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Bass Pro implements more layoffs in Lebanon and Bolivar
LEBANON, Mo. — About 100 people are out of jobs at Bass Pro’s Boat Division plants in Lebanon and Bolivar. White River Marine Group said it reduced its aluminum boat manufacturing workforce by ten percent because of slowing consumer demand. Bass Pro Communications gave OzarksFirst the following statement: As you probably are aware, the current […]
A ‘welcome development’: Inflation is falling since last year, and metro Springfield continues to ‘outperform’ Missouri’s economy
Last year’s main takeaway was that the Ozarks — and the nation as a whole — managed to avoid a recession. That’s despite many shock factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath: Shortages of workers. High inflation and housing costs. Snarled supply chains. This...
Chiefs, Panthers Could Sign Recently Cut $24 Million Defensive Back
The New York Giants cut defensive back Jalen Mills on Thursday, ending his time with the team before it ever truly began. Mill, a former seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, made a name for himself with the Philadelphia Eagles and continued his solid play with the New England Patriots. A cornerback by trade, Mills transitioned to safety and can play both positions at a reasonably high level. The Giants signed him to a one-year, $1.38 million deal earlier in the year, but released him after a stint on the Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.
Beloved Kirksville pastor set to retire
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Kirksville liturgical leader will be hanging up his vestments for the last time. In a press release sent to KTVO, Pastor David Lukefahr, the Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, announced his retirement after 22 years of faithful service to the congregation and community. His...
3 Cardinals players who are on thin ice the last two months of the season
The St. Louis Cardinals are in quite a concerning spot as a franchise right now. They have a talented roster with plenty of veterans, but they're falling out of the postseason race. If the Cardinals continue to fall down the National League standings, they could be in for a complete...
Recalling Jordan Walker to just platoon was a bad decision by the Cardinals
After veteran infielder Matt Carpenter was placed on the Injured List this past Monday, former top prospect Jordan Walker was recalled. The young outfielder was having a spectacular August at Triple-A Memphis through a week and a half, and his growth was rewarded with a promotion to the big league squad. The hope was that Walker would be able to hit against left-handed pitchers for the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Luck of the Cardinals
Okay, Cardinals, you win. You have worn me down. I am officially writing off the 2024 season. It’s better for my health. Apparently, the Reds series was more important than I thought because I did not know losing the series would allow me to give up on the Cardinals.
Lake Of The Ozarks Air Show Returns! NEW This Year: A Legendary MiG Russian Fighter Jet
CAMDENTON, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show is soaring back to the area next month at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport, promising a day of fun for the whole family. The air show, presented by Bridal Cave, is on Saturday, Sept. 7. This anticipated event...
IndyCar: World Wide Technology Raceway Weekend Schedule, Race Start Time, TV/Streaming Information
After weeks off for the Olympics the NTT IndyCar Series returns to action this weekend with an event at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). The Bommartio Automotive Group 500 is one of five races remaining on the IndyCar schedule that is rapidly nearly an end at Nashville in the middle of September.
Andy Reid shares lineup plans for Chiefs’ preseason matchup vs. Lions
The Kansas City Chiefs finished their last day of training camp on Thursday as they get set for Saturday’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with reporters for the last time this year at Missouri Western State University. He addressed his lineup plans for this weekend’s game at Arrowhead Stadium, including more playing time for the available starters. “As far as the play time goes, the ones will take a half,” said Reid. “Then we’ll kind of fill in after that and just kind of see how the rest of that goes for the third and...
Ashland Garden Club Yard of the Month
The Ashland Garden Club chose Steve Parker’s yard at 207 S. Main St. for the August yard of the month. Mr. Parker’s yard features a colorful slope with New Guinea impatiens, crotons and hydrangeas next to the sidewalk for all to enjoy. In addition to the large maple trees shading the front yard, a notable feature is his use of numerous tropical plants throughout the landscape.
Three women faces charges for assaulting woman and her pregnant sister in Jefferson City
Three women are accused of assaulting a woman and her pregnant sister in Jefferson City. Ranika Lazard and Lanora Brown, of Jefferson City, and Brianna Jones, of Holts Summit, are charged with accessory to second-degree assault and accessory to fourth-degree assault. Brown is also charged with one count of resisting arrest. All three are being held without bond.
Nanoplastics are plaguing the world's waterways. Mizzou research just found a way to eliminate 98% of them
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Researchers who delved inside a pitch-black cave near St. Louis made a worrying discovery in 2023: The cave's water and sediment were teeming with microplastics, despite going untouched by humans for more than 30 years. The team from Saint Louis University found the toxic particles, which...
Kansas City Chiefs Officially Back Out Of Free Agent Signing (Report)
The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to do something that hasn’t been done in the league since the 1960 Green Bay Packers: win three consecutive championships. As long as you have Patrick Mahomes under center, it will always seem possible. The Chiefs have spent numerous resources this off-season to...
Tracking a quiet and mild stretch through the weekend
TODAY: Partly Cloudy skies form by this afternoon as a wave passes by to our southwest. Some may see showers and thunderstorms from this wave. The greatest chance for rain will be from Sedalia to the Lake of the Qzarks and west. Temperatures are not as hot today, but still warm, with highs reaching 90, feeling like upper 90s.
GM Signs Landmark Solar Power Deal for Three Assembly Plants
As part of an ongoing push around renewable energy, we’re announcing a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three GM assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in Michigan, and the Wentzville Assembly site in Missouri by adding renewable energy directly to the grid we source from. The Newport project has a capacity of 180 megawatts. NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.
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