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Charges have been dropped against a man accused in a Jan. 25, 2022 shooting in Branson.

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – According to a press release, Thursday, during a signing ceremony at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed seven pieces of legislation into law, including House Bill (HB) 2116, which establishes the No Patient Left Alone Act. 

The extended 4th of July Weekend begins for many people today and the fireworks celebrations are also getting underway. 

Making safe, smart choices is the key to a safe holiday weekend according to law enforecment.

Branson's Board of Aldermen will convene for a special meeting this week; the press release below provides more details.

A lakes area county is continuing to see visitors enjoying outdoor locations and other attractions during the summer months.

Authorities in Green Forest arrested three juveniles who are accused of shooting a man inside his home.

Closing arguments have come to an end in the murder trial of Rebecca Ruud, accused of killing her daughter Savannah Leckie in Ozark County in 2017.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — At the culmination of the spring semester, College of the Ozarks allowed students from six departments to make presentations as part of the annual Celebration of Student Scholarship in the Silver Dollar City Parlor at The Keeter Center. Potential employers served as judges, elevating the experience for students. 

A Hollister School District Teacher will hold off retirement to become a member of the administration.

Gretna Road, which was rescheduled to reopen on Friday after road and sidewalk repairs, opens a day early.

After one of its vendors was victim of a cyberattack, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is assuring members that steps are being taken to protect any personal information which may have been exposed.

Mary Trexler, owner of Branson's cat cafe Mochas and Meows was honored with an award during Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting.

Branson's annual report about the city's water indicates it is safe to drink, meeting or exceeding requirements and standards; the press release below provides more information.

Ozarks Technical Community College received a $345,725 grant from the National Science Foundation for its new automation and robotics program.

A three-time convicted sex offender in Branson man has been sentenced in a federal court for possession of child pornography.

The trail of Rebecca Ruud, accused of killing her daughter Savannah Leckie in 2017, has ended with closing arguments scheduled for today.

HealthMatch compiled data on breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Missouri using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The old Branson High School Property on 6th Street is sold to a developer who plans to build multi-family housing.

Mercy Health continues with developing programs for residents of the Lakes Region.

Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt graduates from a special academy taught by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

An area state lawmaker has been found guilty of defrauding the government in her medical practice.

Boone County Judge Robert Hathaway talks about the future new Courthouse Building as well as trying to handle higher fuel costs for county vehicles.

The Nixa Police Department is looking to hire a clerk while at the same time working on a long-term plan for expansion.

While donations have helped the blood supply in the region, an official with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says two important blood types are still in short supply.

Part of this week’s schedule for Missouri Governor Mike Parson will find him in the Branson area Friday evening. 

Gretna Road is set to reopen; the press release below provides more information.

A key piece of evidence was presented Monday as a bench trial began for Rebecca Ruud, an Ozark County mother accused of killing her 16-year-old daughter.

An estimated attendance of over 3000 people makes their way to the College of the Ozarks Sunday for the return of Honor America.

Nearly five years after a teen in Ozark County was killed, her mother will be standing trial for her murder.

A man wanted on a series of charges is in custody.

The Forsyth Fire Department is getting equipment to help in water rescues thanks to a grant from an area organization.

An invasive species that has been in Bull Shoals Lake for 15 years nearly made it's way into Table Rock Lake.

The City of Branson's Board of Aldermen Study Session to address the issues of Homelessness and Panhandling featured presentations by several organizations in the community.