A change to state policies regarding physical therapy proposed by the area’s state senator has been signed into law by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.
Senator Karla Eslinger proposed SB 51, which allows more Missouri residents access to physical therapists without having to get a referral from a primary care physician.
“We are all about streamlining processes and making it easier for Missourians to receive the services they need without unnecessary government burdens,” Governor Parson said.
Drought Conditions Worsen Across Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas
Drought conditions continue to intensify across the Ozarks, with the latest U.S. Drought Monitor identifying southern Missouri and northern Arkansas as part of a rapidly expanding flash drought region stretching across the central United States.
Taney County Sheriff's Office Reports Fentanyl Trafficking Arrest
Two Lakes Region Law Enforcement agencies team up for an arrest of a person suspected of drug trafficking.
Traffic Alert: Highway 65 Traffic Pattern Altered for Labor Day Weekend
Visitors planning on attending the Wings of Pride Airshow presented by Cox Health at the Branson Airport are advised of a change in the traffic pattern on Highway 65.
Ozark, Southern Stone County Latest to Issue Burn Warnings
Prolonged hot and dry weather has led fire officials across the Ozarks to urge caution with outdoor burning.
C of O To Hold Annual 9/11 Ceremony
The College of the Ozarks will again hold their annual ceremony remembering those that were lost on 9/11.
