The stretch of highway south of Jefferson City to Camdenton has been included in the 2018-2022 draft STIP for funding in 2018 to complete the safety improvements. Read more…
Parkway West study gets nod in Osage Beach
The board of aldermen unanimously authorized a contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., for Phase I services involving a study of the area’s economic vitality, culture and quality of life. The project area includes the Parkway from the Grand Glaize Bridge to Lazy Days Road. Cost to the city is not to exceed $73,470. Read full […]
Intersection of housing and jobs: Inflow and outflow of workers offer insight into Lake of the Ozarks economy
Preliminary information from a housing study of the Lake of the Ozarks region is already shedding light on the continuing impact of the 2008/09 recession and how additions to the affordable housing stock could help spark economic growth. The study is being managed by RDG design consultants under the auspices of Lake of the Ozarks […]
Parkway extension back on?
Reopening the west end of Osage Beach Parkway to create an outer road to connect to Y Road could become a reality. The U.S. Senate late last year passed and the President signed into law a long-term transportation bill that could provide funds for such projects as extending the Parkway from Lazy Days Road to Y […]
Residential developments move forward in Camden County
There was movement on two Westside residential developments with a PUD amendment and a preliminary plat before Camden County Planning & Zoning Wednesday, Jan. 21 for Mission Bay and Porto Village subdivisions. Read more at Lake News Online…
Merger’s wake ripples across the state
In the three years since the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Water Patrol merged, the waters on the Niangua River across Missouri have become less family-friendly and less safe, according to testimony at the fourth legislative hearing examining the merger Wednesday, Nov. 19. Read full story at Lake News Online…
Retired Lt. calls Highway/Water Patrol mergers a “mistake”
A newly-retired Lieutenant at the very least admonished the Missouri State Highway Patrol for mishandling the 2011 merger between the Highway Patrol and Water Patrol. At the most, Eldon Wulf leveled serious accusations of discrimination against former Water Patrol officers by those in the ranks of the Highway Patrol post-merger. Read the full story […]
Jeana Woods promoted to replace retiring Osage Beach City Administrator
During a closed session following the Osage Beach Board Meeting held Sept. 4, Nancy Viselli gave the Mayor and Board official notice of her plans to retire effective Oct. 31. Read full story at Lake News Online…