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• Federal Government Begins to Reopen Today After Shutdown Ends

  The final pieces of the puzzle fell into place Wednesday as the U.S. House voted to approve the Senate Bill to end the longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History then hours later, that bill was signed by President Donald Trump.

• Bone Found at Branson Work Site Not Human

  Crews working on the City of Branson Infrastructure Project in the Hiawatha Heights Neighborhood got a surprise last week.

• Carroll County Man Faces Local, Federal Charges

  A man facing local drug charges now also faces federal charges.

• College of the Ozarks to host Black Friday Event for Student-Made Products

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. ­– College of the Ozarks will host a Black Friday Retail Event, Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place within The Keeter Center, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and Edwards Mill & General Store. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., campus retail locations will be open for holiday shopping, but special event offerings will only be available during the designated timeframe.

• Disney losing $4 million per day on YouTubeTV dispute

  Disney is losing millions of dollars each day as its contract dispute with YouTube TV continues into another week, according to a report from The Hill.

• Buying ‘Missouri Grown’ this holiday season

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture wants residents to support local farmers this holiday season by buying Missouri Grown products.

• ‘I’m surprised I got anything’; Missourians see partial SNAP payments

  SOUTHWEST MISSOURI — Brandi Villa is a single mother who works in the Branson area, trying to make ends meet.

• Thousands Salute Veterans during Annual Parade Through Downtown Branson

  The 93rd Edition of the Branson Veterans Day Parade saw thousands of residents and visitors pay honor those that have served the country through their military service.

• Crash Injures Person Near Branson West

  Emergency personnel work a traffic crash near Branson West.

• North Arkansas College Students Host Wreaths Across America Ceremony

  Students at North Arkansas College will host a special ceremony in December.

• College of the Ozarks hosts annual Operation Christmas Child donation drive

  POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks is continuing the annual tradition of collecting boxes for Operation Christmas Child by hosting a drop-off for the community from Nov. 17 - 24. Members of the local community can bring their packed shoe boxes to College of the Ozarks and drop them off in the Christian Ministries Building.

• Governor’s Council on Disability seeks nominations for annual recognition awards

  A local official is encouraging residents to take a few minutes to honor businesses who hire residents with disabilities and youth who are making a difference in the community.

• Partial SNAP payments to begin in Missouri

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri will begin administering partial SNAP payments to more than 650,000 recipients later this week.

• College of the Ozarks announces official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America

  POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — As the Christmas holiday season approaches, College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that it is now an official sponsor of Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering America’s fallen Veterans.

• Veteran Day Activities in Branson, Harrison

  The week-long Veterans Homecoming Week wraps up in the Lakes Region today. 

• Senior Micah Jacobs crowned Miss Hard Work U. at College of the Ozarks 2025 Homecoming Honors Ceremony

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Senior Micah Jacobs of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was chosen as Miss Hard Work U. during the College of the Ozarks 2025 Homecoming Honors Ceremony on Nov. 1. This year’s theme was Forever Faithful.

• RecPlex Playground Receives Safety & Accessibility Upgrade

  A Branson playground is open after an upgrade to enhance accessibility, according to a city government press release.

• Man behind Seitz, Hudson campaigns takes state party role

  The man who helped Brian Seitz and Brad Hudson obtain elected offices is hoping to take his election magic beyond southwest Missouri.

• Williams announces run for Branson Board of Aldermen

  A local businessman announced he is launching his campaign to replace a Branson alderman, who recently announced he won’t be seeking a third term.

• Governor Kehoe Orders Capitol Dome Lighted Red, White, and Blue in Honor of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th Birthday

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – In celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue, beginning at sunrise on Monday, November 10, 2025, until sunrise on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The lighting pays tribute to generations of Marines who have served our nation with courage, honor, and unwavering commitment to the United States of America.

• Missouri DHSS targets predatory practices in cannabis licensing

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri prepares for its third round of cannabis microbusiness licensing, The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has advanced a set of proposed changes with the goal of tightening regulations and preventing abuse of a program designed to promote equity in the marijuana industry.

• Process Underway to Reopen Federal Government

  As the Federal Government Shutdown goes past 40 days, the light can be seen at the end of the tunnel to the government reopening.

• Forsyth Alderman Seat Remains Unfilled As Impeachment of Mayor Explored

  The City of Forsyth will continue with only three of four Aldermen positions filled after the Mayor's Appointment to fill the vacancy was defeated.

• Cold Air Settles Into Lakes Region

  The cold air has arrived in the Lakes Region and settles in for the next couple of days.

• Pursuit on Highway 65 Results in Death of Suspect

  Travelers on Highway 65 between Ozark and Springfield Saturday morning worked their way around a traffic crash after a high speed pursuit that ended in the death of the suspect.

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