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• Rain Moves Through the Lakes Region, Some Slick Spots Possible

  The Lakes Region was hit with some overnight rain which is causing some travel issues this morning.

• Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

  BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.

• First Winter Storm Watch for the Season Issued UPDATE

  The first alert has been issued for the potential for Winter Weather later this week.

• "A Night in the Arts" Fundraiser Brings Three Foundations, 14 School Districts Together

  An event this spring has a goal of benefiting multiple school districts and educating the public on the talents of students in those districts.

• Stone County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Stolen Vehicle

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a stolen truck, according to a Facebook post by the SCSO.

• MDC reminds hunters of changes to the 2026 coyote hunting season

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters they can now use artificial light and other methods for an extended period during the coyote hunting season. Regulations changes approved by the Conservation Commission in fall 2025 allow the use of artificial light, night vision, and thermal imagery equipment from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, excluding the prescribed spring turkey hunting season. The changes took effect Jan. 1, 2026.

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

  Today is the second federal holiday of the year in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

• Week Starts, Ends Cold

  Another round of back-and-forth temperatures are expected in the Lakes Region this week. 

• Stone County Vehicle Fire Under Investigation

  A vehicle fire in Lampe over the weekend is under investigation.

• Traffic Crash in Berryville Kills Driver

  A woman from Berryville dies in a traffic crash last week.

• MSHP Works Three Crashes Saturday Morning

  Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol works three traffic crashes Saturday morning.

• Stone County Sheriff's Office Warns of Scam

  The Stone County Sheriff's Office warns residents of scam calls that some residents have received over the last week.

• Cold and Fire Danger in Lakes Region

  The Lakes Region is seeing an unusual combination of cold and fire danger.

• Crash Injures Three, Backs Up Traffic

  Traffic backs up on Highway F late Friday afternoon due to a two-vehicle crash that injures three people.

• Omaha Man Behind Bars Charged with Inappropriate Behavior with Family Member

  A man i in jail after being charged for sexual indecency.

• Mistrial declared in Branson double homicide case

  BRANSON, Mo. — A mistrial was declared Thursday in a Taney County murder case after the jury declared itself to be “hopelessly deadlocked.”

• Drought Areas Expand, Burn Bans Return

  The lack of rainfall continues to impact the Lakes Region as drought levels continue to rise

• Lead Hill Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge

  A man from Lead Hill is facing charges for Attempted Murder and Domestic Battery for an incident that happened last weekend.

• City of Branson Releases Update on CitizenServe Platform

  Tuesday's Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting includes an update on the program designed to make doing business with the city easier.

• Branson Families Invited for Cedar Ridge Primary Preschool Tour

  Parents with preschool age children have an opportunity to visit the Branson School District's Preschool.

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