The Branson Police Department may have lifted their restrictions regarding officers with beards, but the newest officer is significantly hairier than any unshaven officer.
K9 Rico has joined the squad and is partnered with human officer Brendan Gamble. Rico is a 15-month-old Belgian Malinois trained in Arkansas. Rico is fully certified in narcotics, evidence, tracking, patrol work, and use of force.
NWS: Tuesday Hail Storm will be Remembered as Major Weather Event
Tuesday’s severe thunderstorms that pelted much of the Ozarks with hail will be remembered as a major event according to a meteorologist.
Stone County Traffic Crash Involves Drivers from Arkansas, Missouri
Motorists work around a traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Stone County involving drivers from Arkansas and Missouri.
Branson West Man Faces Federal Money Laundering Charges
A Lakes Region man has been arrested and is facing federal charges.
Silver Dollar City Earns Top USA Today Award for Fifth Time
Readers again help Silver Dollar City get top award.
Final Day of Storms Sees Hail Pelt the Ozarks
The final round of storms hitting the Ozarks Tuesday again had the most punch outside the Lakes Region though large hail did pelt part of the region.
