SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ahead of the March 1st trout season, the Missouri Department of Conservation is banning the use of felt-sole waders in trout streams.
The department is doing this to combat invasive species of algae called “rock snot”.
The algae, also known as didymo, has already infested the white river just south of the Missouri-Arkansas border.
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.
Nixa to Host Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Cocoa Night on Dec. 5
The Nixa Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to kick off the holiday season with the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cocoa with the Community, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
WASHINGTON – Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing a bill called the “No Taxes on Healthcare Act,” which aims to eliminate taxes on a wide range of healthcare costs.
