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The City of Hollister will welcome a new leader for the Hollister Police Department on February 1, 2026, upon the retirement of current Chief Preston Schmidt.

A federal program to help low income families afford groceries will feel the impact of the ongoing Government Shutdown.

The Branson Police Department is going to be celebrating more than just a new headquarters by the end of 2025.

Rates for Branson residents using city water and sewer are going to increase for the coming year but not as much as the staff of the Branson Utilities Department believed they needed operation of the department in the coming year.

The last week of October starts with a cloudy pattern continuing with more cooler temperatures on the was as well as more rain. 

A special meeting of the Forsyth Board of Aldermen Friday discusses the possible impeachment of Mayor Julie AuBuchon.  

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. ­– College of the Ozarks will host Homecoming 2025: Forever Faithful, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 6-8. Homecoming weekend will consist of several events for each day, including the alumni golf game, alumni breakfast, and a C of O homecoming parade.

The second of two Drug Take Back Days occurred across the nation on Saturday.

The new Christmas Tree that will be a part of this year's "An Old Time Christmas" celebration at Silver Dollar City received a grand welcome on Saturday.

The project to complete the Highway 65 expansion in Ozark reaches a milestone with the opening of the new lanes.

OZARK, Mo. — Mailyn Marsh of Ozark was crowned Miss Teen USA Thursday night at the national pageant in Reno, Nevada.

The City of Forsyth has seen changes this week as their Police Chief announces his resignation as well as a possible impeachment of a city official.

An early morning blaze Thursday morning in Branson results in a death and one injury.

A long running radio and television show produced in Branson will end its run this year.

A cornhole tournament to benefit the Ozark Mountain Peer Support Team will be held Saturday at the Branson RecPlex, according to a Facebook post by the Taney County Sheriff's Office.

MISSOURI – President Donald Trump announced that the state of Missouri will be receiving $2.5 million for individual assistance following the severe weather events that happened earlier this year.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks continued the groundbreaking CitizenTrip® that began in 2019, sending 40 students on an intensive trip to Washington, D.C., at no cost to the students. The trip, which took place Sept. 25-27, is an integral part of fulfilling the Patriotic Pillar of College of the Ozarks, which is to encourage an understanding of American heritage, civic responsibility, love of country, and willingness to defend it.

An accident on private property east of Taneyville has claimed the life of a man from Forsyth. 

The man who has been Dr. Jeff Mingus's assistant with the Forsyth School District will take over for him as Superintendent in 2026.

A section of Truman Road, located just south of Butterfield Drive, will be closed later this week to allow for a road crossing project, according to a Facebook post by the City of Nixa government.

HOLLISTER, Mo. — The City of Hollister announced via its official Facebook page that it will kick off the Christmas season with a community tree lighting celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7.

The Better Business Bureau released a statement alerting people of “ghost tapping”, a dangerous new scamming method.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A worldwide outage caused by a DNS database issue with Amazon’s cloud provider disrupted various services Monday.

A vehicle hits a rock bluff, catches fire and kills two people as well as leading to several other accidents on Highway 65 at Saddlebrooke Tuesday morning.

The twice annual Drug Take Back Event has made impacts in the Lakes Region according to the organizers of the event in the Branson Area.

OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Oct. 20, 2024) — Jingle all the way back to the magic of Christmases past at Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, the 7-time winner of USA Today’s Best Theme Park Holiday Event, dazzles Nov 1 – Jan 4.

Safety is a major concern for cities across the United States, with events occurring every day, including public health crises, natural disasters, mass shootings, traffic accidents, and other threats. A new study from WalletHub has showcased its ranking of the safest cities in the U.S. for 2025.

The autumn like conditions continue as another cold front keeps temperatures cool. 

An estimated 300 people attended the Branson edition of the No Kings Rally this past Saturday. 

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

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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

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

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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,