The Missouri House endorsed legislation Wednesday that could allow more school employees to be trained to carry guns as protection officers.
Under current state law, teachers and administrators already can be designated as school protection officers if they complete 112 hours of basic training and an additional 18 hours every two years.
The legislation would expand that option to all school personnel, such as cooks, custodians, maintenance staff and others.
Juneteenth Federal Holiday Closes Government Offices, Financial Institutions
The United States' newest Federal Holiday is celebrated today.
Have Recent Rains Impacted the Drought Levels?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows recent rains continue to impact the Missouri part of the Lakes Region to a greater extent but still helping northern Arkansas as well.
Which Table Rock Lake Swim Beaches Have Reopened?
High E. Coli Levels have been challenging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at area swim beaches.
How are E. Coli Levels Impacting the Finley River?
Recent rainfalls in the Ozarks have impacted the Finley River in Christian County.
Branson Board Approves Historic Downtown CID Agreement, Postpones Public Comment Revision
The Branson Board of Aldermen met for over four hours last week with several items on their agenda.
