Missouri officials want to continue having a private company handle calls about jobless benefits in the state even though the unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
According to an Associated Press Report posted by Ozarks First, the unemployment rate reached as high as 12.5% in April 2020. Currently, it is down to 3.7%, which is equal to the rate in March 2020 before the pandemic began.
Rain Now in the Forecast for Later This Week
As a major warm-up begins in the Lakes Region, the National Weather Service says rain may enter the picture later this week.
Second Floor Lobby Renovation Begins Today at Branson City Hall
The City of Branson begins a construction project on the second-floor lobby at City Hall today.
Cold Conditions Challenge Firefighters Battling Blaze
The extreme cold temperatures Sunday morning proved to be a challenge for area firefighters battling a blaze.
NWS Warns of Fire Danger
The National Weather Service says the combination of gusty winds and low humidity will make outdoor burning dangerous today.
Branson City Hall Update Begins This Week
The City of Branson to begin a construction project on the second floor lobby at City Hall this week.
