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 […]

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 […]