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• Weathers Among Governor Appointments at Risk Due to Senate Filibuster UPDATE

  UPDATE: Gordon Weathers tells Josh Clark from "The Upside" that he was officially confirmed by the Senate late Tuesday afternoon and will continue serving as Stone County Presiding Commissioner.

• A Child Abducted in Texas is Located in Christian County

  An Amber Alert issued in Texas leads to the recovery of a child and the arrest of a suspect minutes later in Ozark.

• Play in Eureka Springs to Benefit Carroll County Purple Flower

  An advocacy group will benefit from a dinner and a musical later this month.

• Hudson Proposes Law to Restrict Local Gun Laws

  A Republican State Senator from the Lakes Region is proposing a bill to restrict local government’s ability to limit concealed carry of firearms.

• New Fees Established for Travelers Without Real IDs

  The Transportation Security Administration has now levied a fee for travelers that do not have a Real ID or a valid Passport. 

• Branson School District Opens 2026-2027 Preschool Registration

  BRANSON, MO (February 2, 2026) – Branson Public Schools preschool registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. To be considered for placement, children must reside within the boundaries of Branson School District, turn three or four years old on or before July 31, 2026, and complete a free developmental screening through the Branson Parents as Teachers program.

• Elevate Branson Hosts Branson Board of Aldermen Candidate Forum

  Voters have an opportunity to meet the candidates on the Branson Ballot for the April Municipal Election.

• Missouri AG Hanaway takes on gas station slot machines

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said she is prepared to take action on video lottery terminals (VLTs) that continue to pop up at gas stations and bars across the state.

• Body of Man Found in Hollister Identified

  The man whose body was discovered Thursday in Hollister was well known in the community.

• Warm-Up Begins in Lakes Region

  After last weekend's winter storm and another surge of cold air this weekend, a warm-up that should complete the melting of snow.

• Branson Entertainers Accused of Sexual Exploitation

  Two Branson Entertainers are facing Federal Charges.

• City of Branson Orders Shutdown of Motel Property

  A motel on the Branson Strip is ordered shutdown for several violations.

• North Arkansas College Recognized for Nursing Program

  The North Arkansas College Nursing Program ranks in the top five in Arkansas.

• A dangerous, drug-resistant fungus is spreading in Missouri health care facilities

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) says it continues to detect a rising number of cases of the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris in health care facilities across the state, prompting renewed guidance for hospitals, nursing homes and other providers.

• Jamaican Illegally Residing in Branson Sentenced on Firearm Charges

  A man from Jamaica residing in the Lakes Region who stayed in the United States after his Student Visa ran out will serve time for Illegal Firearm Possession.

• Investigation Underway After Body Discovered in Hollister

  A body discovered in Hollister on Thursday is being investigated.

• Cold Weather Advisory for the Lakes Region

  The National Weather Service has issued Cold Weather Advisories for the Lakes Region early Saturday morning. 

• Drought Levels Continue to Expand, Rise

  Despite the recent snowfall, drought conditions remain in the Lakes Region. 

• Accident Near Reeds Spring Closes Highway Thursday Morning

  Three vehicles are totaled and one person was airlifted to a Springfield hospital after a Thursday morning traffic crash in Stone County.

• Bill would require 60 minutes of daily physical education in Missouri schools

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri bill would require all public school students to participate in at least 60 minutes of physical education or “moderate physical activity” each school day, starting next school year. 

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