Waynesville Central Dispatch

09/30/2026

REMINDER*******THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 2 IS THE HOMECOMING PARADE. PLEASE PLAN AHEAD FOR ROAD CLOSURES IN TOWN.

Waynesville’s Homecoming is Oct. 2



Waynesville R-VI’s Homecoming will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. This year’s theme is “Roaring Down Route 66” in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66.



Schools will let out early with students in grades 6-12 being dismissed at noon and students in grades PreK-5 being dismissed at 1 p.m. There will be no afternoon session at Williams Early Childhood Center.



The Homecoming Parade will start at 2:30 p.m. The route begins on Benton Street on the square, turns onto Historic Route 66 and continues to Waynesville Middle School.



Following the parade, the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual Community Tiger Pride Night from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in front of the gym, featuring a free hot dog roast and celebration on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be giveaways from area businesses and organizations in front of the Waynesville High School gym.



Homecoming Court Coronation will begin at 6:25 p.m. inside Tiger Stadium. The Waynesville Tiger football team will play Ozark at 7 p.m.



Admission to Tiger Stadium is $4 per person for school age and up without a pass.





At a Glance:

· Noon Grades 6-12 dismiss

· 1 p.m. Grades PreK-5 dismiss

· 2:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade

· 4:30 – 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Community Tiger Pride Night

· 6:25 p.m. Homecoming Court Coronation

· 7 p.m. Football game

09/23/2026

NOW HIRING — CENTRAL DISPATCH

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community every day?

The City of Waynesville is seeking dependable, dedicated individuals to join our Central Dispatch team. Dispatchers play a vital role in connecting citizens with the emergency services they need and supporting our local law enforcement, fire, and EMS personnel.

If you’re calm under pressure, communicate well, and want to serve your community, we encourage you to learn more about this opportunity!

📋 View the job posting, qualifications, and application:
👉 https://www.waynesvillemo.org/o/cw/page/employment-opportunities

Help us connect those who need help with the people who can provide it. Apply today!

09/21/2026

📢 Roubidoux Spring Closure – September 21–25

Please be advised that Roubidoux Spring will be closed to the public from September 21 through September 25, 2026, to allow for scheduled maintenance.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is being completed. The spring will reopen to the public following the completion of maintenance.

Thank you for your cooperation!

07/22/2026

07/15/2026

Thank you Richland Police Department for the snacks!! We appreciate it!

06/23/2026

I-44 rolling roadblocks and ramp closures to resume today in Pulaski County.
New, longer westbound on-ramp at Exit 159 to reopen

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the safety of the traveling public, rolling roadblocks and short-term daily closures of several Interstate 44 ramps in the Waynesville/St. Robert area are set to resume tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, for blasting operations.
A project to improve safety and drivability along the I-44 corridor will add climbing lanes in each direction between Exit 159 and mile marker 157.2. Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will use explosives to blast portions of the rock alongside the interstate to accommodate the additional climbing lanes. Some rock was removed during blasting operations in April 2026, but more is required.
Due to the large debris field these blasts will create, short-term closures of several ramps and rolling interstate roadblocks will be required, led by local law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Daily daytime blasts are scheduled to begin the morning of Tuesday, June 23, and continue through July 13, 2026.
RAMP CLOSURES:
During both the smaller and larger blasts, all ramps at the locations noted below will be closed:
Eastbound
• Exit 153 (Buckhorn)
• Exit 156 (Route H)
• Exit 159 (Business Loop 44)
Westbound
• Exit 169 (Route J)
• Exit 163 (Missouri Route 28)
• Exit 161 (Route Y)
• Exit 159 (Business Loop 44)
INTERSTATE IMPACTS:
In addition, traffic on the interstate will be narrowed and slowed significantly in this area with law enforcement leading traffic through, once the blast is over. One lane of I-44 will remain closed daily, until all blast debris has been cleared.
For everyone’s safety, during daily blasting operations there will be no viewing area for the public or media.
The project also included lengthening the westbound on-ramp at Exit 159. The ramp closed April 13, and crews expect to reopen it by the end June 2026.
Drivers are advised to be alert for changing traffic patterns throughout construction, which is expected to continue through the end of June 2027.
All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:

06/23/2026

MODOT BLASTING OPERATIONS TO RESUME 23 JUNE ALONG I-44 NEAR EXIT 159

Please be aware that blasting operations associated with the Interstate 44 widening project are scheduled to resume today Tuesday, June 23, between Exit 159 and Mile Marker 157.2 in the Waynesville-St. Robert area.
The project will add climbing lanes along this section of interstate and extend the westbound I-44 on-ramp at Exit 159 to improve safety and drivability. As part of the construction process, rock blasting is required to remove rock formations along the roadway.
Blasting operations are expected to occur daily through July 13 and are planned to take place at approximately 9:00 a.m. each day. For public safety, the blasting will coincide with rolling roadblocks and temporary ramp closures coordinated by local law enforcement and the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Due to the expected debris field created by the blasts, there will be no safe public viewing areas. Residents are encouraged to avoid the area during blasting operations whenever possible.
Motorists should expect temporary traffic impacts in the vicinity of the project and are encouraged to allow additional travel time during the morning hours.
MoDOT has also announced that the contractor expects to reopen the newly extended westbound Business Loop 44 on-ramp to I-44 by the end of the month.
For additional information about the project, please visit the MoDOT project page.

06/23/2026

This message brought to you by everyone stuck behind you.... Go ahead and scooch on over there buddy 👉

06/23/2026

⚠️ Intermittent ramp closures and rolling roadblocks begin TOMORROW, 9 a.m., for additional rock removal along I-44 near Waynesville/St. Robert. Expected to continue daily through July 13 (Except over July 4 holiday).
More info about why & what to expect: www.modot.org/node/91501