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.
NWS Warns of Fire Danger
The National Weather Service says the combination of gusty winds and low humidity will make outdoor burning dangerous today.
Branson City Hall Update Begins This Week
The City of Branson to begin a construction project on the second floor lobby at City Hall this week.
Drought Conditions Remain Steady Across the Lakes Region
The update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows little change for those that do or don't have drought in the Lakes
Arkansas Public Television to End Affiliation with PBS
The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will lose its affiliation with Arkansas Public Television in 2026.
