A local United States Marine Corp Iraq veteran wrote the story of her epic journey, traveling the entirety of the Missouri River, in a new book ‘Digging Deeper.’
Amanda Hoenes, a 1999 Branson High School graduate, took off on the solo canoe paddling adventure to travel the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers on July 11, 2021, just north of the Missouri River Headwaters. The trip was something she planned for and wanted to do to push herself to learn to dig deeper.
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.
Nixa to Host Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Community Cocoa Night on Dec. 5
The Nixa Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to kick off the holiday season with the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cocoa with the Community, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
Stone County Authorities Ask for Help in Locating Missing Teen
The Stone County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance in locating a missing juvenile from the Viola/Carr Lane/Shell Knob area.
Green Forest Woman Faces Missouri Drug Charges
An Arkansas woman is caught after allegedly trying to transport drugs into Missouri.
