The continued hot and dry weather has moved the region into a severe drought status.
The latest report issued by the U.S. Drought Monitor through the National Weather Service indicates the entire Arkansas and Missouri Lakes region under the severe drought with the lake of rainfall beginning to impact crops and pastures as well as water supplies.
Forecasters say that rain chances will increase in the area next week but that drought conditions are expected to continue into August.
Cold and Fire Danger in Lakes Region
The Lakes Region is seeing an unusual combination of cold and fire danger.
Crash Injures Three, Backs Up Traffic
Traffic backs up on Highway F late Friday afternoon due to a two-vehicle crash that injures three people.
Omaha Man Behind Bars Charged with Inappropriate Behavior with Family Member
A man i in jail after being charged for sexual indecency.
BRANSON, Mo. — A mistrial was declared Thursday in a Taney County murder case after the jury declared itself to be “hopelessly deadlocked.”
Drought Areas Expand, Burn Bans Return
The lack of rainfall continues to impact the Lakes Region as drought levels continue to rise
