Local News

• Two Rounds of Rain Around a Nice Weekend

  Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Lakes Region over the next three days. 

• Drought Line Continues Between Arkansas and Missouri

  The areas of drought remain distinctive between Arkansas and Missouri according to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• A Man Dies in Feed Mill Accident

  A man has died because of getting trapped in a bin at a grain mill.

• Vehicle Goes Airborne and Overturns

  A man from Arkansas escapes with only minor injuries after his car goes airborne and overturns on Highway 65 south of Hollister earlier this week.

• City of Berryville Receives $1 Million Dollar Grant

  The City of Berryville will get some help from the State to improve Water and Infrastructure.

• Lakes Region Communities, Counties Earn Blue Shield Recognition

  A program started by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe highlighting his commitment to bolstering public safety and support for law enforcement, along with building public safety partnerships is in its second year.

• Burlsworth Football Camps Set For This Year

  The 2026 Dates and Locations are set for the Brandon Burlsworth Football Camps.

• Crawdad Days in Harrison

  One of the big annual events in the Lakes Region is coming up.

• Branson Man Being Held for Taking Minor From Illinois Home

  A Branson man is in the Taney County Jail after he brought a minor female from Illinois who he had been communicating with online.

• College of the Ozarks Senior Receives Missouri Education Recognition

  A soon-to-be College of the Ozarks graduate receives a special honor.

• MODOT Sign Work in the Lakes Region Next Week

  The Missouri Department of Transportation will be working on truss signs in several areas next week.

• More Rain Possible Today

  The first round of strong thunderstorms developed overnight dumping more rain in the Lakes Region. No severe weather warnings were issued as the storms moved through. 

• Woman Sentenced in Arkansas Part of Two-State Murder Case

  A person who killed two people in two states has been sentenced in the second state she committed the crimes in 2025.

• City of Branson Awarded Grants to Assist with Forestry Improvements

  Branson Parks and Recreation uses grant money for training to aid tree safety.

• Several Agencies Coordinate for Manhunt in Taney County

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office releases information on a manhunt that resulted in an arrest over the weekend.

• Windy Monday, Storms Move in Tuesday

  Monday will start out as a windy day ahead of more storms moving into the Ozarks for Tuesday. 

• Motorcycle Driver Killed in Traffic Crash

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a fatality traffic crash late Sunday night in Stone County. 

• 2026 Arkansas Farm Families of the Year

  Several Lakes Region Farms included in an annual Arkansas Farm Bureau honor.

• One of Boone County's Most Wanted Has Missouri Connection

  The Boone County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted List from their website includes one person with a Missouri Connection.

• Missouri Department of Public Safety to Move Notification System In-House

  The Missouri Department of Public Safety will institute a new system for notifications this week.

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