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Chuck Eddington said Creekside Community Center membership exceeded the 2025 goal of 5,000 members.

The National Weather Service says that the Lakes Region is at a Level 2, or Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms to move through the region on Saturday.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration is warning residents about a new scam text circulating across the state that falsely claims to be from the department.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the partial U.S. government shutdown enters into its third week, ripple effects are being felt in Missouri.

Branson's marketing will have better analytics, according to Heather Hermen, chief marketing and communications officer for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB.

A program that is important to many families with infants and young children will be able to continue for a time during the U.S. Government Shutdown.

As part of a documentary being produced by Netflix, crews will be in Branson for tonight’s Yakov Smirnoff Show at his theater.

The woman who was accused of attempted murder in Polk County and was eventually caught in Stone County has been formally charged.

The Forsyth School District is seeing plenty of expansion as the Superintendent plans to retire at the end of the school year.

While the week will remain dry and warm, a frontal system could bring in stormy weather to start the weekend.

The first October meeting of the Branson Board of Aldermen will be today. 

The Wolf Pack Foundation has awarded 28 classroom grants to Reeds Spring School District staff members, the most in the Foundation’s history.

As of Monday morning, average gas prices for Missouri have fallen nearly five cents per gallon.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced that clemency will not be granted to Mr. Lance Shockley.

BRANSON, MO- One of Branson’s most popular Christmas attractions, the Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru, announced today that they will once again have an all-new Christmas drive-thru in 2025. “Every major display, except our tunnel and video boards will be replaced,” says Kurt Kysar, manager of Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru. “Having extensive new displays is unheard of in this industry and this is our fifth year to do this.”

(Branson, MO – October 7, 2024) — Dust off your lederhosen and grab a bratwurst—Faith Lutheran Church’s Annual Oktoberfest returns on Sunday, October 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Life Center, 221 Malone Street, just off the Cox Hospital roundabout.

The week starts with a few showers in the area. While most of the rain will stay northwest of the Lakes Region, a few stray showers could impact some areas this morning. 

The former Chief Operating and Financial Officer for the Taney County Health Department will be spending four and a half years in Federal Prison after admitting to stealing money from the department.

A woman wanted for Attempted Murder in Polk County is located and arrested in Stone County.

Jake brakes aren't allowed in Branson, according to a Facebook post by the city.

Get ready to usher in the most magical time of the year! Ozark Mountain Christmas, one of America's most cherished holiday celebrations, will officially kick off this year with a spectacular area-wide event: "The First Lights of Ozark Mountain Christmas & the Community Christmas Tree Lighting" on Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

The drought impact all depends on where you are in the Lakes Region.

Historic Downing Street in downtown Hollister is once again the site for the annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival.

Two tigers are transferred from a facility in Missouri to find a new home at Turpentine Creek in northern Arkansas.

Branson Steel Supply

Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

Ozarks Trailer Manufacturer & Sales

Expert Advice: Maintaining Your Trailer - Tips from Reid Cone of Ozark Trailer MFG & Sales

Ready to organize your kitchen? It can be easier than you think! Advise from Beyond Cabinets & Design

Expert Insights from Ken Ciesliniski of Ken's Collision Center

Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

By Pam Snowden of Snowden Heating & Air, LLC

The Facts About Molds in Indoor Environments with Help from Kleen Green Group Water Damage Restoration & Repair owner Brent Pippin

Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

Suggested for you. The 3 key success factors smart marketers invest their energy in. Smart and Simple Communications

Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,