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While conditions remain dry in the Lakes Region, some rain could help alleviate drought conditions.

A recent training exercise for several groups of first responders included an unexpected rescue. 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division (DSS-CD) announced the State of Missouri's participation in the “A Home for Every Child” initiative, launched by the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), reinforcing Missouri's commitment to protecting children and ensuring every child has access to a safe and loving home.

A college baseball team heading to North Arkansas College for a four game series crashes after leaving their Iowa Campus.

Dry conditions continue to impact the Lakes Region. 

Branson Police Chief Eric Schmitt discussed the ramifications of the recently approved agreement between the city and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

MODOT announces the closure of two bridges around Branson for several hours next week. 

FORSYTH, Mo. — A Taney County man has been arrested after being accused of rape on Monday, Jan. 19.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri bill would impose a statewide moratorium on all solar construction projects in the state for nearly two years, or potentially longer, if enacted into law.

The Branson Board of Aldermen meet for over six hours Tuesday night, over half of the meeting spent on hearing comments and debate on a proposed contract with the Department of Homeland Security.

The fourth men's basketball coach in the history of College of the Ozarks will call it a career at the end of the season.

BRANSON – The Missouri House this week passed HBs 1667 and 2294, legislation that would establish the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requiring that a child born alive during or after an abortion or attempted abortion be afforded the same legal rights and medical care as any other child born alive at the same gestational age.

Another late night/early morning blaze is worked by firefighters from the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District.

MISSOURI – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office last Thursday that challenged international coffee chain Starbucks over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

The Lakes Region will continue to experience a warm-up in February.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Tuesday, Feb. 10, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-26 featured guest artists. These guest artists rescheduled their performance from September 2025 due to illness.

One area fire district gets two emergencies for the price of one on Saturday night. 

Southern Stone County Firefighters gets an early start to the week working a structure fire early this morning. 

The Lakes Region will continue to experience a warm-up in February.

Law Enforcement Agencies across the country warn people of the potential for Cryptocurrency Fraud.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes in the Lakes Region late Friday afternoon.

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.

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

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

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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,