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The person who spent over three decades telling the story of one of America's Best Theme Parks has passed away.

Two well-known local destinations received awards from USA Today.

Individuals are invited to Downtown Branson on Friday to say hi to the hosts of NBC’s Today Show. 

Charges are now filed in the shooting incident earlier this week that injured a woman. 

Branson Fire Rescue works a structure fire Tuesday evening.

The Boone County Community Band has a free concert coming up.

Branson had three active Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) from 2020 to 2024, according to Branson Finance Director Allison Ramsey.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs birders to help with the Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

MISSOURI — Missouri is home to economically viable deposits of 36 of the 60 critical minerals identified by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as essential to the nation’s economy and security, the state announced this week.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks is proud to take 20 students, seven Veterans, and 10 staff and faculty to Vietnam from Dec. 9 to Dec. 22, to gain a renewed respect and understanding for all those who served in the Vietnam War.

For the first time since June, the Mayor of Branson returns to the council chamber to conduct the Board of Aldermen Meeting.

The sign-up period for candidates for the Missouri April Elections is underway.

A man wanted by authorities after a shooting incident in Stone County is in Custody. 

A lot of scams have gone around. The Branson Police Department is hosting a fraud prenvention seminar for seniors.

BRANSON, Mo. — The Western Taney County Fire Protection District is accepting applications for its Division Chief of Prevention position, according to a district Facebook post.

REEDS SPRING, Mo. — The Unite Table Rock Lake toy drive was held at New Testament Church in Reeds Spring, supporting over 400 families and 1,300 children this holiday season.

A man is wanted by authorities after a shooting incident in Stone County.

A cold Sunday in the Lakes Region did not deter thousands of people from lining up along Branson Landing Boulevard and Commercial Street Sunday to witness the 77th edition of the Branson Adoration Parade. 

BRANSON, MO (December 4, 2025) – Branson High School is proud to announce that senior Hanah Barnes has been selected as a 2025 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recipient, one of the nation’s most competitive full-ride scholarship programs. Through this remarkable achievement, Hanah has matched with Yale University, where she will enroll in Fall 2026.

MISSOURI — Do you really know what is in your food? That question is at the center of a growing debate in Missouri, where state lawmakers are moving to block future sales of lab-grown meat before it ever hits store shelves.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri lawmakers will consider several bills next year that aim to regulate artificial intelligence at the state level.

The weather through the Lakes Region this week will remain dry ahead of a major cool down that will come in late in the week. 

A neighborhood will have water shutoff this morning.

The Grand Country Music Hall was filled with fans seeing the close of the 23 year run of Branson Country, U.S.A.

People attending Christmas events and parades this weekend will get different temperatures each day.

An actress and a NFL football player are among the celebrities a Nixa woman is accused of impersonating according to court documents filed on Friday.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.

A weekend full of Christmas events are happening in the region.

The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region in a holding pattern.

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

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

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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

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,