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The Roller Coaster Weather starts on the chilly side for the weekend but quickly warms by the end of it with a fire risk remaining.

Approaching the two year mark of voter approval, the Stone County Ambulance District reaches a milestone in its development.

First responders fight a fire in Kimberling City then later an emergency vehicle is involved in a traffic crash. 

A retirement ceremony has been scheduled for a long-time leader. 

The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region still in drought, but no increase in levels.

The Blue Eye School District recently announces new leadership at three different grade levels for the 2026-27 School Year.

A moment that would usually go unnoticed during a presentation led to a standing ovation during the presentation of the State of the City Address from Branson Mayor Larry Milton on Tuesday.

College of the Ozarks opens an exhibit in conjunction with the school's celebration of America.

The Taney County Health Department releases information about their new website.

The Boone County Quorum Court will have a new leader after the current judge steps down amid charges brought against him during a recent investigation.

Unseasonably warm temperatures and a dry air mass across the Lakes Region have Emergency and Weather Officials continuing to warn against outdoor burning. 

The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District works on a major traffic crash in Branson West. 

A government agency has completed the investigation into a fatal accident that occurred during the work on the Downtown Branson Street Scape Project.

A Branson Student is heading to the Nation's Capital to take part in the Annual Spelling Bee Championship Competition.

Three Reeds Spring High School students qualified for the state Speech and Debate competition. They placed in the top four at the district contest.

Branson Mayor Larry Milton will present the annual State of the City Address today. 

College of the Ozarks holds a ceremony at Patriots Park next week to remember the Vietnam War.

A network that has partnered with current and past Ozarks Dynacom Radio Stations covering National and International News will cease operations in May.

After a weekend that saw several areas break record highs with temperatures in the 90s, the Lakes Region will see a return to normal conditions for the next couple of days. 

As some areas see another day of record temperatures, area officials are again cautioning against outdoor burning.

The occupants of a two-story home escape without injury after a late afternoon fire on Thursday.

The final day of the National Christian College Athletic Association Division One Basketball Championships saw the College of the Ozarks Lady Bobcats continue dominance while the Men won their final game for their retiring coach.

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.

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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

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