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A special Branson Board of Aldermen meeting focused on the city’s seven-year financial forecast and capital plan shifted Thursday into a discussion about potentially combining two major projects: an expansion of the Branson Convention Center and development of a new sports complex.

A cool start to Saturday morning will give way to another surge of heat with a slight chance of rain.

Authorities are investigating after a body was found near a reservoir along Fall Creek Drive in Branson on Thursday, Sept. 10.

One of the many events going on this weekend around the Lakes Region is the annual Hot Air Balloon event in northern Arkansas.

Much of Arkansas and Missouri remains under worsening drought conditions as extreme heat and below-normal rainfall continue to impact the central United States, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of traffic crashes Thursday, including one fatality crash. 

Several events are planned in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are making their way to Branson as the annual H.O.G. Rally gets underway.

Rain expected to impact the Lakes Region.

Search crews remain on Table Rock Lake as authorities continue looking for a man who disappeared during severe weather Sunday.

Two proposals aimed at enhancing future events and tourism opportunities in Branson were presented to the Board of Aldermen this week, including a request to support legislation creating an entertainment district at Branson Landing and a funding request for a new European-style Christmas market.

The intense heat that has characterized the early part of September is about to end in the Lakes Region. 

With thousands of motorcyclists heading to Branson for the Harley-Davidson National H.O.G. Rally, some downtown streets will be closed beginning today to set up for the event which begins Thursday. 

The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates an incident in which a pedestrian was struck walking on a parking lot.

The City of Branson is beginning a new program through Parks and Recreation to help people learn skills needed to enter the workforce.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is continuing the search for a person who went missing after falling off a jet ski on Table Rock Lake while a storm was moving through the area. 

While heat has dropped down slightly in the Ozarks, the National Weather Service says conditions are still hot enough to continue alerts.

Facilities near the Table Rock Dam are set to reopen today after Sunday’s strong thunderstorm damaged areas around the Dewey Short Visitor’s Center and the Table Rock Project Office. 

Emergency crews are still searching for a jet skier reported missing on Table Rock Lake after storms moved through the area Sunday.

While record heat continues to impact the Ozarks, some areas also dealt with pop-up strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday. 

BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.

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