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TOURISM SEASON BEGINS: Visitors to the Ozarks to be met with restrictions

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TOURISM SEASON BEGINS: Visitors to the Ozarks to be met with restrictions

Craig Montgomery
Updated May 26, 2020

With the Memorial Day holiday behind us and the tourism season underway, Missouri State Parks and the Ozark Scenic Riverways are in the middle of a phased reopening that began in early May.

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R-80 SCHOOL BOARD FORUM: Candidates support new grade school, hiring and retaining good teachers

R-80 SCHOOL BOARD FORUM: Candidates support new grade school, hiring and retaining good teachers

Craig Montgomery
19 min ago

The need to replace William Lynch Elementary and the importance of being responsive to teachers and district patrons were among the key discussions at the Salem R-80 school board candidate forum Thursday night, broadcast on Facebook Live.

Salem man seriously injured in Thursday crash on Highway 68

Updated 2 hrs ago

Wyrick resigns as head coach

Updated 20 hrs ago

KMST antenna needs repairs due to lighting strike

Updated 21 hrs ago

Ceremony notes released regarding Salem High School graduation

Updated May 27, 2020

Two face multiple charges following alleged burglary

Updated May 27, 2020

R-80 BOARD: Graduation details discussed, baccalaureate proposal approved

Updated May 26, 2020

SMDH BOARD: Patients staying away from hospital has impact

Updated May 26, 2020

National News

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

KS: SOLDIER STOPS ACTIVE SHOOTING ON BRIDGE

KS: SOLDIER STOPS ACTIVE SHOOTING ON BRIDGE

KS:SHOOTER FIRED AT CARS ON BRIDGE

KS:SHOOTER FIRED AT CARS ON BRIDGE

Dent County Life

Tick talk: Tips for outsmarting these tiny terrors

Tick talk: Tips for outsmarting these tiny terrors

Dr. Bonni Heithold

One year later – absence of loved ones remains obvious

One year later – absence of loved ones remains obvious

Titus Benton

Choral seniors say goodbye

Choral seniors say goodbye

Catherine Wynn

Meals when they are needed most

Meals when they are needed most

Photos by Catherine Wynn

As I write this, we are on day eighty million or so of quarantine here

As I write this, we are on day eighty million or so of quarantine here

Titus Benton

State News

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

KS: SOLDIER STOPS ACTIVE SHOOTING ON BRIDGE

KS: SOLDIER STOPS ACTIVE SHOOTING ON BRIDGE

KS:SHOOTER FIRED AT CARS ON BRIDGE

KS:SHOOTER FIRED AT CARS ON BRIDGE

Sports

VOLLEYBALL: State title with Lady Tigers highlights hall-of-fame career for Salem alum Bates

VOLLEYBALL: State title with Lady Tigers highlights hall-of-fame career for Salem alum Bates

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: Four Salem basketball players all-district

BASKETBALL: Four Salem basketball players all-district

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: In less than 24 hours Curley experienced the high and low of her collegiate career

BASKETBALL: In less than 24 hours Curley experienced the high and low of her collegiate career

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: Three Lady Tigers all-conference; Reardon SCA Coach of the Year

BASKETBALL: Three Lady Tigers all-conference; Reardon SCA Coach of the Year

Dave Roberts

BASKETBALL: Dodson, Chilton earn All-SCA honors

BASKETBALL: Dodson, Chilton earn All-SCA honors

Dave Roberts

National Sports

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Update: Scherzer sees 'no reason' for further pay cuts unless MLB owners are more forthcoming

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

Cardinals will pay minor-leaguers a stipend through June, 'hopeful' for the remainder of summer

Missouri women's soccer adds transfer goalkeeper

Missouri women's soccer adds transfer goalkeeper

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cardinals, Blues and potential return of pro and college sports

BenFred: Read his chat Q-&-A on Cardinals, Blues and potential return of pro and college sports

Photo Gallery

SHS Class of 2020 Parade

SHS Class of 2020 Parade

Photos by Catherine Wynn

Lifeway Center - Food Distribution

Lifeway Center - Food Distribution

Gabrovic's Last Roadtrip

Gabrovic's Last Roadtrip

SLIDESHOW: Midco, past and present

SLIDESHOW: Midco, past and present

SLIDESHOW: Salem boys in district basketball final March 6, 2020

SLIDESHOW: Salem boys in district basketball final March 6, 2020

Obituaries

Obituaries

Jane Marie (Halbruegger) DeSmedt

19 hrs ago

Private visitation and Mass of Christian Burial for Jane Marie…

Obituaries

James Lee Pritchett

May 28, 2020

Memorial service for James Lee Pritchett, of Viburnum, will be…

Obituaries

Elizabeth Louise (McMullin) Botkin

May 28, 2020

Funeral service for Elizabeth Louise (McMullin) Botkin will be…

Obituaries

Carl Ray Inman

Updated May 28, 2020

Funeral service for Carl Ray Inman was May 27, 2020 at Wilson …

Obituaries

George Winfred Hogan

Updated May 26, 2020

Graveside service for George Winfred Hogan was May 23, 2020 in…

National Entertainment

Liam Gallagher wishes Noel a happy birthday

Liam Gallagher wishes Noel a happy birthday

Dane DeHaan welcomes second child

Dane DeHaan welcomes second child

New doc questions tragic Brittany Murphy's cause of death

New doc questions tragic Brittany Murphy's cause of death

'Tiffany's security removed it from my neck!' Gaga stopped after leaving Oscars with priceless jewels

'Tiffany's security removed it from my neck!' Gaga stopped after leaving Oscars with priceless jewels

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Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

Year in Review

Year in Review

Online Features

Making the most of workplace benefits

Senior Living

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Making the most of workplace benefits

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May 28, 2020

Entrepreneurial opportunities in the restaurant industry

Money & Finance

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Entrepreneurial opportunities in the restaurant industry

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May 28, 2020

‘Breathe Easier’ Healthcare Donation Program

Community Cares

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‘Breathe Easier’ Healthcare Donation Program

May 28, 2020

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