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• President's Day Monday

  The third federal holiday of the year is next week. 

• S of O to Host Classical Christian Educators Conference

  An annual conference for Christian Educators takes place in March.

• Drought Conditions Continue but Rain on the Way

  While conditions remain dry in the Lakes Region, some rain could help alleviate drought conditions.

• First Responder Training Leads to Unexpected Rescue

  A recent training exercise for several groups of first responders included an unexpected rescue. 

• Governor Kehoe Announces Missouri Among First States to Join Trump Administration's “A Home for Every Child” Initiative

  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe and the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division (DSS-CD) announced the State of Missouri's participation in the “A Home for Every Child” initiative, launched by the United States Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF), reinforcing Missouri's commitment to protecting children and ensuring every child has access to a safe and loving home.

• College Baseball Team Bus Going to Harrison Crashes, Killing One

  A college baseball team heading to North Arkansas College for a four game series crashes after leaving their Iowa Campus.

• Elevated Fire Danger Today

  Dry conditions continue to impact the Lakes Region. 

• Branson Police Chief Talks ICE Agreement

  Branson Police Chief Eric Schmitt discussed the ramifications of the recently approved agreement between the city and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

• Two Branson Bridges Close Next Week

  MODOT announces the closure of two bridges around Branson for several hours next week. 

• Forsyth man searches ‘what is statutory rape’ after alleged crime, deputies say

  FORSYTH, Mo. — A Taney County man has been arrested after being accused of rape on Monday, Jan. 19.

• Missouri bill would halt solar construction statewide through 2027

  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A Missouri bill would impose a statewide moratorium on all solar construction projects in the state for nearly two years, or potentially longer, if enacted into law.

• Citizens Speak-Up as Branson Aldermen Approve ICE Agreement

  The Branson Board of Aldermen meet for over six hours Tuesday night, over half of the meeting spent on hearing comments and debate on a proposed contract with the Department of Homeland Security.

• Steve Shepherd to Retire as College of the Ozarks Basketball Coach, Will Continue as Athletic Director

  The fourth men's basketball coach in the history of College of the Ozarks will call it a career at the end of the season.

• Missouri House Approves Rep. Seitz's "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act"

  BRANSON – The Missouri House this week passed HBs 1667 and 2294, legislation that would establish the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act," requiring that a child born alive during or after an abortion or attempted abortion be afforded the same legal rights and medical care as any other child born alive at the same gestational age.

• Another Late Night/Early Morning Blaze in Stone County

  Another late night/early morning blaze is worked by firefighters from the Southern Stone County Fire Protection District.

• Starbucks defeats Missouri AG’s lawsuit over DEI initiatives

  MISSOURI – A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office last Thursday that challenged international coffee chain Starbucks over diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

• Warm Weather to Start Week, Elevated Fire Danger Today

  The Lakes Region will continue to experience a warm-up in February.

• C of O Guest Artist Recital to feature Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim

  POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Tuesday, Feb. 10, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-26 featured guest artists. These guest artists rescheduled their performance from September 2025 due to illness.

• Fire Crews Head to One Emergency, Find Another on the Way

  One area fire district gets two emergencies for the price of one on Saturday night. 

• Early Morning Fire in Reeds Spring

  Southern Stone County Firefighters gets an early start to the week working a structure fire early this morning. 

• Temperature Surge Hits the Lakes Region

  The Lakes Region will continue to experience a warm-up in February.

• Law Enforcement Warns of Cryptocurrency Fraud

  Law Enforcement Agencies across the country warn people of the potential for Cryptocurrency Fraud.

• MSHP Works Crashes Friday Afternoon

  The Missouri State Highway Patrol works a pair of crashes in the Lakes Region late Friday afternoon.

• 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

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