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BREAKING: The pair of maintenance workers involved in a verbal dispute with Camden County First District Commissioner James Gohagan will not be fired. The pair will receive a five-day suspension with no pay. This comes after over three months of placing the workers on paid administrative leave, resulting in over $18,000 being paid by the county. FULL STORY HERE: https://www.lakenewsonline.com//county-mainten/4890416001/

A trio from Eldon were injured Wednesday evening when their vehicle experienced mechanical failure on Route D in Camden County. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//trio-eldon-inj/7397272002/

The Missouri Senate on Wednesday voted against paying to expand Medicaid as called for by voters last year. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//missouri-senat/4888324001/

Camden County has administered more than 22,903 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, as of April 27, according to data from the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//gda-covid-19-vac/43675913/

At least one Mizzou football player was selected in every NFL Draft since 2005. You can expect that trend to continue this year.

The 43rd Annual Palm Sunday Art Show held its awards ceremony and reception at the Stone Crest Mall. Winners in both professional and amateur categories were awarded ribbons and prize money. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//43rd-annual-pa/7330252002/

If you find some time and inspiration to make a change, here are some easy ways to adopt simple green lifestyle choices into your daily routine around the lake. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//7-ways-enjoy-e/7326172002/

With the Covid-19 numbers lessening and the vaccine availability increasing, the Lake Area Community Orchestra is happy to announce a Summer Schedule for 2021. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//lake-area-comm/7330339002/

UPDATE: Eldon Police have released the following update surrounding the shots-fired call in the area on Wednesday. At this point in the investigation, the understanding is that this criminal act was a Murder-suicide attempt. Police believe the sole target of the attempt was Duncan's ex-wife and that he planned to commit the crime at the funeral home. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//shots-fired-el/7332822002/

For the first time, Missouri women's soccer is undergoing a coaching change. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//10-possible-ca/7185544002/

Eldon junior Caroline Beckmann is still being recognized for her efforts on the volleyball court- five months after the season ended. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//eldons-beckman/7311473002/

According to the Eldon Police Department, officers were dispatched to a shots-fired call at a local business Wednesday afternoon in Eldon. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//ppolice-report/7324341002/

While it can be claimed that no one likes doing their taxes, Camden County has continued to work on making the process easier. The county has spent nearly $160,000 over the course of the last three years to improve their tax systems, including adding many features to their online portal to give residents easier access to tax information and forms from home. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//camden-county-/7315167002/

A Pacific, Mo., man was injured Tuesday afternoon when his truck overturned as he was heading east on Highway 54 in Miller County. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//pacific-man-in/7321896002/

The five Missouri areas with the highest percentage of their population fully vaccinated as of April 18 are Atchison County, Joplin, Boone County, Gasconade County and Benton County.

Six total passengers, four of whom were juveniles, were involved in a Miller County crash Friday night. --- NOTE: This story has been updated to correct errors present in the previous draft. We apologize to those involved. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//six-passengers/4331695001/

UPDATE: This previously reported story has been updated to reflect a correction in the name of the company. The company will be named Shortleaf Brewing. Petrichor Brewing Company, the name previously reported, shares members with Shortleaf and the two breweries serve a crossover of offerings. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//shortleaf-brew/4190918001/

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park officially opened a new special-use area during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//lake-ozarks-st/7315201002/

It’s kind of funny, because this was the first time I’d been snagging in 30 years, Harvey Smith told MDC. My son and his best friend convinced me to go out with them and I ended up catching a state record. I’ll probably never do it again.

Ready for the big game next week, Chiefs fans? Don Crisman, Tom Henschel and Gregory Eaton have tickets in hand and say they will be there, as they have every year since the first AFL-NFL World Championship Game in 1967. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//i-have-go-fans/4333259001/

Months after his August Primary victory over opponent Beverly Thomas, James Gohagan was officially sworn in as the new First District Commissioner of Camden County Monday morning. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//james-gohagan-/4066112001/

All of us have heard of the historic Route 66 that stretches from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. The road opened Nov. 11, 1926, and offers today’s travelers a fun and interesting trip back in time. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//take-road-trip/4186608001/

On Feb. 7, the Kansas City Chiefs will be the latest franchise to attempt winning successive Super Bowls when they take on the Buccaneers. In Tampa, of all places. Against Tom Brady, of all people. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//chiefs-trying-/4317274001/

JUST IN: Upon arrival, deputies contacted the reporting party who advised he had located human bones. Deputies confirmed that they were skeletonized human remains. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//miller-county-/4073651001/

