WISEWOMAN (Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation) provides heart disease and stroke prevention screenings and education to women who are 35-64 years of age and meet income guidelines.

The Chief made it clear that this program is not to conduct random sweeps or stop people on the street to ask for papers. It intends to target dangerous criminals who are already victimizing the community.

The new programs, developed in partnership with the Hollister R-V School District and the Branson Convention Center, will provide hands-on training for employment in custodial services and the hospitality industry, respectively.

The legislation mandates that health care providers exercise reasonable professional care to preserve the life and health of the child and ensure the child is transported to and admitted to a hospital, with mandatory reporting requirements of violations.

The inn's residents and others had been raising alarms about the living conditions inside the inn. They described the place as “horrid,” filled with serious bed bug and cockroach infestations.

Elevate Branson’s mental health services include individual and group therapy sessions on a sliding scale, based on a client’s annual income.

On Tuesday, February 10, Hollister and Silver Dollar City teams will kick things off, hitting the water at 11 a.m., with the remaining participants having their turn on Wednesday, February 25.

House of Hope, Branson's warming center, has been working diligently to help those who are unhoused or in need of a warm place to stay during the recent winter weather.   House of Hope opens any night that temperatures are forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or below overnight. Due to extreme cold, combined with snow, House of Hope opened their doors 19 nights in a row in January. On three of those days they remained open around the clock.   On a typical night, House of Hope ope

Over 17,400 families have benefited from Springfield’s Ronald McDonald Houses, including 1,381 Stone and Taney County families.

Eliminating the individual income tax should improve the state’s competitiveness and align Missouri with neighboring states that rely more heavily on consumption-based taxes.

The infant and toddler program initially opened in a limited, staff-focused phase to allow for a successful launch while meeting all State licensing requirements and staffing standards.

Tim's expertise and advocacy naturally extended to community involvement, as he became an avid participant in the Tourism Community Enhancement District efforts, and worked to help shape a cooperative marketing program that matched show's contributions with public funds.

MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger called for Missourians to continue to speak up about the need to practice safe habits on Missouri roadways.

One challenger and one incumbent announce intentions for the Board of Aldermen in Ward III

Each Give 5 training session meets once weekly for four weeks, as potential volunteers learn about community challenges, get to know the organizations addressing those challenges, and learn how volunteers can make an impact by giving as little as five hours per month of their time and talent; hence the name, “Give 5.”

Pathways Project Coalition of the Ozarks is one of several groups working to fight human trafficking in the Ozarks and to raise awareness of the problem’s extent. In connection with Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, many supporters wore blue to show solidarity with trafficking survivors. Efforts continue throughout January, designated as Awareness Month, to increase community awareness of available educational and prevention resources.     Veloris Juneman serves

Holladay will oversee the library operations, strategic planning, staff development and leadership and community outreach. He will be instrumental in advancing the library’s mission to provide resources to enrich the quality of life for the community.

One major area of focus is a rebuild of the City’s permitting processes. These improvements are designed to streamline applications, reduce confusion and make it easier for users to track permits from start to finish, whether they’re homeowners, contractors, or developers.

    Mr. Patton shared, “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to continue nearly ten years of service to the City of Hollister and our community in my new role as City Administrator.

Loved and cherished for her unwavering dedication both at work and at home, Lois was the heart of her family and was a devoted loving mother to her three children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.