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• Mid-States Wrestling Event on October 7

  The Fairgrounds in Harrison, Arkansas will host a Mid-States Wrestling event on Oct. 7, according to Jason "Space Cowboy" Jones.

• Saint James Street Reopened

  Saint James street reopened, according to a post on the Hollister, Missouri government's Facebook Page.

• Fire at Forsyth Country Mart

  A Tuesday morning fire has closed an area supermarket for a few days.

• Taney County Man Facing Charges of Running Over Woman With Vehicle

  A Branson man is in the Taney County Jail facing life in prison after being accused of intentionally running over someone with his car. 

• RECALL: Air fryers sold on Amazon may catch fire

  (WHTM) — Several thousand Spectra-brand air fryers are being recalled over concerns of fire and burn hazards.

• First Branson Chiefs Community Tailgate Oct. 11

  The Branson community has a family-friendly tailgate coming up, according to a Branson, Missouri government press release.

• Time to set your fan to its winter setting

  Every year in the fall and spring we have to set our clocks to the time change, but have you ever heard of doing the same to your ceiling fan? With the impending cooler weather, now is the time to switch the fan its winter setting.

• Three Fatality Crashes in 24 Hour Period in Lakes Region

  Three fatality traffic crashes take place in the Lakes Region within a 24- hour period Sunday and Monday. 

• Missouri AG Sues Branson Timeshare Exit Business

  A Branson timeshare exit company was sued by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey.

• Harvest Homecoming is October 7

  Harvest Homecoming is in just a few days, according to Carrie Richter.

• Cake recall impacts Walmart stores nationwide

  (KSNT) — Federal health officials say cake slices sold in Walmart stores could pose serious allergy risks to some individuals.

• Hollister's Online Building Permit Platform

  Hollister has an online building permit platform, according to a Sept. 22 post on the Hollister, Missouri government's Facebook Page.

• Governor Parson Announces Recipients of Second Round of New School Safety Grant Program

  (JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program.

• City Upgrades “Report-An-Issue” Tool

  Branson's "Report-An-Issue" website tool was upgraded, according to a Branson, Missouri government press release.

• "Coffee with a Cop," on October 4

  Community members have a chance to get to know their police officers on Oct. 4, according to a post on the Nixa, Missouri Police Department's Facebook Page.

• College of the Ozarks students to participate in CitizenTrip® to Washington D.C.

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. College of the Ozarks continued the groundbreaking CitizenTrip® that began in 2019 as part of their Patriotic Education Program.

• New simulator helping Missouri schools prepare for possible threats

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new tool is helping teachers, administrators and school resource officers better prepare for school threats while keeping students safe.

• College of the Ozarks named No. 1 Best Value School in the Midwest, per 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report

  The College of the Ozarks receives high rankings from a national publication.

• First Responders Busy With Crashes on Sunday

  First Responders are kept busy Sunday working traffic crashes in the Lakes Region.

• Branson Police Takes Part in Annual National Night Out

  Many Police Departments across the country take part in one of two National Night Out events that take place in August and October.

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