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The Forsyth Fire Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person driving a vehicle that hit one of their Fire Stations.

BRANSON, MO (July 27, 2026) – Rick Huffman, CEO of HCW, announced today the acquisition of Evergreen, the iconic 32,000-square-foot lakefront estate built by renowned local businessman and philanthropist Robert Plaster. The acquisition includes 365 acres and more than three miles of shoreline along Table Rock Lake, with additional frontage along Highway DD in Stone County.

Prior to this week's Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting, a Study Session was held to provide an update on a proposed Indoor Sports Facility as part of Development Project.

A goat which has been a fixture around Table Rock Lake for years passes away.

First Baptist Branson is putting a different twist on an event celebrating its 20th Anniversary.

A busy day is in store for the Branson Board of Aldermen with a pair of meetings. 

UPDATE Sunday 10:00 PM: The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for the Missouri Lakes Region until Tuesday morning followed by a Heat Advisory while the Heat Advisory remains in effect for northern Arkansas.

Emergency personnel rescue person unconscious in Table Rock Lake.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol works three accidents on area waterways Saturday.

The Reeds Spring Youth Football program received a $500 grant from USA Football. The money will be used to buy equipment, like team gear bags, mouthpieces, and linemen-split markers.

A temporary closing of the playground at the Rec Plex begins this week.

After the first trial ended in a mistrial, the second trial for the murder of two individuals ended in a conviction for a Branson Man.

No-excuse absentee voting continues across Missouri for the August 4 primary election.

UPDATE: The National Weather Service has upgraded the Heat Watch to a Heat Advisory for most of the Lakes Region. Both the Branson and Harrison areas are included in the advisory. The counties included are Barry, Stone, Taney, and Ozark in the Missouri Lakes Region in addition to Boone, Carroll, and Marion in Arkansas. Northern parts of Newton and Searcy Counties are also included in the advisory.

Two residents of Stone County are in serious condition after a Thursday evening crash in Taney County.

A Branson Man is facing three felony charges after making threats earlier this week.

Missouri Republican State Senator Brad Hudson gets two bills to the finish line in this past Legislative Session.

The Lakes Region has received just enough rainfall to keep much of the Ozarks drought free.

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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Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

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Expert Advice: Maintaining Your Trailer - Tips from Reid Cone of Ozark Trailer MFG & Sales

Ready to organize your kitchen? It can be easier than you think! Advise from Beyond Cabinets & Design

Expert Insights from Ken Ciesliniski of Ken's Collision Center

Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

By Pam Snowden of Snowden Heating & Air, LLC

The Facts About Molds in Indoor Environments with Help from Kleen Green Group Water Damage Restoration & Repair owner Brent Pippin

Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

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Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,