to the victim, she had been given a controlled substance by a male and sexually assaulted while she was incapacitated. During the investigation, a suspect was located and arrested. He was transported to the Camden County Sheriffs Correctional Facility and placed on a 24-hour hold.

Michael H Krugman age 53 of Camdenton was charged with Felony 2nd Degree Rape and Felony Domestic Assault. He remains in the Camden County Correctional Facility on a $50,000.00 surety bond.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

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Elderly Man Remains In Serious Condition Following Violent Assault In Camden County

November 11, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office says a 71-year-old man is in serious condition after a violent assault.

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Captain Chris Twitchel says 28-year-old Michael Barker of Sunrise Beach was arrested at the scene and he’s being held in the Camden County Jail on no bond.

Investigators say the injured man was found behind a door on the ground.

His name is being withheld for now as he tries to recover at University Hospital in Columbia.

 

***PRESS RELEASE***

On 11/09/2020, deputies responded to the area of reference a 1st degree assault. Upon arrival, deputies located a 71 year old male victim laying behind a door with severe head and body trauma. As a result of the investigation, a suspect was located and placed into custody. The male subject was transported to the Camden County Correctional Facility and placed on a 24-hour hold. The victim was life flighted to Missouri University Hospital and listed in serious condition.

Michael K Barker age 28 of Sunrise Beach was charged with Felony Domestic Assault 1st Degree, Felony Stealing, and Misdemeanor Assault. Barker 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.

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We Need A Little Christmas Parade “Good To Go” For This December

November 10, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

This year’s Christmas parade in Lake Ozark is a go, and the mayor’s expecting a strong turnout.

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Mayor Gerry Murawski tells KRMS News the businesses along The Strip aren’t the only ones who’ll benefit from the parade.

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This year’s parade is called, ‘We Need A Little Christmas’ and it’s scheduled for December 12th.

There are no fees required for entry.

 

 

From Press Release:

For Immediate Release

11/6/2020

A huge sigh of relief could be heard around the lake as the Bagnell Dam Strip Association announced that there will, indeed, be a Christmas Parade in Lake Ozark.

The parade will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with lineup on Rt. 242 and then down Bagnell Dam Blvd.

With an abundance of caution in mind, this year’s parade will feature a few changes.

The theme, “We Need A Little Christmas,” guides the BDSA’s plans which include:

  • All entries are welcome. The only requirement is a phone call, e-mail or other notice of participation. Rickie Smith will take reservations at 573-434-3552
  • Fees and forms are not required for 2020.
  • Important Note: No throwing of candy, trinkets or anything from the parade entries is the official policy of BDSA parades. These items can be distributed with walkers. Safety is the reason for the change in policy.
  • There will be no separate categories, but there will be first, second and third place overall winners who will receive cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50 for their best representation of the theme.
  • Entry lineup will begin at 11:30 on a line-up-as-you-show-up basis, with the exception of a few spots saved for bands and horses (if those entries will be participating).
  • Santa will make his appearance exclusively in the parade and elves will distribute gift bags along the route in lieu of a personal visit by Santa after the parade as in past years.
  • Children will be encouraged to write letters which will be collected by the elves along the route for Santa to read before Christmas.
  • The parade will have live updates on 93.5 ROCKS
  • The Marine Corps League Honor Guard will lead the parade.
  • The Grand Marshal will not be a person, but will emphasize the spirit of gratitude for essential workers. This concept is still evolving, and creative ideas are welcome.
  • While parade organizers are awaiting word on the horses and the band, parade participants are asked to follow the theme, and that music and action are what make a parade. An entry can be as simple as a family, neighborhood or church group riding or walking and provide music or action to liven the crowd.
  • The BDSA strongly suggests following CDC guidelines including masks, sanitizing and distancing.

Sponsorships are available. These sponsorships fund the parade and with them each organization will be featured in an ad campaign built around the parade.

And remember: No Santa suits, but hats are okay. Only one Santa appears in this parade, and he and his entourage will be the finale of the parade.

For more details, contact Mike Page 573-280-4589, email pagestoresllc@sbcglobal.net; or Loretta Srch, 573-793-6914, lorettasrch@windstream.net.

Comments, suggestions, volunteers and sponsors are welcome.

The next BDSA meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Willmore Lodge.

 

From Website:

 

36th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12, 2020, 1:00 pm
Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark, MO

And what’s a parade about anyway if not refreshing the joy of youth in celebration of the holidays?

Gather your gang – your business, club, talent, grass roots group, friends and family to join the festivities of the 36th Annual Lake Area Christmas Parade.

The parade kicks off at 1:00 pm. Line-up starts at 11:30 a.m. at the junction of HH & Bagnell Dam Boulevard.

