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• Heat Advisory Extended Until Friday

  Hot conditions continue as summer winds down.

• Two Branson Men Accused of Child Abuse

  Charges are filed this week against two Branson men accused of abusing a foster child. 

• 2026 Mill & Overlay Project Underway This Week in Branson

  Motorists should be prepared for overnight roadwork as the 2026 Mill & Overlay Project gets underway this week.

• Boone County Warns Residents About Return of Bond Scams

  Boone County officials are warning residents to be on alert following reports that bond-related scams are occurring again.

• New Website Online for Taney County Sheriff's Office

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office has updated their website.

• Recovery Jamboree This Saturday

  The annual event bringing together resources to help individuals in their recovery journey happens this Saturday. 

• Announcement of Fraud Arrests Includes Man from Lakes Region

  An announcement in Missouri Monday focuses on the results of a summer enforcement of fraud charges.

• Heat Advisory Again in Place for Missouri Ozarks

  The Missouri Ozarks once again is under a Heat Advisory.

• Lakes Region Teen Injured in Crash in Parking Lot of Lucas Motor Speedway

  A teenager from the Lakes Region is injured in a crash in the parking lot of a racetrack in Hickory County over the weekend. 

• Railroad Car Leaves Track in Downtown Branson

  Motorist traveling through downtown Branson Friday afternoon experienced a temporary street closure.

• Special Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting Turns into Discussion of Convention Center, Sports Complex

  A special Branson Board of Aldermen meeting focused on the city’s seven-year financial forecast and capital plan shifted Thursday into a discussion about potentially combining two major projects: an expansion of the Branson Convention Center and development of a new sports complex.

• Body found near Reservoir along Fall Creek Drive in Branson

  Authorities are investigating after a body was found near a reservoir along Fall Creek Drive in Branson on Thursday, Sept. 10.

• Flash Drought Intensifies Across Arkansas and Missouri

  Much of Arkansas and Missouri remains under worsening drought conditions as extreme heat and below-normal rainfall continue to impact the central United States, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

• Another Heat Surge in the Lakes Region

  A cool start to Saturday morning will give way to another surge of heat with a slight chance of rain.

• Arkansas Hot Air Balloon Championship This Weekend

  One of the many events going on this weekend around the Lakes Region is the annual Hot Air Balloon event in northern Arkansas.

• Two Crashes in Lakes Region, One Fatal on Thursday

  Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of traffic crashes Thursday, including one fatality crash. 

• Several Events in the Lakes Region for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

  Several events are planned in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

• H.O.G. Rally Underway in Branson

  Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are making their way to Branson as the annual H.O.G. Rally gets underway.

• Rain Expected After Break In Heat

  Rain expected to impact the Lakes Region.

• Update on Accident, Search at Table Rock Lake

  Search crews remain on Table Rock Lake as authorities continue looking for a man who disappeared during severe weather Sunday.

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