Local News from Friday, February 27th, 2026
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Pace: Harrison Location Not Able to Operate at Level to Sustain Facility
Officials with the Michigan based Pace Industries they can no longer maintain efficient production levels at their Harrison facility leading to plans to close it down in April.
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Several Departments Work Structure Fire in Galena
Several departments converge in Galena to battle a structure fire Thursday morning.
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Legislation Passed to Clarify Tourism Funding
A bill passed by the Missouri Senate would reinstate some sources of Tourism funding.
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Missouri Legislators Look to Add Arrest Powers to the State's Attorney General
The Missouri House gave initial approval this week to broadening the state attorney general’s power to arrest and detain individuals.
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Branson Woman Seriously Injured in Crash that Kills Motorcycle Driver
A Lakes Area woman who was a passenger on a motorcycle sustains serious injuries in the crash that kills the driver.
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Drought Increases But Rain on the Way
The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows an increase in dry levels, especially in northern Arkansas.
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Pace Industries Set to Close Harrison Facility
One of the biggest industrial employers in the Lakes Region looks to close their facility in the Spring.
