SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri is a step closer to seeing its highest pay raise ever for state employees.
Lawmakers signed a bill that puts a bill with that pay raise on the governor’s desk. Missouri Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign this bill into law.
According to the National Education Association, the average starting salary for a teacher in Missouri is $33,234. The overall average salary for teachers in the state is $51,557.
NWS: Tuesday Hail Storm will be Remembered as Major Weather Event
Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms that pelted much of the Ozarks with hail will be remembered as a major event according to a meteorologist.
Stone County Traffic Crash Involves Drivers from Arkansas, Missouri
Motorists work around a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Stone County involving drivers from Arkansas and Missouri.
Branson West Man Faces Federal Money Laundering Charges
A Lakes Region man has been arrested and is facing federal charges.
Silver Dollar City Earns Top USA Today Award for Fifth Time
Readers again help Silver Dollar City get top award.
Final Day of Storms Sees Hail Pelt the Ozarks
The final round of storms hitting the Ozarks Tuesday again had the most punch outside the Lakes Region though large hail did pelt part of the region.
