Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 2:00pm By JonChristopher Collins Branson government employee Stephen Gilbert was awarded the Employee of the Month Award on Tuesday evening at City Hall during the Board of Aldermen meeting. Alderman Chuck Rodriguez presented Gilbert with the award. “On behalf of the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, City Administrator, and City staff, itContinue reading “Branson IT GIS Analyst is Employee of the Month”
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Branson Mayor Honors Assistant Police Chief for Graduating FBI National Academy
Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 10:38am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Mayor Larry Milton honored Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt during Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting for his recent accomplishment. “Assistant Chief Eric Schmitt graduated from the FBI National Academy on June 9, 2022 as a member of the 282 session,” Milton said. The mayorContinue reading “Branson Mayor Honors Assistant Police Chief for Graduating FBI National Academy”
Branson Public Works/Engineering Project Manager is July Employee of the Month
Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 9:58am By JonChristopher Collins Branson’s Public Works/Engineering Project Manager received the Employee of the Month award on Tuesday. Alderman Marshall Howden presented the award to Roger Clark during Tuesday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. “Roger was nominated for his work on the Utility Undergrounding on W. 76 Country Blvd. He wasContinue reading “Branson Public Works/Engineering Project Manager is July Employee of the Month”
What Police can and Can’t do About Homelessness and Panhandling
Friday, June 24th, 2022 11:20am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Police Chief Jeff Matthews spoke Thursday about what can and can’t be done about homelessness and panhandling. He said over the years the courts have looked at solicitation from the viewpoint of Freedom of Speech. “You got to remember that the Constitution was not written forContinue reading “What Police can and Can’t do About Homelessness and Panhandling”
Two Branson Employees Received Employee of the Month Award
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 10:31am By JonChristopher Collins Two Branson Utilities Department employees received the Employee of the Month award on Tuesday. Branson Alderman Ruth Denham presented the award to Utilities Wastewater Treatment Equipment/Plant Operators Kent Edwards and Greg Robertson during the Branson Board of Aldermen meeting. “Kent and Greg are receiving this award dueContinue reading “Two Branson Employees Received Employee of the Month Award”
American Cancer Society Grant is Granting Access to Vital Care for Cancer Patients
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 6:00am By JonChristopher Collins Director of Community Relations for the Skaggs Foundation Mindy Honey told Ozarks DynaCom’s News Department on Wednesday that a grant from the American Cancer Society is helping them lift burdens off patients. “We’re able to help patients who otherwise would not be able to get to vitalContinue reading “American Cancer Society Grant is Granting Access to Vital Care for Cancer Patients”
Parson Approved Missouri’s Congressional District Boundaries, Said loss of Time and Productivity is “Unfortunate”
Thursday, May 19th, 2022 3:18pm By JonChristopher Collins Missouri Gov. Mike Parson approved the proposed boundaries for Missouri’s eight congressional districts on Wednesday by signing HB 2909, according to a press release. According to the press release, HB 2909 “maintains the current partisan split in Missouri’s congressional districts, six Republican leaning districts and two DemocraticContinue reading “Parson Approved Missouri’s Congressional District Boundaries, Said loss of Time and Productivity is “Unfortunate””
Branson Government Obtained $8,895 Grant and Bought Website Portal
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 11:06am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Communications Manager Melody Pettit provided information to Ozarks DynaCom’s News Department Wednesday about a grant Branson obtained from Missouri’s Local Records Grant Program allowing for the purchase a web portal. Pettit’s response to Ozarks DynaCom’s request for information said that the grant amount was $8,895. TheContinue reading “Branson Government Obtained $8,895 Grant and Bought Website Portal”
Branson Fire Chief Said the Origin of Local House Fire Traced to Kitchen and Above Ceiling
Friday, April 29th, 2022 11:36am By JonChristopher Collins Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin told Ozarks DynaCom’s news department Friday that the origin of a local house fire has been traced to the kitchen area and above the ceiling. Martin also said he thinks that the family should be able to salvage a lot of whatContinue reading “Branson Fire Chief Said the Origin of Local House Fire Traced to Kitchen and Above Ceiling”
Investigation of Incident Involving Missouri News Organization’s Journalist Finished
JonChristopher Collins The investigation of a Missouri News organization is done; the investigation, conducted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol started following revelations of a journalist revealing a flaw in a state database. According to an OzarksFirst report, on Monday Patrol Capt. John Hotz informed the St. Louis Post-Dispatch “that results of the investigation wereContinue reading “Investigation of Incident Involving Missouri News Organization’s Journalist Finished”
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