With Veterans Day being recognized as a Federal Holiday, many agencies and offices will be closed today.
They include all Federal, State, and County Offices with several cities following suite and observing the holiday by closing. Banks are also closed today and there will be no regular mail delivery.
City of Branson Names New Fire Chief
The City of Branson has announced the selection of Chris Zaremba as the next Chief of Branson Fire Rescue.
Footage Inadvertently Released from Shootout
On Aug. 14, a YouTube channel published body camera footage obtained from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) related to the Feb. 23, 2026, incident in which Christian County Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope were killed in the line of duty.
Teenager Injured in Rollover Crash
A 17-year-old juvenile from Alpena is injured when her car overturns on Highway 65 near the Missouri-Arkansas border Tuesday afternoon.
First Sentence Handed Down from July Human Trafficking Reduction Operation
The first defendant charged in a July 2026 human trafficking demand-reduction operation in Taney and Stone counties has resolved his case.
Heat Advisory Today, Storms Later
Temperatures will ramp up again in the Lakes Region with the National Weather Service expected highs at 100 or better with Heat Index readings as high as 110.
