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• Branson Police Officer Recognized for Keeping Tense Situation Calm

  The Branson Police Department's Amber Edie was recognized as employee of the month in the category of "Special Commendation" for deescalating a tense situation, according to the department's chief, Eric Schmitt.

• Lingering Rain Prompts Flood Watch for Northern Arkansas Counties UPDATE

  UPDATE: Boone, Marion, Newton, and Searcy Counties have been added to the Flood Watch plus portions of Carroll County including Berryville and Green Forest are under a Flood Advisory into this evening.

• Man Convicted in 1992 Attacks to Spend Life in Prison

  A man convicted of crimes that went unsolved for 30 years will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

• Deadline for H2Ozarks Survey This Weekend

  Six days remain for people interested in taking a survey about Lakes Region Water Quality.

• Lane Closures on Ozark Mountain High Road This Week

  Lane Closures on the Ozark Mountain High Road are scheduled for this week.

• Forsyth Man Dies in Crash Near Rockaway Beach

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports a man has died in a one-vehicle crash late Friday night.

• Sunny, Hot Friday Makes Way for Rain during the Weekend

  Today’s sunny and hot conditions will make way for another rainy period during the weekend according to the National Weather Service.

• Body Found in Oak Grove Investigated as Homicide

  A possible homicide victim is found in the middle of a road in northern Carroll County this week.

• Few Tickets Remain for Glen Campbell Tribute Show

  A few tickets remain for a tribute show to an artist who spent many years performing in Branson. 

• Missouri student cell phone ban signed into law

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed 13 bills into law on Wednesday, including a sweeping education bill that bans students from using cell phones in schools during the school day.

• Officials Warn of Texas Flooding Relief Scams

  The Harrison Fire and Police Departments take to Facebook to warn people about a scam that appears to be a place to donate to help victims of the recent Texas Flooding.

• Hudson to Chair, Vice-Chair New Senate Committees

  The State Senator representing much of the Lakes Region will have a position on two new committees.

• Nixa City Hall to Remodel

  Nixa City Hall will undergo a remodel, according to a Facebook post by the city government.

• Kehoe vetoes funding for statewide science, engineering fair

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In a lengthy list of vetoes Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe recently announced, one of those denied included the proposal of $600,000 in funding for a statewide science and engineering fair for students.

• Law Enforcement Was Ready, but no Shooting Near Silver Dollar City

  Law Enforcement responded quickly, but found no evidence of a shooting Wednesday morning near Silver Dollar City.

• King of Kings Animated Film to Play at North Arkansas College for Free

  The animated film King of Kings will run at North Arkansas College on July 26 at 6:30 p.m. for free, according to Jacquie Markle.

• Million Dollar Quartet Announces Its Final Season at The Shepherd of the Hills Playhouse Theatre

  BRANSON, MO (July 9, 2025) – On June 16, The Shepherd of the Hills announced that Million Dollar Quartet has entered its final season at the Playhouse Theatre. Shows run weekly until the final show on Friday, November 21, 2025.

• USDA: Farm Security is National Security

  Officials from the Trump Administration announce this week a major effort to protect Agriculture Interest from Foreign Threats.

• Timothy Haygood to Fill TCED Spot

  The Branson Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday night for Timothy Haygood to fill a spot on the Tourism Community Enhancement District Board.

• Branson Aldermen Postponed Amendment After Much Consideration

  Branson's aldermen decided to postpone voting on an amendment that would impact the public's time to speak on agenda items during Regular and Special meetings.

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