Thursday’s rain that moved through the Lakes Region has led to one county’s burn ban to be lifted.
Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway issued the removal of the Burn Ban at 4:30 Thursday afternoon which means outdoor burning is allowed where permitted.
Carroll and Madison Counties still have their Burn Bans in place with all of Arkansas listed at being at a Moderate Wildfire Risk by the Arkansas Forestry Division.
Drought Level Increases in Parts of Lakes Region
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows parts of the Lakes Region at an increase in drought level.
Police Chief Discusses Sunset Clause Removal for Existing Tax
Police Chief Chris Graddy is speaking out about a proposal to remove a sunset clause from a tax that is already in place, saying the clause creates challenges for long-term city services.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and the Department of Economic Development’s (DED) Office of Broadband Development (OBD) announced Thursday that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Missouri’s plan to award more than $814 million to bring high-speed internet to more than 200,000 unserved and underserved locations across the state.
Body of Missing Iowa Man Found in Newton County
The body of a man missing from Iowa since mid-December is found in Newton County this week.
Early-Stage Business Boot Camp Begins Next Week
Several organizations are teaming-up to bring back an opportunity to learn about starting one's own business.
