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Parts of a southwest Missouri city has issued a Boil Water Advisory.

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District responds to a Four-Alarm Residential Fire which includes the rescue of multiple dogs.

A community in the Ozarks is in the running for Merriest Christmas in the United States in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Hallmark Channel.

North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas has restarted its Commercial Driver's License after having been paused for 18 months.

Two crashes investigated by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol over the weekend have resulted in criminal charges.

As September begins, Summertime heat will be making a return to the Ozarks. 

A juvenile was arrested Friday evening after allegedly stabbing another juvenile during an altercation in a locker room at Parkview High School after their game with Reeds Spring according to the Springfield Police. 

A man from Stone County sustains moderate injuries in a traffic crash at the roundabout in Hollister late Saturday night. 

The Missouri State Highway has set-up new ways to report suspicious activity.

As September begins, the Ozarks will once again bake in a prolonged heatwave.

A 34-year-old Cape Fair man was killed Friday evening in a motorcycle crash near Cape Fair, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The start of the High School Football Season is tonight.

Dry conditions continue to worsen across the Missouri Lakes Region and northern Arkansas, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library continues to provide free books to thousands of young children across Arkansas and Missouri, but the neighboring states are heading in different directions as Arkansas maintains statewide growth while Missouri grapples with budget-related funding concerns.

A cold front pushed through the Lakes Region on Wednesday, bringing a few severe thunderstorms to the area.

One person is dead and two others injured in a house fire earlier this week in Stone County.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon across the Lakes Region. 

A bill taking out a provision of Branson City Statutes that had not been routinely followed leads to a split vote at Tuesday's Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting. 

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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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,