Missouri officials want to continue having a private company handle calls about jobless benefits in the state even though the unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels.
According to an Associated Press Report posted by Ozarks First, the unemployment rate reached as high as 12.5% in April 2020. Currently, it is down to 3.7%, which is equal to the rate in March 2020 before the pandemic began.
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.
Stone County Authorities Ask for Help in Locating Missing Teen
The Stone County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Viola/Carr Lane/Shell Knob area.
