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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 […]
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure among veterans welcomed home from Honor Flight trip
An unusually large crowd of family and friends gathered at Springfield-Branson National Airport late Wednesday to welcome home the 81 veterans who took the August Honor Flight of the Ozarks trip to Washington, D.C. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure normally stands by the door to shake hands with returning veterans. Mayor Pro Tem Matt Simpson handled that duty Wednesday because McClure, an Army veteran, was on the Honor Flight. Joining Simpson were several City Council members as well...
Boat Reportedly Explodes Inside Lake Ozark Building; One Person Reportedly Injured
LAKE OZARK, Mo. — Witnesses say a boat explosion at Modular Concrete Docks injured one person Thursday afternoon. Locals report a loud boom was heard around the 4 Mile Marker, near Docknockers and Wheel House Condominiums around 1 p.m., Aug. 15. Emergency personnel responded to the scene of Modular Concrete Docks, to find at least one person reportedly injured and a hole in the building's roof.
Owner of C-Street store dies at 61
The owner of a bee-themed boutique on Commercial Street has died. Soozeezbeez Honey Beetique announced Susi Caregnato's passing in a Facebook post this week. Caregnato's obituary at GreenlawnFuneralHome.com indicates the 61-year-old died Aug. 13 "after a brave battle with cancer." "She was one of a kind and we loved her...
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...
Fort Leonard Wood community attends funeral for two unclaimed veterans
The Fort Leonard Wood community gathered Aug. 1 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood to make sure two unclaimed veterans were laid to rest with full military honors. “When an unaccompanied American hero is laid to rest, our community gathers as his family, to pay our respects,”...
Stone County teen found safe after missing for 64 days
STONE COUNTY, Mo. — Haven Shelton, a 19-year-old girl from Kimberling City, has been found safe after being missing for 64 days. A social media post made by the Stone County Sheriff’s Office says, “Haven has been found and is safe and healthy! We want to thank Det. Dustin Wells and all of the detectives […]
Patrick Mahomes reveals he can’t be around Travis Kelce for more than two days after return to Kansas City Chiefs camp
DESPITE their well-known friendship, Patrick Mahomes has revealed that in some instances, he needs time away from Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs teammates have a well-documented friendship that has seen them travel together, star side by side in commercials, and even open a restaurant. However, even the best of...
Housing Prices Lead to National Tenant Organizing
Five groups have formed a Tenant Union Federation to link tenant organizing efforts across the country. The founding groups are in Kansas City, Louisville, Chicago, Connecticut, and Bozeman, Mont. The groups have backed local policy shifts and called for a national cap on rent increases, something President Joe Biden and...
Food trucks gather at funeral home to honor late food truck operator
Thursday, as friends and loved ones filed into the Marcom Harvey Funeral Home to pay their respects wearing their Chicken Mac N' Cheese shirts, Clark was in the parking lot with other food trucks.
Kansas City plays key role in new Magnolia Network show coming to Max
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The city steps into a new role. This one gives people a second chance to achieve stardom. Kansas City provided the backdrop for a new show produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network and streamed on Max. The show is called “Second Chance...
Building inspectors check rental house after bad landlord accusations
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Lee Johnson owns a house in the 3800 block of California Avenue. He spoke out today and provided video to respond to accusations by his tenant that he’d been a bad landlord. He said, first of all, the house passed a city...
'Garbage juice' continues to stain Kansas City streets, as KC neighbors call for permanent solution
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man says a foul, rank liquid called “garbage juice” continues to stain city streets. He has not seen much resolution since KMBC firstreported about the problem in September of last year. Frederick Charles notices the garbage juice dripping from city...
Roadside assistance reminder in wake of motorist’s death on I-44
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation continues after a man was struck and killed after changing a tire along the shoulder of westbound Interstate 44 in downtown St. Louis near the Dome at America’s Center.
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