JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A series of bills approved in this year’s Missouri legislative session will officially take effect on Monday, Aug. 28 as laws.
Here’s a closer look at five new prominent state laws, addressing health, public safety and other topics.
SB 49 – Bans gender-affirming care for minors
Missouri will ban transgender children and some adults from gender-affirming care.
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(by Joey Schneider and Emily Manley, ozarksfirst.com)
Temperatures to Drop Over the Weekend
People attending Christmas events and parades this weekend will get different temperatures each day.
Documents on Nixa Woman Accused of Impersonating Celebrities Posted
An actress and a NFL football player are among the celebrities a Nixa woman is accused of impersonating according to court documents filed on Friday.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.
Christmas Events This Weekend in the Lakes Region
A weekend full of Christmas events are happening in the region.
Drought Levels Steady in Lakes Region
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region in a holding pattern.
