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Nursing shortage is major roadblock for new federal nursing home staff requirements
LOWRY CITY, Mo. (KY3) - The Biden Administration has finalized the first-ever minimum staffing rules at nursing homes. But its mandate may be hard to fulfill. The new rules apply to about 15,000 nursing homes around the country that receive federal funding. They require that a registered nurse be onsite at all times. Residents are also mandated to receive a minimum of 3.48 hours of nursing care per day, including a half-hour of care from a registered nurse per resident day and at least 2.45 hours of care from a nurse aide per resident day.
Heavy police presence near Elkland after Webster County pursuit
WEBSTER COUNTY, Mo. — A police pursuit across Webster and Dallas Counties has led to a large police presence northeast of Elkland, Missouri in a wooded area near the Niangua River. Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that a Webster County deputy pursued a vehicle into Dallas County, where the suspect’s vehicle was driven into a […]
Weather Blog: Watching for storms to fire up this afternoon
The threat of severe weather has thankfully closed over the Ozarks for tonight. 2 soggy and thunderous days down, with 2 more to go. Saturday will get off to a pleasant start as we are expecting a mix of sun and clouds with spotty rain chances. The highest chances to see any rainfall will be […]
Large layoffs see 176 Bass Pro employees let go
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Bass Pro Shops has implemented layoffs within its White River Marine Group boat manufacturing division resulting in 176 employees being let go. According to Bass Pro Shows communications, 176 employees were let go on April 18 at plants in Bolivar, Lebanon and Flippin, Arkansas. “Last week,...
On Your Side: Know how to spot fake cash
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You see it often in our headlines. In fact, there was a case this weekend in Bolivar of counterfeit or fake cash. If you plan to host a garage sale or just want to sell something on Facebook or Craigslist, don’t get ripped off. First,...
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