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.
Bell: Events All Through the Lakes Region are Good for Whole Area
The Executive Director of Explore Harrison says that the entire region benefits from events no matter their location.
Stone County Ambulance District Breaks Ground on New Headquarters in Branson West
Another step in the continuing development of the Stone County Ambulance District takes place this week.
NTSB Releases Details on May Plane Crash near Berryville
The National Transportation Safety Board has released additional details about a plane crash that occurred in Carroll County in late May.
Crane Man Killed in Pickup Truck Crash
A 56-year-old Crane man dies Thursday after his pickup went airborne and struck several trees in Stone County
Extreme Drought Expands Across Southern Missouri as Dry Conditions Grip the Ozarks
Drought conditions continue to intensify across portions of the Ozarks, with Extreme Drought now affecting southern Missouri while widespread dry conditions continue across northern Arkansas.
