A Joplin man drowns while kayaking on Table Rock Lake Thursday.
According to the report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 52-year-old Mark Williams was reported missing by his family. just after Noon with Williams eventually being found by some fishermen a short time later near Point 26. Williams was pronounced dead by Barry County Coroner Gary Swearingen just before 2:00.
This is the second drowning incident worked by Troop D of the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 2022.
Temperatures to Drop Over the Weekend
People attending Christmas events and parades this weekend will get different temperatures each day.
Documents on Nixa Woman Accused of Impersonating Celebrities Posted
An actress and a NFL football player are among the celebrities a Nixa woman is accused of impersonating according to court documents filed on Friday.
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.
Christmas Events This Weekend in the Lakes Region
A weekend full of Christmas events are happening in the region.
Drought Levels Steady in Lakes Region
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region in a holding pattern.