Entries line up on 242 in the order they arrive. Judging of entries occurs before parade during line-up. Promptly at 1:00 the Maine Corp League Honor Guard leads the parade turning right on the Boulevard and proceeding down to Bagnell Dam.

Grand Marshals: Our Grand Marshal will not be a person, but the spirit of gratitude for our essential workers.

Floats, boats, bands, cars, trucks, bikes, queens, celebrities, Shriners, firetrucks, marchers, twirlers, clubs, scouts, horses and more are anticipated to fill the ranks to make this a parade to remember. Entries forms are downloadable in the header above.

Consider while planning your entry –There will be no separate categories, but there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall winners who will receive cash of $200, $100 and $50 for their best representation of the theme. No full Santa costumes. Hats are okay.

Santa Claus arrives in Lake of the Ozark’s style. The parade finale. Pulled by his reindeer Santa’s ride is a beautiful Red Sleigh with over 2,000 lights, garland, music and Santa helpers. The sleigh was designed and built by Steve Lemens and his late wife Pat, who embarked on this labor of love for the joy of children at Christmas time. Many contributed to the original project. A special thanks to Steve Lemens, Brian and Angie Schuster, Summerset Boat Lifts and Big Thunder Marina for continuing this tradition.

Santa will make his appearance exclusively in the parade and elves will distribute gift bags along the route in lieu of a personal visit.

Children are encouraged to write letters which will be collected by the elves along the route for Santa to read before Christmas.

BDSA is strongly suggesting following CDC guidelines including masks, sanitizing and distancing.

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Sunrise Beach Fire Chief Releases More Details About Camden County Court Petition

November 10, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A Sunrise Beach Fire Board member is no longer showing up for board meetings, and now the fire chief is turning to the Camden County circuit court for help.

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Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District chief Joseph LaPlant.

He tells KRMS News President Denise Dill and Director Robert Hemen have not been able to agree on how to replace another board member’s departure.

Without at least two board members working, upgrades and major decisions for the Fire District are being held up.

That includes equipment needed by firefighters, which can’t be approved or purchased without approval.

We’ll pass along more details as they become available here on KRMS.

 

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Petition to the Circuit Court
In June of 2020, Director Brian Layman resigned from the Board of Directors due to his moving out of the District. Under Missouri State Statute RsMO 321.200, the remaining board members are charged with filling the vacant seat by appointment. The appointed person would then serve on the board until the next biennial election. That election would take place in April of 2022.
In the time since his resignation was accepted, the remaining two board members, President Denise Dill and Director Robert Hemen have been deadlocked on several issues; most notable, whom to appoint to the vacant seat and start time of the board meetings. The item of the vacant seat has been placed on the meeting agenda every month since Director Layman resigned. As it was evident the Board was deadlocked on the appointment, President Dill has motioned or recommended each month that the matter be taken before the circuit court for a judge to make the appointment.
Director Hemen has refused to vote for the District to move forward with the circuit court, stating he believed it would be a waste of District money. Legal Counsel Tom Lorraine offered to wave all legal fees for the action and the District would only pay court costs, to which Director Hemen also refused.
Director Hemen has placed on the agenda that the meetings be moved to 6:30 pm, first, so that certain members of the public could attend the meetings and later, citing employment and family obligations as being reason to request the change.
The District has held several Board Meetings at the regular start time of 5:30 pm that were called “no quorum”, after President Dill waited 15 minutes each meeting beyond the posted start time. Meetings were initially rescheduled each time Director Hemen failed to attend at the set meeting time of 5:30 pm on the third Monday of the month, including the August meeting in which action was required to set the tax rate for the District as required by statute. President Dill continued to not second motions for a meeting time change as placed on the agenda each month by Director Hemen.
At the September 2020 meeting, Director Hemen read a letter to the community, and for public record, citing his reasons for his meeting time change request and that President Dill refused to accommodate him. In that letter, Director Hemen stated:
“After tonight I will no longer be attending any public meeting of the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District that start before 1900 (7:00 pm)”
During this time, Fire Chief Joseph LaPlant met with the Camden County Prosecuting Attorney and then, along with Legal Counsel Tom Lorraine, met with the Assistant Missouri Attorney General regarding the issues with the Board. Both parties advised Chief LaPlant that a no quorum meeting met the requirement of a monthly meeting as prescribed by state statutes and therefore did not have to be rescheduled. Director Hemen did not attend the October 19th meeting of the Board of Directors and made no attempt to notify the Fire Chief or President Dill that he would not be attending – the meeting was called as “no quorum”.
Chief LaPlant notified Director Hemen of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Assistant Attorney General’s opinions in a letter via email on October 23rd. In addition, that letter advised Director Hemen that Chief LaPlant could no longer accept electronic correspondence from Director Hemen from his personal email account as all District business (by District policy approved by the Board of Directors) is to be transmitted through the District email server, which Director Hemen refuses to use. Chief LaPlant was advised by the Assistant Attorney General to follow the policy with regard to electronic communications.
At the October 2020 Board Meeting, the posted agenda included budget items including turnout gear, fire hose, Automatic External Defibrillators and staff vehicles. The agenda also included three items requested to be posted by Director Hemen, despite his not attending the Board Meeting which started at 5:30 pm.
As the 2020 budget year is coming to a close, Fire Chief LaPlant planned to submit budget recommendations and obtain approval to purchase lifesaving equipment that is aging or out of service to maintain the level of readiness and service the residents have come to expect. These items cannot be purchased without the approval of at least two board members due to the expected amounts for the purchases being over 10,000 dollars.
Under state statute RsMO 321.200 – “Any vacancy on the board shall be filled by the remaining elected members of the board, except when less than two elected members remain on the board any vacancy shall be filled by the circuit court of the county in which all or a majority of the district lies.”
Given that Director Hemen has stated he will no longer attend public board meetings of the District, the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District filed today, November 5, 2020, a petition in the Circuit Court of Camden County for the court to rule on the following:
Is Director Hemen’s statement, entered into Public Record, a resignation and if so, there is no duly constituted board to approve and accept Director Hemen’s resignation or refusal to attend to the District needs the Fire Chief Joseph LaPlant has submitted his request for relief by the Circuit Court under Chapter 321.200.2.
Additionally, the petition cites Chapter 321.190 in which if Director Hemen’s actions are deemed to constitute malfeasance, as outlined to in the Chief’s letter to Legal Counsel, then the circuit court has the power to remove him from his seat.
RsMO 321.190 states – “The circuit court having jurisdiction over the district shall have power to remove directors or any of them for good cause shown upon a petition, notice and hearing.”
This means that the Fire Chief, in accordance with Missouri State Statutes, has notified the court that no quorum exists or that the quorum of the Board has been threatened in a manner that is inconsistent with the safety and welfare of the general public. The petition asks for the matter to be advanced on the court docket in a matter of immediate public interest and concern in accordance with RsMO 321.450.
Normally, the Fire Chief would require a majority vote of the Board to proceed to court. However, as this is an unprecedented situation in which the Board is deadlocked on filling the vacant seat and even a time to meet, and a sitting board member has publicly stated he will no longer attend public board meetings that take place at the official monthly start time, Chief LaPlant felt that it is in the best interest of the people the District serves to bring this matter before the court and have these issues resolved in the interest of public safety.
Media may direct their questions to
Fire Chief Joseph LaPlant
Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District
573-374-4411
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Eldon Police Help Camden County Capture Burglars

