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The frontal system that brought a wintry mix to the Lakes Region Wednesday afternoon also brought drastically colder temperatures.

Officials with the Arkansas Hospital Association (AHA) say hospitals that do not comply with a federal vaccine mandate could be shut down.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is calling for higher teacher pay and money to increase access for child care.

A new map of Missouri Congressional Districts is one step closer to being approved.

The Mansion Theater has announced a new film and television studio as part of an expansion of their facilities in the region.

A new Professional Rodeo League will have a team in the Lakes Region due to the efforts of Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris.

Several school districts in the region have decided to dismiss classes early today due to the potential of winter precipitation later this afternoon.

A new business that will combine recreation and leisure is announced for the Branson Area.

Dropping temperatures in the region this afternoon could change rainfall into a wintry mix and snow.

Missourians received a puzzling message on their phones Tuesday afternoon

Many school districts are facing a high number of absences due to illness which is forcing schedule changes.

One of two people arrested last week in connection to the death of a Galena man now faces murder charges.

A former utility clerk for the City of Forsyth is accused of stealing $2,000 in utility deposits from the city.

Jason Outman joined KRZK's "Ozarks Now" Tuesday as both he and the show celebrate an anniversary.

Both the Republican and Democratic redistricting plans for the Missouri State House will bring changes to the district for representatives who cover Stone and Taney counties.

The Taney County Health Department releases information about an awareness month and services available for women.

The Rotary Club of Hollister and the Taney County Ambulance District are partnering to teach life saving techniques.

Martin Luther King Jr. community event in Harrison.

While the Mercy Health System has been hit with a number of staff members, a local official says it has not stopped their health care providers from seeing both COVID and other patients.

A local 93-year-old Korean War Veteran is being honored with a Ceremony of Recognition.

The Publication "Arkansas Business names two area communities on their "Trendsetter City" list for 2021.

Buffalo River Specialty License Plates are now available at revenue offices across Arkansas, according to a Searcy County Chamber of Commerce Social Media Post.

A foot of snow falls in parts of the Lakes Region on Saturday.

Two people have been charged in connection to the death of a Galena man, identified as Billy Walker.

Portions of the Lakes Region could see some significant snowfall today.

There is a street closure in Nixa; the post below is from Nixa government's Facebook Page, and it offers more details.

The four month Deer Hunting Season in Missouri wraps-up with the final day of the Archery Deer Season on Saturday.

Missouri’s K-12 schools will have to look elsewhere to get COVID-19 rapid antigen tests. Due to supply problems, the state is temporarily suspending reorders it provides to schools.

While the amounts are still unknown, the National Weather Service says snowfall is very likely over the Lakes Region this weekend.

Nixa Police have released security images of the three people who stole cash from the Super 8 hotel last month. Officers are hoping the public can help identify the suspects.

Stone County has been awarded federal grant funds to help supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county.

Cox Medical Center Branson has re-established their COVID Wing as the Omicron Variant spreads through the Lakes Region.