JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the start of the school year just weeks away, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations says districts are still struggling to find teachers.
For more than a year, lawmakers, business leaders and educators have been researching what can be done to combat the teacher shortage. Last year, the focus was on teacher pay. Now, the commission is pivoting to culture and climate and the impact it’s having in the classroom.
City of Branson Orders Shutdown of Motel Property
A motel on the Branson Strip is ordered shutdown for several violations.
North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program
The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.
Jamaican Illegally Residing in Branson Sentenced on Firearm Charges
A man from Jamaica residing in the Lakes Region who stayed in the United States after his Student Visa ran out will serve time for Illegal Firearm Possession.
Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Hollister
A body discovered in Hollister on Thursday is being investigated.