November 7, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

Several people accused in a burglary in the Horseshoe Bend area are facing charges.

And the Camden County Sheriff’s Office says communication with the Eldon Police Department is why.

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Captain Christ Twitchel says deputies were called to Point Cherokee Circle on report of the burglary, but he thinks Eldon police may have also heard the call and pulled over the suspects on the road.

Over 3-thousand dollars worth of stolen items were returned to owners and Captain Twitchel says suspected heroin and cocaine were also found.

Twitchel also says some pf the people arrested had outstanding warrants.

 

***PRESS RELEASE***

 

On 11/03/2020 deputies responded to the area of Point Cherokee Circle in the Horseshoe Bend area reference a burglary. During a joint investigation with the Eldon Police Department, four subjects were arrested that were responsible for the burglary. Approximately $3300.00 worth of stolen property was located and returned to the owners. Also, suspected heroin and cocaine were seized. Several of the individuals arrested had outstanding warrants. These subjects were placed on a 24-hour hold pending charges. The investigation continues and more charges are expected.

*The Camden County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone that these charges are merely an accusation and these individuals remain innocent until proven guilty.

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SBFPD Cheif LaPlant Petitions Camden County Court To Help With Fire Board Issues

November 6, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

The Fire Chief in Sunrise Beach is petitioning the Circuit Court of Camden County to figure out how to move forward as the Fire Board seems to have run into a stale mate.

Director Bryan Layman resigned in June because he moved out of the district, but so far….the remaining Board of President Denise Dill, and Director Robert Hemen, have not agreed on how to fill Layman’s seat.

Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District chief Joseph LaPlant says in a statement that Hemen has stopped coming to board meetings, and that’s holding up budget concerns, including money for fire equipment.

LaPlant also says Hemen no longer communicates with the District email server.

The chief wants the Circuit Court to help figure out how to resolve the issue.

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Charges Dropped Against Woman Suspected In 2001 Brumley Murder Case

November 5, 2020 By KRMS News Anchor Leave a Comment

A woman from the Lake Area has murder charges dropped in Miller County.

Tabetha Mae Carter was arrested in January as part of an investigation into the death of Jerry Allen Jeffries in Brumley in 2001.

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