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• CBCO Blood Drives Coming Up In Lakes Region

  The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will conduct several Blood Drives in the Lakes Region over the next two weeks.

• Branson Bank Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors

  Branson Bank is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Scholarships, recognizing five outstanding graduating high school students living in Taney or Stone County for their academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and commitment to continued education.

• Recent Rain Impacts Drought Levels in the Lakes Region

  For the first time in several weeks, parts of the Lakes Region has seen significant impacts on drought levels due to recent rainfall.

• Man Sentenced for Causing Death of a Woman in 2025 Traffic Crash

  A man from Nixa will serve seven years in prison for his involvement in a traffic crash last year that resulted in the death of a passenger on his motorcycle.

• Kissee Mills Teen Injured in Traffic Crash

  A teenager from Kissee Mills is in serious condition at a Springfield hospital after a traffic crash late Thursday afternoon. 

• Bass Pro Shops Continues Tradition of Donating Fishing Rods and Reels

  Bass Pro Shops announces another donation to nonprofits to give youth the opportunity to discover fishing.

• Carroll County Multi-Jurisdiction Operation Leads to Multiple Arrests

  A recent operation coordinated by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office called Operation Watchtower was aimed at verifying that registered sex offenders were complying with registration laws.

• Forsyth Aldermen to Hold First Meeting Since Impeachment of Mayor UPDATE

  UPDATE: The Board of Aldermen accepted the resignation of City Attorney Tim Davis and decided to accept applications for those interested in filling the Mayor's Position until the end of the month then to appoint a new Mayor at the July Board of Aldermen Meeting.

• City of Branson Shares Reimbursement Opportunity for Qualifying Home-Based Businesses

  A recent change in City of Branson Law allows some home-based business owners to get refunds on certain fees. l

• World Health Officials Raising Ebola Response With World Cup Beginning Soon

  The recent increase of Ebola Outbreaks in Africa does have health officials on alert as many travelers from around the world converge on North America for the 2026 World Cup Soccer Matches.

• C of O Announces Chris Waller Scholarship Recipients

  Three College of the Ozarks Graduates will receive an annual scholarship award.

• Man Jailed After Shooting Incident in Crane

  A man is in the Stone County Jail after being arrested for a shooting incident last week. 

• Multi Agency Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Property, Arrest

  Five agencies join forces to recover stolen property and to arrest a suspect for the thefts.

• Margaritaville Resorts Coming to Branson

  MRG Development is working with Margaritaville Vacation Suites to open a Branson location.

• Swim Beach at Aunts Creek Closed Due to E. Coli

  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Aunts Creek Campground on Table Rock Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing.

• Weather Update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Lakes Region

  Severe storms are possible today.

• Beaver Bridge Near Kissee Mills Closed Today

  The Missouri Department of Transportation is closing a highway bridge today for inspection.

• Impeached: Forsyth Mayor Julie AuBuchon Removed from Office, Appeal Expected

  A process that has been ongoing for several months reached a conclusion last week as the Forsyth Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to impeach and remove Mayor Julie Aubuchon from office.

• Storms Bring Hail and Wind to Lakes Region

  Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms brought severe weather to the Lakes Region.

• Steve Redford Sells His Interest in MRG Development

  A change at the top of a major Branson area development company.

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