North Arkansas College Merger with University of Arkansas System Complete
The merger announced in 2025 of North Arkansas College with the University of Arkansas System is now complete.
College of the Ozarks Tabs Mawhorr as Men's Basketball Coach
The College of the Ozarks has named the person who will succeed Steve Shepherd as the Men's Basketball Coach.
Taney County Woman Facing Ozark County Charges
A Taney County woman was arrested after allegedly breaking into an Ozark County home while intoxicated, threatening residents, and later crashing her vehicle and fleeing on foot
Missouri Man Dies in Arkansas Traffic Crash
A traffic crash early Friday evening in Boone County results in the death of a man from Missouri.
ARDOT, MODOT Honor National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Arkansas and Missouri Department of Transportations are a part of a national week.
Pack Night Raises Over $100,000, Foundation Hits $1 Million Fundraising Mark
An annually fundraising event reaches a milestone.
Storms Give Way to Quiet Weekend
Showers and thunderstorms have cleared the area making way for a quiet weekend with a cooler start.
Major Fishing Event Underway on Table Rock Lake
Table Rock Lake is hosting a major fishing tournament this weekend.
Severe Storms Ramp Up Today
Weather Forecasters say today is the best chance for storms to turn severe in the lakes region.
Drought Minimal in Missouri, Major in Arkansas
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows a major difference between the Missouri and Arkansas Lakes Region.
Area Police Department Warns of Another Scam
The Harrison Police Department takes to Social Media to warn of another scam.
CBCO Updates Tattoo Guidelines for Donors
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks announces new guidelines for donors who have tattoos and piercings.
More Storm Chances Ahead
While the strongest storms missed the Lakes Region Wednesday, another two rounds of storms are possible over the next 48 hours.
Ozarks First Features Local Artist Painting America 250 Mural
A local artist is bringing attention to America’s upcoming 250th birthday as he paints his new mural which displays parts of the country’s history.
MSHP Works Crashes with Serious Injuries
The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes involving serious injuries over the last two days.
Branson Man Arrested On Attempted Child Enticement Charges
A man is behind bars after being accused of having inappropriate conversations with who he believed to be a minor online.
Tax Day 2026
The filing deadline for taxes is today.
Severe Weather Potential Continues for Lakes Region
Forecaster predict two rounds of showers and thunderstorms in the Lakes Region today.
Ted Martin Returns to Western Taney County Fire
After retiring on April 3 after 30 years with the Branson Fire Department including 12 years as Fire Chief, Ted Martin returns to where his firefighting career began.
Taney County Man Arrested, Facing Charges in Virginia
A man from the Lakes Region is facing charges of Child Enticement in Virginia.