JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With the start of the school year just weeks away, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations says districts are still struggling to find teachers.
For more than a year, lawmakers, business leaders and educators have been researching what can be done to combat the teacher shortage. Last year, the focus was on teacher pay. Now, the commission is pivoting to culture and climate and the impact it’s having in the classroom.
High School Student Aids Law Enforcement in Locating Missing Teen
A teenager who is a member of a volunteer program with Kimberling City Police plays a key role in the locating of a missing person.
Warmer Weather, Slight Chance of Rain to Start 2026
As the New Year begins, the National Weather Service revises its high temperature predictions plus adds a slight chance of rain for the first few days of 2026.
Traffic Crashes on New Year's Eve
The last day of 2025 saw the Missouri State Highway Patrol work a pair of crashes in the Lakes Region.
Dry Areas in Arkansas Expand
Weather Warm-Up to End 2025
The last day of the year will see the beginning of a warm-up that will go into the New Year.
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