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Federal officials say a newly announced prescription drug pricing agreement could generate major long-term savings for patients and taxpayers.

A Branson Neighborhood will have water turned off to fix a valve.

Next week's Spring Sports Missouri Hall of Fame Luncheon will have inductees with connections to the Lakes Region.

Two people with connections in the Ozarks, one from Missouri and one from Arkansas, have recently finished at or near the top of competition shows.

A program that works with several Lakes Region School Districts in Educational Leadership Programs wraps up another year.

A quiet weather week is ahead in the Lakes Region with just a few slight chances of precipitation. 

One of the original shows on Branson4U 98.1 will wrap up its run this week.

The Arkansas Hot Air Balloon State Championship returns to Harrison this fall on September 11-13.

Law Enforcement officials are warning residents of a new scam that has surfaced in several Arkansas counties.

A man with six Olympic Gold Medals will be a Missouri State University Coach later this year.

The announced retirement of College of he Ozarks Baseball Head Coach Neale Richardson is on hold while the Bobcats continue a strong postseason run.

Two people from the Lakes Region are among those arrested in a task force operation.

Among the traffic crashes worked by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Lakes Region last week was a fatality crash in Stone County.

Two rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Lakes Region over the next three days. 

The areas of drought remain distinctive between Arkansas and Missouri according to the latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

A man from Arkansas escapes with only minor injuries after his car goes airborne and overturns on Highway 65 south of Hollister earlier this week.

The City of Berryville will get some help from the State to improve Water and Infrastructure.

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

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

Ozarks Trailer Manufacturer & Sales

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,