Branson first responders gained new equipment thanks to grants from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Branson Fire and Rescue received over $17,400 from DPS which Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin said would be used to upgrade communications equipment.
The Branson Police Department received $20,000 from DPS, which requires a 50% cash match by the city, which Police Chief Eric Schmitt told the Branson Tri-Lakes News would be used for a police drone.
Burn Bans Increase over Northern Arkansas
As dry conditions persists in the Ozarks, a number of counties in Arkansas have issued burn bans.
Southern Stone County Firefighters Work Boat, Structure Fires
Southern Stone County Firefighters were busy with a pair of incidents on Sunday.
H2Ozarks Continuing Programs, Preparing for Shoreline Cleanups
An organization that started to coordinate shoreline cleanups on area lakes continues with those and other programs targeting water quality.
Harrison Chamber Votes to Support Three Ballot Issues in November
The Harrison Chamber of Commerce will support three issues that voters will see on the November Ballot.
Heat Advisory Back in Place Today
After a one-day break, Heat Advisories will be back in place for the Lakes Region.
