The Mile Marker Sunday, September 13, 2026
On the Water TodayLake level: 659.39 ft (0.6 ft below full pool)
Today 87° Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · Tonight 68° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · Monday 95° Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly SunnySources: USGS gauge 06925500, National Weather Service
Ty's Take
Small towns sometimes have to make their own way, and Camdenton just decided that includes running its own airport. The tie-breaking vote by the mayor signals something bigger than runway maintenance and fuel contracts, it signals a community willing to take control of its own future instead of waiting for somebody else to manage it. That's the kind of independence that built these lake towns in the first place, though it also means the city's taking on the risk and the headaches that come with it. Worth watching how it shakes out, because other municipalities around here are probably paying close attention to whether Camdenton's bet on itself pays off.
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Camdenton Will Run Its Own Airport After Mayor Casts Tie-Breaking Vote
Camdenton's city council voted to operate its own airport after the mayor broke a tie on the decision. The move gives the city direct control over the facility's management and operations.
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Congressional Maps Re-Directing Miller County Voters to Another District
Miller County voters will cast ballots in a different congressional district this November due to recent changes to Missouri's congressional map. County officials are preparing for the shift ahead of the general election.
Lebanon Man Injured in Laclede County Accident
A 65-year-old Lebanon man suffered serious injuries early Saturday after his vehicle left Highway 64 west of Lebanon. The car ran off the road, struck a driveway, became airborne, and hit a tree before coming to rest.
Camdenton Aquatic Center Taken Over by ‘Man’s Best Friend’
Dogs and their owners took over the Camdenton Aquatic Center on Saturday for the city's annual dog dipping event to close out the pool season. Turnout was lighter than usual, partly due to an airshow taking place nearby on the same day.
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