Branson first responders gained new equipment thanks to grants from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Branson Fire and Rescue received over $17,400 from DPS which Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin said would be used to upgrade communications equipment.
The Branson Police Department received $20,000 from DPS, which requires a 50% cash match by the city, which Police Chief Eric Schmitt told the Branson Tri-Lakes News would be used for a police drone.
Branson School District Bus Driver Hiring Event This Weekend
The Branson School District is holding an event this week seeking Bus Drivers for the coming school year.
Eureka Springs Woman Dies in Benton County Traffic Crash
A woman from Carroll County dies in an accident in Rogers earlier this week.
Minor Injuries After Boating Accident on Lake Taneycome
The first boating accident of the year is reported on an area lake this week.
Duck Boat Pump Fails in Water, Towed Back to Shore
A duck boat was stranded on the water for a time during a tour on Tuesday.
CDC and FDA Investigate Listeria Outbreak Linked to Recalled Soft Cheese
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Listeria outbreak connected to recalled soft cheese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the outbreak has sickened eight people in three states, with seven hospitalizations and one death reported.
