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The Lakes Region is bracing itself for a major blast of cold air.

Hollister's Downing Street Christmas tree will light up at 6 p.m. tonight, according to a Facebook post by the city.

Several events are on the agenda for Day 3 of the Veterans Homecoming Week.

The heavy rain at the end of October has brought levels of drought down in both Arkansas and Missouri. 

The Branson community is invited to enjoy some holiday fun and make a difference, according to a Branson press release.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks recently welcomed members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) for their quarterly board meeting and an afternoon tour highlighting the College’s agricultural programs and facilities.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Attorney General has launched a new form to report suspected foreign involvement in state election campaigns.

A project over nine months in the making is finalized.

More information has been released about the incident of a driver fleeing from a traffic stop over the weekend.

Christian Action Ministries receives $10,000 Matching Gift from Branson Bank.

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —On Wednesday, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced the State of Missouri has submitted its Rural Health Transformation (RHT) plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Branson Alderman Glenn Schulz has earned the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official from the Missouri Municipal League’s Municipal Governance Institute (MGI), according to a Branson press release.

While work is yet to be completed on the Rehabilitation of the Highway 76/Business 65 Bridge over Lake Taneycomo, the bridge will temporarily reopen next week to accommodate the Branson Veterans Day Parade.

As of Tuesday, Missouri flags will fly half-staff at all government buildings, according to a press release from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's office.

Voters in parts of southwest Missouri went to the polls to make decisions on several ballot issues. 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The minimum wage for Missourians is going up next year.

BRANSON, MO (November 4, 2025) – Branson High School senior Austin Matthews has achieved a perfect ACT superscore of 36 following his October test.

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is hosting “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” through Nov.11, 2025. The exhibition is on display in the Boger Art Gallery in the Jones Learning Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Beautiful fall conditions this week will also come with bright fall nights. The full Beaver Moon will peak Nov. 5, and as an added treat, it will also be a supermoon.

Branson's 2025 Mill and over Overlay project is wrapping up; work in Branson North should finish by Nov. 5, according to a Facebook post from the city government.

Part of Hollister's Evergreen Street will close on Nov. 5, according to a Facebook post from the city.

The annual salute to the men and women who served in the United States Military begins on Wednesday.

In Missouri and Arkansas, the odd number years see elections on two different days.

A new art exhibit by Kat Weltha will debut Nov. 7, at the Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) in Hollister, according to a recent post on the organization’s Facebook page.

The man convicted of killing 10-year-old Hailey Owens will have his appeal heard by the Missouri Supreme Court this week.

Ozarks DynaCom is spreading holiday cheer with its annual Season of Caring giveaway — nominees will receive $500 this December.

Walmart announces Black Friday event plans with first deals launching Nov. 14.

Both Arkansas and Missouri announce efforts to fill the gap left with the discontinuation of SNAP Benefits while the Trump Administration is facing a court order to use contingency funds to continue the program.

A motorcycle collides with a deer late Sunday afternoon sending the driver to the hospital with serious injuries.

A man hit by a vehicle last month in Carroll County has died.

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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,