SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri is a step closer to seeing its highest pay raise ever for state employees.
Lawmakers signed a bill that puts a bill with that pay raise on the governor’s desk. Missouri Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign this bill into law.
According to the National Education Association, the average starting salary for a teacher in Missouri is $33,234. The overall average salary for teachers in the state is $51,557.
Rainy Weekend Ahead for the Lakes Region
As summer is set to begin on Sunday, the Lakes Region remains in a rainy spring-like pattern.
H2Ozarks Among Groups Benefitting from Latest Grants from Arkansas Department of Agriculture
Several organizations in and around the Lakes Region are among the groups that are receiving money from the State of Arkansas.
Traffic Crash in Boone County Kills One, Injures Another
A two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Kirk Mountain in northern Boone County results in one fatality and one injury.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions
The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.
Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.
