Voters in parts of southwest Missouri went to the polls to make decisions on several ballot issues.
According to results from Ozarks First, in Barry County, voters in the Cassville Fire Protection District approved a District Sales Tax to support operations while voters in Christian and Stone Counties defeated a proposed Tax Levy for the Nixa Fire Protection District. In addition, Christian County voters said No to a Use Tax Proposal for out of state internet sales.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.
Christmas Events This Weekend in the Lakes Region
A weekend full of Christmas events are happening in the region.
Drought Levels Steady in Lakes Region
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region in a holding pattern.
Nixa to Host Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Cocoa Night on Dec. 5
The Nixa Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to kick off the holiday season with the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cocoa with the Community, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
