Local News

A man is dead after his motorcycle overturned in a three vehicle crash north of Ridgedale Friday afternoon.

The Arkansas State Police has released a report of a traffic crash that occurred Wednesday morning that resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

The annual salute to the men and women who serve and protect begins in Branson.

A trailer used for the Reeds Spring Wolf Pride Band has been stolen.

An organization which promotes Women Pilots will conduct its annual Women's Air Race next week with a stop scheduled in the Lakes Region.

Two lawmakers recently celebrated the signing of a bill that holds the power to protect victims of child sex abuse.

The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is seeing a rise in pertussis cases. Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a respiratory illness known for its coughing fits. Anyone of any age can get pertussis.

While rain chances will persist today, the Father’s Day Weekend forecast looks to by drier than originally predicted. 

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe takes a proactive approach in response to unrest that is occurring in other parts of the country. 

NASA is bracing for deep staffing cuts following a proposed 24% budget reduction under the Trump administration’s 2026 plan.

A Girl Scout Troop gives a percentage of their cookie sales to an area school foundation.

The biggest fundraiser for an area non-profit organization that helps provide dental coverage for young people on Medicaid is a week away.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Student journalists from “The Point” Broadcast Newsroom at College of the Ozarks have been recognized with 27 awards for outstanding broadcast journalism.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a public safety bill into law Tuesday that aims to modernize the state’s fireworks regulations.

BRANSON, MO (June 11, 2025) – Branson Junior High School will gain a new assistant principal for the 2025-2026 school year.

CoxHealth has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care” for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Flag Day Ice Cream Social is coming up, according to Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin.

The Branson Region gets out in front of national television audiences on two different NBC Shows.

Service adjustments coming to Table Rock Lake this week due to staffing issues according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Faith-fueled author and academic historian John Fry wrote "A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder," telling a different part of her story.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol releases the results of their annual inspection of School Busses.

A June 6 Facebook post from the Boone County Sheriff's Office sends out an alert about scam texts claiming to come from Arkansas' transportation department.

The new season for the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra is a week away.

Two administrators at Hollister R-V Schools are in their final weeks with the district.

The City of Branson announces a downtown intersection closed nearly two weeks ago as part of the Streetscape Project has reopened.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 28, 2025 – Table Rock State Park has completed improvements to Campground 2, including new 50-amp sewer, electric and water services for 22 campsites. The renovated campsites are available for reservations immediately.

A lane is closing in Nixa on June 10, according to a Nixa government Facebook post.

Charges are filed against a Taney County Man for allegedly sexually abusing a female victim over a six year period.

A project that has been several years in developed is officially launched.

The Stone County Sheriff's Office releases information about a drug bust late last week.

A long list of charges have now been filed against the man who fired shots while at Mercy Hospital in Berryville and briefly escaped custody.

Town Hall Meetings are scheduled at several locations in southwest Missouri as part of a Missouri Public Service Commission investigation into the billing practices and customer service of Liberty Utilities.

One person sustains serious injuries after a boat explodes after fueling up at a marina on Table Rock Lake.

The off and on storm activity will have one more on period before moving out of the area early Monday morning.

Around three dozen people have been displaced after a unit in a Branson Apartment Complex catches fire Saturday afternoon.

He’s still on the list, but he’s no longer at the top of the list.

Fire Prevention Week just happened; it's a key part of fire safety and education promoted by the Harrison Fire Department.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks hosted its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on May 9. Twenty-five seniors made up the 2024 S of O graduating class. Out of these 25 students, 12 committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks.

Branson Steel Supply

Attorney Dayrell Scrivner, of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC in Branson, Missouri, tells us!

Kleen Green Commercial & Residential Property Restoration and Cleaning in Branson, MO

Ozarks Trailer Manufacturer & Sales

Expert Advice: Maintaining Your Trailer - Tips from Reid Cone of Ozark Trailer MFG & Sales

Ready to organize your kitchen? It can be easier than you think! Advise from Beyond Cabinets & Design

Expert Insights from Ken Ciesliniski of Ken's Collision Center

Interview with prominent tattoo artist and owner of Technicolor Tattoo Shop, Jason Holloway

By Pam Snowden of Snowden Heating & Air, LLC

The Facts About Molds in Indoor Environments with Help from Kleen Green Group Water Damage Restoration & Repair owner Brent Pippin

Insights from Tattoo Artist Jason Holloway, owner of Technicolor Tattoo Studio in Branson, Missouri

Do families still hand down businesses to their children? Justin Young from Lakeside Tire and Wheel

Handmade cedar signs, is this art form lost? Gary and Kim Lane from Here’s Your Cedar Sign

Deena Dillard from Circle of Life said Tuesday that the organization is a 501(c)(3) offering services to North Arkansas College and the community; specifically, they serve pregnant or parenting women 27 and younger.

Can CBD products help remedy sleeping issues? Quade and Andrea Childers own Lite’N Up Dispensary in Branson, Missouri

Suggested for you. The 3 key success factors smart marketers invest their energy in. Smart and Simple Communications

Missouri's marijuana sales enjoy a successful sales record since legalization, according to St. Louis Public Radio. Greenlight Dispensary

What is the best kind of heat to put in my home? Snowden’s Heating and Cooling

YOU CAN BE LEGALLY ASSAULTED FOR MAKING A MISTAKE ON A SELF-CHECKOUT MACHINE  Attorney Dayrell Scrivner of Scrivner Law Firm, LLC, in Branson, Missouri                 

Deciding to remodel your home is a fun and exciting time, that includes looking at Pinterest ideas, color palettes and styles. But should you tackle this job by yourself or hire a pro? Leanna Tatum with Beyond Cabinets & Design

What’s the difference between Medical Cannabis and Hemp-Derived Cannabis? Not much, as it turns out. Quade and Andrea Childers, Lite N Up Dispensary

Piercing guns are a popular tool for body piercing. They are used in malls, jewelry stores, and many other places that sell piercing accessories. However, there’s a growing concern about this body piercing technique. They’re simply not safe, nor are they painless! Jason Holloway, Technicolor Tattoo,