SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Amid a substitute teacher shortage, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a bill that makes it easier for people to take up the profession.
People who wanted to become substitute teachers in Missouri used to be required to have 60 college credit hours. As of June of this year, the state will only require applicants to have 36 college credit hours. People can also take a 20-hour training course instead of college credits if they have their high school diploma.
Firefighters Work Crash on Highway 65 Near Ridgedale
The Western Taney County Fire Protection District works a crash on Highway 65 near the intersection with Highway 86 Tuesday afternoon.
Storms Increase Monday, More Possible Today
While the strongest of Monday’s severe storms that hit the Ozarks was not in the Lakes Region, the intensity of the storms were higher than on Sunday.
Charges Filed in Ozark County Traffic Crash
A woman from Gainesville is facing charges for a traffic crash that injured her and a passenger last week.
A Night of the Arts Brings 14 School Districts Together to Benefit Programs
The first of its kind fundraiser brought 14 schools together to benefit Arts Programs.
Lakes Region Sees Tail End of Severe Storms, More Possible Today UPDATE
1:00 PM UPDATE: The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for areas east of the Highway 65 Corridor including Taney County and the Branson Area as well as Green and Christian Counties and the metro Springfield Area. The watch is in effect until 9:00 this evening. The watch does not include Arkansas currently but areas east of 65 in both Arkansas and Missouri are now at a Level 3 or Enhanced Chance of Storms.
