Local News

• 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.

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