Governor Nixon’s office knew about DNR E. coli action

It appears Governor Nixon’s office did know, early on, that high E. coli levels threatened the public’s safety at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Springfield News-Leader and the Kansas City Star report that a former Department of Natural Resources official...

Nixon outlines plan for Lake of the Ozarks cleanup

Governor Jay Nixon has announced an initiative aimed at improving water quality at the Lake of the Ozarks. It’s an initiative that includes a comprehensive study of contaminants of the lake. "Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Lake of the Ozarks...

Senator says DNR can help move review process along

A state senator leading the review of the Department of Natural Resources decision to withhold information about contamination at the Lake of the Ozarks insists he’s not out to investigate DNR and is ready to wrap up work if DNR will cooperate. Sen. Brad Lager...

DNR dumps thousands of e-mails on Senate committee

A Senate committee has been given 200,000 e-mails to read as it reviews why the Department of Natural Resources withheld a report on contamination at the Lake of the Ozarks. DNR drug its feet on releasing a report that parts of the Lake of the Ozarks were contaminated...

Missourians warned to prepare for high heating bills

Cool, crisp air has begun to move into Missouri with state officials warning consumers to prepare for the rising cost of heating their homes. Public Service Commission Chairman Jeff Davis says consumers should prepare for heating bills ten percent higher this year...