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.
Stone County Hosts Sessions to Hear Planning and Zoning Input
An organization is teaming up with the Stone County Government to get citizen input ahead of a vote to determine the future of Planning and Zoning.
Severe Storms in Forecast for Today, Friday
The area of possible severe weather continues to expand in the Ozarks.
Branson Woman Facing Charges in Infant Death
Law enforcement has charged a Taney County woman after her infant was found deceased inside a garbage bag in the trunk of her vehicle.
40 Hours of Bowling for Fallen Deputies
A new bowling venue in Branson is helping the families of the Christian County Deputies who lost their lives in the line of duty last week.
Harrison Voters Split on Sales Tax Renewals, Other Election Results
After a full court press by city and community leaders to educate and inform Harrison voters about two sales taxes up for renewal, only one of them goes through.
