KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri ranks last in the nation paying starting teaching salaries an annual average salary of roughly $33,000 according to the National Education Association.
A bill filed in the U.S. House of Representatives would raise minimum teacher starting pay to $60,000 a year.
According to the Missouri State Teachers Association half of all teachers often consider leaving the profession. Former substitute teacher Iris Simmons understands why.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Mercy to "Ignite the Night" July 3
Mercy Branson is inviting the community to celebrate with them in July.
TCAD and CBCO Make History with Southwest Missouri’s First Ambulance Blood Program
TCAD Paramedics Launches Pre-Hospital Blood Program in Partnership with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
