The Missouri House endorsed legislation Wednesday that could allow more school employees to be trained to carry guns as protection officers.
Under current state law, teachers and administrators already can be designated as school protection officers if they complete 112 hours of basic training and an additional 18 hours every two years.
The legislation would expand that option to all school personnel, such as cooks, custodians, maintenance staff and others.
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.
Heat Advisory Back in Place Today
After a one-day break, Heat Advisories will be back in place for the Lakes Region.
Highway 76 Work Along Lake Taneycomo in Hollister Set for 2027
The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed the start of the Route 76 Slide Repair Project in Hollister from this month to January 2027.
Taney County Health Department Begins "Building Communities for Better Health" Initiative
The Taney County Health Department is beginning a process to help county residents suffering from chronic diseases.
