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• Prescribed burn taking place in Shannon County Thursday March 21, 2019
  SHANNON COUNTY — Ozark National Scenic Riverways is conducting a prescribed burn in the Devils Well area of northern Shannon County on Thursday. Park officials say the prescribed burn is 377 acres and will help reduce fuels like brush and leaves that could lead to unplanned fires and improve the habitat for many native species, […]
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• United Way announces fundraising changes, challenges March 21, 2019
  WEST PLAINS Mo. — Big changes are coming to the Heart of the Ozarks United Way this year. Gerry Elam has more:
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• MDC still seeking information on poached elk March 20, 2019
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is still looking for leads on the two elk shot near the Log Yard area of Shannon County on February 8. The Conservation Federation of Missouri and Operation Game Thief are now offering a $8,500 reward for information leading to the conviction of the poacher or […]
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• BBB Break: Government grant scam revisited March 20, 2019
  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Ozark Radio Network and the Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri have joined together to offer consumer safety tips, alerts, and warnings in a weekly segment we’re calling the BBB Break. News Director Ed Button spoke with BBB Regional Director Stephanie Garland about the return of a scam that alleges you […]
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• MoDOT to seal cracks on Highway 63 this week March 20, 2019
  SIKESTON, Mo. — Highway 63 in Howell County will be reduced to one lane later this week as Missouri Department of Transportation crews seal cracks in the roadway.  The section of roadway is located in West Plains from Route 14 to Bill Virdon Blvd. Weather permitting, work will be performed Thursday, March 21 and Friday, […]
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