A man i in jail after being charged for sexual indecency.
According to court documents, 53-year-old Benjamin Douglas Woods of Omaha is accused of taken an 11-year-old family member to a creek and making inappropriate comments and suggestions in September of 2025.
Investigators talked to the 11-year-old boy plus other family members who accused Woods of past sexual abuse.
Woods is in the Bonne County Detention Center on a $10,000 Bond.
The Lakes Region was hit with some overnight rain which is causing some travel issues this morning.
Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations
BRANSON, MO (January 16, 2026) – Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Dean as the district’s new Executive Director of Operations. Dean will replace Dr. Chip Arnette, who will retire at the end of the 2025-2026 school year after 35 years of service in public education.
First Winter Storm Watch for the Season Issued UPDATE
The first alert has been issued for the potential for Winter Weather later this week.
"A Night in the Arts" Fundraiser Brings Three Foundations, 14 School Districts Together
An event this spring has a goal of benefiting multiple school districts and educating the public on the talents of students in those districts.
The Stone County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is looking for a stolen truck, according to a Facebook post by the SCSO.
