Local News
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Wind Project to be Discussed Tuesday at Carroll County Quorum Court Meeting
A planned project for a Wind Farm in Carroll County is expected to be discussed at Tuesday's Quorum Court Meeting.
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C of O Women Claim NCCAA Women's Basketball Championship
The College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats Basketball Team has added a National Championship to their long legacy of success.
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Branson Woman Charged in Kirbyville School Theft
Charges have been filed in the theft of money from the Kirbyville School District.
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USACE to Conduct Boundary Line Maintenance on Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
Work on lake boundaries will be taking place on two area lakes.
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Woman claims injury on Mystic River Falls
A woman from Columbia is suing Silver Dollar City, claiming she was injured on the Mystic River Falls ride at Silver Dollar City in August 2021.
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Man arrested, accused of knife attack in Branson parking lot
BRANSON, Mo. — A man was arrested after officers responded to a call about a person being stabbed in the eye in a Branson restaurant parking lot.
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CoxHealth, Mercy rolling back masking requirements
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — CoxHealth and Mercy have announced changes are coming to their masking policies.
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Want better sleep? Avoid these 5 foods before bedtime
(NEXSTAR) – If you struggle to slip easily into a restful night’s sleep you may want to reevaluate what you do before bedtime – including what you eat, experts say.
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More than 150,000 catalytic converters were stolen in 2022 and the problem may be underreported, data suggests
(KTLA) – The rise in catalytic converter thefts in America has been a nuisance for law enforcement agencies and car owners for the past several years. Now new data from Carfax shows just how bad the problem has gotten.
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NIXPO Event This Weekend
The Nixa Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual business expo this weekend.
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Potato bake fundraiser to benefit Forsyth Library
A tasty St. Patrick’s Day event to help raise money for the Forsyth Library will take place this week.
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Branson Tri-Lakes News celebrates 27th year at location
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 marked the 27th year Branson Tri-Lakes News has inhabited its current location on Industrial Park Drive in Hollister.
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Prescribed Burns Causing Haze
Prescribed Burns in parts of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri has caused hazy conditions in much of the Ozarks.
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UPDATE: Missing Ava Girl Found Safe
The search for a missing area teen ended Tuesday night. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook 13-year-old Hailey Marie Terrill of Ava has been found safe and returned to their custody.
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Marine Veteran opens kids adventure business
A camp where children can learn critical thinking and enjoy nature has pitched its permanent tent in Cedar Creek.
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Branson Woman Sentenced in Southeast Missouri Drug Case
An area woman will spend eight years in Federal Prison after her conviction on Drug Charges.
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K9 Rico joins Branson police department
The Branson Police Department may have lifted their restrictions regarding officers with beards, but the newest officer is significantly hairier than any unshaven officer.
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Senators question Pinterest on practices to remove sexually suggestive content harmful to young users
Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.) and Democrat Sen. Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) on Tuesday questioned the social media platform Pinterest about its practices for identifying, moderating and removing content that may be sexually suggestive or harmful to minor users.
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Dispensaries say a marijuana shortage is unlikely
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Marijuana sales are higher than ever.
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Hagey: Transition at Hollister Chamber of Commerce Continues
A combination of a transition and a continuation of leadership at the Hollister Chamber of Commerce is continuing.
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Mayor Larry Milton: Branson Government will Move at Business Speed Instead of Government Speed
Branson faced challenges in 2022 but is set for a hopeful 2023 and a change in speed, according to Branson Mayor Larry Milton during Tuesday’s State of the City address.
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Law Enforcement Still Searching for Missing Ava Girl
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are still searching for 13-year-old Hailey Marie Terrill of Ava.
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Courtesy Dock at Lakeview on Bull Shoals Lake Removed
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has removed a courtesy dock due to the high levels of Bull Shoals Lake. Officials removed the dock at the Lakeview Access on Friday.
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Surplus property online auction live now through April 4
Branson's online auction ends in early April; details are in the Branson government press release below.
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College of the Ozarks to host Guest Artist Recital to feature violinist Felicity James on March 31
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks music department will host violinist Felicity James in a guest recital on March 31 at 7:30pm in the Newman Recital Hall. James is currently the Associate Concertmaster of the Cincinnati Symphony. She has performed as a soloist and with orchestras all over the United States, including the Minnesota Orchestra and Aspen Philharmonic Orchestra. She has a Bachelor of Music from the Colburn Conservatory of Music and continues performing around the country.
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What is the best kind of heat to put in my home?
What is the best kind of heat to put in my home?
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Using Math to Fill Out Your Bracket
As millions of Americans use several methods to fill out the brackets for the upcoming NCAA Basketball Tournaments, a professor offers a way to help using Mathematics.
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CBCO Blood Drives Today, Wednesday
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has a pair of Blood Drives in the area over the next two days.
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C of O Art Exhibit Continues
The Boger Art Gallery is hosting “Elect,” an exhibit by guest artist Judah Fansler which is open to the public until April 12.
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Ralph Foster Museum to open “A Timeless Hue: The Willis Glassware Collection” Exhibit
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks will feature “A Timeless Hue: The Willis Glassware Collection” in the Ralph Foster Museum. The display begins Wednesday, March 22, and will stay through the fall term. Viewers can observe the collection Tuesday through Saturday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE
YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE
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3 Things To Consider Before Your Kitchen DIY
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?
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What's The Difference Between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis?
What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out.
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Piercing Guns May Be a Health Hazard!
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!