Lake of the Ozarks Daily Digest Monday, May 11, 2026
Ty's Take
The state finally got its head on straight and restored that ten million in tourism money, which matters more around here than most folks realize—it's not just about the boats and the weekend crowds, it's about the small businesses that depend on a steady season and the jobs that come with it. Cam Durham's doing his part up in Columbia, picking up wins for Mizzou and carrying the lake's name with him, which is the kind of thing that keeps a place visible. Lebanon's got Route 66 energy building, the economy's softening nationwide, and we've got a couple of motorcycle club guys in custody for carrying guns they had no business carrying. None of it's simple, but the tourism piece—that's the one that moves the needle around here.
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Mizzou Baseball Picking Up A Couple Of Wins Thanks To Former Laker Cam Durham
Mizzou baseball pulled off its first series victory against Vanderbilt in eight years this past weekend, powered by contributions from former local player Cam Durham. The Tigers' impressive showing marks a significant turnaround for the program against the perennial powerhouse.
State Tourism Funding Restored After 10 Million Dollars Had Been Slashed
The state has restored $10 million in tourism funding that was previously cut, bringing the budget back to its full $26 million allocation. State Representative Jeff Vernetti, who serves the lake area, confirmed the restoration will support regional tourism efforts.
Anticipation Growing For Lebanon’s Route 66 Festival
Lebanon is gearing up to host a major Route 66 Festival following last weekend's National Route-66 Centennial Kickoff in Springfield. The event is drawing significant excitement as part of the historic highway's 100-year celebration.
Camdenton BOE Meeting Set For Monday
Camdenton R3 School District will hold its next board of education meeting on Monday with several items on the agenda for discussion and review. District residents are invited to attend the regular session.
April Jobs Report Shows A Softening Market Across The US
April's employment report reveals weakening job growth nationwide, with the Small Business Employment Index dropping 1.2 points to 100.4 according to the National Federation of Independent Business. The decline suggests the labor market is cooling down.
A new study finds more than half of patients with advanced lung cancer don’t get treatment.
A new study examining a quarter-million Medicare patients found that more than half of those with advanced metastatic lung cancer do not receive treatment. The research published in JAMA Oncology highlights significant gaps in cancer care access.
Two Recalls In Effect – One Involves Fresh Dog Food & The Other Is Popcorn Seasoning
Two product recalls are in effect due to potential salmonella contamination: Albright's Raw Pet Food chicken formula sold in one-pound pouches and JCB Flavors' sour cream and onion popcorn seasoning distributed nationwide. The FDA advises consumers to stop using these items and contact the...
Two Motorcycle Club Vice Presidents Arrested For Carrying Firearms As Felons
Two motorcycle club vice presidents have been arrested for illegally carrying firearms as convicted felons, including a man known as 'Bandido Marv' stopped in Harrisonville. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri filed felony charges against both men.
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