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• Ozarks Food Harvest Receives Huge Donation

  The food bank that supplies area pantries with food supplies receives help thanks to an annual drive by a company.

• Missouri Lottery Reports Scratcher Winner in Lakes Region

  A lottery ticket purchased in Taney County turns into a big win.

• Early Morning Traffic Crash South of Hollister

  Traffic on Highway 65 just south of Hollister Tuesday morning work their way around a two-vehicle crash.

• Join MDC for virtual winter birding program Dec. 22

  SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and tune in for a virtual bird program Dec. 22.

• Styx Coming to the Ozarks in 2026

  Styx will rock the Ozarks in 2026, according to a Facebook post by the Ozarks Amphitheater.

• Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 25-36 Suspending Hours of Service Requirements for Residential Heating Fuel Transportation

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-36 temporarily suspending the hours of service regulations for commercial motor vehicles transporting residential heating fuel in Missouri.

• Rain Now in the Forecast for Later This Week

  As a major warm-up begins in the Lakes Region, the National Weather Service says rain may enter the picture later this week. 

• Second Floor Lobby Renovation Begins Today at Branson City Hall

  The City of Branson begins a construction project on the second-floor lobby at City Hall today.

• Cold Conditions Challenge Firefighters Battling Blaze

  The extreme cold temperatures Sunday morning proved to be a challenge for area firefighters battling a blaze.

• NWS Warns of Fire Danger

  The National Weather Service says the combination of gusty winds and low humidity will make outdoor burning dangerous today.

• Branson City Hall Update Begins This Week

  The City of Branson to begin a construction project on the second floor lobby at City Hall this week.

• Drought Conditions Remain Steady Across the Lakes Region

  The update from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows little change for those that do or don't have drought in the Lakes

• Arkansas Public Television to End Affiliation with PBS

  The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) will lose its affiliation with Arkansas Public Television in 2026.

• Cold Blast Prior to Warm-Up

  While the weekend looks to be very chilly, the National Weather Service looks for a warming trend to start next week and to continue through Christmas.

• Information Released on Five-Vehicle Accident That Killed Two, Injured Four

  The Arkansas State Police has released information on the five-vehicle traffic crash in Harrison on December 5 that resulted in two deaths and other injuries.

• Hundreds Turn Out to Say Hi to NBC's "Today Show"

  Several hundred people turned out at the intersection of Commercial and Main Streets in Downtown Branson to be a part of a segment on a national TV Show.

• Missouri bill would replace high school activities body with governor-appointed board

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri lawmaker has filed legislation that would replace the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) with a new board appointed by the governor.

• Former Silver Dollar City Publicity Director Lisa Rau Dies

  The person who spent over three decades telling the story of one of America's Best Theme Parks has passed away.

• Retired Branson K9 Officer to be Euthanized

  The Branson K9 Officer, retired in 2022, will be put to sleep today.

• Silver Dollar City and Big Cedar Lodge Receive USA Today Awards

  Two well-known local destinations received awards from USA Today.

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