Local News

• Heat Advisory Back in Place Today

  After a one-day break, Heat Advisories will be back in place for the Lakes Region.

• Highway 76 Work Along Lake Taneycomo in Hollister Set for 2027

  The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed the start of the Route 76 Slide Repair Project in Hollister from this month to January 2027.

• Taney County Health Department Begins "Building Communities for Better Health" Initiative

  The Taney County Health Department is beginning a process to help county residents suffering from chronic diseases.

• Up and Down Weather Week Ahead

  The weekend wraps-up with some rain leading to a slight cooldown.

• Identity of Suspect Causing Damage to Forsyth Fire Station Released

  The person who hit the building of Forsyth Fire Station #2 with a vehicle has now been identified.

• Stone County Man Charged with Murder in Columbia

  Columbia Police have arrested a Lakes Area man in connection with a homicide investigation that began Tuesday afternoon after officers responded to a reported cardiac arrest.

• Traffic Works Around Crash Near Branson Hills

  A multi vehicle traffic crash slows a busy intersection in Branson on Saturday.

• Longtime Branson Coach/Superintendent to Join Pirate Wall of Fame

  The second person to be honored on the Wall of Fame at Pirate Stadium is one of the most recognized names in the history of the Branson School District.

• Plea Agreement Reached, Man Sentenced for 2025 Carroll County Killing

  The case of a man charged with murder ended this week with a plea agreement and a sentence imposed.

• New Cell Tower Installed on Reeds Spring School Campus

  The Reeds Spring School District looks to increase connectivity across their facilities.

• Brief Break In Heat to Start Week

  The heatwave that has impacted the Ozarks will take a brief break to begin the week.

• Miner's Mountain Express to Open in 2027 at Silver Dollar City

  After months of speculation, Silver Dollar City makes the big announcement during a special presentation Friday morning of their new attraction for 2027.

• Two from Arkansas Involved in Pedestrian Accident in Missouri

  A car vs. pedestrian accident south of Hollister on Thursday involves two people from Arkansas.

• Project Complete: Harrison Downtown Bridge Reopens

  Several community members gathered in downtown Harrison Friday morning to witness the dedication and ribbon cutting of the new 65B Bridge over Crooked Creek.

• Joplin Man Jailed on Assault Charges in Branson

  An incident last weekend in Branson has a Joplin man jailed with out bond in the Taney County Jail.

• Man Charged After Injuring Person While Target Shooting

  A Taney County man is facing charges after a session of target shooting led to the injury of a neighbor.

• Scattered Showers Help Some, Most Area Still Dry

  An interesting look to the latest map released Thursday from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• Big Days at Silver Dollar City and in Harrison

  It is a big day with two major events going on in the Lakes Region.

• Heat Alerts Upgraded, Extended

  The National Weather Service has moved southern Missouri to an Extreme Heat Warning beginning today and going through Sunday. 

• One Teenager Dead, Another Charged in Accidental Shooting in Boone County

  An accidental shooting in Boone County leaves on teenager dead and another facing charges.

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