Local News

• Is the Branson Tri-Lakes News Ceasing Operations?

  A newspaper that has covered the Lakes Region for over 100 years has apparently published its last edition. 

• Food Bank of North Central Arkansas Continues the Fight Against Food Insecurity

  The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas is now into its fourth decade of helping feed the hungry through partnerships and programs throughout the area.

• Are Drought Conditions Completely Gone from the Lakes Region?

  The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Lakes Region as close to drought free as it has been in months.

• Heat Set to Build in the Lakes Region

  The Lakes Region should see a warm and mostly day, according to the National Weather Service in Springfield.

• FDA Approves In-Home Use for Alzheimer's Treatment

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home starting-dose option for the Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi. The decision allows some patients to begin treatment with an under-the-skin injection administered by the patient or a caregiver.

• Showers Linger, Make Way for Heat This Weekend

  Northern Arkansas was the focus of heavy rain and thunderstorms that moved through the Lakes Region Wednesday. 

• One Dies in Motorcycle Crash, One Person Injured with Vehicle Overturns

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works two traffic accidents Wednesday including one that ended with a fatality.

• Discussions Held for Development Reform in Branson

  Tuesday's Branson Board of Aldermen Meeting held several discussions looking at reforming processes and procedures that are seen as obstacles to development within the city.

• Scattered Showers to be Followed by Heat

  The Lakes Region is set for a rainy pattern over the next two days as scattered showers and thunderstorms will settle into the area.

• Hollister Man Facing Charges After Traffic Crash in Ozark County

  A single vehicle crash in Ozark County on Monday has led to the arrest of a man from Hollister. 

• Woman Injured in Traffic Crash Flown to Springfield

  A traffic crash on Highway OO near Kimberling City results in serious injuries to a woman from Reeds Spring. 

• Dick's 5 & 10 Celebrating 65 Years

  One of Branson's most iconic attractions is celebrating its 65th Anniversary.

• Branson Man Charged in Stabbing Incident

  A Branson man is in jail facing felony charges of 1st Degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action.

• Lakes Region Man Dies in Benton County Traffic Crash

  A man from Carroll County dies in a Benton County Traffic Crash.

• Branson, Reeds Spring School Districts Receive Grant for Pre-School Funding

  Two Lakes Region School Districts announce Grant Funding for the pre-school spots for the upcoming school year.

• Taney County Sheriff's Department Coordinates a Human Trafficking Demand Reduction Operation

  The Taney County Sheriff's Office releases information about an operation that took place last Friday.

• Mostly Dry Week Ahead, Heat Returns

  After a weekend that saw some parts of the Lakes Region get heavy rain, a dry pattern will be in place this week. 

• Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze in Forsyth

  Two firefighters are injured battling a blaze Saturday afternoon. 

• Tubing Accidents Worked on Table Rock Lake

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of accidents involving tubing on Table Rock Lake.

• Missouri, Arkansas AG Among Those Seeking FCC Crackdown on Robo Calls

  Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are among A.G.s around the country calling for action on Robo Calls.

• Arkansas Attorney General to Investigate Company That Failed to Show for Fireworks Shows

  Mountain Home in Arkansas and Buffalo in Missouri are among the cities that had their Fireworks Shows impacted by a company that failed to show up for their scheduled Independence Celebrations.

• Ozark Man Hurt in Taney County Crash

  A man from Ozark is in serious condition after a Friday afternoon traffic crash in northern Taney County.

• Branson Schools Announces New Executive Director of Operations

  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.

• Pioneering Quality in the Steel Industry

  Branson Steel Supply

• Can a Contractor Take Over Your Home

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

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