Local News

The Reeds Spring Football team hits the road this afternoon heading to Columbia to play for the school’s first State Championship. 

Two annual Christmas Parades takes place in the region this weekend.

One Lakes Area Mayor has decided not to run for another term.

The weekly report from the U.S. Drought Monitor continues to show good news for most of the Lakes Region when it comes to drought levels.

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today announced the availability of up to $10 million in grant funding for maintenance and improvements to jails across the state.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Jones Theatre Company will present “Of Prophets and Fools: The Horace Bender Story,” as its winter production.

A Berryville man was sentenced Tuesday to 75 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release on Receipt of Child Pornography.

The College of the Ozarks Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. 

(JEFFERSON CITY, MO) – Governor Mike Parson today issued Executive Order 22-07 extending Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee.

An investigation is underway into a fire at a house in Monett where a deceased male was discovered in the basement.

A woman from Omaha is in serious condition after a traffic crash early Monday morning south of Hollister. 

Under a week remains in the voting for the 2022 Best Theme Park Holiday Event by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.  

Residents and visitors in the Lakes Region once again step up to help area food pantries.

Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick says his desire to hold government accountable for the taxpayers led him to run for the State Auditor's office.

Much of the Lakes Region is under a Wind Advisory for today. 

The Branson Lakes Region is in a great position to see continued growth in the Tourism Industry according to the newly appointed Executive Director of the Tourism Community Enhancement District. 

The Branson Board of Aldermen voted to extend the city’s deal with Baker Tilly to handle the city’s financial management.

The city of Forsyth is filling positions left vacant by the resignations of several police officers.

The Branson Board of Aldermen approved an addendum at their Tuesday, Nov. 22, meeting which would significantly change the pay scale for firefighters.

The Reeds Spring Wolves will play in a State Championship Game this weekend.

A fundraising week involving Branson Theaters nets helps efforts in building pediatric wheelchairs.

An area massage therapist is facing charges of unwanted contact with a customer.

A Branson man has been arrested on charges in Christian County.

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out.

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!

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