The new Missouri Department of Conservation Podcast is now posted.
This week's podcast features an interview with Stone County Agent Kearby Bridges, who talks about water and outdoor safety as well as the increasing number of bear sightings and what to do should someone encounter a bear walking on a trail or approach a house.
The complete podcast can be heard below:
Heat Advisory Today, Storms Later
Temperatures will ramp up again in the Lakes Region with the National Weather Service expected highs at 100 or better with Heat Index readings as high as 110.
Man Facing Multiple Charges for Two Incidents
A Branson Man is facing charges for two incidents over the last two months.
Burn Bans Increase over Northern Arkansas
As dry conditions persists in the Ozarks, a number of counties in Arkansas have issued burn bans.
Southern Stone County Firefighters Work Boat, Structure Fires
Southern Stone County Firefighters were busy with a pair of incidents on Sunday.
H2Ozarks Continuing Programs, Preparing for Shoreline Cleanups
An organization that started to coordinate shoreline cleanups on area lakes continues with those and other programs targeting water quality.
