JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A series of bills approved in this year’s Missouri legislative session will officially take effect on Monday, Aug. 28 as laws.
Here’s a closer look at five new prominent state laws, addressing health, public safety and other topics.
SB 49 – Bans gender-affirming care for minors
Missouri will ban transgender children and some adults from gender-affirming care.
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(by Joey Schneider and Emily Manley, ozarksfirst.com)
More Storm Chances Ahead
While the strongest storms missed the Lakes Region Wednesday, another two rounds of storms are possible over the next 48 hours.
Ozarks First Features Local Artist Painting America 250 Mural
A local artist is bringing attention to America’s upcoming 250th birthday as he paints his new mural which displays parts of the country’s history.
MSHP Works Crashes with Serious Injuries
The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes involving serious injuries over the last two days.
Branson Man Arrested On Attempted Child Enticement Charges
A man is behind bars after being accused of having inappropriate conversations with who he believed to be a minor online.
Tax Day 2026
The filing deadline for taxes is today.
