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• Potential Stadium Aid Package for Chiefs, Royals Among Bills Signed by Kehoe

  Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs three bills into law Saturday after a special session of the Missouri Legislature.

• Woman Convicted of Murder in Missouri Now Facing Arkansas Charges

  Just days after being sentenced for the murder of her estranged husband in Missouri, a woman is facing murder and other charges in Arkansas.

• Stone County Sheriff's Office Makes Drug Arrest in Reeds Spring

  Three people are taken into custody last week after a search warrant executed at a residence uncovered methamphetamine and other drug items.

• Traffic Crash in Taney County Kills One

  A man is dead after his motorcycle overturned in a three vehicle crash north of Ridgedale Friday afternoon.

• Names of Victims in Carroll County Traffic Crash Released

  The Arkansas State Police has released a report of a traffic crash that occurred Wednesday morning that resulted in two fatalities and two injuries.

• National Law Enforcement Week in Branson

  The annual salute to the men and women who serve and protect begins in Branson.

• Search Ongoing for Stolen Band Trailer from Reeds Spring Schools

  A trailer used for the Reeds Spring Wolf Pride Band has been stolen.

• Annual Women's Air Race Features Stop in Lakes Region

  An organization which promotes Women Pilots will conduct its annual Women's Air Race next week with a stop scheduled in the Lakes Region.

• Sen. Hudson, Rep. Seitz Celebrate Signing of SB 81, Trey’s Law

  Two lawmakers recently celebrated the signing of a bill that holds the power to protect victims of child sex abuse.

• Pertussis: What You Need to Know

  The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is seeing a rise in pertussis cases. Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a respiratory illness known for its coughing fits. Anyone of any age can get pertussis.

• Fathers Day Weekend Looks to be Mostly Dry

  While rain chances will persist today, the Father’s Day Weekend forecast looks to by drier than originally predicted. 

• Missouri Governor Declares State of Emergency

  Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe takes a proactive approach in response to unrest that is occurring in other parts of the country. 

• NASA shrinks workforce as budget cuts loom

  NASA is bracing for deep staffing cuts following a proposed 24% budget reduction under the Trump administration’s 2026 plan.

• Area Girl Scout Troop Makes Contribution to Hollister School Foundation

  A Girl Scout Troop gives a percentage of their cookie sales to an area school foundation.

• Ozark Balloon Glow to Again Benefit Children's Smile Center

  The biggest fundraiser for an area non-profit organization that helps provide dental coverage for young people on Medicaid is a week away.

• College of the Ozarks student journalists from “The Point” win 27 awards for excellence in broadcast journalism

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Student journalists from “The Point” Broadcast Newsroom at College of the Ozarks have been recognized with 27 awards for outstanding broadcast journalism.

• Big changes to Missouri’s fireworks laws: What you need to know

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a public safety bill into law Tuesday that aims to modernize the state’s fireworks regulations.

• Branson Junior High Welcomes New Assistant Principal

  BRANSON, MO (June 11, 2025) – Branson Junior High School will gain a new assistant principal for the 2025-2026 school year.

• CoxHealth named one of America’s best workplaces

  CoxHealth has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care” for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

• Ice Cream Social on Flag Day

  Flag Day Ice Cream Social is coming up, according to Branson Fire Chief Ted Martin.

• Branson Receives a Pair of National TV Mentions

  The Branson Region gets out in front of national television audiences on two different NBC Shows.

• USACE: Changes in Table Rock Lake Services Beginning This Week

  Service adjustments coming to Table Rock Lake this week due to staffing issues according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

• Faith-Fueled Author and Academic Historian Dives Into Faith of Laura Ingalls Wilder

  Faith-fueled author and academic historian John Fry wrote "A Prairie Faith: The Religious Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder," telling a different part of her story.

• MSHP School Bus Report: Lakes Region School Districts Rank High

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol releases the results of their annual inspection of School Busses.

• Scam Texts Claim to Originate From Arkansas Department of Transportation

  A June 6 Facebook post from the Boone County Sheriff's Office sends out an alert about scam texts claiming to come from Arkansas' transportation department.

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