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.
Harrison 150 Celebration Underway
Several months of celebrating the 150 Year of the City of Harrison is underway.
UA Northark Finalizes Degree Program with UAM
A partnership announced in April gets an official kick-off last week.
Federal Officials Highlight Sleep Deficit Affecting Nearly Half of U.S. Adults
New federal health data indicates that nearly half of American adults are not getting enough sleep, raising concerns about long-term health impacts and productivity.
Cool Saturday Leads to Warm-Up Beginning Sunday
The Cool Weather left behind by the recent round of storms that struck the Lakes Region lingers one more day prior to a warm-up.
State Officials on Hand for Route 66 Centennial Kick-off, Talk 1-44 Improvements
Thursday's opening of the National Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield also sparked talk of future projects on what is now Route 66.
