SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Ahead of the March 1st trout season, the Missouri Department of Conservation is banning the use of felt-sole waders in trout streams.
The department is doing this to combat invasive species of algae called “rock snot”.
The algae, also known as didymo, has already infested the white river just south of the Missouri-Arkansas border.
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.
College of the Ozarks Dairy Manager Ryan Bilyeu Receives Honorary Degree
The dairy manager at College of the Ozarks is honored by the FFA.
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.