The Macks Creek Middle School History Bowl Team took first in the annual Middle School Polk County League (PCL) History Bowl. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//macks-creek-mi/4186561001/

A Rocky Mount driver was moderately injured in a crash Saturday afternoon after her car overturned. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//vehicle-totale/4332389001/

In rural areas, unemployment has been particularly challenging because there are few job opportunities, Church said. And even when people have been able to keep their jobs, their incomes have decreased. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//food-stamp-app/4064754001/

The last two champions of the Tri-County Conference gathered for a quadrangular Thursday night in Versailles and the race for the conference title is still on. READ MORE:

Weekly Covid update: 12/11/2020 as of 4:30PM Total confirmed cases since March 2020: 2924 People with Active Covid illness: 441 Total Covid Related Deaths: 5...8 Our deepest sympathies are extended to these families. Please be safe this holiday season.

A witness told the FBI that they observed public posts on Facebook indicating that Martin had been present at the rioting. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//why-springfiel/4332317001/

This is a time for those in the community doing well to support organizations and individuals in need. More people enjoying the outdoors and buying more outdoor equipment is great, but let’s not forget those fighting for wildlife and wild places, and our rights to enjoy them.

The lake level was 659.1; generation of 900 to 1,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) throughout the week for a level of 659.2 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 60 degrees. Truman Lake was at 706.0 level. Shane Brown and Scott Hilderbrand won the Anglers Choice tournament with five bass weighing 23.36 pounds.

Frost flowers appear during late autumn and early winter cold snaps at the stem base of a few native plant species. White crownbeard, dittany, and stinkweed are Missouri plants that most commonly produce frost flowers under the right conditions. READ MORE:

"I’m pretty sure I’m one of the first ones going to college so it is a huge opportunity for me and getting to play the game as I go on makes it even better, Camdenton senior Cesar Chaparro said. READ MORE:

Climax Springs is heading to the Hermitage Tournament championship game, Eldon came up just short in a loss to Lebanon and Versailles was a winner over Cole Camp. READ MORE:

Macks Creek and Climax Springs set out for the final show of the year on Saturday. Gans Creek in Columbia was the site for the Class 1 state meet where a total of 176 boys and 165 girls stepped up to the starting line and there were four Pirates and a pair of Cougars among them.

The Morgan County Health Center has announced the thirteenth and fourteenth deaths of Morgan County residents related to COVID-19. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//morgan-county-health-cente

OATS Transit, a Missouri based not-for-profit transportation provider, announce that they have received a Community Service Grant from the Community Foundation of Central Missouri. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//oats-transit-receives-gran

Lake Regional Health System is pleased to announce the start of two new directors within the organization. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//lake-regional-/3893877001/

Two important procedural steps have been taken toward improving City of Lake Ozark streets. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//lake-ozark-takes-next-step

A search warrant at a residence in Camdenton resulted in the seizure of approximately ounce of methamphetamine, 44 clonazepam, Suboxone, marijuana, THC wax and drug paraphernalia. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//search-warrant/6513216002/

The Osage Beach Parkway was lined with American flags Saturday afternoon, as residents gathered to honor our veterans. FULL GALLERY HERE: https://www.lakenewsonline.com//PHOTOGALLERY/110809999/PH/1

The Brumley Swinging Bridge is now officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places, thanks to the diligence of a group of Brumley locals. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//brumley-swinging-bridge-pl

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 15,591 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2020 deer hunting season, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Top counties were Franklin with youth hunters harvesting 336 deer, Howell with 324, and Osage with 320.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters checked 2,127 turkeys during Missouri’s fall firearms turkey season, Oct. 1-31. Top harvest counties were Greene with 70 birds harvested, Maries with 58, and Franklin with 55.

We had a great showing at SWMO and we had many personal records, Camdenton coach Sarah VanBebber said. They have put in a lot of work and dedication. I am very excited to see how they perform at the end of this crazy season.

Alex Trebek, who presided over the beloved quiz show Jeopardy! for more than 30 years with dapper charm and a touch of schoolmaster strictness, died Sunday. He was 80. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//alex-trebek-long-running-j

A pair of passengers were ejected from their motorcycle after overturning in Morgan County. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//two-passengers-injured-aft

The silent auction was a big hit with everyone and brought total-raised funds to $2,345, thanks to such a giving community and donations of items. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//witches-of-climax-springs-

Among his friends and family, Dewey will always be remembered for his big heart. Dewey passed away recently but left a legacy that is inspiring his family and friends to celebrate the season Dewey-style. https://www.lakenewsonline.com//phillips-leaves-legacy-ins