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Mary Trexler, owner of Branson's cat cafe Mochas and Meows was honored with an award during Tuesday night's Board of Aldermen meeting.

HealthMatch compiled data on breast and cervical cancer screening rates in Missouri using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Branson's annual report is safe to drink, meeting or exceeding requirements and standards; the press release below provides more information.

Ozarks Technical Community College received a $345,725 grant from the National Science Foundation for its new automation and robotics program.

The old Branson High School Property on 6th Street is sold to a developer who plans to build multi-family housing.

Mercy Health continues with developing programs for residents of the Lakes Region.

Branson Assistant Police Chief Eric Schmitt graduates from a special academy taught by agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

An area state lawmaker has been found guilty of defrauding the government in her medical practice.

While donations have helped the blood supply in the region, an official with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks says two important blood types are still in short supply.

Part of this week’s schedule for Missouri Governor Mike Parson will find him in the Branson area Friday evening. 

Gretna Road is set to reopen; the press release below provides more information.

An estimated attendance of over 3000 people makes their way to the College of the Ozarks Sunday for the return of Honor America.

A man wanted on a series of charges is in custody.

The Forsyth Fire Department is getting equipment to help in water rescues thanks to a grant from an area organization.

An invasive species that has been in Bull Shoals Lake for 15 years nearly made it's way into Table Rock Lake.

The City of Branson's Board of Aldermen Study Session to address the issues of Homelessness and Panhandling featured presentations by several organizations in the community.

Some areas of the Lakes Region are back under a Head Advisory for Saturday ahead of the arrival of a front that will bring rain and cooler temperatures.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed the “Right to Life of the Unborn Child Act.” The proclamation prohibits doctors from performing abortions unless there is a medical emergency. It also protects women receiving an illegal abortion from being prosecuted in violation of the act.

Branson Police Chief Jeff Matthews spoke Thursday about what can and can’t be done about homelessness and panhandling.

A lakes area school district announces a new policy involving student cell phone and electronic device use beginning this fall.

The Stone County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a Reeds Spring man wanted on several charges.

The Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its big summertime event which is also one of their biggest events of the year.

Branson is auctioning off surplus property, and the auction ends in July; the press release below provides more information.

A Branson woman is among the 25 graduates from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy. 

A Branson man has pleaded guilty to threatening a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employee over the internet.