Crawford
County still behind in vaccinations
While only 12 new COVID cases were reported in Crawford County over the last week, the county continues to lag behind others in vaccine doses administered to residents.
Assessment forms due March 1
Personal property assessment forms must be submitted to the Crawford County Assessor’s office by March 1.
FirstNet expands network access to Crawford County first responders
Missouri’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites in 18 counties across the state, including Crawford County.
Phelps
Active COVID-19 cases remain steady while vaccination numbers rise
The number of active COVID-19 cases remain steady as more residents get vaccinated in Phelps County. While the Phelps-Maries County Health Department reported it has still not received any COVID-19...
Missouri S&T students create digital story map to trace Trail of Tears journey through Missouri
Missouri University of Science and Technology students—including ones from Bourbon, Cuba, St. James and Steelville—created a digital exhibit to tell the story of how thousands of Native Americans travelled through...
Central Missouri to host Virtual Job Fair on March 9
The Central Workforce Development Board (CWDB) has partnered with The Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) and Office of Workforce Development (OWD) to host a virtual job fair...
Bourbon
Bourbon district moving to four-day school week
During their meeting last week, the Bourbon School Board voted to move the district to a four-day week. The change will start with the 2021-21 school year.
Bremer makes Book Buddy donation
Alice Bremer shows off the January Book Buddy books recently donated to the Bourbon School library by the Bourbon Booster Club as part of Three Rivers Publishing’s Newspapers In Education...
Beta members compete at state
The Bourbon Beta Club competed in the State Beta Convention held virtually in early January. The State Beta Convention has been held in St. Louis, Branson and most recently Springfield.
State and Regional
Governor announces release of remaining FY21 restrictions, over $280 million in General Revenue
Today, Governor Mike Parson announced the release of the remaining $280,783,940 in FY21 general revenue restrictions. “Thanks to our balanced approach to COVID-19, Missouri is in a much better position...
Missouri Senate passes COVID-19 liability protections
BY JONATHAN JAIN, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — A bill that would protect businesses, churches, health care facilities and other entities from liability of COVID-19 exposure is now headed to...
Could the next 'Ozark' be filmed in the Ozarks? Lawmakers hope to lure filmmakers
BY JONATHAN JAIN, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — A proposed bill would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri. Senate Bill 367 would establish the Show Missouri Film and Digital...
Outdoors
MDC offers free virtual program on peregrine falcon recovery March 16
Peregrine falcons have returned to Missouri skies thanks to a recovery program based in cities and at power plants. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual...
MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15
Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish snagging season....
MDC explores expanding proposed regulation to allow bicycles on conservation-area service roads
The Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at its Jan. 22 open meeting on a proposed change to the Wildlife Code of Missouri...
Entertainment
Missouri S&T theater students to livestream one-woman show
Theater students in Missouri University of Science and Technology’s arts, languages and philosophy department will perform “To Bathe or Not to Bathe,” a dark-comedy memoir by Gwyneth Strope, this February.
Smithsonian traveling exhibition exploring water’s environmental, cultural impact arrives at State Tech
State Tech, in cooperation with the Missouri Humanities Council, is pleased to host the local showing of “Water/Ways,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition. “Water/Ways” will be on view through March...
OAT acquires Pine Street property
Ozark Actor’s Theatre (OAT) has acquired a property located at 612 Pine Street, Rolla, MO through a grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development and a generous gift from...
Letters to the Editor
Bills could hurt local education
The attack on public education in Missouri is a comment on the importance of education for the future. At this time there are 33 bills in the Missouri House at...
Why is office closed?
Casey’s pizza girls are working for minimum wage. People at Country Mart are working.
Opinions
Should legislators be punished, or expelled?
By Phill Brooks Missouri history provides a fascinating contrast to the U.S. House vote to remove Rep. Marjorie Greene, R-Georgia, from committee assignments. Unlike Greene, similar disciplinary actions in Missouri...
Eroding trust can also erode the U.S. economy
By Rik Hafer Recent events surrounding the presidential election and the transfer of power to a new administration has widened a rift amongst U.S. citizens. Many have lost trust in...
Governor puts money where his mouth is
By Daniel P. Mehan, President and CEOMissouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry Missouri, did you happen to watch the big speech on January 27? It was Gov. Mike Parson’s annual...